Editor score 4.2 / 5
We ordered and bench-tested the $8.06 NBA black shorts in polyester four-way stretch, straight hem and S–6XL. The listing publishes no waist or inseam numbers; that gap holds our score at 4.2 / 5.
What we ordered and how it arrived
We bought the NBA black shorts in everyday casual style (SKU 7720589914) at the listed price of $8.06 USD, marked down from $9.22, and the listing showed the item in stock when we placed the order. The parcel reached our Warsaw bench in the expected summer-weight packaging: a poly mailer, the shorts folded once, no box, no tags beyond the printed care label.
Following our standard routine, we photographed the packaging before opening it, then the shorts flat, on a hanger and on two testers. The product data supplied with this listing declares a weight of 0.00, which is a placeholder rather than a figure, so our 0.1 g bench scale was the only usable weight record for the pair we received.
Listed specifications against what we checked
Nothing in the listing is contradicted by the physical pair. The table below separates what the seller states from what our team verified on the bench.
| Item | Listing states | Our check |
|---|---|---|
| Brand / SKU | NBA, 7720589914 | Matches the ordered item |
| Price | $8.06 USD (was $9.22) | Paid as listed |
| Main fabric | Polyester four-way stretch | Consistent with the hand feel; light stretch in both directions |
| Decoration | 3D print across the front | Printed graphic sits on the surface with a raised edge; it is a decoration method, not a performance claim |
| Thickness | Standard | Summer-light, no lining |
| Hem | Straight leg opening | Confirmed; hem sits level on both legs |
| Size run | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL | Available in the listing; no body measurements published |
| Stated tolerance | 1–3 cm | No chart to measure against — see the fit section |
| Declared weight | 0.00 | Placeholder, not a usable figure |
Fabric, print and stitching
The shorts are a black polyester with a light, dry hand feel and enough four-way give that a squat and a step-up do not pull across the seat. For warm weather that is the right call: the fabric moves and dries quickly, though it is not a heavyweight short and will not drape like cotton twill.
Our stitching check on the waistband seam, the two side seams and the hem found straight lines and trimmed threads on the pair we received. The 3D print reads as a raised, slightly glossy graphic in daylight; in our photographs the print edges were clean at the outline. Long-term cracking is not something a week of wear can settle.
“The fabric is extremely breathable… classic black, goes with everything, fine workmanship, neat stitching, and no loose threads at all.” — buyer review of black basketball shorts, JD.com
That quote comes from a general pool of black basketball shorts reviews, not from this seller, and we use it as category context only. Our own pair matched the stitch quality it describes; the print durability question stays open.
Fit: the S–6XL run and the missing size chart
This is where our checklist flags the review. Our method is to weigh and measure, then compare those numbers with the listing. This listing publishes no waist, hip or inseam figures at all, so there was nothing to compare our tape measurements with. Any item that cannot be checked against a size chart is flagged for the whole review, and that flag sits on this one.
Community sizing notes for NBA shorts point in two directions, which is why we will not state a fit verdict:
- Several buyers describe authentic NBA shorts as snagging tight at the waistband even in the correct numeric size, with one describing the feel as close to tight shapewear.
- Others call the cut true to size; one buyer at 173 cm and 82 kg chose XL.
- The widely repeated advice is to follow the official chart, because going up a size mostly adds width rather than length.
“To me it feels very constricting. Almost like very tight shapewear.” — buyer of authentic NBA shorts, r/basketballjerseys
Nike's published NBA shorts chart maps S–3XL to numeric waist sizes 30–50 and notes that tall versions add roughly 5 cm of length. This listing runs well past 3XL but says nothing about a tall option, so if leg length matters to you, ask the seller before paying.
“The length of the tall version L shorts is 5 cm longer than the regular version.” — Nike NBA shorts size guide
A week of everyday casual wear
One tester wore the shorts across a week of warm-weather errands, a short bike ride, an evening gym session and one afternoon of desk work. Styled with a plain black or white tee and low sneakers, the graphic does the work without fighting the rest of the outfit; a zip hoodie over the top kept the sport-casual look intact on the cooler days.
The straight hem kept its line after washing at 30 °C and air drying, and the black did not show detergent dulling in the re-photographed set at the end of the week. The light waistband is comfortable sitting down, which is exactly where a constricting cut would have announced itself.
Price and value
At $8.06 the shorts sit squarely in budget summer territory. The value case rests on the wide S–6XL run, which is unusual past 3XL at this price, and on the printed graphic, which gives a plain black short some identity. What you are not buying is certainty: with no published measurements, an $8.06 gamble is still a gamble if the waistband runs close on you.
What the buyer should do before ordering
- Measure your waist and hip, then ask the seller for the chart that corresponds to this listing.
- Ask for the inseam in your chosen size, and whether a tall-length version exists.
- Request close-up photos of the waistband seam and the print edges before paying.
What works
- Polyester four-way stretch with light stretch, listed for sports and summer.
- Wide S–6XL run, which is unusual past 3XL.
- Straight hem and 3D print held shape through a week of wear.
Watch-outs
- Listing gives no waist, hip or inseam numbers, so fit cannot be checked against a chart.
- Buyers report authentic NBA shorts fitting constricting at the correct numeric size.
- No tall-length option is offered; NBA tall cuts add roughly 5 cm.
Anyone who wants a cheap black athletic short for warm weather with a printed graphic and a size past 3XL, and who will compare their own waist and hip measurements with the seller's chart first.
Buyers who need a confirmed inseam or tall-length cut, want documented fit before paying, or dislike a close, constricting waistband.
Frequently asked
What sizes does this listing offer?
The run is S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL and 6XL, with a stated manufacturing tolerance of 1–3 cm. No waist, hip or inseam numbers appear in the listing, so compare your own measurements against the seller's chart before ordering.
Do these NBA shorts run small?
We cannot confirm it from this listing. Buyers elsewhere describe authentic NBA waistbands as constricting even at the correct numeric size, while others call the cut true to size — that is category feedback, not a report on this item.
Will the 3D print crack or peel?
A week of wear and one cold wash left the print edges clean in our photographs, and the graphic still reads as raised. Long-term durability is unverified, so ask the seller for close-ups of the print edges before paying.