Short Shorts On The Way Back!!!

[Lap Counter]

The short shorts of vintage NBA uniforms were so short they showed the player's jockstrap every time he made a jump shot or went up for a rebound. Perhaps that motivated players to want longer shorts?

[Torchwatch]

Wow, back in the 1950's-60's they were wearing bumper boots for basketball. I had a pair in the 1970's. They are a black canvas plimsolls with white rubber fittings including star embossed ankle caps. I haven't seen or thought of them in years.

[Byron]

Re. post #83 cut-offs done previously but cannot see posts now in the archives.
However, with pockets remaining here (but always for the girls these days):
http://www4.images.coolspotters.com/...ts-gallery.jpg

[Byron]

Re. post #84 yes, I have read it again and I think this is a case of the pot calling the kettle black.
Post#75 says, inter alia , "OP shorts guys wore that had virtually no inseam".
Being ignorant of this product I was subsequently referred to OP Shorts Kelly Green website, expecting to see the past objects of desire - but instead finding corduroy walking shorts definitely WITH a noticeable inseam.
I should perhaps have been looking at "Vintage Retro 1970s Beige Taupe Tan"
......so further directions are awaited in order that I do not miss the point again.

(Btw also awaited is promised photo which might obviate all my guesswork)

PS:Considering you're so pernickety with skinnykid if he wants to say short shorts I hope you will properly define "virtually no inseam" with a precise measurement.

[Byron]

Remember those - these are a "1950s basketball icon":
http://www.finishline.com/store/imag...m10ch3kblk.jpg

[California Dolphin]

These are not pre 90s men's shorts, but it does indicate there is a definite trend to a shorter style!!!

http://www.marcjacobs.com/marc-by-ma...ready-to-wear/

CD

[California Dolphin]

Here's an update on the subject:

http://blog.sfgate.com/chronstyle/20...horts/#13664-2

CD

[SwimTeamSpeedo]

Slide 14 in CD's post shows what may be the earliest "board shorts" I have seen... Jantzen 1966. They may not be real boardies, but the length was certainly getting there.

[Torchwatch]

Picture 14 is described as a "Barris surf car", but it looks like a Mini Moke, made in England and used in the Prisoner TV series.
I am sure Byron will tell me if I am correct.

[Byron]

I am indeed in accord with that observation and nothing like the Barris:
http://lyttlestreet.files.wordpress....ha-machine.png

I note that it is RHD but it is however confusing as the side panels say Beach Boys, Mini Surfer and what looks like the Barris logo.

From The Prisoner (for the uninitiated, Port Meirion Wales - a village of some fantasy created by architect Clough William Ellis):
http://www.philipsage.webspace.virgi...soner_moke.jpg

Originally intended to be a military vehicle the Moke was to imitate the American "Jeep" ( a rather daft idea with those small wheels on rough terrain). It succeeded as a popular beach buggy however and production moved from Cowley Oxfordshire to Birmingham Longbridge. After that to Italy - and ended up in Portugal where the last one rolled off the line in 1993.