Are Designer Swim Trunks Worth It?

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Are $280 swim trunks just stupid? Should anyone actually buy these? Like, what’s really the difference between $20 and $200 swim shorts?

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[UGA.D]

I'm all for the "Buy Once, Cry Once" philosophy to avoid obtaining a series of subpar products that just need to be quickly replaced, but $280 for a pair of swim trunks is insanity.

[ryanhallstrom]

Great take, Brock! Since I don’t swim much, I’ve found that running shorts can pull double-duty as swim trunks (they’re basically the same thing as swim trucks — shorts with a liner).

[philiplanz]

Glad to see Fair Harbor mentioned, I got a pair from them this year and think they’ve been great!

[eddwallis]

Mr Marvis - top quality, decent prices. Obviously not designer and no flashy logos. Just amazing shorts in beautiful colours that will last forever.

[alfredbonnabel]

It's stupid... take it from someone who bought Paul Smith socks for $30.00... if I need to think of the price, than I can't afford it.

[cdm]

I’ve bodyboarded for years and my swimming shorts were from hurley, quilsilver and rvca. They are great and never spent more than $40 on each.

[deargodwhyme]

Found two pairs of Fair Harbor in TJ Maxx. It was a great pickup, the more tapered fit was exactly what I was looking for.

[TealSide]

I wear Vissla, O'Neill and Quiksilver. A lot have the velcro with lace up, a large pocket for my phone and found some with my favorite colors. O'Neill got a thing that connects to the O'Neill shirt so you can't get naked if a wave washes over you or something and you happen to lose your shorts. Got them for 30 to 50 at REI.

[MovieMasterMike]

I bought a pair of MMA shorts that I used as swim trunks from Walmart for like $12 and had them for a decade. I got rid of them because I wanted a pair with pockets, not because they were worn out. Paying anything over $35 for swim trunks seems excessive and showboaty.

[BSGSV]

What a sweet looking watch! Thank you for bringing this brand to my attention. This is the kind of unique and quality product I want to know about.

[MrClassicmetal]

What, $280???!!! 😳 Do you know how much wagyu beef I can eat for that kind of money???!!!😆😁

[italiano]

News flash: The H&M swimtrunks will also last multiple years.

[thcenturyboy]

Thanks for the video. I STILL prefer Vilebrequin style, especially their terry polo shirts.

[MichaelH-]

You may look into Spier & Mackay's latest offering. They came out with a pair that pretty closely emulates the look of Orlebar Brown with front buttons and side tabs but for about a fifth of the price. There is a summer clearance sale going on right now though so I'm not sure how much longer they'll be around.

[BondUpNorth]

I’m a big fan of OB, but generally just stick to the sales (otherwise out of my budget).
I’ve had a pair since 2018 and they are still in great condition

[ericgeneric]

Although I love your YouTube Shorts, I always look forward to the longer videos!

[ponderingspirit]

Hey Brock, appreciate the content it's been very helpful. I'd like to ask, what kind of clothing would go with Chelsea boots? I found a pair of Hunter Chelsea boots lying around my house that are a kind of olive green. Not the best colour imo, but what would you recommend?

[eddwallis]

Spoke London do awesome swim shorts in several hundred different sizes. WELL WORTH spending the £££ to get some swim shorts that actually fit properly.

[weareall]

I got a pair of olebar brown, and I have loved mine. Would recommend highly.

[BSGSV]

I would rather spend $4k on a NOMOS watch than $280 on a pair of swim shorts.