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# **boys khaki shorts size 12**

**Skip it****44/100 **

high returns (13.4%) — boys khaki shorts size 12 doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$17K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+156.3%**

**Products**

**125**

**Brands**

**31**

was 20 a year ago

**Sellers**

**64**

**Price range**

**$7.96–$45.99**

**Returns**

**13.4%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 44/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**1**

 ×0.30

Growth

**72**

 ×0.30

Competition

**96**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**29**

 ×0.10

Returns

**0**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +156.3% year over year.

1K676Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 10.2×

## **Competition**

- The Children's Place36% - Hurley8% - Nautica7% - French Toast7% - IZOD5% - Langyiwee5% - Other (25 brands)32%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (19% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 31 brands and 64 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**31 **▲rising

was 20 a year ago

**Sellers**

**64**

**Top 5 brand share**

**63%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![ANHDM Boys Athletic Shorts Quick Dry Sport Shorts Lightweight Running Shorts with Zipper Pockets (Pack of 2) B/Khaki&Grey Blue 13-14T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4141IcIn8kL.jpg) [**ANHDM Boys Athletic Shorts Quick Dry Sport Shorts Lightweight Running Shorts with Zipper Pockets (Pack of 2) B/Khaki&Grey Blue 13-14T**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJQKSN3C)

ANHDM$23.564.7★6565%▲rising

2
![Nautica Boys School Uniform Pull-On Jogger Short Lowell Khaki 16](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312IhVJ4RVL.jpg) [**Nautica Boys School Uniform Pull-On Jogger Short Lowell Khaki 16**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QK9QJ3S)

Nautica$8.814.6★2,7934%—flat

3
![The Childrens Place Boys Pull on Cargo Shorts Flax Single 14](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41w0XwD++hL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place Boys Pull on Cargo Shorts Flax Single 14**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FKZRZLG)

The Children's Place$9.024.7★25,0574%▼falling

4
![Hurley Boys Dri-FIT Walk Shorts Khaki 16](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31icldfT1SL.jpg) [**Hurley Boys Dri-FIT Walk Shorts Khaki 16**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MX71BL9)

Hurley$17.284.6★2,4603%▼falling

5
![The Childrens Place boys Pull On Jogger Shorts Flax 14](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Jm6rFZrLL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place boys Pull On Jogger Shorts Flax 14**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WWYNTKP)

The Children's Place$8.924.7★7,4393%▼falling

6
![French Toast Boys Pull-On Twill Chino Shorts Khaki 14](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Cls0u7SJL.jpg) [**French Toast Boys Pull-On Twill Chino Shorts Khaki 14**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYMWC1VR)

French Toast$9.504.6★4,7582%—flat

7
![The Childrens Place Boys Uniform Quick Dry Jogger Shorts Flax 7](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31x5SksdKRL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place Boys Uniform Quick Dry Jogger Shorts Flax 7**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTPMBDFR)

The Children's Place$12.384.8★3792%▼falling

8
![Quiksilver Boys Pull-On Amphibian Hybrid Shorts Comfort Stretch Fabric Water Friendly Khaki Heather Eddie L14/16](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+4zRss+0L.jpg) [**Quiksilver Boys Pull-On Amphibian Hybrid Shorts Comfort Stretch Fabric Water Friendly Khaki Heather Eddie L14/16**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN7VPDCF)

Quiksilver$22.214.7★1052%▲rising

9
![French Toast Boys Stretch Moisture Wicking Short Khaki 14](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/2156jtOZH6L.jpg) [**French Toast Boys Stretch Moisture Wicking Short Khaki 14**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076CDG81K)

French Toast$11.414.7★1,8552%▼falling

10

![The Childrens Place boys Pull On Jogger Shorts Flax 6](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Jm6rFZrLL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place boys Pull On Jogger Shorts Flax 6**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WWZ2485)

The Children's Place$8.964.7★7,4392%▼falling

11

![Izod Big Boys School Uniform Flat Front Stretch Performance Short Khaki 14](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31oT20hVARL.jpg) [**Izod Big Boys School Uniform Flat Front Stretch Performance Short Khaki 14**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09217GLMW)

IZOD$14.754.6★6882%—flat

12

![The Childrens Place Boys Pull on Cargo Shorts Flax Single 6](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41w0XwD++hL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place Boys Pull on Cargo Shorts Flax Single 6**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FKZX2HW)

The Children's Place$9.164.7★25,0572%—flat

13

![WaltZon Boys Cargo Shorts Youth Quick Dry Lightweight Pull-On Hiking Shorts for Sports Outdoor with Zipper Pockets(LL069-Khaki12)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31plvYf2WgL.jpg) [**WaltZon Boys Cargo Shorts Youth Quick Dry Lightweight Pull-On Hiking Shorts for Sports Outdoor with Zipper Pockets(LL069-Khaki12)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTPW8B2B)

