Are Designer Swim Trunks Worth It?

[@UGA.D]

I'm all for the "Buy Once, Cry Once" philosophy to avoid obtaining a series of subpar products that just need to be quickly replaced, but $280 for a pair of swim trunks is insanity.

[@ryanhallstrom6680]

Great take, Brock! Since I don’t swim much, I’ve found that running shorts can pull double-duty as swim trunks (they’re basically the same thing as swim trucks - shorts with a liner).

[@deargodwhyme]

Found two pairs of Fair Harbor in TJ Maxx. It was a great pickup, the more tapered fit was exactly what I was looking for.

[@philiplanz7123]

Glad to see Fair Harbor mentioned, I got a pair from them this year and think they’ve been great!

[@TealSide]

I wear Vissla, O'Neill and Quiksilver. A lot have the velcro with lace up, a large pocket for my phone and found some with my favorite colors. O'Neill got a thing that connects to the O'Neill shirt so you can't get naked if a wave washes over you or something and you happen to lose your shorts. Got them for 30 to 50 at REI.

[@eddwallis6590]

Mr Marvis - top quality, decent prices. Obviously not designer and no flashy logos. Just amazing shorts in beautiful colours that will last forever.

[@upanddownfor5961]

Speedos, Brock. It's time.

[@MichaelH-]

You may look into Spier & Mackay's latest offering. They came out with a pair that pretty closely emulates the look of Orlebar Brown with front buttons and side tabs but for about a fifth of the price. There is a summer clearance sale going on right now though so I'm not sure how much longer they'll be around.

[@BondUpNorth]

I’m a big fan of OB, but generally just stick to the sales (otherwise out of my budget). I’ve had a pair since 2018 and they are still in great condition

[@thecrimsonblade18]

Huge fan of OB too. Their clothes are lowkey great for summer weather. The swim trunks dry quickly and have an amazing fit.

[@BSGSV]

What a sweet looking watch! Thank you for bringing this brand to my attention. This is the kind of unique and quality product I want to know about.

[@Nomosglashuette_official]

Thanks for sharing!

[@stephenmasciocchi1411]

The incredibly lug-to-lug on most NOMOS watches has kept me away from them, but I've never been able to try one on. Thoughts on how they wear on a smaller wrist?

[@BrockMcGoff]

The Minimatik has a shorter (normal) lug to lug. But the long lugs are okay for my smaller wrists, esp on the 35-37mm dials.

[@stephenmasciocchi1411]

@@BrockMcGoff Good to know! My wrist is about 16.5cm and I usually wear watches with a L2L of 46mm or less.

[@AndreMolina-jb4vt]

What are the best quality swim shorts besides Vilebrequin and Orlebar Brown?

[@weareall1]

I got a pair of olebar brown, and I have loved mine. Would recommend highly.

[@MovieMasterMike]

What are your ideas for someone (me) who has no money whatsoever for expensive clothes but needs a wardrobe update? I don't work anywhere or go anywhere that requires business casual.

[@milesdevine1161]

Get a job 🤷‍♂️

[@rogercaughell4282]

Yay, Brock! Keep them coming!

[@ponderingspirit1475]

Hey Brock, appreciate the content it's been very helpful. I'd like to ask, what kind of clothing would go with Chelsea boots? I found a pair of Hunter Chelsea boots lying around my house that are a kind of olive green. Not the best colour imo, but what would you recommend?

[@alukardFE]

Any experience with everlane trunks?

[@crunchyblade6829]

Can you make a video on how to dress well for a physical job? I work in sales but i also have to be ready to get my hands dirty.

[@cdm386]

I’ve bodyboarded for years and my swimming shorts were from hurley, quilsilver and rvca. They are great and never spent more than $40 on each.

[@JK13A]

I really like Hurley walk shorts personally.

[@jhlfsc]

Great points, but you missed the Italian brand, Peninsula which imo are hands down the best in style and durability.

[@MrClassicmetal]

What, $280???!!! 😳 Do you know how much wagyu beef I can eat for that kind of money???!!!😆😁

[@eddwallis6590]

Spoke London do awesome swim shorts in several hundred different sizes. WELL WORTH spending the £££ to get some swim shorts that actually fit properly.

[@ericgeneric135]

Although I love your KZbin Shorts, I always look forward to the longer videos!

[@BrockMcGoff]

Good to know!

[@Steve-qs9eq]

Orlebar Brown make the best high end trunks 👍

[@123italiano321]

News flash: The H&M swimtrunks will also last multiple years.

[@stefpix]

The Uniqlo last a long time as well. Got a Patagonia on sale. Deeper pockets, thinner fabric than Uniqlo. I wonder if high end fashion brands that charge 280 USD for a pair of swim trunk do they actually pay decently the factory workers who make the products.

[@Nomosglashuette_official]

Brilliant video!

[@BrockMcGoff]

Many thanks, NOMOS! 🙏🏻

[@MovieMasterMike]

I bought a pair of MMA shorts that I used as swim trunks from Walmart for like $12 and had them for a decade. I got rid of them because I wanted a pair with pockets, not because they were worn out. Paying anything over $35 for swim trunks seems excessive and showboaty.

