When we set out to create the ultimate board shorts we wanted the perfect balance of form and function. So we took extreme performance Swiss fabrics and tailored them into great fitting trunks that we tested to near destruction on Maui and off its North Shore. (It took a long time.)
Regularly reviewed as the world's finest and best board shorts, our Spartan Shorts are luxurious, tailored, hydrophobic (water repellent) and built to last.
They are the only pair you'll need - both in and out of the water.
DESIGNED & TESTED ON MAUI
- Luxury four way stretch fabric by Schoeller® of Switzerland
- Light-weight, durable nylon
- Water repellent - NanoSphere® Technology
- Tailored, no-inseam three-pocket design
- PaddleSaver ® (Patented)
- KeyLeash
- Cable Management
- Built to last:
- Engineered fly with no metal parts
- Recycled, non-corrosive zippers
- Odor control - active>silver™
- Standard Length – 20 1/2 Inch Outseam (Size 32)
- Shorter Length – 18 1/4 Inch Outseam (Size 32)
Perfect for: Surfing, SUP (stand-up paddle boarding), foiling, sailing, boating, kite surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, canoeing, general fitness and life. Thanks to the stretch fabric and tailored fit, these shorts are optimized for use in and out of the water.
The Spartan Shorts are a progressive fit, tailored surf short. They run true to size, but slightly slimmer than some surf companies offer. If you are in-between sizing in other brands, we suggest taking the larger size in Spartans. If you are specifically looking for a looser fit, we suggest taking a size larger than you would normally.
Length Options: The Spartan Shorts are available in 2 lengths. The Shorter Length is 2 inches shorter.
- Standard Length – 20 1/2 Inch Outseam (Size 32)
- Shorter Length – 18 1/4 Inch Outseam (Size 32)
What's NanoSphere?
Schoeller® NanoSphere® is the best and most durable Durable Water Repellency (DWR) we have found to date. It`s also a bluesign® approved application.
NanoSphere uses nanotechnology to allow the fabric to repel water. When the fabric does finally wet out, it dries extremely fast. We wont' get too technical but what this all means is better on-water performance, increased versatility and longer lasting clothing.
NanoSphere is self-cleaning, meaning clothing stays fresher for longer, requiring less machine washing.
It’s revolutionary in application for sports like foiling, stand-up paddling (SUP), windsurfing, kitesurfing and sailing where we face alternating wet-and-dry conditions.
What's the PaddleSaver PAT® ?
The PaddleSaver is something we developed out of necessity. We've lost our board a bunch of times since we started stand-up surfing and we've had to swim back to shore, broken leash attached to leg, paddle in hand. So we thought that something that made swimming with a paddle easier might come in handy, something like the Bluesmiths PaddleSaver™. It won't stop you losing your board, but at least you and your paddle are going to make it back more efficiently to shore.
The Patented PaddleSaver is included with every pair of Spartan Board Shorts.
The Bluesmiths Difference
Daily Wear
These aren't your average board shorts: They're uniquely tailored to function as well on land as they do on the water.
Next-level, luxury Swiss stretch fabric, combined with a 3 pocket, no-inseam, low-bulk design and Bluesmiths’ streamlined fit means you'll perform and look good whether you’re out on the water or about town.
Plus, they’ll last: We eliminated self-destructive velcro and corrosive metal zippers, opting for recycled YKK plastic zippers and design solutions instead.
Performance
We've had some of the world’s best ocean athletes test these in the most rigorous conditions on the planet to ensure they aren't lacking anything in function.
Thanks to NanoSphere, these shorts repel water, keeping the shorts both drier and cleaner for longer.
Versatility
Perfect for: Surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, foiling, sailing, boating, kite surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, canoeing, general fitness and everyday life.
Plus, they're available in two lengths : Standard Length and Shorter Length (2 inches less).
Press Highlights
"they look and feel twice as good as your average boardshorts - and will last twice as long.”
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"freshest performance shorts we’ve ever tested”
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"once you realize what Bluesmiths' Spartan board shorts are capable of doing, you’ll easily understand they’re worth every single penny."
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★★★★★"perfect for the boat, and for the pool after racing"
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"one of the most high-tech and sophisticated shorts in our line-up."
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Men's Journal
Best Swim Shorts
"Designed and tested in Maui, these board shorts blend form and function. Made with luxurious four-way stretch fabric by Schoeller of Switzerland and water-repellent fabric technology, these are one of the most high-tech and sophisticated shorts in our line-up."