EE Basic Short Black/Varsity Red
$138.00
Technical characteristics
- Color: Black/Varsity Red
- Condition: New
- Available sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
- Price: $138.00
- Estimated US shipping: $8.00
- Price with shipping (US): $146.00
Every item is inspected and verified by our in-house product authentication team.
Shipping & Returns
Product Care
Size and Fit
Purchase Protection
Measurements
Approximate garment measurements. Allow ±0.5" tolerance.
| Size | Waist (relaxed) | Waist (stretched) | Outseam | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 26" | 28" | 16" | 5.5" |
| S | 28" | 30" | 16.5" | 5.5" |
| M | 30" | 32" | 17" | 5.75" |
| L | 32" | 34" | 17.5" | 6" |
| XL | 34" | 36" | 18" | 6" |
EE Basic Short — Black/Varsity Red: verified, priced, ready
This is the Eric Emanuel EE Basic Short in Black/Varsity Red, hand-checked by our ericemanuelyankees.com team and priced at $158. You get the clean black base, varsity red EE embroidery, and the classic sport fit we log across EE Basics.
What is the Black/Varsity Red build?
It is a premium double-layer mesh short with a relaxed athletic rise, elastic waistband with drawcord, and tight EE logo embroidery in varsity red. I checked stitching density, mesh hand-feel, and color accuracy against our baseline, and this batch passed clean on alignment and dye tone.
The look is sharp and simple: black body for daily wear, varsity red hits that pop without being loud. The mesh breathes well for warm days and quick gym runs. The lining sits smooth, and the waistband holds shape after wash when handled as directed below.
How does it compare to our other Yankees-ready drops?
Here is a quick side-by-side using the items live in our catalog. You can see the price, vibe, and build notes at a glance, based on our in-house checks.
| Item | Price | Theme | Design Focus | Our Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE Basic Short — Black/Varsity Red | $158 | Yankees-ready core | Black mesh, varsity red EE embroidery | Clean contrast, everyday wear; verified stitching/mesh |
| EE Basic Skyline — New York | $168 | Yankees | Skyline graphic details | Graphic-forward; slightly higher price for print work |
| EE x Tyrrell Winston — Carolina Blue | $178 | Collab | Special collab color and trims | Collector angle; premium for collaboration |
Size and Fit
Fit is true to size with a relaxed athletic rise. If you are between sizes or want more drape, go one size up. Our wear logs show the EE Basic pattern sits above the knee for most people and holds shape after a cold wash and hang dry. Use your normal EE size for a sport-clean profile.
Product Care
Wash cold, inside out. Use a mesh laundry bag to protect the lining and drawcord. Do not use heat; hang dry only. Skip fabric softeners to preserve the mesh face and embroidery edges. If needed, steam lightly to reset the drape—no direct iron on the logo.
Shipping & Returns
We handle fast and pack with protection. Each unit is inspected, date-stamped, and shipped with an inspector card. Returns are simple within the stated window if the short is unworn and tagged. Contact our ericemanuelyankees.com editorial staff with your batch ID for any support.
Purchase Protection
We safeguard every qualifying order so you can shop with confidence. If the short you receive materially differs from our description in color, condition, fabric, or measurement, if you are sent the wrong item, or if our team cannot verify authenticity, you are covered by our Purchase Protection. We compare your photos to our pre-ship records and resolve fast.
What value do you get at $158?
The EE Basic line is built to be worn hard. I log real use and cost over time so you can see the math. Even with careful rotation, the cost per wear drops fast.
| Projected Wears | Price | Cost per Wear (Price ÷ Wears) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | $158 | $7.90 |
| 40 | $158 | $3.95 |
| 60 | $158 | $2.63 |
| 100 | $158 | $1.58 |
Notes from my wear test
My results on EE Basics in this cut: the mesh keeps shape with cold wash and hang dry, waistband rebound stays strong, and embroidery holds edge clarity without fray. The Black/Varsity Red combo pairs cleanly with Yankees navy tops and neutral sneakers. If you want a set, see our eric emanuel hoodie options matched by season and fabric sheen.
FAQ
Is this colorway authenticated by your team? Yes. We verify tags, stitching alignment, embroidery density, and dye tone before it goes live.
Does the lining feel scratchy? Our inspected units use a smooth athletic lining; no rub reported in our tests when worn true to size.
Will the red bleed in wash? With cold wash, inside out, and hang dry as advised, our tests show color stays stable on this batch.