300 Boardshorts - Mega Dot

These boardshorts arrive with two layers of nylon fabric stacked front to back, reinforced seams running every direction, and nickel-plated grommets that won't rust after a season in saltwater. The construction method comes from six decades of making swim trunks in California, and the result is a pair of shorts you can wear hard without nursing them through it.

The outer shell and inner lining both use water-repellent nylon that sheds moisture quickly once you're back on land. Double and triple-needle stitching reinforces stress points so the seams hold when you're climbing onto a board or scrambling over rocks. A button fly keeps the waist secure without elastic or drawstrings, and the fit runs true to marked size.

A dedicated wax pocket sits low on the thigh so you can carry surf wax or small essentials without them shifting into the main pocket. The medium length falls somewhere between a short trunk and a knee-length style, offering coverage without extra fabric bunching behind the knee. The grommets allow water to drain instead of pooling in the pockets after you get out.

Every pair is sewn in the United States and comes with a lifetime guarantee covering construction defects. The fabric holds its shape and color through repeated exposure to chlorine, salt, and sun. You wash them cold on a gentle cycle, skip the dryer, and hang them to dry. The double-layer build means they take longer to dry than single-layer trunks, but the tradeoff is durability that outlasts typical boardshorts by years.