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Five Star Reviews:

61%
Short shorts that look good and are functional
August 18, 2016
Let's get one thing out of the way, these shorts are short! I bought those coz I was going for some serious quad gainz, and these are both good to squat/deadlift as well as to flaunt a little (coz why not!). I definitely get some stares when I wear these to the gym, so I guess these are worth it?On a practical note, they can end up riding high on your thighs during wide squats (or leg press), and there is a crack flash advisory so I would not sport is commando especially when deadlifting. The pocket is barely large enough for my large device (I mean my One Plus 2 phone), and I have to be careful walking around. That aside, it's fairly functional in the gym, and looks good. Will recommend.
Buy, Buy, Buy. I so Recommend these.
April 2, 2016
When running, i was realizing how annoying it was to have my shorts over my knees and rubbing for every step! It was so distracting for me and I started a soul searching journey of should I or shouldn't I go shorter? I was a collegiate level rugby player for a top 5 ranked team, so trust me I am not afraid of short shorts, but it is different when 30 large, atheltic men run onto a field, no one is going to make faces as we battle it out and pummel each other in one of the world's greatest sports.So I started the search. Looked around at my running stores, tried some on, but they were astronomically expensive! SO I said I will invest in a more generic brand, but with high reviews. The product came after I sweated while hitting submit and asking my wife to support me no matter how I looked (which she does).When they arrived I was please with the fit, the pockets are amazing for a key, or even an ID or credit card. It brings me back to days on the rugby pitch, I had more movement, freedom and you don't need to wear underwear with them! Highly recommend and I use them weekly for sure now. Another pair or two is in my future and I can see them already.I still don't look like those elite endurance runners, but feel comfortable, free, and so excited every time I get to go for a run.
Good reason to stay in shape....
September 22, 2015
they definitely are somewhat smaller that I would have preferred, but after doing my home work (reading other reviews) before purchasing, I knew that was expected. As of this review, they fit well enough now, but if I know that if I gain just a few pounds and an inch or more around the waist, they will be going back in the dresser drawers until I slim back down. That is how close they are to being too tight and small on me! The tag says 100% polyester. HOWEVER, The sizing, as mentioned in other reviews, is not like U.S. sizing. My pair is an XL and on the tag it says it fits waists from 33 inches to 35 inches. It is only about 13 inches from the waist band to the bottom of the shorts and are quite snug. My wife kind of smirked when she first saw them on me. I am a healthy fifty year old and she thinks that maybe I am a tad too old to be wearing this style of shorts. She may be right, who knows? I like them, though, even if she doesn't.
They will make you more confident!
April 28, 2015
Awesome for leg day! I have a 31"waist & ordered the med/marked large. Shortish but not tight, nothing indecent about them even when doing squats. Inside liner has plenty of room even if you are above average or just excited.
Short-Trunks, Great Buy, Watch Your Size
April 28, 2015
