Helikon-Tex UTS Urban Tactical Shorts 11"
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The UTS (Urban Tactical Shorts) are tactical shorts with a 28 cm inseam designed for those who need full operational functionality even in warm weather. The fit is built on a silhouette inspired by classic jeans, with a structured waistband and 50 mm belt loops compatible with EDC belts, tactical belts and Cobra buckles.
The defining feature of the UTS is the pocket layout: concentrated around the hips and waist, it keeps gear close to the centre of mass without loading down the thighs. The two front pockets with velcro closure are sized to hold a smartphone or an AR/AK magazine; the zipped side pockets lie flat when empty but open up useful space for a wallet or flat accessories. All pocket edges are reinforced to withstand the constant movement of clips and pocket knives. The elastic waistband with velcro closure allows a degree of size adjustment without a rigid buckle: convenient in motion, but less precise than a mechanical buckle belt if you're running a heavily loaded gun belt.
The cut profile — high in the back, with a 'notch' shape at the front — keeps the shorts from dropping during fast movements or when gear is clipped to the loops. The two integrated key loops are compatible with D-rings and carabiners. The US Woodland camouflage fabric keeps a visual language consistent with classic military uniforms and European woodland environments.
Key points
- Inseam of 28 cm: enough coverage to carry gear without restricting knee movement.
- 50 mm belt loops compatible with wide tactical belts, Cobra buckles and EDC belts.
- Velcro-closure front pockets sized for an AR/AK magazine or a smartphone, with reinforced edges for clips and pocket knives.
- Elastic velcro waistband: quick size adjustment, well suited for use in motion; less ideal with very heavy belts.
- Two integrated key loops compatible with D-rings and carabiners.
- 'Notch' cut inspired by jeans: keeps the shorts in place during intense activity or with accessories clipped to the loops.
Specifications
Sizes
TROUSER SIZE GUIDE
The Viper trouser size listed on the site refers to the waist measurement in inches. To find the right size, simply check which waist measurement corresponds to your size. For example, an Italian size 46 corresponds to a 32" waist, so you should select size 32 on the site. You can also choose to measure your own waist and select the corresponding size. If your waist measurement is 90 cm, for instance, you should select the corresponding size in inches, which is 36". Contact us via chat or email with any questions. The size shown on the site corresponds to the waist measurement in inches.
| International | VIPER SIZE (waist in inches) |
Waist in CM | UK | FR | IT | ESP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 26-28 | 66-71 | 32 | 38 | 42 | 36 |
| XS | 28-30 | 71-76 | 34 | 40 | 44 | 40 |
| S | 30-32 | 76-81 | 36 | 42 | 46 | 44 |
| M | 32-34 | 81-86 | 38 | 44 | 48 | 48 |
| L | 34-36 | 86-91 | 40 | 46 | 50 | 52 |
| XL | 36-38 | 91-96 | 42 | 48 | 52 | 56 |
| XXL - 2XL | 38-40 | 96-101 | 44 | 50 | 54 | 60 |
| XXXL - 3XL | 40-41 | 100-104 | 46 | 52 | 56 | 64 |
| XXXXL - 4XL | 41-43 | 105-109 | 48 | 54 | 58 | 68 |
FOOTWEAR SIZE GUIDE
| TYPE | SIZES | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU/IT | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46.5 | 48.5 |
| UK | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13.5 |
| USA | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 14 |
| JP | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 28.5 | 29.5 | 30.5 | 31.5 |
| MEX | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12.5 |
| BR | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 46 |
| AU | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13.5 |
Marca
Helikon-Tex
Technical clothing, field equipment and carry systems by Helikon-Tex. It is the most represented brand in the catalogue for outdoor and tactical gear, with over seven hundred product references.
