Men's Trace Short

The Ortovox Men's Trace Short is a very lightweight option for fast-moving summer days in the mountains. It’s built around a minimalist design, but the focus here is real performance: the mid-length cut, relaxed fit, and highly flexible fabric keep movement easy on steep trail sections, scrambling approaches, and long alpine days where heavy kit just gets in the way.

Ortovox uses its SHIELD ULTRA LIGHT fabric here, giving the shorts a feel that is thin and barely noticeable against the skin while still being breathable, quick drying, durable, and water-resistant. The 4-way stretch helps them move naturally, and the elastic merino waistband adds soft next-to-skin comfort with natural climate regulation. For alpine use in summer, that combination makes good sense.