Getting back into lap swimming for exercise. Needed swim shorts that were shorter than surf-trunks, but I don't have the bod for Speedo-style briefs. This was an excellent third-choice. Material is comfortable. Legs are not constricting. Great length for swimming laps without the drag of long shorts. Material dries quickly. Mesh lining comfortable and does not bunch. Draw string sturdy. Pocket is useless for anything other than a key. But who needs pockets when you are swimming laps?With other reviewers, I would agree that buyers should buy one size up from your customary American size. The product is sized for the Asian market, with men having smaller body sizes than in North America. I normally wear a Medium "American size" for a 34 inch waist. I went one size up and ordered the "Large" (which is actually sized for 33-36 inches). Going one size up worked great.
The end all be all shorts for anything fitness
March 6, 2015
What what??! These shorts are amazing. They are comfy, the breathe well, they are cheap, they are stretchy enough for anything, and they look damn good. Honestly what more could you ask for? I have used them for everything from lifting to running so far and they work great. The net keeps my package in place with no issues. If you are looking for deep pockets, however, look elsewhere as these are just for show and too small for anything of substance. What did you expect from short shorts anyway? Size M (tag L) first perfect for me.. 32" waist.
63%
Great trunks, great price
September 12, 2017
Nice swim trunks, fits just as advertised. They have regular pockets and 2 outside cargo pockets with velcro that will hold hotel keys. Also has a mesh holder inside that would hold a hotel key. Also the only metal eyelets are for the drawstring otherwise there is no metal to speak of which can be an issue at water parks (it scratches up their slides). The price was right and I'm really happy with these swim trunks. If purchases continue like this I'll be less leary of buying clothing online.
Absolutely love these swim trunks
August 22, 2017
Absolutely love these swim trunks. They fit great and look great. The charcoal color is very nice. They are a nice lightweight material. Dry easily. Look good with a t-shirt before going for a swim.
Great fit, nice bathing suit.
April 26, 2015
Nice bathing suit. I usually wear a size 29-30 waist in pants and shorts, these fit absolutely perfect in a Small.
Pleasantly Surprised
December 10, 2013
I bought 4 pairs of these in different colors for the guys in our family in keeping with our Christmas pajamas tradition during our Mexican holiday vacation this year. (I got the girls brightly colored pareos:-) The picture doesn't show the double white racing stripes down the side, and the write-up doesn't mention the mesh liner...... but, both are quite nice. My sons have 30-32" waists, and while the small size is adequate, it's a little on the smallish side for a 32" waist. All in all, good quality and smart looking!!!
Perfect Fit
June 27, 2012
I was pretty skeptical about buying a pair of swim shorts online. Having just moved to Phoenix from Seattle, I didn't have a pair, and had been to about 10 stores trying on several different brands. Some fit well, some did not. They were also very pricey($40+). I'm VERY picky about how my clothes fit, so I'm a tough customer. I ordered this pair as a large. I'm 6'0", 185lbs on a good day. Most of my shorts/jeans are size 33, give or take 1 size depending on the manufacturer. I figured the XL might have been too big, so I went with the L. I'm glad I did! When I got the shorts, I tried them on, and they exceeded my expectations on waist fit and length. There is enough room in the waist, and the length is perfect. They are very clean, nice looking shorts(no loose threads, cheap sew jobs, etc.). The netting inside is comfortable as well. I'm very satisfied with these shorts. The price is also nice, much better than dropping $50.