[@alfredbonnabel7022]

It's stupid... take it from someone who bought Paul Smith socks for $30.00... if I need to think of the price, than I can't afford it.

[@KbearMcYumYums]

Wow Brock is in incredible shape, sheeeesh

[@BSGSV]

I would rather spend $4k on a NOMOS watch than $280 on a pair of swim shorts.

[@andrew1212w]

“Ross Dress For Less” I know that store well my cousin lives in Florida keep the video’s coming. Andrew from England.

[@Theo-ul8qm]

I think the takeaway of this video can be generalized to most clothing: nothing is really worth it at retail price. Or, maybe to be more precise, no ready-to-wear is worth it at retail price. Most high-end ready-to-wear is a good buy at a discounted price, but never at retail. When even high-end brands like Vilbrequin or Orlebar Brown discount their products on their own websites, there's little point in ever paying retail for them.

[@doodoo7207]

Mine is only $2-4 and its still look good to wear

[@blakedeathshand1985]

Rather wear board shorts or linerless swim trunks. Can't stand the lining.

[@Winford.Studios]

“If you aren’t paying for it, someone else is”

[@BrockMcGoff]

Well said.

[@AnteaterOne]

Yea. The manufacturer, who probably paid some seamstress in San Salvador $5 to make them.

[@eddiepalomares7639]

The company pricing stuff at 280 dollars shouldn’t fall on the consumer to pay for the employees..

[@jmgerraughty]

Me, watching in my Orlebar Browns: 😢

[@BrockMcGoff]

I mean, you can’t go wrong with OB if you have the cash!

[@rpjii9771]

Yah, those $280 swim trunks are definitely not worth the dollars, as my $385 Versace board trunks, which are black with a low keyed gold design trim around the waist, are no better, from a wear and quality standpoint, than my Tommy Bahamas, which while they sell for $80.00 in the big stores, I get them for $40-50 at Gabe's or TJ Maxx, or Peter Millar, which retail for $100-110, though can be had for $50-55 at the same discount stores. I'd say that one can obtain a quality attractive pair of swim trunks for $40-60, depending on where they shop. No sane well adjusted male needs a $280-385+ pair of swim trunks, lol. I was on vacation, had too many of those fruity drinks🍹 and p!ssed away $385🤪 Though they are good lookin😂 As a collector of luxury time pieces, with a few Nomos in the collection, and retired Certified Master Maison(CSOMH), I love your Nomos!! Though I happen to be wearing their Polar opposite today in a PAM, they epitomize understated elegance, whether it be a T to a Tux, at a very fair price point!! Continued Success🍻 RP

[@Oskar0424]

For a second I thought who tf is this guy I don't remember subbing to, but then I got it - it's you, The Modest Man haha!

[@Oskar0424]

@@TheSultan1470 nah I just read the name Brock even though I watch just for him… yeah ik I’m bad with names 😅

[@tilmanscha4285]

yes the fit is better

[@rockygabriel7096]

I used to wear bicycle pants then diadora which good quality.... After losing weight i bought speedo long pants 70 % off.... 😂

[@ShubhamNagarji]

Hey buddy

[@BrockMcGoff]

Hey

[@ShubhamNagarji]

@@BrockMcGoff Please suggest something for starting self growth journey. I know it will take your precious time but It would means a lot to me. Thank you

[@kv1151]

280USD???? C'mon man. Nothing can justify that purchase 😂

[@sachinprasad11]

are you 165cm without shoes???

[@BrockMcGoff]

About 5’5” and a half without shoes

[@lappin6482]

280? No

[@blablablaa14]

So you're remaking The Modest Man on your youtube channel now?

[@BrockMcGoff]

I changed the name of the channel. More details here if you're interested - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4ivi2yKi7ikpNU

[@blablablaa14]

But you're basically doing the same thing? I only subscribed because of you, not the Modest Man owned by some invisible owner@@BrockMcGoff

[@BrockMcGoff]

@@blablablaa14 not sure what you mean. I'm not involved with The Modest Man website anymore. The people who own it aren't involved in this channel.

[@blablablaa14]

But are you doing the same content here? I follow you, not the site@@BrockMcGoff

[@Godzillainme]

Man enable the caption

[@BrockMcGoff]

They're enabled. It take KZbin a few hours to generate captions.

[@jahanas22]

Quality is always the top choice but quality shouldn't have to cost a lot.

[@BrockMcGoff]

I think quality *has* to cost a lot if everyone involved in the process is going to be treated fairly. It doesn't have to be luxury/designer tier, but it can't be mass market affordable either.

[@ARod3]

Love chubbies

[@meditate_ssbu]

Id much rather spent $20 on a nokia A158 than $20 on swim trunks, but i already own lululemon/Neff trunks

[@ARod3]

Not 280$ though lol

[@paik21]

I need to lose weight

[@petejunebug]

No

[@Ellz66]

The answer has to be no.

[@awdtw]

Lets get real. You are paying for the status of being able to buy these, not because they blow anything out of the water. I have great $30-50 swim shorts that have lasted 6-7 years to date and still have years left in them. The price point means you can get a couple of colours and lengths if that is your thing. Nearly $300 for swim trunks, yeah, thats for instagram, or to be seen in other peoples instagrams.