The Speedo

• Well, we think that the Speedo  should be banned from your options altogether, as it lacks style and is designed for professional swimmers who need aerodynamics.  Aside from being unattractive, they are generally uncomfortable as well.  The feeling of discomfort is exactly the same to that of wearing regular briefs , so imagine the feeling that occurs when the salt of the ocean dries up on the tight polyester and slowly grinds into skin.  Ouch.

Classic Shorts

• Regular swim shorts  are perfect matches for older, respected men who don't seek attention and who generally don't care much about fashion. They will usually buy the same shorts in a variety of colors, which will last them for many seasons.  Shorts are generally less risque, as they reveal just the right amount of skin and adjust to each individual's physique.  They are also extremely comfortable, especially with today's high-tech fabrics, which dry almost instantly.

Board Shorts

• The big thing now in men's swimwear is the youthful surfer/skater look.  Perfect for young men, board shorts  fall longer than the standard swim shorts do, and often come in a variety of prints to choose from.  Some will come with cargo pockets , great for keys storage on the beach.    

Here are some great Board Short options with cargo pockets:

• Waterman Crosstown Men's Boardshorts in Chestnut 
• Volcom Big Bizarrio Mod Men's Boardshorts in Black 
• Skitzo Men's Boardshorts in Black 
• Phantom 60 Puerto Rico Men's Boardshorts in Tangelo 
• Tremor Men's Boardshorts in Marine 

White 

Try this white suit with digital plaid print:

Harbor Men's Boardshorts in White 

Yellow 

 Try this funky striped suit with yellow accent:

Dominate Men's Boardshorts in Yellow 

Orange 

Try this vibrant short with orange starburst pattern:

Knock Out Men's Boardshorts in Orange 

Red 

Try this classic cherry-colored suit with white stitching:

Beach Britches Men's Boardshorts in Red 

Pink  or Purple 

Try this bright, sublimation printed short with pink accent:

T.S.O.L Men's Boardshorts in Magenta 

Green 

Try this screen-printed short in a fresh green color:

Superfreak Men's Boardshorts in Green 

Brown 

Try this suit with a Mexican blanket theme:

El Gato Men's Boardshorts in Brown 

Grey 

Try this digital-plaid-printed short with light grey background:

Waterman Kings Road Men's Boardshorts in Ash Grey 

Dark Grey 

Try this brand-printed dark grey suit:

Wonder Trunk Men's Boardshorts in Dark Charcoal 

Black 

Try this black short with thick plaid print:

Plaidypus Mod Men's Boardshorts in Black 

Billabong 

Try this 100% polyester suit, 22 inches long:

Chilupo Men's Boardshorts in Bum 

Oneill 

Try this comfortable short made with stretch material with hyperprene panels:

Hyper Freak 2.0 Men's Boardshorts in Black 

Hurley 

Try this suit with a modern, Puerto Rican gradient print:

Phantom 60 Puerto Rico Men's Boardshorts in Cyan 

Lost 

Try this comfortable short with a Lycra fly and four-way stretchlite fabric:

Morganski II Men's Boardshorts in Red 

RVCA 

Try this signature short designed for mixed-martial artist BJ Penn:

BJ Penn Stretch Trunk 2 Men's Boardshorts in White 

Quicksilver 

Try this suit made from rash reducing Diamond Dobby material:

Cypher JDUB 22in Men's Boardshorts in Peru 

Volcom 

Check out this short from Volcom's Operative Series:

Dingo 2 Mod Men's Boardshorts in Lime 

Birdwell 

Try the classic short that has been sold from this family-owned company for 30 years:

Beach Britches 18in Men's Boardshorts in Navy 

DC 

Try this bright logo short:

Lanai Essential 2 Men's Boardshorts in Electric Blue 

Ergo 

Try this modern short with multi-colored, trippy pattern:

Father Time Men's Boardshorts in Multi