When it comes to men’s swim shorts, underwear brands aren’t always about underwear-level coverage.
The seven swim shorts modeled by James Pianka below are what many men would simply call “swim trunks.” Most pairs stop around the middle of James’ thighs and, because of that, have a more relaxed fit. Think of his swim shorts as less scandalous alternatives to swim briefs and square-cut trunks. Instead of fitting like a second skin, they fit like a flattering pair of shorts. But that doesn’t mean James’ swim trunks are without a sense of style, or that he doesn’t look sexy in them.
By stopping mid thigh, James’ swim shorts are able to keep their laid back attitude and show an ample amount of skin without looking totally sexed up for the beach.
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Jerie Ragsac
nah.. youcan manthong me anytime (or go Borat when I feel conservative)
Bobby French
Just be naked, that is what I do. No tan lines. Ever.
Glücklich
These aren’t bad. I’d wear’em. I’d wear the model’s crotch as a mask, though I preferred him in the recent “boxers or briefs” bit when he appeared a little softer in the middle.
Peter Termeer
Wow, these look like tents
mbfmark
Nice shorts, but ANYTHING would look fantastic on this guy! Possibly even plastic trash bags as long as they showed enough of that ripped body. I DO like that fact that he isn’t very tan – wish I could start all over as a young man and take care of my skin the right way. Sunscreen was nonexistent when I was a teen and my skin tells the story.
Glücklich
@mbfmark:
Check him out in the boxers or briefs thing. Looks paler, i.e. hawtter, in that bit.
http://www.queerty.com/james-pianka-asks-boxers-or-briefs-at-hollywood-and-vine-20150815
SpunkyBunks
Good, the shorter the better! Hetero board shorts that go to the knees need to die!
EvonCook
Thanks, but I prefer about two inches shorter for basic swim trunks AND SHORTS. Frankly, there is no amount of skin that is the right amount to cover up. Just can’t believe the ridiculous half trouser length of many shorts, sort of after those gross basket ball outfits. Love just going natural. Thongs can be cute if not too much of a tease. Too bad Americans can’t take a cue from the Aussies. Now they know just how much to show in their beachwear, and who wouldn’t want to be saved by one of their life guards? They put the life (and meat) into guarding!
Dennis Maloney Jr.
I don’t like them.
Bauhaus
Exactly the kind of trunks I’d wear, and the lad is quite sexy.
Duke Marine
I’m 5’5… Those shorts would go down to my knees lol
Geo DePuppeh
does it comes in red? 🙂
Hans Versluys
Queerty suffering from the general American Speedophobia?
Jimmy Eden
Not enough
Yuri San
i love these.
OzJosh
Grandma’s bloomers would be easier to swim in. Speedos forever.
Billy Budd
Here in Brazil EVERYBODY wears speedos. Even people who are out of shape.
sdterp
@SpunkyBunks: OMG, I know…I’m so over this fad that has long outlived its welcome. I’m hoping to see them quickly disappear. They look horrible on everyone and they are worse for short legged guys like myself (30″ inseam).
Colin McCoy
Meh.
Cagnazzo82
@Billy Budd: In America that would be considered unsightly. And people are a bit more modest. Well, let’s just say especially men, since apparently you lose your mancard in the US if you show too much leg. Women on the other hand are allowed to wear anything.
That said, I’m not sure what to think of these trunks, since basically the guy wearing them would look good in classic trunks, boardshorts, speedos, mankini or full-on naked regardless.
I moreso clicked for the guy than the trunks. Perhaps that bodes ill for the brand itself.
mlbumiller
OMG.. millennials must be freaking…. they are “short shorts”!!! Seems to be ok to wear shorts and pants so far down to just about ass-crack and where the saved pubs should be, but if they are mid thigh or above its a big f-ing deal.
I remember cutting my cut-offs to the tip of the jean pocket late 70’s and early 80’s. Then those nylon running shorts came out….. “silkies”
pattygale
Very, very nice!
McShane
I like these. I really like the yellow and brown tropical print. These sort of remind me of Orlebar Brown Bulldog shorts. I would kill for this pair of shorts.
http://www.orlebarbrown.com/men/swim-shorts/bulldog/photographic-larivaloca-multi
Adrian Sifuentes
Uh no. Men need to own up to their sexiness. Can you say speedo. Actually day glo yellow was hot.
ChickenLady
HE COULD SIT ON MY FACE!!!!!!!
JR Bull
I don’t like to use hate speech -so I’m going to go with “un” love
itsmyhusbandandme
It has to be the pink ones.
Jean-Paul
itsmyhusbandandme.wordpress.com
José Loyola Barragán
I’ve seen men walking with shorter shorts here in MA. Those cover too much.
jason smeds
It’s hilarious how the modern liberal American male is afraid of wearing Speedos at the beach. It’s as if he’s been bashed into submission by hypocritical females.
Cagnazzo82
@jason smeds: How are females responsible for men not wearing speedos?
If you’ve watched the 100 years of swimwear video it’s just never been a part of American culture.
MrEguy
I am tired of seeing girls with stringy thongs that barely cover their snatchès with their silicone tìtz popping out all over– when the guys are wearing baggy potato sacks down to their knees. Double standard prudery has to go!
Pete
those are dad trunks.
i go for boardshorts when i’m feeling like a dude-bro. i have some totally slutty AC ones with a pouch for the business which i wear in the pines.
Curty
Finally something posted on here I wouldn’t mind wearing in public! Claps…