Here is our ranking of the best brands of men's swim shorts. These brands stand out for their quality, style, and comfort. Whether you are looking for sports performance or just want to lay on the beach, here are the best options.
Orlebar Brown
A brand of luxury swim shorts created in the UK in 2007 by a photographer named Adam Brown. The cuts are slim-fitted and the finishing touches are done with a great attention to details. The fly comes with a zip, just like on a pair of trousers. The concept: swim shorts that can be worn on the beach, by the pool or out for a drink. The range is available in a choice of solid colours or very realistic, high-definition photo prints. Made in Portugal.
Prices start at 210 GBP.
Quiksilver
Quiksilver is an iconic surfwear brand born in Australia in 1969. It is known for its relatively loose-fitting shorts, with bright colors and retro prints. Manufactured in Asia.
Prices range from 25 to 60 GBP.
Sundek
Another great surfwear brand, but this time from California, where the brand was founded in the 1950s. The shorts are easily recognizable by their rainbow-inspired colored stripes on the back. Relatively loose cuts, practical pockets, resistant to both sea water and chlorine.
Prices range from 75 to 110 GBP.
BLUEBUCK
Eco-friendly swim shorts made with recycled polyester sourced from plastic waste recovered in the sea. Marine-inspired designs, with zigzag stitching reminiscent of sails. The recycled threads are made in Spain, the fabrics and garments are manufactured in Portugal using renewable energy for a minimal carbon footprint. The brand is a member of 1% for the Planet and donates 1% of its annual turnover to environmental organizations.
Price: 75 GBP.
Vilebrequin
The French reference for luxury swim shorts, created in 1971 in Saint-Tropez. Rather long shorts, with a wide choice of bright colors and all kinds of prints. Gathered waistband with drawstring for a good fit. Very solid.
Prices range from 170 to 215 GBP.
Speedo
An Australian brand, now owned by an American group, with products mainly manufactured in Asia. Speedo is best known for its tight-fitting swim briefs, but the brand also offers a range of swim shorts. Plain models, simple but effective.
Prices range from 20 to 45 GBP.
Frescobol Carioca
Destination: Brazilian beaches. Frescobol refers to a racket sport played on the sand, Carioca refers to the inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro. The combination of the two results in a beautiful brand of high-end swim shorts, with very pretty geometric prints.
Prices range from 150 to 190 GBP.
Rip Curl
Another Australian brand, continuing the surf legacy. Entry-level swim shorts offering a wide choice of colors and patterns, for surf and water sports enthusiasts.
Prices range from 25 to 60 GBP.
Ron Dorff
A Franco-Swedish brand offering swim shorts with a clean and timeless design, with attention to detail and quality finishes. European manufacturing.
Prices range from 120 to 155 GBP.
Patagonia
Patagonia is the oldest eco-friendly sportswear brand. Its founder, Yvon Chouinard, also initiated the creation of 1% for the Planet. Their boardshorts are fairly long, made from recycled fibers. Manufactured in Asia.
Prices range from 60 to 75 GBP.
