The 22 Best Swim Trunks for Men, Worn and Tested by Style Editors

Best Overall Swim Trunks

Mack Weldon Swim Trunk

Most Comfortable Swim Trunks

Vuori Cruise Boardshort

I’ve been wearing these board shorts since fall 2022, and they’re now one of my go-to shorts for lounging about at home or taking a dip in the hot tub. The quick-dry fabric feels eternally lightweight and soft, and the scalloped leg plus the athletic fit and four-way stretch make these bathing suits well-built for both the land and water. Compared to other board shorts we’ve tested, what won me over with Vuori’s board shorts is that their drawcord won’t come loose once you tie it, so you can rest assured you won’t flash anyone. Lastly, if the odor is an issue, they have you covered there too with an anti-microbial fabric.

What Do Experts Say? “The Cruise Boardshort is not your average swim trunk and features a performance fit, pockets, and the versatility of a walk short. Built for land and water. Made from recycled plastics with a 7.5-inch inseam, 4-way stretch, and mesh pockets it is a great step towards ocean appreciation and care. If you know someone who loves nature and wants to take extra steps to protect it suggest these swim trunks,” says travel gear expert Aiden Freeborn.

Lululemon Pool Short

Best Value Swim Trunks

J.Crew Stretch Swim Trunk with ECONYL® Nylon

Everything feels just right about J.Crew’s swim trunks: the right length, stretch, print—and there’re several to choose from—feel, protection (water-repellent finish for underwater activities and UPF 50 fabric for beachside plays), and, most importantly, price. No wonder they have received stellar responses from our testing editors. They’ve got colors that scream “I’m here to party!” and patterns that will make heads spin. The short inseam is also great for pairing with polo shirts and sunglasses. I also love how they’re fairly tailored in a slim fit but still leave enough room for movement.

What Do Experts Say? “These classic board shorts are made from quick-drying nylon fabric, and come in a range of colors and patterns to suit any style. They have a comfortable elastic waistband with a drawstring closure, and a handy back pocket with a Velcro closure,” says e-commerce and retail specialist of product reviews site FindThisBest.

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Best Everyday Swim Trunks

Everlane The ReNew Swim Short

Best Everyday Swim Trunks

Everlane The ReNew Swim Short

If you’re down for wearing swim trunks as shorts every day, Everlane’s two-way stretch swim shorts are a no-brainer. By looking at them, you’d notice that they appear to be basic shorts, which is exactly my first reaction when I got them online last summer. But, having worn them to the pool and to the beach, I testify that they are made with water-repellent fabric to last for long periods underwater. Available in only monochrome colors, we can’t fathom how easily they can double as everyday shorts for running errands or going out and about.

What Do Experts Say? “A blend of 95 percent recycled nylon and 5 percent elastane is used to manufacture these lightweight, stretchy, and sustainable shorts. The mesh line on the inside, made from 100 percent recycled polyester, makes them comfortable enough to be worn with or without underwear,” says retail specialist Kristi Smith from Honest Brand Reviews.

Inseam7 inMaterial95% Recycled Nylon, 5% ElastaneLiner100% Recycled Polyester

Best formal swim trunks

Bulldog Bulldog Mid-Length Swim Shorts

Best formal swim trunks

Bulldog Bulldog Mid-Length Swim Shorts

Orlebar Brown makes swim shorts that look so good on land but can still let you have at it in the deep ocean. Its signature Bulldog style, which offers over 30 patterns, looks like tailored chinos, especially in this geometric print that is dressy enough for a summer wedding. Their liner is comfortable and supportive, and the fabric keeps you dry and cool. The stretch is a bit questionable, but our testing editor was able to move with ease in them. The tailored fit makes them perfect for styling with polo shirts or short-sleeve shirts and loafers.

What Do Experts Say? “These are made from stretchy, lightweight synthetic fabric that dries quickly and doesn’t stick to your legs. The side tabs are superior to a drawstring, in my opinion. The length is perfect for most guys (shows a little thigh, but not too much). I’ve tested these for years in all kinds of water, and they hold up nicely. The internal mesh netting is soft and doesn’t feel intrusive,” says menswear expert and influencer Brock McGoff.

