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Comparison

Tucann vs Chubbies: what customers who own both say.

4 reviews name Chubbies. Quoted in full, nothing invented.

Customer photo from Richard C. wearing Speckle - Fluro 5"Customer photo from Rick H. wearing Speckle - Maroon 7"Customer photo from Jose P. wearing Wild Splatter Pink - 5"Customer photo from Ken M. wearing Cookie Black V2 - 5"Customer photo from Fred T. wearing Fluro Aqua - 5"Customer photo from Keith T. wearing Faded Leaf - Ash 3"

Chubbies and Tucann sell to the same man: short inseam, bold print, pool to bar. The construction differs. Chubbies use a mesh liner in most trunks and a looser, retro cut. Tucann uses a compression fabric liner, a more tailored leg and zip pockets on every pair.

The customers below owned Chubbies first. Three of the four switched for the liner and the fit. One warns that a Chubbies large needed an XXL in Tucann for her husband's thighs, which matches the wider sizing data: men with muscular legs size up.

Every review that mentions Chubbies

Customer photo from Brandon B.
These shorts are amazing. I thought I liked my Chubbies shorts but these Tucann’s are premium! The elastic in the waist back make for a perfect fit and the compression short lining is extremely comfortable. The Tucann beads at the end of the strings are a sick little highlight as well. Couldn’t be more happy with my purchase. I will probably never wear any other board shorts brand again.
Brandon B. · Verified purchase · Fluro Yellow Tucann Swim Shorts - 3"
Nice shorts but order 1-2 sizes up. My husband wears a L in chubbies and he needed an XXL in these!
Jenna F. · Verified purchase · Fluro Yellow V2 - 5"
Customer photo from Chris B.
Chubbies used to be my favorite swimming trunks now it's tucann.
Chris B. · Verified purchase · Signature - Magenta 5"
Perfect short and liner! Threw out my Chubbies and ordered more
Michael H. · Verified purchase · Faded Dusk - 5"

How Tucann is built

  • Compression fabric liner instead of mesh netting (explained)
  • Two zip pockets, no back pocket
  • Four way stretch, quick dry shell
  • 3, 5 and 7 inch inseams (which length)
  • Tailored leg; size up if you have muscular thighs (sizing guide)
  • USD 89 core price, free US exchanges

Frequently asked questions

Do Tucann run smaller than Chubbies?
In the thigh, yes for athletic builds. Chubbies' cut is roomier through the leg. If you are between sizes or have big quads, order one size up in Tucann.
Which has the better liner?
Different types. Chubbies mostly use mesh; Tucann uses a soft compression short. The Tucann customers who mention Chubbies cite the liner as the reason they switched. Chubbies owners who prefer mesh will disagree; that is a preference.
Are the lengths comparable?
Roughly. Chubbies offer 4, 5.5 and 7 inch; Tucann offers 3, 5 and 7 inch. Tucann's 3 inch is shorter than anything Chubbies make.

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