Kanu Surf Volley Trunks Terrapin Reviews Summary

Sizing & Fit

Pros:

• "Sizing & color is true to chart, fabric is excellent and well stitched."
• "I swim in a salt water pool, that destroys swimwear, these trunks were priced right, and fit well, going to buy another set."
• "The chlorine doesn't change the color."
• "What makes these shorts good? A wide waistband. It doesn't cut into your skin."
• "Great, especially for the price."
• "The trunks are well made for the price and I hope they standup to Caribean beaches."
• "These replaced a pair of trunks from another brand that failed spectacularly. These trunks are comfortable and are holding up to daily indoor pool use."

Cons:

• "I ordered a pair of these a few years ago and they were perfect. Liner fit great and the length was perfect, just a bit above the knee. I ordered another pair in a different color and it was completely different. The liner was way too small and the length was much longer, just a tad below the knee."
• "I ordered an XL size, with a 7 inch inseam. When it arrived, the inseam is well over 9 inches. Well below the knee. Way too big, had to send back."
• "Men's Size 4X is NOT the same as a Big Man's Size 4X. Big man's sizes are cut to be roomier in the butt and crotch area. These swim trunks fit at the waist but have insufficient room in butt and crotch areas... plus the mesh lining is far too restrictive."
• "The mesh inside is too small for an 2XL suit."
• "The cut is made with too much excess flare that I won’t wear them."
• "The inside liner was several sizes smaller than the trunks themselves. Pinched and hurt."
• "Runs large, need to size down."

Material & Durability

Pros:

• "Excellent material. Soft to the touch, the hand slides over the material with little resistance."
• "The material is very soft and the construction appears to be solid."
• "Great shorts for swimming in pools and ocean. Have lasted just fine in both environments without any sign of fading or anything else."
• "The fabric is very soft and comfortable."
• "The bathing suit fit perfectly based on the size guide and seem to be wearing well."
• "I bought these for my husband, they are pretty good quality for the price."
• "The material feels very high quality."

Cons:

• "They were way small compared to other I have purchased, had to return. After feeling the material I decided not to re-order."
• "The trunk shorts color was accurate but wears a bit baggy."
• "This item seemed GREAT on photo, but was too thinly made of material for my needs."
• "Ordered several brands of swim trunks for my husband to try and these were his least favorite. These have no stretch and are a more crunchy material than the others we tried."
• "The fabric is really thin and seems like it won't hold up."
• "The first time I wore them, I'm pulling on the waist lace and the small metal grommet rips away from the fabric leaving a 2 inch tear."
• "After four times used the lining ripped I guess the price was too good to be true."

Design & Style

Pros:

• "I liked everything about these except that the right-hand pocket had a hole in it, so I returned them."
• "These Kanu trunks work perfectly as gym shorts. That's all I need them for! But I could see them being fine as a swim trunks also."
• "Nice to have a solid, classic color (navy blue)."
• "They have 2 side pockets and 1 rear with Velcro flap."
• "Fit very well and nice traditional design, these are not board shorts, but traditional trunks. Nice side pockets and a hidden small pocket in the mesh."
• "Great trunks. Cargo pockets jazz them up."
• "The fit is great and they look good wet as they do dry."

Cons:

• "I dont like the artificial pre installed underwear in them. Makes me feel too feminine. I cut them out.. and the shorts are rapidly becoming my favorite pair."
• "The draw strings are huge but serves its purpose. Also has a stitched fly but sewed shut & serves no purpose."
• "He wanted a pair of swim shorts that weren't too short and these are perfect!"
• "Great shorts for Kayaking. Velcro pocket is large enough to hold a small wallet and keys."
• "They sort of balloon at the legs from the end of the elastic waist."
• "The cut is made with too much excess flare that I won’t wear them."
• "The color is darker than what is posted. Also if your short they’re very long."