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4.5
168 Ratings
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You know that magical age where your knees start making more snap-crackle-pop than your breakfast cereal—and suddenly you're a little more selective about what you wear in public? Yeah, hi, that's me. I still love my water sports, but I'd also prefer not to traumatize unsuspecting marine life. Enter...

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Athleta is my go to for swimsuits and has been for years. These shorts are a miss. The leg openings are big and the waist was huge. The fit was awkward. I hope they bring back their previous styles because they were the best fitting!

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My go to swim shorts - always!!

Submitted 2 days ago

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

So they have changed the surge swim short over the years! Still my go to even now, but my favs are the red pink patterned ones from about 6-7 years ago. They fit more snug and hugged the bottom, these have a little more fabric in the outter short portion (I guess if you have a fuller bottom they're more suited for you) I don't have much bottom lol. I'm Tall and thin. 6'1. 147lbs. The surge in general have always fit bigger, for sizing. I am an XS in these then and now. The fit, even today can't be matched by any other swim shorts. I don't have a tiny waist or hips. I'm 47 and not comfortable wearing all the skimpy bum showing bottoms out there. Any labelled "full bottom" just aren't IMO. Although the change in manufacturing, I still give these 5 stars!

Beautiful color

Submitted 5 days ago

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

The color and fit is gorgeous. These swim shorts have been my go to for many years. I love them in the darker colors

Cute and comfortable.

Submitted 6 days ago

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

Cute and comfortable. I usually wear a medium but after reading other reviews, sized down to a small and am glad I did. They're still a bit loose in the waist but drawstrings help.

Runs big compare to other swim

Submitted 6 days ago

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

I wore an S in the hipster bikini but needed an XS in the swim short. I have a size S swim short from a few years ago, and they are now too big. So I'd say these have not changed in sizing. I just lost weight.

Great swim bottom

Submitted 6 days ago

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

True to size. Love the waistband which isn't too tight or too high.

Worth the $$

Submitted 6 days ago

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

Love the coverage of these swim shorts, very comfortable, true to size, which is hard to find in a swim suit. Been looking for a long time for something like these.

Comfortable swim shorts

Submitted 8 days ago

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

These swim bottoms fit well and are comfortable. I purchased XS. I'm 5'5" and weigh 118 lbs.

Great swim short

Submitted 8 days ago

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

Great swim short once you figure out your size. They do run very big so I had to exchange my initial M for a S. Also be sure to wash them first because the color ran significantly. Otherwise a great length, I like the drawstring, and pocket. For reference, I am 5'7 and 148# with a long torso.

Sizes run big

Submitted 13 days ago

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

Very pretty pink swim short. I bought XS but was too big so I had to return and buy XXS.

Great fit and comfortable

Submitted 13 days ago

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

Nice fit! Great for pool, boat or playing in the yard. I'm older and feel comfortable wearing these around. I have in multiple colors and try to get a couple new pairs each year.