Swim shortsQuick dry8 colourwaysXS to 4XL
In short: Quick-drying swim shorts in 8 plain colourways. For the pool, the beach and recovery after training. 8 sizes, XS to 4XL. €19.
The pool, the complementary training of combat sports
Swimming turns up regularly in fighters’ preparation, for one precise reason: it is cardiovascular work with no joint impact. Where running repeats thousands of shocks through the knees and ankles, water carries the body.
That matters particularly in the week after a hard sparring session, or during a return from injury when the legs cannot take load but the engine still has to be kept running.
What the shorts look like
Eight plain colourways: navy, white, pink, green, light blue, black, red and yellow. The cut stops at mid-thigh, with an elastic waistband and a drawcord. ESPRIT BOXE — FOR THE GLORY is printed in white on the right leg. Matt finish, in a fabric built to dry fast.
Why quick-dry matters more than it sounds
A swim short that stays wet is a swim short you carry home in a plastic bag. Polyester holds very little water and releases what it holds quickly, which is the difference between putting it back in the bag after ten minutes and after two hours.
It is also why the same fabric is used for fight shorts: what dries fast after a pool session dries fast after a hard round.
Technical specifications
Worth knowing: eight plain colourways at this price makes it the easy second pair. Recovery swimming works better when the kit is not a reason to skip it.
Getting the size right
European cut — take your usual size. Eight sizes, XS to 4XL. The inner drawcord lets you adjust the waist after the first swim, when the fabric is wet. Between two sizes, take the larger.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do fighters swim in training?
Because it is cardiovascular work with no joint impact. Running repeats thousands of shocks through the knees and ankles; water carries the body. It is used after hard sparring weeks and during returns from injury.
Do these dry quickly?
Yes. Polyester holds very little water and releases it fast — the same reason the fabric is used on fight shorts. Ten minutes out of the pool rather than two hours in a plastic bag.
Do these fit true to size?
Yes. European cut — take your usual size. The inner drawcord lets you adjust once the fabric is wet. Between two sizes, take the larger.
What colours are available?
Eight: navy, white, pink, green, light blue, black, red and yellow, all plain.
