Does anyone know how to shrink cotton plaid Shorts?

Question

The shorts are from American Eagle I ordered online.

http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat90074&productId=0134_4077

Answer 1

The only way to shrink them is to wash them on hot and then dry them, also on hot. They may shrink significantly, or not at all.

Answer 2

wet those shorts and put them in a  dryer on hot!

Answer 3

Most fabrics are preshrunk these days so you may not get any shrinkage at all.  Why not take them for alterations instead?  You will get a more accurate fit for around $10.