With summer now firmly upon us, beach trips and pool lounging is at the forefront of many men’s thinking right now and grabbing a new pair of swimming shorts likely a priority. Fear not, we’ve taken the hard work out of it for you and compiled a list of 8 of the best men’s swimming shorts for summer below:

01OAS Resort Swim Trunks

  • Elastic drawstring waistband to easily dial in the perfect fit for swimming or lounging
  • Front slash pockets and one back pocket are perfect for carrying some money and your shades down to the beach
  • Hidden zip pocket on the side is ideal for securely stash your car or room keys, in and out of the water
buy now | $100

02Bather Trunk Co Classic Swim Shorts

  • Made in Canada
  • Lightweight, breathable construction to handle the heat
  • Quick-drying polyester and nylon construction lets you go from water to land in no time at all
  • Built-in, ultra-fine mesh liner offers support with 4-way stretch for all-day comfort
buy now | $100

03Katin Volley Swim Trunks

  • Cut and sewn from durable, quick-drying nylon
  • Drawscord waistband ensures a secure fit for big waves and high dives
  • Side slash pockets, rear button-flap pocket, and interior stash pocket
  • Classic mesh liner
buy now | $59

04Free Fly Palmera Swim Shorts

  • Elastic waistband with drawcord for a custom fit
  • Mesh-lined hand pockets for easy drainage
  • Seamless inner leg eliminates chafing
  • Secure back zipper pocket for essentials
buy now | $68

05Howler Brothers Bruja Shorts

  • Made with a quick-drying blend of cotton and recycled polyester
  • Unlined interior keeps them lightweight and quick to dry
  • Added stretch makes them easy to move in
  • Drawstring closure for an adjustable fit
  • Velcro fly with lycra gusset on the front
buy now | $69

06Carhartt WIP Slater Swim Trunks


  • Water-repellent treatment for quick drying
  • Adjustable waistband with drawcord
  • Side seam pockets
  • Key holder back pocket
buy now | $105

07Seager Dos Rayos Swim Shorts

  • Angled rear pocket for easy access
  • Interior back pocket key bungee
  • Custom-dipped drawstrings for a secure fit
  • Loop to hold keys, sunglasses, and other essentials
buy now | $80

08Wellen Performance Swim Trunks

  • Supportive, stretchy, and super-soft DryWetDry™ Liner built from a breathable performance mesh, that is anti-chafing and fast drying
  • Built from a quick-drying poly blended with plenty of spandex for stretch
  • Vintage style trunks with a modern fit and construction can pair up with a tee, buttondown, or all by themselves
  • Two welt pockets at the hips
buy now | $78