In the cut, these look exactly like regular everyday shorts (crisp look, tailored fit, usual pockets), and there's a swimming trunks style liner inside, making them immediately adaptable for water sports. And the lightweight quick-dry fabric is dry again before you know it, so they're ready for dry land again.

Perhaps not as comfortable as board shorts, since they've got a fitted cut and a regular waistband, but a very clever hybrid style, saving you a change of clothes in the summer. Nice.