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Founded by champion surfer Kelly Slater, Outerknown makes stylish, sustainable surfwear. From its beloved Blanket Shirt to sturdy selvedge denim, most of the brand’s styles look great even miles from the shore. But the brand’s Apex Trunks, which are a Slater signature, were made to ride waves with an ultralight, quick-drying fabric for long days on the water.
Designed and tested by Slater, the Outerknown Apex Trunks are priced like professional gear. But right now, the normally $145 shorts are 40% off, dropping the price to just $88. These trunks have earned over 500 five-star ratings from shoppers who say there are “no better boardshorts” on the market. While they’re more expensive than the average pair of swim trunks even when they’re on sale, the high-grade performance features make it hard to go back to wearing anything else. They’re available in sizes 28 through 38 until they sell out.
Outerknown Apex Trunks in Heather Grenadine, $88 (was $145) at Outerknown
The shorts are cut from recycled polyester, with plenty of stretch for ease of movement. The fabric is lightweight and designed to dry quickly, and it even packs into its own back pocket for easy storage. It’s been sewn with stitch-free seams to reduce chafing, while the laser-etched holes on the sides and back panel help with drainage and ventilation. They’re available in a muted heather pink/salmon color, with blue detailing and Outerknown’s logo at the edge.
These surf shorts more than held up to the rigors of the ocean, according to shoppers on Outerknown’s site. One wrote that the shorts were “tried and tested on a Nicaraguan surf trip,” adding, “The fit and cut is perfect. The material and no seams made for no chafing and fast drying. My shorts were pretty dry even in a humid environment the following day. Yes, they are pricey, but I won’t wear another brand for surfing, especially on a trip where I’m surfing around five to six hours per day.”
One experienced surfer wrote, “I have worn many different brands and kinds of surf trunks for over 45 years, and I can honestly say these are the most comfortable surf trunks I have ever used. The fit and feel are just amazing, and they are so lightweight and smooth, I forget I’m even wearing them.”
Others were impressed with the quick-drying properties of the shorts, with one writing that they “dry in a snap.” Another wrote, “No seams, never come untied, super comfortable and go from wet to bone dry in 30 minutes or so.”
Whether you’re a serious surfer or you’re just looking for comfortable trunks that won’t be damp all day, Outerknown’s Apex Trunks are a quick-drying, seamless option with a stylish design. This sale is landing right in time for warmer weather, so act fast while sizes are still in stock.
