If you’re in the market for new swimwear, you may find yourself choosing between board shorts and swim trunks. While they’re not the same, they both can be worn in the water and for activities at the ...

Every summer, a scourge plagues both beaches and swimming pools alike: the men's summer board short. Designed to be worn during intense surf sessions (and other board-oriented sports), the short ...

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If you haven’t jumped into the pool yet, July 4th marks the unofficial start of swimming season. Get a new pair of swim trunks or board shorts, slather on some sunscreen and get into the water. Below, ...

The best boardshorts for men usually skip the mesh liner, run a bit longer, and give a laid-back surf-inspired vibe. Forget those baggy, knee-grazing cuts from yesteryears. Today’s top options are ...

1. What did men swim in, historically? Survey Greek urns or Roman frescoes and the answer is clear—throughout antiquity, men went swimming in the nude. As with many moves toward prudishness, the ...