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Pure Cotton Cargo Shorts (6-16 Yrs)

Product code: T873114V

About this style

They'll be ready for sunny days in these pure cotton cargo shorts. Easy regular fit, with a comfy elasticated waist that has an adjustable drawstring fastening. Two side pockets and two flap pockets on the legs provide plenty of storage.

Details & care

Style

Regular fit

Drawstring fastening

Safety Warning

Keep away from fire

Composition

100% cotton (exclusive of trimmings)

Care

Wash at 40°C delicate

Do not bleach

Tumble dry medium temperature

Iron at medium temperature

Do not dry clean

M&S

Pure Cotton Cargo Shorts (6-16 Yrs)

£12

Colour

Customers say:

Fits true to size()
Waist

Free standard delivery over £75

Reviews (15)

4.6

80% Recommended this product

Mentions
18 May 2026TallulahLoo
Verified Purchase

Gerat quality

Yes, I recommend this

Brilliant shorts for the summer. My nine year old loves them!

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

17 May 2026Lansdown73
Verified Purchase

Smart shorts but run a bit small.

Yes, I recommend this

I bought these as a smarter pair of shirts for holiday. They run a little bit small round the waist.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

Material

Average

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Value for Money

Good

Style

Excellent

Material

Average

07 May 2026Mrs Parks
Verified Purchase

Cool and trendy

Yes, I recommend this

Bought these for my growing grandson and they were an immediate hit. So trendy and nice and long length. Love the pockets. They look so cool on.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

06 May 2026Gulli
Verified Purchase

Lovely Otto Cargo Shorts

Bought these for my grandson he will love all the Pockets

Reviewer Ratings

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

01 May 2026Diane E 1961
Verified Purchase

Holiday Shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely quality shorts, not worn yet as for holidays but great value for money

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

23 April 2026Mrs Keel
Verified Purchase

Lovely, smart shorts.

Yes, I recommend this

Smart looking cargo shorts, generous sizing. Drawstring waist with real pockets.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit large

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

21 April 2026Squiggymummy2
Verified Purchase

Heavy cotton

Excellent relaxed fit to the knee without being too wide quite a heavy cotton

Helpful?

19 April 2026Graham22
Verified Purchase

New shorts for Summer

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely cargo shorts. Great fit with elasticated and tie waist . Handy pockets and soft cotton. A bit expensive , hence four stars.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Average

Style

Good

Material

Excellent

18 April 2026sb18
Verified Purchase

These were approved!

Yes, I recommend this

Bought for my son for a Easter holiday. They have to be baggy! These certainly are but with an adjustable waist. Have washed and ironed well, no complaints

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

12 April 2026LuWoo
Verified Purchase

Great quality comfy shorts

Yes, I recommend this

My son loves these linen style shorts, very comfy and they get softer with wear. They wash well and are great quality, he wears them all the time and they’ve lasted really well.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

11 April 2026shortlegged lass
Verified Purchase

Boys Shorts age 9

Too short … my grandson prefers his shorts down to his knees.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Material

Fair

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

Small

Material

Fair

09 April 2026LindumLass
Verified Purchase

Stylish and comfortable

Yes, I recommend this

I bought these cargo shorts for my grandson and he is very happy with them.

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

06 April 2026Normal for nettle
Verified Purchase

Cool cargo shorts

Yes, I recommend this

Great fit, soft and stylish. Looks cool and comfortable. Just below the knee on 7/8 year old

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

True to size

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Material

Excellent

01 April 2026Graciek
Verified Purchase

Great

Originally posted on marksandspencer.ie

Yes, I recommend this

Ideal shorts -Lovely soft material, great length. I can see my son getting lots of wear out of these

Helpful?

06 March 2026twin 42
Verified Purchase

A hit with my son's

Yes, I recommend this

Great quality, i will be buying more if they are available

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

How did it fit?

A bit small

Value for Money

Good

Material

Excellent

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