These days, swim trunks are more than just, well, swim trunks—they’re just really good shorts that happen to know how to do the backstroke. From the fit to the fabric to the details, our favorite swim shorts pair seamlessly with the rest of your wardrobe, and won't look a hair out of place whether you're hanging at home, heading out for a hike, or hitting the corner store down the street.
And if the opportunity comes to take a dip in your buddy's pool, or spend the weekend at the sun-drenched locale of your choice? You'll be perfectly dressed and ready to go. So with all that in mind, we’ve updated our guide to the absolute finest multi-purpose, next-generation swim trunks to buy for the season ahead.