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Buyer's guide

Swim trunks for shorter men.

Under 5 foot 8. 12 reviews on which length stops the trunks wearing you.

Customer photo from Anita P. wearing Khaki Green - 5"Customer photo from Jay N. wearing Mirage Red - 5"Customer photo from Jay N. wearing Fluro Aqua - 5"Customer photo from Troy S. wearing Fluro Aqua - 5"Customer photo from Jimmy S. wearing Luxe Orchid Shorts - Plumb 7"Customer photo from Laura B. wearing Merlot Swim Trunks - 5"

Under 5 foot 8, buy the 3 inch, or the 5 inch if you want a little more cover. Avoid anything that reaches the knee. Standard swim trunks are cut for a 6 foot man and hit a shorter man at the knee, which shortens the leg further. The 3 and 5 inch inseams fix that. 12 reviews come from men who give a height under 5 foot 8, and every one is five star. The 3 inch is the classic choice; the 5 inch works for men who want a little more cover without going near the knee.

The prints these buyers chose

Neon Orchid Magenta1 reviews in this group · 4.98 ★ overallFaded Waves Oasis1 reviews in this group · 5.0 ★ overallStriped Green Camo1 reviews in this group · 4.89 ★ overallJelly-Ink - Purple1 reviews in this group · 4.96 ★ overallFaded Saffron1 reviews in this group · 4.84 ★ overallFaded Waves Sunset1 reviews in this group · 4.92 ★ overall

In their words

Literally the best ever swim shorts I have worn. I used to be a board short guy, but no longer. These are great to be on the beach. In the pool. And o...
Ron G. · Verified purchase · Faded Ocean - 5"
The quality of this bathing suit was far better than I expected. The fit is perfect and the 5" length is perfect for a shorter guy.
Sam F. · Verified purchase · Cookie Black V2 - 5"
Perfect fit. I am 5 ft 3 inches tall and 150lbs. I received numerous compliments on the vibrate colors and fit. I bought 3 pairs!
Chris S. · Verified purchase · Faded Waves Oasis - 5"
Just what he was looking for, with the fun print, built in underwater, no elastic, and the shorter inseam for his shorter legs!
Holly B. · Verified purchase · Jelly-Ink - Purple - 3"
Great fit. I sm 5'7", around 170lbs and it fits just perfect. This is the third one bought.
Yohel B. · Verified purchase · Neon Orchid Magenta 3"
Great fit. 150lbs 5'5" medium 5" fit perfectly and inner short keeps everything snug.
Gary F. · Verified purchase · Fluro Aqua - 5"

Frequently asked questions

3 inch or 5 inch at 5 foot 6?
3 inch for the beach, 5 inch if you want one pair for everything. Both sit well above the knee at that height.
Do the smaller sizes run true?
Yes. S is a 29 to 31 inch waist. Go by waist; the length is what changes the look.
Anything to avoid?
The 7 inch. It is cut for taller men and will hit the knee.

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