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4.5
66 Ratings
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
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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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Most Liked Negative Review
Not a fan

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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62 Customer Reviews
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Submitted 6 days ago

By Angela M

From Undisclosed

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!

Good

Submitted 7 days ago

By anonymous

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

Need more availability of smaller sizes.

Quality product, nice fit.

Submitted 8 days ago

By Sharla R

From Undisclosed

This is a quality suit that is built well and fits nicely. Will probably order more in different colors.

Cute But Fit Was Off

Submitted 8 days ago

By JLR31

From Undisclosed

Got the set-swim short and tankini. Super cute but the M short was large in the legs and gaped in the crotch so returned the set.

Comfortable and good coverage.

Submitted 12 days ago

By anonymous

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

These are great. Please bring back the girls' sizes.

Great so far

Submitted 20 days ago

By Eryn W.

From Phoenix, AZ

I haven't actually worn these to swim yet but just from trying them on they fit great and seem super comfortable. I think they will be a good alternative for normal bikini bottoms when doing more active things like swimming laps or going paddle boarding. I'm super excited to try them out on the water soon.

Runs large.

Submitted 21 days ago

By Janine B

From Indianapolis, IN

I love these shorts but the first ones I bought were foo big. I typically wear large in the pants but needed a medium in the shorts. I can't wait to take them to the beach.

Flattering and Comfortable

Submitted 22 days ago

By Betsy

From Undisclosed

Shorts are great to wear as swimwear or over swim bottoms. Dries fast so ok to walk around in them and not have that wet weighed down feeling. Used them scuba diving or to just hang by the pool. Runs true to size or maybe even a bit big. I wear a Med and I have a very plump behind. :) (5'2/165lbs)

Comfy and style

Submitted 25 days ago

By anonymous

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

Perfect fit true to size. Nice coverage and super cute on any body type. Love Athleta swim wear. Quality and lasts season after season

Perfect for land and sea

Submitted 27 days ago

By Nancy T

From Undisclosed

I love Athletas swim shorts! Particularly this cut and style! I have black blue and two printed patterns from years ago! Not sure what has happened over the last 10 years but Athletas cute prints have died out!? Please bring back cute prints and colors and fabrics! I'm over the solid basic colors. These shorts are perfect for swimming, boating, lifting weights, running, they are so versatile!! NEW PRINTS PLEASE