Four Star Reviews:

23%
Comfy, stylish, but too short and not especially well constructed...
March 22, 2017
While stylish, these shorts are a bit too short for moderately modest and not model-built men like me. While a buffer man could stylishly rock these, I've found myself just a bit too self-conscious when I have worn these outside my apartment or to the pool / hot tub area in the community where I live. I'll admit that these are REALLY comfortable (especially around the home), but they are, at the same time, relatively poorly constructed. I have never machine-dried these, and I've only machine-washed them on "Delicates," yet they are, after only a few wears, *constantly* requiring me to trim fraying threads. While comfortable and (for fitter men) fashionable, it seems these [too-] short shorts are, at the same time, too flimsily designed and pieced together. Additionally, though on a separate note, the fly on these shorts is NOT functional (which I, incorrectly, had assumed it was from the pictures). If you're trim and confident, these *may* be just the workout/pool/lounge shorts for you... but, even if these are the perfect design for you, please know that you may find yourself trimming or sewing these things *often* to keep them in showcase-able condition ;-)
Good for the price~
February 8, 2016
I ordered X-Large, bit worried too big but I decided the size after read reviews. When I tried after arrival, I satisfied. Size was quite OK, also quality with the price. This shorts is perfect if you have nice quad and gut~
Four Stars
September 17, 2015
Awesome. I bought XL. I'm 33inch waist. Not much room for growth. They fit like a glove. I like these. My next purchase will be a XXL due to my quads and gluteus.
Nice and comfortable
July 7, 2015
First - since size seems to really get everyone ... I have a 33 inch waist. US Medium / Asian Large - was the right size for me. Waist is great. Use the size information presented when ordering. A little too much of a 'low ride' then what I usually like. Length is OK - actually longer than the Soffe and Game Gear shorts that I usually wear.Does not ride up after a lot of exercise. Material is comfortable. Breathes well. Moisture is readily wicked away. Took a 10 mile walk in 90 degree weather, still felt comfortable and no visible sweat on the surface.Pockets are utterly useless. Markings are nice. Drawstring is functional. Metal tip detail on drawstring looks nice. I bought the powder blue color scheme. Color is rich and looks very nice. Elastic works well - comfortable and keeps everything where it belongs. Material is so soft! I love the feel.Washing instructions are not in English. I believe that they indicate to dry flat. To me that is a negative for what it takes to care for the fabric. I used a dryer at very low temperature.So the big question - if I really like these shorts, would I purchase more? Cost is good, looks are very good, comfort is very good. I do not like that they specify not to use a dryer. I do not like that they are as much of a low rise style fit.Will wait until I have a bit more use before I decide to purchase more.Quality looks good. Some other reviews noted that they had some loose ends. Mine did not.
Good product for a great price!
December 3, 2014
I bought two black ones and a red one to use as gym shorts.The shorts are exactly as pictured.The fabric is of satisfactory quality and the stitching was fine.I like the lining so I don't have to use underwear with it.My waist is 28" and I purchased US small which was labeled as M (Chinese size) on the product.Be aware that the pockets are completely unusable.They are literally 1 inch deep.So I will use an arm band to carry my phone/music player while working out.Assume if I haven't updated this review, they didn't fall apart in the wash.
Totally love them **see edit**
September 24, 2014
These shorts are awesome. I have a 29" waist, so I ordered the size M. Another reviewer said that he thought the size L fit like a US size Small, but I think that the size M does. Like I said, I have a 29" waist and these are perfect. I do like my clothes to actually FIT though, not be baggy, so maybe perspective is the difference between that reviewer and I. (To bad he didn't state his waist size...)Anyway, the shorts are great. They're good quality and look really nice. The inside lining has elasitc around the leg holes so that it keeps your junk in place. (NO idea what another guy was talking about when he said his junk would pop out when he bent over. I don't see how that could happen). I'm pretty sure I've already decided I'm going to buy a pair of the light blue ones also.**EDIT: After I made the statement on here about them being good quality, I figured I should really take a close look to see if that was founded. As it turns out, I found a few different places in the stitching where they didn't back-stitch at the end of a run. These spots would have certainly started to come loose before long. I just happened to have a tube of Liquid Stitch, because I'm that kind of guy, so I put a tiny bit on the threads on the inside of the shorts (a tiny bit is all it takes). With that done, there's pretty much no way they'll come undone. Because of this though, I'm lowering my rating to four stars.**Don't get me wrong though, I do really like them a lot, and I am going to order another pair.
23%
Great shorts overall.
September 10, 2017
Overall great shorts. I ordered two pair for a trip to Cancun and they worked out pretty well. One pair (silver) had a hole in the left cargo pocket where it looks like the sewing machine just missed the fabric when sewing a seam. Not a huge deal and Amazon quickly sent a replacement. For the price, the shorts are a great value. They fit well, are comfortable, and dry quickly. Pockets are nice.
Really nice trunks
August 26, 2017
I bought 2 of these, really like them because you can wear it by the pool or even when you go out. Nice trunks, my only observation is that they hold water in the pockets, not a major issue but a couple of side holes would solve the issue
Nice trunks but after wearing for a few minutes
June 7, 2017
Nice trunks but after wearing for a few minutes, I took the scissors to that way too small mesh junk on the inside. Now it's better.
Great quality for the price
March 17, 2017
nice basic swim shorts. Bought as a back up and ended up wearing them a bunch. Front velcro pocket held hotel key card when swimming in the ocean when I repeatedly forgot to take it out. I really like these.
Value for money the money.
March 6, 2017
Fit is spot on, shorts are inexpensive. Drawstring goes all the way around the waist, so you can tighten them securely unlike some of the new designs with the lace up front that can only cinch to a certain size. My only complaint is I wear my shorts a little higher than most which makes the mesh a little tight.

Three Star Reviews:

8%
Useless pockets.
September 19, 2017
These are pretty good, but the pockets are USELESS. I would not store anything in them, which is a shame, because I specifically bought these for the pockets. They are also much shorter than I expected.
Three Stars
July 17, 2017
typical of asian sizes to be on the small side.
Three Stars
June 21, 2017
was a bit to small of a swim suit for me. I wanted more material.
Three Stars
March 13, 2017
dont expect to use the pockets for anything other than cash or a credit card
I know these are "short" shorts.. it is ...
March 6, 2017
I know these are "short" shorts..it is why I bought them...but I can't even bend over without having slippage of my junk..don't wear these if you plan on doing a thing remotely active.
Honestly could not be happier with my purchase
September 22, 2016
Bought these last minute for a trip to Cancun. Honestly could not be happier with my purchase! This is one of the few "Non-designer" men's bathing suits I have found that sits perfect above the knees. Not too short, not to long. I haven't found any bathing suits in stores that compare in quality and price. The style is awesome as well, I received many compliments on the beach! I even bought 2, that's how satisfied I am with the style and fit.
8%
Fits good but feels bit cheap with the material
September 11, 2017
Fits good but feels bit cheap with the material.
Somehow it hurts my private spot with sewing line between legs in water.
if over 6 feet may not be as long as you would like, but good otherwise
August 20, 2017
the trunks were acceptable, I expected them to be longer than I received, but I am over 6 feet and should have known they would not be at my knees. The trunks are acceptable for most people.
Worth it, but they could be much better.
July 23, 2017
The come almost to my knee cap. I wish they were just barely longer. The mesh also is too shallow within the shorts so you either get "flossed" or your crack threatens to pop out. There's no happy medium for more than 3 steps. I'm not crazy tall either. Just 5'11".
Cheaply (stitching is loose and rushed looking) made but fits ...
February 27, 2017
Cheaply (stitching is loose and rushed looking) made but fits the bill. Have used them for one vacation and will probably hold up for several more.
Kanu Surf trunk suit in Silver
July 24, 2013
I did not realize they would make a swim suit that becomes see through when wet. I wore it once and felt like an idiot so i'll probably never wear it again. Kind of a waste of money. Get it in a dark color.

Two Star Reviews:

5%
If you have a butt or muscular thighs do not buy!!
September 20, 2017
These shorts are made for bony or really thin people. If you're muscular do not buy.
Good fit but Awful Quality
July 2, 2017
I'd have given one star but the fit is good. The quality is awful. Stitching is a mess. The liner was stitched wrong and was stitched to another seem creating a bad fit. The seems a the bottom front of the leg were coming undone and just a jumbled mess. These shorts also hold more water than cotton when rinsed. The Final insult is the liner chafes and is rough. Never again am I gambling on unkown brands.
way too small even in the xxl,
April 12, 2017
way too small even in the xxl, had to return them and bought a pair of sofa running shorts instead
a bit snug, but nice design
October 30, 2016
They run a bit snug, they come from china so that may have something to do with it. The design is nice, the pocket are really small but at least there are pockets. Leg length is is bit short too but, you get used to it. The inner netting tore after 1 wash though. Nice design, material and color but the stitching could be a bit better
After a long wait not what I expected
January 10, 2016
I bought these in black and really liked them so I bought a second pair in red. It took over a month for them to arrive. Then when I got them I noticed they don't say DESMIIT on the short but something a lot more Asian sounding like SEOJOON or something like that. They also were smaller and noticeable more snug than the black pair. If I wasn't so worried it would take 6 months to get a refund, and the fact that Inwould probably have to pay to ship them back to China, I'm just going to keep them for around the house.
Disappointed
July 26, 2015
Pockets aren't deep enough for keys...or anything so I don't understand the point of them. So many loose threads.
3%
Suit Cut, Pockets, etc are off
August 29, 2017
I have 2 older pairs of the Kanu Surf Swim Trunks (about 6 years old) that have faded from wearing. I recently purchased two more pairs of trunks (this review is for the navy pair) and also a black pair. The navy pair holds water in the leg pockets, and the money pocket (inside) is too small to hold US dollars. The shorts are slightly longer than my other pairs, and have a different "cut" to them, in fact, they have a different cut to the black pair I purchased at the same time. The product itself and the quality are not what I was expecting, especially since I already own two other pairs of the same product.
The trunk itself was fine, but the mesh made them unwearable
August 14, 2017
The mesh inside was not sewed in correctly or way too small. The trunk itself was fine, but the mesh made them unwearable. I returned them for a refund.
Very poor manufacturing
July 14, 2017
Left leg mesh elastic started to unravel from mesh on second use before they had even been washed. Did not contact seller as these came via APO location off the beaten path and not worth the evolution to try and return.
Inconsistent sizing and quality
June 26, 2017
We purchased three pairs of these in two different sizes. Two of the three were fine, but one of the two size large shorts was NOT made correctly. I cut out the mesh to try to get them to feel better with no luck. Too bad I can't return them.
no secure pockets for keeping money or keys on you in water; velcro too small
March 5, 2017
Useless shorts if you intend to body surf or swim in at all rough waves, b/c the pockets have cheap velcro that is too small and does not hold flap down. your money may swim away......other than that they are fine.

