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4.6
212 Ratings
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
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Most Liked Positive Review
PETA friendly!

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
Completely faded after one use!

I wore this suit for the first time and swam in a pool for a few hours and the color on the top and bottom completely faded - and very unevenly! This has never happened before with anything I've ever purchased from Athleta. For the first time I bought a suit that was not black and was severely disap...

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187 Customer Reviews
Comfortable swim shorts

Submitted 5 days ago

By anonymous

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

Comfortable and full coverage

Too big

Submitted 6 days ago

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

Had to return because the XS was too big. I usually wear small.

Completely faded after one use!

Submitted 7 days ago

By Nancy U.

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I wore this suit for the first time and swam in a pool for a few hours and the color on the top and bottom completely faded - and very unevenly! This has never happened before with anything I've ever purchased from Athleta. For the first time I bought a suit that was not black and was severely disappointed. I would be happy to share images if Athleta reviews supported photos. I wish I could get my money back.

LOVE

Submitted 8 days ago

By anonymous

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

Finally they revamped them and they fit like the ones I bought almost 10 years ago!

Great for all ages

Submitted 9 days ago

By anonymous

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

Love these shorts. I'm over 60 and in good shape. Yet still can't get those backend wrinkles to go away. These cover them up and are so comfortable and attractive.

Super comfortable

Submitted 9 days ago

By anonymous

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

I love these swim shorts. They are super comfortable and are very flattering.

Great swim shorts

Submitted 10 days ago

By anonymous

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

Great weight and length for comfort in the pool.

Yes, you could size down, but if you are a true large...

Submitted 10 days ago

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

I bought a medium and it does fit, but I think the large would be better. For reference, I am normally a large (size 12-14), but many reviews suggested a size down, so I did. I can wear them, but I think the large would fit better around the waist, even if I had to use the drawstring to tighten them. The material is great.

Nice alternative to a swimsuit

Submitted 11 days ago

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

These are pretty great overall - just wish they were high waisted. But very comfy for all swim related activities.

Perfect swim shorts

Submitted 13 days ago

By anonymous

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Comments about Surge Swim Short

So comfortable and fit perfectly. Perfect for a boat day. They do not get weighed down when we're like other swim shorts. They look like athletic shorts so I don't have to worry about a cover up when running into the store or gas station.