was in a similar place with my short options last year, have kind of arrived at wearing pants unless its above 90 degrees or I am going to the beach. I got these shorts to exercise and really don't wear other athletic shorts anymore.
comfy, lightweight, can double as swim trunks, got a lil elastic loop in the right pocket to clip your keys on. my summer shorts rotation is just this in different colors
Slowly converting my entire footwear rotation to shoes that don’t tie.
if dog = need shoe
Bonus: traction that Merrell is known for, and always included in sales.