Summer is nearly here—it’s time to kick back, relax, and get your shorts game on point! Unfortunately, finding the perfect pair of shorts can be as daunting as trying to beat Albuquerque’s heat in mid-July. Many stores promise "shortcomings" free shorts, but how do you know who really measures up? A truly great pair needs the right balance between style, comfort, and price—otherwise, you risk feeling short-changed. Don’t sweat the subject, as we’ve done the legwork for you, curating the ten best places in Albuquerque to grab shorts that’ll make your summer sizzle in all the right ways.
- Cottonwood Mall
- Buffalo Exchange
- ABQ Uptown
- Heart & Sole Sports
- Plato’s Closet
- REI Albuquerque
- Tillys Coronado Center
- Old Navy
- Dillard’s –; Winrock Town Center
- Target
Cottonwood Mall offers a wide range of stylish shorts, ensuring you’re not left "knee-deep" in frustration. Average pair costs around $35.
Website: [https://www.cottonwoodmall.com/](https://www.cottonwoodmall.com/)
Don’t let your budget get "shortchanged"—Buffalo Exchange specializes in affordable, gently-used clothing. Shorts average just around $18.
Website: [https://www.buffaloexchange.com/](https://www.buffaloexchange.com/)
Be ready when fashion calls your name at ABQ Uptown, where a vast selection helps you avoid coming up short on style. Shorts average around $45 there.
Website: [https://www.simon.com/mall/abq-uptown](https://www.simon.com/mall/abq-uptown)
Let Heart & Sole Sports help you find athletic shorts you’ll truly love—no strings (or drawstrings!) attached. Prices typically average $30 per pair.
Website: [https://www.heartandsolesports.net/](https://www.heartandsolesports.net/)
You’ll quickly wonder "wear" they’ve been all your life once you shop at Plato’s Closet! They sell trendy shorts at a wallet-friendly average of just $12.
Website: [https://www.platoscloset.com/location/albuquerque-nm-cottonwood](https://www.platoscloset.com/location/albuquerque-nm-cottonwood)
Looking for shorts you can take on outdoor adventures without taking a hike on quality? REI Albuquerque is your best friend, averaging about $50 per pair.
Website: [https://www.rei.com/stores/albuquerque](https://www.rei.com/stores/albuquerque)
If you prefer to shop at a place that can help you "shorten" your shopping worries, Tilly’s Coronado Center provides a cool, trendy variety averaging $25.
Website: [https://www.tillys.com/store/?StoreID=0124](https://www.tillys.com/store/?StoreID=0124)
With prices averaging $20, Old Navy ensures buying summer shorts won’t pull shorts on your budget—and their options always keep you cool under pressure.
Website: [https://oldnavy.gap.com/stores/nm/albuquerque/oldnavy-5020.html](https://oldnavy.gap.com/stores/nm/albuquerque/oldnavy-5020.html)
Dillard’s Winrock Town Center has quality shorts that’ll truly "shortcircuit" your doubts about finding a sophisticated and comfortable pick. Prices average approximately $40.
Website: [https://www.dillards.com/stores/new-mexico/winrock-town-center-albuquerque/0949](https://www.dillards.com/stores/new-mexico/winrock-town-center-albuquerque/0949)
For a shorts collection that really hits the bullseye without shooting your wallet, visit Target, averaging around $18 a pair. Plus, you’ll always be on target with style!
Website: [https://www.target.com/sl/albuquerque-ne-heights/629](https://www.target.com/sl/albuquerque-ne-heights/629)
This summer, you no longer need to feel shortsighted about where to shop or pay inflated prices—this guide has you covered from hip to knee. Happy shopping!