Quick Dry Men's Long Swimwear Trunks

Know Your Active Needs

Just how intense are your activities going to be in your swimwear?

A swimsuit for a hotel pool now and then doesn't have a lot of technical requirements. Something to go surfing in for hours at a stretch is another matter.

Think about the following when you're weighing swimsuit options:

How much leg movement are you going to do? Loose fabric, when wet, can chafe very quickly, so a loose trunk style of shorts isn't great if you plan on walking around in your suit or using your legs for exercise. (Despite their name, boardshorts aren't often used by athletes these days; pro surfers usually wear snug, tight-fitting swimwear.)

How much actual swimming (as opposed to wading and splashing around) are you going to do? You'll want to reduce drag if you're actually propelling yourself through the water for any length of time, making a tighter fit preferable. The square-cut shorts below are a solid option for a fit, shorter man who loves to swim as well as lay out in the sun!