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Whether you're wading through a river crossing, catching waves at the coast, or just grabbing a cold one at the end of a long day on the trail — these are the shorts that don't ask you to choose. Roark's River Hybrid Short is built from a recycled textured fabric that's durable enough to handle whatever you throw at it, breathable enough to keep you comfortable when things heat up, and water-resistant enough to shrug off an unexpected downpour or spontaneous swim. An adjustable waist tie and soft elastic waistband mean they stay put without squeezing, and a zippered back pocket keeps your essentials safe when things get lively. The kind of short that makes packing easy, because it genuinely does everything.
| Size | Size US | Size UK | Bust (inches) | Waist (inches) | Hip (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 0-2 | 6 | 32.5-33.5 | 24.5-25.5 | 35.5-36.5 |
| S | 4-6 | 8-10 | 34.5-35.5 | 26.5-27.5 | 37.5-38.5 |
| M | 8 | 12 | 36.5-37.5 | 28.5-29.5 | 39.5-40.5 |
| L | 10-12 | 14-16 | 39 | 31 | 42 |
| Size | Size US | Size UK | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 0-2 | 6 | 82.6-85.1 | 62.2-64.8 | 90.2-92.7 |
| S | 4-6 | 8-10 | 87.6-90.2 | 67.3-69.9 | 95.3-97.8 |
| M | 8 | 12 | 92.7-95.3 | 72.4-74.9 | 100.3-102.9 |
| L | 10-12 | 14-16 | 99.1 | 78.7 | 106.7 |
Some brands make clothes. Roark makes excuses to leave. Founded in 2010 by Ryan Hitzel — a restless artist, former Volcom creative and the kind of bloke who'd rather be digging through a back-alley market in Oaxaca than sitting behind a desk — Roark was born out of a road trip from San Francisco to the Mexican border and a deep frustration with an outdoor industry that had lost its sense of story. Ryan wanted something that wasn't just a surf brand, or a skate brand, or an outdoor brand — he wanted a brand built around the lifestyle of adventurism itself. The kind that sees every trip as a chance to discover something worth telling people about.
Each season, Roark's crew picks a destination somewhere on the map and heads out to test their gear across surfing, climbing, skating, running and whatever else the road throws at them. That real-world thrashing is what shapes the collection — purpose-built pieces that work just as well on a Himalayan motorcycle expedition as they do in a pub in the Lakes. It's gear designed for people who never quite know where they'll end up, and wouldn't have it any other way.
Whether you're wading through a river crossing, catching waves at the coast, or just grabbing a cold one at the end of a long day on the trail — these are the shorts that don't ask you to choose. Roark's River Hybrid Short is built from a recycled textured fabric that's durable enough to handle whatever you throw at it, breathable enough to keep you comfortable when things heat up, and water-resistant enough to shrug off an unexpected downpour or spontaneous swim. An adjustable waist tie and soft elastic waistband mean they stay put without squeezing, and a zippered back pocket keeps your essentials safe when things get lively. The kind of short that makes packing easy, because it genuinely does everything.
| Size | Size US | Size UK | Bust (inches) | Waist (inches) | Hip (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 0-2 | 6 | 32.5-33.5 | 24.5-25.5 | 35.5-36.5 |
| S | 4-6 | 8-10 | 34.5-35.5 | 26.5-27.5 | 37.5-38.5 |
| M | 8 | 12 | 36.5-37.5 | 28.5-29.5 | 39.5-40.5 |
| L | 10-12 | 14-16 | 39 | 31 | 42 |
| Size | Size US | Size UK | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 0-2 | 6 | 82.6-85.1 | 62.2-64.8 | 90.2-92.7 |
| S | 4-6 | 8-10 | 87.6-90.2 | 67.3-69.9 | 95.3-97.8 |
| M | 8 | 12 | 92.7-95.3 | 72.4-74.9 | 100.3-102.9 |
| L | 10-12 | 14-16 | 99.1 | 78.7 | 106.7 |
Some brands make clothes. Roark makes excuses to leave. Founded in 2010 by Ryan Hitzel — a restless artist, former Volcom creative and the kind of bloke who'd rather be digging through a back-alley market in Oaxaca than sitting behind a desk — Roark was born out of a road trip from San Francisco to the Mexican border and a deep frustration with an outdoor industry that had lost its sense of story. Ryan wanted something that wasn't just a surf brand, or a skate brand, or an outdoor brand — he wanted a brand built around the lifestyle of adventurism itself. The kind that sees every trip as a chance to discover something worth telling people about.
Each season, Roark's crew picks a destination somewhere on the map and heads out to test their gear across surfing, climbing, skating, running and whatever else the road throws at them. That real-world thrashing is what shapes the collection — purpose-built pieces that work just as well on a Himalayan motorcycle expedition as they do in a pub in the Lakes. It's gear designed for people who never quite know where they'll end up, and wouldn't have it any other way.
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