Reasonable board shorts?

[Arick]

I'm seeking an alternative to the local mall/board stores that sell $70 a pair board shorts.  Looking to get something that stretches and is comfortable without breaking the bank.  Where do you guys get your board shorts from?

[malibu2004]

Sports Authority if you have one close. 

[Josh4mc]

I like these hybrid shorts.

http://www.costco.com/Da-Hui-Men's-Hybrid-Short.product.100286239.html 

[95echelon]

Wal Mart right now has some nice wet or dry shorts for about 17 bucks that are very stretchy. I forgot my swim shorts last weekend at the lake. I got a pair and really like them. Right by the swimsuits.

I have two pairs of these in different colors, extremely durable and flattering (girlish term, but you get what I mean). Not stretchy though. https://www.amazon.com/Hurley-Mens-Phantom-Boardshort-Black/dp/B00EZDK4GS/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1465940064&sr=1-1&nodeID=14292191&keywords=hurley+boardshorts

Here is what the Wal Mart type was an Homage to: https://www.amazon.com/RVCA-M5114BEN-470-Rvca-28-Blue/dp/B00NWPIF8E/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1465940273&sr=1-1&nodeID=14292191&keywords=stretch+board+shorts

 

[jk13]

I watch for sales at killerdana.

[BadgerBoater55]

39 minutes ago, Arick said:

I'm seeking an alternative to the local mall/board stores that sell $70 a pair board shorts.  Looking to get something that stretches and is comfortable without breaking the bank.  Where do you guys get your board shorts from?

Check out Nordstrom Rack out by West Towne Mall, you can get name brands (Quiksilver, Hurley, Billabong, Ripcurl, others) usually around $25-$30 a pair.  Finding a size/colors your like is sometimes hit or miss, but generally you can find something decent.

Personally, I am a huge fan of Ripcurl's Mirage shorts.  They seem to fit me the best of any of the brands and are comfy.  They have a velcro shut pocket on the back and dry fast.  

Here is a link to all their brands/options, simply go in to the store at West Towne, find your size/brand, order online if they don't have the color you want!  

https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/Men/Clothing/Swimwear/Board%20Short

[FarmerB]

^^^^^^ This.  Nordstrom Rack is great.  You will pay 60-70% less than a pro/board shop for the same brand.  

[Gavin17]

http://www.evo.com/outlet-shop/clothing/casual/boardshorts/mens/s_price-asc.aspx

This is my go to.  Sort by price and pick the first one that doesn't suck.  

[Iwish]

There's only one way to roll.  

 

[ibelonginprison]

I rock these in a couple different colors.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01686CK7K/ 

 

[REHinH20]

Tilly's usually has good deals 

https://www.tillys.com/Men-Clothing-Boardshorts/_/N-886Z1z12eji

[h2oratJR]

https://www.foxracing.com/store/browse/mens-clothing-boardshorts/_/N-1qqij42

[jk13]

^^ Was also going to say I stopped at the Fox outlet store in Oshkosh, but you only get a deal if you buy more than one of anything. And the deals are not all compatible with each other. Try to bring your girl or a friend with you if you go there. 

[shawndoggy]

Cire boardshorts are real nice and usually price out at 25-40 if you time the sales right.

http://www.cirewear.com/index.php/shop/guys  25% off of $54 right now = $40.50/pair

And don't forget to add a flatbill to your order.

 

 

Edited June 15, 2016 by shawndoggy

[isellacuras]

I watch Amazon for the hyper freak oneil board shorts. I try to keep prices below $40. I usually find a couple pair per year. 

[jwl019]

In Oct/Nov last year I racked up on Amazon, they had the Oneil Hybrids for $10-15 a pair (couple different styles) and regular Oneil boardshorts under $10.

[sidekicknicholas]

CIRE !!!! Their 4-way stretch shorts are the best ever! 

 

Sign up for their emails, they often have sales for $25 on everything they sell.

[saxton15]

I tend to find some at Marshalls.  I've picked up some Hurley Phantoms for 30$.  Pac Sun usually runs a buy 1 get one free sale, or buy one get one 50% off.  They stock some good brands, from wild to tame.  

[onwi]

Over in Milwaukee we have TJ Max.  I've picked up some really nice Hurley boardshorts there in the middle of the summer.  Not sure if you guys have that over in Madison.

[Bill_AirJunky]

6pm.com.   

[Arick]

15 hours ago, BadgerBoater55 said:

Check out Nordstrom Rack out by West Towne Mall, you can get name brands (Quiksilver, Hurley, Billabong, Ripcurl, others) usually around $25-$30 a pair.  Finding a size/colors your like is sometimes hit or miss, but generally you can find something decent.

Personally, I am a huge fan of Ripcurl's Mirage shorts.  They seem to fit me the best of any of the brands and are comfy.  They have a velcro shut pocket on the back and dry fast.  

Here is a link to all their brands/options, simply go in to the store at West Towne, find your size/brand, order online if they don't have the color you want!  

https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/Men/Clothing/Swimwear/Board%20Short

 

Nordstrom Rack is great but I've checked it out and they don't have much for the stretch style of boardshorts.   Good idea though!

15 hours ago, Josh4mc said:

I like these hybrid shorts.

http://www.costco.com/Da-Hui-Men's-Hybrid-Short.product.100286239.html 

I'm not much for the hybrid shorts.  

 

13 hours ago, h2oratJR said:

https://www.foxracing.com/store/browse/mens-clothing-boardshorts/_/N-1qqij42

Just can't do fox racing.

 

11 hours ago, onwi said:

Over in Milwaukee we have TJ Max.  I've picked up some really nice Hurley boardshorts there in the middle of the summer.  Not sure if you guys have that over in Madison.

My problem with TJ Max is they usually don't have the size I need.  I'm XL and it seems to be pretty picked over, atleast over here

 

7 hours ago, Bill_AirJunky said:

6pm.com.   

Can I click on that at work?!? haha, but seriously?

[onwi]

@Arick

I've purchased 32s to 34s at tj max. Not sure on other sizes. That place is always draw of the luck and some are better than others. 

Otherwise I use zappos.com. 

[Bill_AirJunky]

1 hour ago, Arick said:

Can I click on that at work?!? haha, but seriously?

Only if your allowed to shop online.

[asp13]

pac sun has bogo deals every once in a while on shorts. I have wearing hurley for the last for years and absolutely love them, very comfortable and great 4 way stretch.

Edited June 15, 2016 by asp13

[ibelonginprison]

23 hours ago, isellacuras said:

I watch Amazon for the hyper freak oneil board shorts. I try to keep prices below $40. I usually find a couple pair per year. 

Cause they're legiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit.

Love my o'neils. 
Hurley, Volcom, RVCA, Quicksilver... anything that's a hybrid I'm all on board.

Just can't do those "sky's out, thighs out" short bathing suits that these west coast millennials are trying to bring back in style.
Caddyshack was a great movie, but the shorts that were in it........... not so much.