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10 Swim Trunks That Will Take You From Shore to Tiki Bar in Style
Leisurely and surf-ready silhouettes you'll want to show off, long after summer has come to a close
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Best Swim Trunks for Men 2026
Swim trunk season has commenced, and no matter what’s on your agenda in the upcoming months (be it lounging by the pool, marg in hand; finally putting some mileage on your surfboard; or snorkeling above a remote reef), the best swim trunks for men are guaranteed to help you look fly and stay comfortable, in and out of the water.
This is the kind of universally beloved men’s apparel that’s been spotted on everyone from Jay Z and Daniel Craig to Matthew McConaughey and Leo DiCaprio — gracing yachts, private pool areas, and beach volleyball courts, in conversation with dad bods and shredded physiques alike.
To lock down the swim trunk pair that’s going to make you feel like the king of the sandcastle, there are a few key factors to take into consideration. They include the presence of specialized fabrics that work to reduce chafing (because there’s nothing worse than the sensation of wet clothes rubbing against skin); stylistic versatility that will help the threads adapt just as well to aquatic settings as to more formalized ones; whether or not the shorts have pockets for keeping your valuables safe-slash-dry; and if said pockets are complemented by liners, effectively draining water while letting you go commando.
When it comes to the best swim trunk brands on the market, our favorites run the gamut from the high-end (we see you, Vilebrequin!) to the vibrant and fun-loving (think matching Chubbies with the boys on spring break). Find them all below, and think of them as the essential recipe for having a damn incredible summer.
most luxurious
Vilebrequin x 3.Paradis Eden Swim Trunks
Paying top dollar (read: over $400) for swim trunks is only worth it if you’re getting an ROI in the form of no one else on the beach owning the same pair. This will be the case with Vilebrequin’s Eden style, made in collaboration with luxury Parisian fashion house 3.Paradis.
Sure to be appreciated by every Dalí and Magritte enthusiast, the shorts nod to the spirit of Saint-Tropez and come with practical specs like drainage ports at the back, sparing you from being compared to a balloon; a fully recycled and water-resistant mesh lining; as well as not two but three convenient pockets.
Pair with a structured white tee or go completely sans shirt. We especially endorse the latter.
most high-tech
Vuori Cruise Boardshorts
Activewear darling Vuori has come out with a made-for-action boardshort whose every next feature is better than the last. We’re talking four-way stretch, quick-drain pockets, recycled fabric, scalloped leg openings manufactured with your ease of movement in mind, and seven- or five-inch inseam alternatives.
Aesthetics-wise, this purchase is a looker — allowing you to select from a slew of designs like the pictured, nature-inspired Meadow Juniper, floral and modern Frost Grey Fleur, or a straightforward, solid black. (That price tag encourages snagging the just-released Cruise Boardshort in multiples, mixing and matching colorways based on your summer itinerary.)