Best Men's Athletic Swimwear Under $100 (2026)
We ranked options by a composite value score combining customer ratings, feature set (quick-dry, sun protection, water-specific details), and retail price under $100
This roundup highlights men's athletic swimwear priced under $100, emphasizing durable, quick-dry designs and sun-protective features suited for active water use. Selections were ranked by a value score that balances customer ratings, technical features (like quick-dry and sun protection), and retail price to surface high-performance options at accessible price points
Top Picks
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Columbia Backcast IV Water Short
Water short for men with sun protection and quick-dry comfort. Customers note good quality, comfortable fit, and fast-drying wear
- sun protection and stain resistance
- quick-dry texture nylon
- comfortable fit with durable build
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Columbia PFG Backcast IV Water Short
Lightweight nylon swim shorts with OMNI-SHADE sun protection and quick-dry comfort. Customers note good quality, comfortable fit, and fast-drying wear
- OMNI-SHADE sun protection
- quick-dry nylon texture
- comfortable fit
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Columbia PFG Backcast IV Water Short
Men's quick-dry swim shorts with sun protection and stain resistance. Customers cite quality, comfort, and durable fit
- sun protection with Skin Cancer Foundation seal
- light precipitation and stain resistance
- textured poplin 100% nylon for quick-dry
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Columbia Backcast IV Water Short
Lightweight nylon swim shorts with sun protection and quick-dry comfort. Customers note good quality, comfortable fit, and fast-drying performance
- OMNI-SHADE sun protection
- quick-dry comfort
- durable, textured poplin nylon
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Columbia PFG Backcast IV Water Shorts
Columbia water shorts with sun and stain protection, quick-dry comfort. Customers note good quality, comfortable fit, and fast-drying performance
- OMNI-SHADE sun protection
- OMNI-SHIELD stain and rain resistance
- 100% nylon textured poplin, quick-dry
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Columbia PFG Backcast IV Water Short
Water shorts with Omni-Shade sun protection and quick-dry comfort. Customers note good quality, comfortable fit, and fast-drying wearability
- omni-shade sun protection
- quick-dry fabric
- durable comfortable fit
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Columbia PFG Backcast IV Water Short
Columbia men's water shorts with OMNI-SHADE and OMNI-SHIELD for sun protection, rain resistance, and quick-dry comfort. Customers note good quality, comfortable fit, and fast-drying performance
- sun protection
- stain and rain resistance
- quick-dry nylon blend
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Columbia backcast iv water shorts
Lightweight nylon shorts with OMNI-SHADE sun protection and quick-dry comfort. Customers note quality, comfort, and fast-drying feel with a durable fit
- OMNI-SHADE sun protection
- quick-dry comfort
- durable, comfortable fit
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Columbia PFG Backcast IV Water Short
Columbia water shorts with OMNI-SHADE sun protection and quick-dry fabric. Features durable texture and pockets; praised for fit, comfort, and fast-drying performance
- sun protection
- quick-dry fabric
- durable fit
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Columbia PFG Backcast IV Water Short
Lightweight nylon swim shorts with sun protection and quick-dry comfort. Customers note good quality, comfortable fit, and fast drying
- sun protection with Skin Cancer Foundation seal
- quick-dry textured poplin nylon
- stain and rain resistance features