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Choosing the right size swim shorts
We get it: buying swim shorts online without trying them on can be tricky. Everyone has had a garment in their usual size turn out too big or too small. That is why we carefully measure all our swim shorts before they go into the webshop. Sometimes models fit a bit differently than the manufacturer’s size label suggests. In that case we adjust the sizing, so you always get the swim shorts that fit best.
On this page you will quickly find the perfect size for your swim shorts, boxers or briefs. Look for a size you already know, for example from your favourite jeans. Do not have that to hand? No worries, we will help you find your right size easily and quickly.
💡 Tip: know your jeans size? Use it, that is the quickest way. The W is the width, not the length (L).
| Our size | Jeans size (W) | Waist circumference (cm) | Swim trunks |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 31-32 | 78-82 | 4 |
| M | 33-34 | 83-87 | 5 |
| L | 35-36 | 88-92 | 6 |
| XL | 37-38 | 93-97 | 7 |
| XXL | 39-40 | 98-102 | 8 |
| 3XL | 41-42 | 103-107 | 9 |
| 4XL | 43-44 | 108-112 | 10 |
| 5XL | 45-46 | 113-117 | 11-12 |
| 6XL | 47-48 | 118-122 | 13 |
| 7XL | 49-50 | 123-127 | 14 |
| 8XL | 51-52 | 128-132 | 15 |
Between two sizes? Take the larger one. Swim shorts sized 80/85/90 use this same measurement.
What do those sizes in the size chart actually mean?
Not everyone knows their swim shorts size by heart, but chances are you know one of the references from the table. Here we explain them.
1. Your jeans size (W)
Most men know their jeans size. Do not know it right now? Check the label of your favourite jeans – your size is on there (for example 32 or 34).
There are usually two numbers, for example 32/32. Always use the first one: that is the W for width, in other words your waist size. The second is the L for length and says nothing about your swim shorts size. That mix-up is exactly what costs most people a size.
Tip from Hans: “Still do not know your jeans size? My wife did! Always worth asking your other half, they usually know a bit more about these things.”
2. Your swim shorts size (4, 5, 6…)
Some brands use traditional swim shorts sizes, like 4, 5 or 6. You will find these in the 'Swim trunks' column of the table. Our products are aligned with this, so you just choose the right size – regardless of the numbers on the label.
Come across sizes like 80, 85 or 90? That is exactly the same waist circumference in centimetres, so you can look it up directly in the table.
So if you still have a pair of swim shorts in size 6 in your closet from that 2019 holiday: great reference. As long as you have not gained three kilos from barbecues since then.
3. Measuring = knowing
No idea what your usual size is? Here is how to measure it – and you do not even need a tape measure.
The easiest way:
Lay a pair of trousers that fits you well flat on a table, button or drawstring facing up. Measure how wide the top edge is: from the left side to the right side. Double that number and you have your waist. Look that number up in the 'Waist circumference' column above.
Prefer a tape measure?
Then measure around your waist, exactly where your swim shorts normally sit. Pull the tape snug, but not too tight. Note: this is your waist, not the widest part of your hips – that is considerably wider, and it will push you a size too high.
Your boxer sizes as a reference
Do you wear boxer shorts or underwear daily with a size label like S, M or L? That is a handy guide for your swim shorts size too.
The fit of many swim shorts (especially briefs and boxers) is very similar to that of tight underwear. Does your underwear in size M always fit well? Then chances are size M will fit you in swim shorts as well.
Size advice for your swim shorts
Not every pair fits the same. Below we explain what to watch out for.
Tight models (briefs, boxers, jammers)
These types are elastic and fit snugly. Unsure between two sizes?
Take the larger one. Tight swimwear that is one size too small is uncomfortable all day – and stretching will not fix that.
Swim shorts and trunks
Swim shorts and swim trunks have a loose, airy fit and therefore often run a bit roomier than tight swimwear. In most cases you can simply stick to your usual size.
Unsure between two sizes?
Choose the larger size if you prefer a looser fit. Only go down a size if you deliberately want your shorts shorter and tighter.
Above all, check the size advice on the product
It can differ per model. That is why we measure every pair ourselves and put the advice right on the product: fits small, fits true to size or fits large. That advice applies to that one model and is based on the actual measurements, not on the manufacturer’s size label. So always follow it, even when it differs from your usual size.
Hans’ experience: “Nine times out of ten it goes wrong because someone picks the size they hope to be, not the size they are. Just have a quick look at the table. Swim shorts that are a bit too tight get worn exactly once.”
Still not sure about your size?
Let us know, send us a WhatsApp message and Hans or a colleague will happily think along with you. No sales pitches, just honest advice. And no, we will not ask whether you just came from the gym.