Inseam6 in.MaterialPolyesterLinerPolyester mesh lining

BEST OUTDOOR SWIM TRUNKS

Columbia PFG Backcast III™ Water Shorts

BEST OUTDOOR SWIM TRUNKS

Columbia PFG Backcast III™ Water Shorts

Columbia’s swim trunks are easy to throw on, great for both recreational swimming and fishing, packed with outdoor-friendly feats like built-in UPF 50 and quick-drying, and designed with mobility and protection in mind. In our testing, we were impressed by how versatile these swim shorts are for water as well as on-land activities, beachside or in the great outdoors. The nylon fabric is naturally stretchy, and with a comfortable mesh liner built in, our tester has even worn them to hike once. Thus, feel free to live your best summer style in and out of the water in these—no changing needed.

What Do Experts Say? “Columbia Men’s Big Backcast III Water Shorts offer good quality at a very low price. This product is very durable. These trunks are being used to promote the idea of wearing them outdoors as well. People are adapting it as a summer uniform. The younger generation is adapting it to look different and stylish. It is gaining popularity due to its durable and lightweight fabric,” says costume designer Susan Gagnon.

Inseam8 inMaterial100% textured nylon poplinLinerInterior mesh brief

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BEST UNLINED SWIM TRUNKS

Freefly Andros Trunk

BEST UNLINED SWIM TRUNKS

Freefly Andros Trunk

Freefly really takes the comfort level of men’s swimwear to the next high with these swim trunks. Not exactly board shorts, they’re of the rare unlined swim trunk breed. Hence, their versatility is off the chart: with a lightweight, four-way stretch fabric, I had easily paired them with a t-shirt and sandals last summer to form my everyday fit, or have relied on their quick-drying and unlined-ness to take a dip or even surf the wave a bit. Roomy, soft, and breathable, they make great fishing shorts too. My testing also shows that their ingenious bamboo fabric is extremely breathable and lightweight, and dries in a heartbeat.

What Do Experts Say? “Swim trunks made of nylon or polyester, even bamboo fabric are not only extremely comfortable but also very lightweight and quick drying. Bamboo fabric is much more expensive than traditional fabric but is also more sustainable to produce than polyester or nylon, which are plastic based,” says adventurer and travel expert Jeremy Scott Foster.

Inseam7 inMaterial41% Recycled Polyester, 44% Polyester, 15% SpandexLinerNone

BEST PERFORMANCE SWIM TRUNKS

Outerknown Apex Trunks By Kelly Slater

BEST PERFORMANCE SWIM TRUNKS

Outerknown Apex Trunks By Kelly Slater

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Co-signed and tested by 11x World Champion Kelly Slater, these gnarly shorts are designed with optimizing performance in mind. In fact, the surf legend himself has worn these rad shorts on some of the best waves in the world. In our testing, we simply can’t get enough of how performance-heavy these board shorts are. They come with more than 10% spandex, so our guys even wore them to jog or to the gym. Other feats like weightless drainage, ventilation, and quick-dry which we’ve tested in the water really render these shorts unbothered by waves or tides. They’re also completely chafe-free to boot.

Inseam9 inMaterial86% recycled polyester, 8% recycled spandex, 6% spandex with Quick DryLinerNone

BEST CLASSIC SWIM SHORTS

Birdwell Beach Britches 311 Nylon Board Shorts

BEST CLASSIC SWIM SHORTS

Birdwell Beach Britches 311 Nylon Board Shorts

You can’t talk about board shorts without talking about Birdwell’s 311. These are your classic, old-school surf trunks. They are in fact one of the first we’ve tested, and we love how commando-friendly they are since they have no liner. They’re also made in 100% nylon—which is moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and breathable. While nylon isn’t as stretchy as spandex, in my experience of wearing these, they are elastic enough for me to slowly jog a bit on the beach. Overall, they’re so comfortable that I have survived the entire day at the beach without any disturbances in them.

Inseam8 inMaterial100% NylonLinerLined

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More Men’s Swim Trunks We Love

Bugatchi Max Tropical Leaves Swim Trunks

In the water, the two-way stretch fabric of Bugatchi’s trunks lets you swim with ease. On land, the quick-drying fabric and drainage grommets ensure you’re never soaking wet for long.

Christian Gollayan oversees e-commerce content for Men’s Health and Women’s Health. Previously, he was the Associate Managing Editor at TheManual.com. Christian’s work has also been featured in Food & Wine, InStyle, the New York Post, and Tatler Asia.

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