One Star Reviews:

3%
Bad quality
September 14, 2017
You get what you pay for. Very poor quality and fit.
Wrong size and color received
April 21, 2017
Very dissapinted with blue shorts desmitt. Wrong size and color. I orders small and hot Large. I ordered blue and got lite bright blue. Dont want to waste time returning and paying fees. Just a bad review and not buying anymore since you dont get what you order. Such a wate of money.
I cannot recommend this item
January 14, 2017
The liner is awful--I had to cut it out. It digs into your parts. The mesh fabric of the short (not the liner) is not soft. The stitching of the gold side stripe started to come undone on first wear. I cannot recommend this item. On a positive note: the drawstring works well and the shorts have pockets.
Crooked stitching and frayed
July 8, 2016
These pants must not have passed someone by quality control. All stitching was frayed and crooked.I like the style, but don't trust what these companies are selling on Amazon, especially cloathing.
Not suitable for any work-out due to rough metal bits in contact with skin
June 25, 2016
Rough metal bits in contact with skin - see attached picture - makes this unusable for any serious workout. Also why are these shorts 20% heavier than the 30% longer Nike Dri-fit !? The fit may be fine but if not for work-out then what's the point of it?
The WRONG way to do mesh
May 12, 2015
The white inner lining is clearly visible in the back. It looks like I'm wearing a pair of tighty whities underneath them. Very unflattering! This is disappointing because I really wanted a nice pair of breathable shorts for under $20. I would never wear these to a gym.
3%
Cheap,
August 21, 2017
The photos do not show you two large , tacky lines running across the sides. Looks and feels cheap.
of the three identical 2 fit perfect with the third being totally unusable
June 20, 2017
somewhat small, ordered 4 pairs with 2 all same size with three identical except color. of the three identical 2 fit perfect with the third being totally unusable. The four was the same size ordered but had to cut the lining out to be able to wear.
Liner chaffed and is too small
May 15, 2017
The mesh liner is way too small for the XL. After wearing a few times, I could barely pull them up far enough, and was chaffing all over the place. Had to stop at a store on the beach and buy a different pair.
not for me
April 14, 2017
not good fit sent back
Fits way too big
May 4, 2016
The leg openings measure 24 inches in circumference. For a medium, this is way to big. I'm tall and thin and these fit like a potato sack. I might try the small. I have a 32" waist and I didn't stretch the elastic at all. The model in the photo seems to have reasonably buff thighs and the shorts look way to big on him. I assumed that maybe he was wearing a large.
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Price
Price
$15.99updated: Mar 16, 2020
$17.99updated: Mar 15, 2020
Features
Article Number
Article Number
5034208649636
6872907064539
Binding
Binding
Apparel
Apparel
Brand
Brand
DESMIIT
Kanu Surf
ClothingSize
ClothingSize
US Large / Asia Tag XL (Waist:35.0"-37.5")
Large
Color
Color
Dark Blue
Charcoal
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
Department
Department
mens
mens
Formatted Price
Formatted Price
$28.50
$26.00
Height
Height
94.5 in
122.0 in
Length
Length
448.8 in
716.5 in
Model
Model
MI0101DLXL
7064
Product Group
Product Group
Apparel
Apparel
Product Type
Product Type
SHORTS
SWIMWEAR
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
8.6
8.8
Size
Size
US Large / Asia Tag XL (Waist:35.0"-37.5")
Large
Weight
Weight
1.4 oz
1.8 oz
Width
Width
248.0 in
507.9 in
Feature
Feature

Double Fabric, light-weight design, breathable and comfortable

Suitable for any circumstance, when walking, running, in the beach or at home,etc.

Drying quickly, allowing to take less clothes when in travel

DESMIIT's mesh short offers the comfort of an elastic waist with the convenience of side seam pockets.

Asian size is smaller than US size, Please Check Amazon's Size Chart and bought the size on the US size

Swim trunk featuring elasticized waistband with drawstring and contrast side stripes

Cargo pockets at side

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