You’ll already be dressed for it. These are the best multi-purpose, next-generation, and yes, all-around finest men’s swim trunks to shop right now—tested, worn, and waterlogged by GQ editors.

To find the best swim trunks for men, our style and gear editors, led by Deputy Commerce Editor Christian Gollayan, spent the past year testing more than 100 swim trunks in a variety of settings.

Swimsuits need to withstand sun and surf—and look good on you, too. Our tester put several pairs through their paces to find the best men's swim trunks of 2025.

Our experts tested and reviewed the best swim trunks for men in 2024. Every option on this list is perfect for the beach, pool, or lake and is editor approved.

Compression-lined swim trunks offer more support and comfort compared to mesh-lined trunks. Here are the best pairs for staying active and secure.

Board shorts and other long men’s swim trunks aren’t quite as popular as they were 10 years ago, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t nice-looking, modern versions available of longer swim trunks now, ...

One of the best sustainable men’s brands, Outerknown checks all of the boxes when it comes to picking the right pair of modern swimmers. The label’s Apex Hybrid swim trunks are made of durable ...

Swim trunks for men start at about $18. Swim trunks pros Mesh insert provides breathability by allowing air to circulate and wick away moisture. Elastic waistband with a drawstring closure ...