Explore Our Range of Men's Swim Shorts Built for Aussie Summers
Meet The Swims. Premium men's swim shorts made for early dips, long beach days, and the walk up to the kiosk after. Built for guys who'd rather spend summer in the water than worrying about what they're wearing in it.
What Are Men's Swim Shorts?
Swim shorts are shorter, lighter and quicker-drying than traditional boardies. They're cut from a fast-drying fabric, usually with an elastic or drawstring waist and a soft inner lining, and they finish mid-thigh instead of flapping around your knees.
That cleaner shape is why more Aussie blokes are swapping boardies for swim shorts. They're comfortable in the surf, they don't stay soggy for hours, and they look sharp enough to wear straight to lunch.
We make The Swims from recycled polyester, picked for a soft feel, a bit of stretch, and fast drying. Out of the water, they're dry before your second coffee.
Cut true to size with a 6-inch inseam, they sit mid-thigh. Short enough to swim freely, long enough to keep it classy at the pool bar.
Every pair includes the details you'll actually use:
- An elasticated drawstring waistband that stays put when the waves don't
- A soft brief liner for all-day comfort
- Deep pockets plus our signature hidden zip pocket for keys and cards
- Quick-dry fabric with a touch of stretch
- 8 colours, from classic navies to bold summer shades
Looking for another fit? Browse our full range of men's shorts for more cuts, fabrics and seasonal sale styles.
How to Choose and Style Swim Shorts
Swim shorts work best when you keep the rest easy. Pick a colour that suits the day, then let the shorts do the work.
| The Plan | Colour Direction | How to Wear It |
|---|---|---|
| Beach days and surf sessions | Classic blues, darker neutrals | On their own, with a towel and thongs |
| Pool days and resort holidays | Brighter shades, soft pastels | Open linen shirt or camp-collar shirt with slides |
| Beach-to-pub lunch | Navy, mid neutrals | Plain tee or polo with clean sneakers or slides |
| Backyard pool and BBQs with the kids | Fun colours, bolder shades | Relaxed tee and whatever thongs are closest to the door |
For training, tennis or a hit of golf, our Sporties are built for movement on dry land. Same Frankster fit, made for sweat rather than salt water.
Why Choose Frankster Swim Shorts for Men
Frankster is an Australia-based brand with one goal: making the best everyday shorts for Aussie blokes. Our Swims bring that same thinking to the water.
Here's why they earn a spot in the beach bag:
Dry fast, stay comfy. Most swim shorts are either heavy boardies that stay wet for hours or flimsy pairs that lose their shape. The Swims dry fast, hold their shape, and feel soft against the skin, wet or dry.
Keys, cards, sorted. A hidden zip pocket means your keys and cards come back from the surf with you. No more burying them under a towel and hoping for the best.
A fit that works out of the water too. A cleaner, shorter cut that looks right at the café, the pub, or the pool bar. No change of shorts needed.
Colours worth showing off. 8 shades instead of the usual navy-or-black. Go classic for the surf club, bold for the resort pool.
Built to last more than one summer. We don't make throwaway shorts. The Swims are made to handle sun, salt and chlorine, season after season.
Order with confidence. Cut true to size and fit-tested across different builds. And with free shipping and free 100-day returns, finding your pair is easy.
