For this guide on the best men's short swim trunks, we've made a 5-inch inseam the cut-off point, but we've included a few that are shorter for those who don't mind showing even more legs.

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Super-short swim trunks are pretty polarizing and while some men enjoy getting a little bit of sun on their upper thighs while hitting the beach, others prefer to leave some (or most) of ...

BEST AFFORDABLE Goodfellow & Co. 7" Lined Swim Shorts $30 at Target There’s plenty good value to be found for trunks if you don’t want to break the bank. Target’s extensive range of swimmers ...

BEST OVERALL Half the fun of swim trunks is to spring for a pair in bright colors or bold patterns. These trunks from Fair Harbor fulfill both, providing a stonewash oceanic blue hue with a ...

Their waterproof nature makes them humidity and sweat friendly, so you can go about your day without paranoia of sweat stains ...

Comparing board shorts to swim trunks 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 ...

Fabletics The One Short $65 Buy now 3. Amazon Essentials 9-Inch Quick-Dry Swim Trunks BEST BUDGET You can’t beat the price of Amazon Essentials’ quick-dry swim trunks, which feature a nine ...