When it comes to looking good on the beach, there are a lot of factors to consider. Beyond beach bods and SPF, what makes a man look stylish and smart on the beach (or at the pool) is a fresh pair of boardshorts.

Summer’s seriously right around the corner, so we’ve done our homework on the best 12 boardshorts. Here’s what we have found.

Best Buy

1. Outerknown Apex Trunks By Kelly Slater

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The best pick for boardshorts is hands down the Outerknown Apex Trunks. These trunks were created by 11x World Champ Professional Surfer Kelly Slater. Better than just good-looking, they’re also high-performance thanks to a four-way stretch material that gives exactly where it counts. 

The seams don’t itch and the booty region is reinforced, so you don’t have to worry about ripping your shorts out on the waves. There’s a water-resistant Aquaguard zipper to keep your keys safe.

The outseam is 19 inches, so they’re a little longer, but that’s the style with boardshorts. Currently sizes 28 through 36 are available.

The beauty about these shorts is that they consist of 94% recycled material (polyester 86% and spandex 8%). The shorts are also Fair Trade Certified. This means the employees who make the shorts are paid a decent wage.

What draws the everyday guy to these shorts, however, is probably the look. There are 20 styles currently on the market. Our favorites are Heather Grenadine, Pitch Black Currents Block, and Ginger Block. With these shorts, you’ll be sure to make a splash.

2. Bruno Cucinelli Drawstring Swim Shorts

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The name of the game with Bruno Cucinelli is elegance, and it’s been that way since 1978. The go-to palette is neutral, and the automatic material status is premium. It’s absolutely no wonder that this set of drawstring swim trunks floats to the top of our list.