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Suggestions on types of swimming trunks?

I'd say my question is more geared toward men, really. Our indoor public swimming pool is soon about to open again, after being closed from Covid. I am looking forward to going. I am just curious what brand and/or type of swimming trunks you recommend for comfort and style for regular water fun and lap swimming. I’ve never been a fan of Speedos, but I know there are quite a few other kinds and brands out there. What do you like best? Just curious to know.

Posted - October 20, 2020
Tags : recreation water shorts Swimming pool Swim Trunks

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  • 53509

     

    Meh. I don’t give it much thought.
     



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      October 20, 2020 6:27 PM MDT
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  • 19937
    Anything but a Speedo.
      October 20, 2020 8:47 PM MDT
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  • 23577
    Agreed. Even on guys with fit physiques, I don't find them flattering. I've never worn one -- maybe they're comfortable. And with competitive swimming, I'd think they'd help being all "streamlined" or whatever. 
    I don't know what I'm saying. :)
      October 21, 2020 6:08 AM MDT
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  • 53509

     

      I’ve never worn a Speedo either, I doubt I ever will (zero interest, zero incentive), just by looking at them, I imagine it feels much like wearing bikini briefs.
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      October 21, 2020 6:57 AM MDT
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  • 23577
    There's a certain brand of bikini briefs I wear (I think they'd be called bikini briefs) called "Contour" by undergear (International Male) - - I don't think the company exists anymore. Anyway, they're really comfortable but I wouldn't want to go swimming in such a design. :)
      October 21, 2020 7:12 AM MDT
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  • 53509

     

      Oh, good point. I agree with you that briefs aren’t adequate for swimming, I was just referring to how Speedos might be similar in feel, but you’re right in that briefs wouldn’t be tight enough to stay on while moving around under water. 
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      October 21, 2020 7:34 AM MDT
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  • 23577
    :)
    It's funny -- if anything, the swimming suits I wear are on the looser side (with a supporter underneath). 

    And what I meant in my comment was that I would probably be not so comfortable, while swimming in public, wearing a "tight" design like a Speedo. I like the comfort of that tight-yet-comfortable style for that "undergear" underwear I mentioned but only as underwear, not while swimming in public, ha! ;)
      October 21, 2020 8:11 AM MDT
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  • 19937
    You're funny. :)  I'm going to assume that Nightwolf is not a competitive swimmer.  I know they're very popular in Europe, but to me guys who wear them are just advertising their junk.  
      October 21, 2020 8:11 AM MDT
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  • 23577
    :) 
    Thanks, ha!

    I get your point, too. I'm basically comfortable with my junk but nothing I need to advertise, ha! 
      October 21, 2020 8:15 AM MDT
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  • 19937
    As it should be.  
      October 21, 2020 8:19 AM MDT
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  • 23577
    :)
    :)
      October 21, 2020 8:51 PM MDT
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  • 234
    Haha, not a competitive swimmer, just go for fun and exercise really. But I agree, I only want trunks that are good and comfortable for swimming, not to show off in. :)
      October 22, 2020 7:06 PM MDT
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  • 19937
    Enjoy the swim in whatever trunks are comfortable. :)
      October 23, 2020 7:50 AM MDT
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  • 3719
    Just swim in cold water. Nothing much to advertise then! :-)
      December 20, 2020 12:07 PM MST
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  • 19937
    LOL ...
      December 20, 2020 3:01 PM MST
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  • 23577
    I'd suggest to just go with what feels comfortable to you. 
    I've gone for comfort for me.
    :)
      October 21, 2020 6:09 AM MDT
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  • 44608
    Swim trunks? I don't need no stinking swim trunks.
      October 21, 2020 12:39 PM MDT
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  • 23577



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    This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at October 22, 2020 8:10 PM MDT
      October 21, 2020 8:48 PM MDT
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  • 7280
    Are you seeking to exercise or advertise...
      October 21, 2020 11:33 PM MDT
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  • 234
    Exercise and enjoyment. I got nothing to advertise hehe.
      October 22, 2020 7:06 PM MDT
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