When a company that specializes in one menswear essential — say, making some of the best jeans for men — dives into another category entirely, the results are usually worth checking out, at least in my experience. That certainly has held true over the years when it comes to New York City’s Mott and Bow, a brand that’s been on my radar for about a decade now — namely, for making some of the best men’s denim.

And yet, as we roll into summer, it’s worth noting that once again, the brand that makes your favorite jeans is stepping into another category in time for the cooler months: The Mott and Bow Stretch Chino Shorts are here in a wide array of colors and a near-perfect design for months of wear.

The upstart company also has a knack for other seasonal staples, like one of the best men’s overshirts, along with, of course, some of the best lightweight jeans for summer. But when the thermostat rises too high even for light wash denim, something much cooler and more breezy is needed — whether the occasion is a rooftop shindig, a brewery beer session or a backyard BBQ, my friends.

The Mott and Bow Stretch Chino Shorts join other summer-friendly wares from the retailer, including buttery-soft T-shirts and polished polos, and in my experience, the same details that make the brand’s denim so great for the price certainly hold true when it comes to the best shorts for summer.

The Mott and Bow Stretch Chino Shorts feature a blend of 98 percent cotton and 2 percent spandex, with a stretch factor of a whopping 25 percent — that means these shorts really move with you, and they could even be ideal for a day on the links.

They’re also built with an agreeable 8-inch inseam and come in a wide range of sizes for every body type. The brand notes they can even be cuffed for a shorter fit, while crisp details like side slant pockets give them the ability to be dressed up with a knit polo or dressed down with a pocket tee. There are also back flap pockets to hold your everyday carry on or off the links — or anywhere else summer takes you, in fact.

The handsome, well-made Mott and Bow Stretch Chino Shorts retail for a very agreeable $99, but you can bundle multiple pairs and save — they could become your new go-to shorts multiple days a week, based on the colors you select.

The Mott and Bow Stretch Chino Shorts deliver maximum flexibility, versatility and comfort in one package — a wise choice when the weather calls for something more lightweight than denim. You know where to go to find some of the best men’s shorts for summer, my friends.