The 17 Best Swim Trunks You Can Score on Amazon

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If growing up in southern California taught me one thing, it's this: You always, always need to be ready to swim. No matter the season, no matter the time, no matter the place. It's a value we uphold here at Esquire, too—better to be prepared and have a swimsuit on hand than to not, in case the opportunity to go for a dive arises.

That being said, you absolutely need a pair of swim trunks at the ready. I know, I know, it isn't summer yet, but before you know it, it will be. Those vacations you're thinking about are right around the corner, as are days spent at the beach, pool, or lake. So a trusty pair of swim trunks will take you a long way—and we have 17 of the very best ones right here, all available on Amazon.

Now that it's warming up, there is a sense of urgency to buying swim trunks, which is why Amazon is the place to go. The mega retailer has thousands of options, but the best, most functional, most reliable, and most stylish ones are below. From brands including Calvin Klein, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, and Billabong, shop our favorite styles here.

9" Quick-Dry Swim Trunks

If any time is the right time for gingham, it's summer. And these swim shorts are less than 10 bucks—what's not to love?

Swimming Trunks with Compression Liner

For a durable, protective option to get you through the season, look no further. Feel free to splish-splash as hard as you'd like in these.

Barracuda Swim Trunks

With contrast stitching, this longer pair of trunks is classic and reliable. Store whatever you'd like in those big cargo pockets.

7" Quick-Dry Swim Trunks

Amazon Essentials has a solid, minimalist swim trunk that can be at your doorstep in as little as one day. We recommend buying in advance, though.

One and Only 20" Board Shorts

From your favorite surf brand comes a pair of board shorts that you can rock in or out of the water. Sand and sea have nothing on these.

Everyday 21" Board Shorts

When you're in and out of the water, you need a pair of trunks that are along for the ride, no matter what. Quiksilver's quick-drying, long-line shorts are up to the task.

Comfort Waistband Trunks

With a stretchy, elastic waistband, Under Armour has swim trunks you'll love as much as your workout gear from the brand.

Knee Length Marina Volley Shorts

You might not be a Speedo briefs guy, and that's okay, but there's no good reason not to be a Speedo trunks guy.

Split Breaker Volley Swim Trunks

From the brand you trust for even the most intense of workouts comes a pair of shorts you can trust too, whether you're diving in head-first or sticking to beach volleyball.

Kana 2.0 Boardshorts

Lightweight, breathable, and water-repellent—this is about as close to being an actual merman as you can get.

7" Swim Trunks

Tommy Hilfiger somehow manages to make even swim trunks look preppy and chic. With a tailored fit and minimalist look, these are where function meets fashion.

Solid Quick Dry Swim Trunks

Don't overthink it. This is the pair you throw in your bag—just in case.

Summerdry Shorts

Take a dip, then sit on the shore with ease—these dry so quickly, you'll barely even notice they were ever wet.

Standard 4-Way Stretch Boardshorts

It's all about simplicity and comfort with these long-line swim trunks.

Standard Elastic Waist Boardshorts

Billabong is a staple in the world of swimwear, and with good reason. These are sturdy, chic, and stretchy, too.

Standard UV Protected Swim Trunks

Leave it to Calvin Klein to put some serious style in swim trunks. If a sleek gradient is your vibe, these will be infallible.

Standard 3-Stripes Swim Shorts

Take that triple-stripe logo you love on your track pants, and put it on your swim trunks. The way I see it, there's no reason not to be in Adidas at any point this summer.

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