WaltZon$12.524.6★1742%—flat

14

![The Childrens Place boys Pull On Jogger Shorts Fin Gray/Flax/Tidal 14](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41k6P-3p3mL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place boys Pull On Jogger Shorts Fin Gray/Flax/Tidal 14**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Y19NH1D)

The Children's Place$26.494.7★7,4392%▲rising

15

![The Childrens Place Boys Pull on Cargo Shorts Flax Single 12](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41w0XwD++hL.jpg) [**The Childrens Place Boys Pull on Cargo Shorts Flax Single 12**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FKZRV4M)

The Children's Place$9.684.7★25,0571%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 125 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![ANHDM Boys Athletic Shorts Quick Dry Sport Shorts Lightweight Running Shorts with Zipper Pockets (Pack of 2) B/Khaki&Grey Blue 13-14T](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4141IcIn8kL.jpg)**ANHDM Boys Athletic Shorts Quick Dry Sport Shorts Lightweight Running Shorts with Zipper Pockets (Pack of 2) B/Khaki&Grey Blue 13-14T** ANHDM**$23.56**4.7★656 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJQKSN3C) [![Nautica Boys School Uniform Pull-On Jogger Short Lowell Khaki 16](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/312IhVJ4RVL.jpg)**Nautica Boys School Uniform Pull-On Jogger Short Lowell Khaki 16** Nautica**$8.81**4.6★2,793 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QK9QJ3S) [![The Childrens Place Boys Pull on Cargo Shorts Flax Single 14](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41w0XwD++hL.jpg)**The Childrens Place Boys Pull on Cargo Shorts Flax Single 14** The Children's Place**$9.02**4.7★25,057 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FKZRZLG) [![Hurley Boys Dri-FIT Walk Shorts Khaki 16](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31icldfT1SL.jpg)**Hurley Boys Dri-FIT Walk Shorts Khaki 16** Hurley**$17.28**4.6★2,460 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MX71BL9) [![The Childrens Place boys Pull On Jogger Shorts Flax 14](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Jm6rFZrLL.jpg)**The Childrens Place boys Pull On Jogger Shorts Flax 14** The Children's Place**$8.92**4.7★7,439 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WWYNTKP) [![French Toast Boys Pull-On Twill Chino Shorts Khaki 14](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Cls0u7SJL.jpg)**French Toast Boys Pull-On Twill Chino Shorts Khaki 14** French Toast**$9.50**4.6★4,758 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYMWC1VR) [![The Childrens Place Boys Uniform Quick Dry Jogger Shorts Flax 7](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31x5SksdKRL.jpg)**The Childrens Place Boys Uniform Quick Dry Jogger Shorts Flax 7** The Children's Place**$12.38**4.8★379 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTPMBDFR) [![Quiksilver Boys Pull-On Amphibian Hybrid Shorts Comfort Stretch Fabric Water Friendly Khaki Heather Eddie L14/16](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+4zRss+0L.jpg)**Quiksilver Boys Pull-On Amphibian Hybrid Shorts Comfort Stretch Fabric Water Friendly Khaki Heather Eddie L14/16** Quiksilver**$22.21**4.7★105 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN7VPDCF)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**23%

*“They fit true to size and look nice enough for both playtime and family outings”*

**Comfort-Overall**11%

*“Very comfortable”*

**Quality-Overall**11%

*“The shorts are made of good quality”*

**Color**7%

*“they come in a variety of colors”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Absolutely worth it”*

**Weight Light**5%

*“The fabric is lightweight”*

**Pockets/Compartments**4%

*“Deep pockets are also a huge plus”*

**Soft Feel**3%

*“I like the drawstring waistband because it feels more relaxed”*

**Exercise/Sports Suitability**3%

*“more suitable for school and social events, and of course golfing”*

**Waist Fit**3%

*“The adjustable waistband makes them fit his waist”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**25%

*“this might not be a good fit”*

**Waist Fit**6%

*“Waist is not adjustable”*

**Material Quality**5%

*“cheap feeling material”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Poorly made”*

**Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity**4%

*“the actual fabric does not stretch at all”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Ignore the stated age on the size chart”*

**Thickness**2%

*“These are very thin”*

**Length**1%

*“Disappointed that the tan shorts are not the same length as the blue ones”*

**Zipper Quality**1%

*“No zippers”*

**Noise Level**1%

*“have kind of like a swishy noise to them when one walks with them on”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall58% - Waist Fit16% - Length8% - Inseam Fit4% - Thigh Fit3% - Hip Fit2% - Color2% - Material Quality2% - Advertised Vs Actual Product2% - Value For Money0%