The 15 Best Hybrid Swim Shorts For Summer Adventures In And Out Of Water
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With warm weather and longer days on the horizon, there's no telling what adventures might come your way. The best swim trunks for men and the best shorts for men are essential to creating a spring and summer wardrobe, but everyone should also have a pair of hybrid swim shorts — basically, shorts that can effectively act as both.
Typically made using quick-drying materials to seamlessly transition between land and water, hybrid swim shorts won't leave you feeling soaked and soggy after you've gotten out of the water. Furthermore, they usually come in simple, wearable colors that won't look out of place away from the beach or pool.
Whether you're packing light for vacation or you want something comfortable and convenient to wear every day this summer, these are the top hybrid swim shorts we recommend.
Patagonia
Sizes: XS-XXL, 5-inch and 7-inch inseams
Colors available: Over a dozen options
Patagonia Baggies are one of the brand's cult-favorite products — and for good reason. The multi-functional shorts are made from 100% recycled nylon that dries impressively fast. At the same time, they're treated with a durable water resistant coating, to help keep you dry when the activity doesn't call for being fully submerged. With many colors and two inseam lengths, this is one of the best choices of hybrid swim shorts.
Read our full Patagonia Baggies shorts review here.
Chubbies
Sizes: S-XXL, available in 5.5-inch and 7-inch inseam lengths
Colors available: 10 colorways
Chubbies might be known for its cheeky branding, but its products are seriously quality. The best-selling Gym Swim Hybrid shorts are unlined and are made with a water-resistant four-way stretch material. From intense gym workouts to a pool game of Marco Polo or just lounging around, they're made to keep you comfortable.
Ten Thousand
Sizes: XS-XXL, available in 5-inch and 6.5-inch inseams
Colors available: Black, Sand, Navy, Del Mar Blue, Stone, Adobe, Dusk
While most hybrid trunks are designed for leisure in and out of the water, Ten Thousand's Set Shorts are made for performance and training. This pair is ultra-lightweight, stretchy, quick drying, and even treated to be resistant to chlorine and saltwater. All of Ten Thousand's products are developed and tested by athletes, so you know they're up to par for the most intense workout sessions.
Fair Harbor
Sizes: S-3XL
Colors available: Over 25 options
As one of Fair Harbor's best-selling products, the Anchor Shorts offer almost everything you could want in a pair of summer hybrid swim shorts. They're made from recycled plastic water bottles and are designed with an athletic fit and 8-inch inseam. Additional features like hidden zippered pockets, a Breeze-knit interior liner, and odor resistant material make them one of the best all around shorts.
Target
Sizes: 28-50 Waist
Colors available: Almond, Blue, Dark Grey, Green
If short shorts aren't your thing, Goodfellow's 9-inch Hybrid Swim Shorts might be the best choice for you. The longer inseam falls at the knee and doubles as extra protection while surfing. Additional features like belt loops, pockets, and UPF 50+ protection, make them functional for all outdoor adventures
Patagonia
Sizes: 28-44 Waist
Colors available: 8 colorways
Combining the best of regular shorts and water-ready shorts, Patagonia's Hydropeak Hybrid Shorts feature traditional waist sizes, belt loops, and slanted pockets, but are made with a fast-drying four-way stretch material for performance. With no interior liner, they're closer in design to board shorts than lined swim trunks.
Mack Weldon
Sizes: S-XXL
Colors available: Grey, Green, Denim
As the name suggests, Mack Weldon's AquaTerra hybrid swim shorts are made for water and land. As one of the most well-equipped options on this list, they feature large magnetic cargo pockets and zippered pockets for plenty of storage, a D-ring hook for your keys, a zippered fly, and belt loops. When you're not hiking, its combination of durable ripstop Nylon, stretchy Lycra, and quick drying tech make them super capable swim trunks.
Read more about the brand's most popular styles in our full Mack Weldon underwear review.
Vuori
Sizes: XS-XXL
Colors available: 14 colors options
Made from recycled water bottles, the Vuori Banks Shorts are one of the most sustainable hybrid swim trunks available. Their proprietary VCycled fabric is midweight, stretchy, and comfortable for casual wear, workouts, and water activities.
Everlane
Sizes: XS-XL
Colors available: 10 colorways
At first glance you'd think Everlane's ReNew Swim Shorts were regular shorts, and that's what makes them special. The unassuming design uses a water-resistant and stretchy recycled nylon shell with a recycled polyester lining. You can wear them with your favorite performance wear for activities like hiking and biking or strip down for a swim.
Read more about our favorite styles in our full Everlane review.
O'Neill
Sizes: 28-44 Waist
Colors available: Black, Blue Shadow, Khaki, Light Grey, Navy
Fitted with a zippered fly, button closure, and belt loops, the O'Neill Stockton Hybrid Shorts look more like chino shorts than swimwear. Features like Hyperdry material and internal drawstrings help make them water ready. Pair these with your favorite polos and T-shirts and leave the extra change of clothes at home.
Lands' End
Sizes: S-XXL
Colors available: 9 colorways
Lands' End Hybrid Swim Shorts are one of our favorites due to its utilitarian design. With a classic shorts look, you'll be able to pull these off even on days you don't plan on getting in the water. The water repellent four-way stretch material and interior liner keeps you comfortable and dry. While we prefer the solid colors for versatility, you'll also find patterns more fitting for traditional swim trunks.
Lands' End
Sizes: S-XXL
Colors available: Black, Khaki, Forest Moss Space Dye, and Muted Blue Heather
If preference calls for unlined trunks, this pair from Lands' End is for you. It features all of the same great attributes of the original design, minus the mesh interior. With a 7-inch inseam, they're not too short, but not quite as long as board shorts.
Tommy Bahama
Sizes: S-XXL, Big and Tall sizes also available
Colors available: Air Blue
When it comes to swim trunks, Tommy Bahama is known for its adventurous and fun summer patterns. If you're going for loud colors and all-over palm tree prints for your beach resort style, this pair of Monterey Coast Hybrid Shorts are for you. They're perfect for poolside bars, the beach, and everything in between.
Quiksilver
Sizes: 28-44 Waist
Colors available: 13 color options
Quiksilver is one of the most popular brands for action water sports gear, but they've also got leisure figured out. The Union Amphibian Hybrid Shorts combine the tech of performance board shorts with the laid back casual look of chino shorts.
Prana
Sizes: 28-40 Waist
Colors available: Iron, Grey Blue, Nautical, Dark Khaki, Cove
Proclaimed by the brand to be the original land-to-water staple, the Prana Hybridizer Shorts are another amazing example of shorts that look traditional, but come equipped for water. Despite having a button closure, zippered fly, and belt loops, they also have an adjustable waist drawstring to keep them secure in the water.
