Hawaiian Island Creations (HIC) 21" Kanaha 8 Way Stretch Board Shorts
Regular price
$78.00
$97.99
- Gusseted crotchExtra material, no binding.
- 21-inch outseamOn size 32. Classic surf length.
- 8-way Octo StretchGives in every direction.
- UPF 50+Sun protection in the fabric.
- Free US shipping. Applied at checkout, no code needed.
- Wrong size? Exchange it. 30 days, no restocking fee. Policy
- Ships from our shop on Maui. Questions go to a person: jz@mauishirts.com
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US shipping options
Delivery times count from the day your order ships. Choose your option at checkout.
| Option | Cost | Delivery after it ships | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (USPS) | Free | 7 to 10 business days | All US addresses (slowest) |
| Priority (USPS) | $12.99 | 3 to 5 business days | All US addresses (faster) |
| FedEx 2Day | $29.99 | 2 business days | US mainland states, no P.O. boxes (fastest) |
Free shipping is applied automatically and doesn't combine with promo codes. If you use a discount code, you get the code's discount or free shipping, whichever applies, not both.
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International shipping
We ship to Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
| Option | Cost | Delivery after it ships | Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| USPS First Class International | $29.99 | 6 to 18 business days | 1 item, up to 8 oz |
| USPS First Class International | $39.99 | 6 to 18 business days | 2 to 3 items, up to 2 lb |
| USPS Priority Mail International | $49.99 | 6 to 12 business days | 1 to 6 items, up to 4 lb |
Customs fees, import duties and taxes are paid by the customer and can delay delivery.
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Questions about an order?
Email jz@mauishirts.com with your order number, or call (808) 214-6130.
Hawaiian Island Creations (HIC) 21" Kanaha 8 Way Stretch Board Shorts
$78.00
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- 44 / Black Sky
Hawaiian Island Creations (HIC) 21" Kanaha 8 Way Stretch Board Shorts
HIC Kanaha · 21-inch board short
Wraparound Polynesian art, with a gusset where other board shorts bind.
Kanaha is HIC's 21-inch surf board short: an original 360° print, a separate gusset panel sewn across the crotch, 8-way Octo Stretch and UPF 50+. Built for the lineup, clean enough for lunch after.
4.7 out of 5 from 435 Amazon reviewsWhy HIC
Most board shorts make you choose: the look or the build.
- Cheap print trunksThe island look, made to last a vacation, not a season.
- Big surf labelsSolid build, with the same logo graphics on every beach.
- HIC, since 1971Hawaiian Islands-inspired designs on surf-grade stretch fabric. You don't have to pick.
The gusset
Extra fabric right where most board shorts bind.
On most board shorts, four seams meet at one point in the crotch. That point pulls tight every time you paddle, squat or pop up.
Kanaha has a separate band of fabric sewn across the crotch instead, outlined in the photo. The seams never meet in one point, so the shorts give with you. Of our HIC board shorts, only Kanaha and Kona Tiki are built this way.
The stretch
Stretch that moves the way you do.
Most board shorts stretch four ways: side to side and up and down. HIC's 8-way Octo Stretch adds the diagonals, so the fabric gives when you pop up, paddle or dive for a ball instead of pulling at the seams.
The artwork
A print on every side, not just the front.
The Kanaha design runs across the front, hip and back as one continuous piece. Look closer and there's a second charcoal pattern under the blue band. It barely shows in a photo, which is why buyers keep saying the same thing:
“EVEN COOLER IN REAL LIFE THAN IN THE PICS”Kanaha buyer, 5-star Amazon review
The build
The details you'll use every session.
- Embroidered island chain The Hawaiian islands, stitched in white onto the pocket flap.
- Key pocket A hook-and-loop flap with a key string inside, so nothing goes missing in the surf.
- Water-repellent finish Water beads up and rolls off, so the shorts dry fast between sessions.
- Lace-up front HIC grommets and a spandex fly.
- Non-stretch waistband Stays put through a session.
- Triple-needle stitching On the seams that take the most strain.
What buyers say
435 Amazon reviews. 4.7 stars.
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You get what you pay for!
Kanaha buyer, Amazon -
no problem with the sand out of the water
Kanaha buyer, Amazon -
let's see some more Polynesian design warrior stuff
Kanaha buyer, Amazon
Rating and review count from the Kanaha Amazon listing, July 2026. Quotes are verbatim.
Where they go
One pair for the whole day.
Dawn patrol, a paddle, a pickup game on the sand, then lunch. Quick-dry fabric means you aren't sitting in wet shorts between them.
- Surfing
- Paddleboarding
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Beach volleyball
- Fishing
- Everyday summer
Fit and size
Get the size right the first time.
Size is the main reason board shorts come back, so here's the Kanaha fit, spelled out.
- Length: 21-inch outseam on size 32, within about ¼ inch across sizes. The hem sits just above the knee on a 6-foot frame and at the knee on a 5-foot-7 frame.
- Rise: Low-rise surfer fit. Sits below the belly button, relaxed through the hip and thigh.
Measure, don't guess
- Wrap a tape measure around your waist where the shorts will sit, just below your belly button. Snug, not tight.
- Email that number to jz@mauishirts.com. We'll measure a pair on our shelf and tell you which size fits.
Our measured size chart for this style is on the way. Until it's posted, we'll help you pick a size by email.
Sizes in stock today
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- 36
- 38
- 40
- 42
- 44
Buying from Maui
No guesswork on shipping, exchanges or who you're buying from.
- Ships today by 1 PM HSTWeekday orders placed by 1 PM HST leave Wailuku the same day.
- Free US shippingApplied at checkout automatically. No minimum, no code. Faster USPS Priority and FedEx 2Day are available at checkout.
- Wrong size? Exchange itExchanges within 30 days have no restocking fee. Refunds have a 15% restocking fee. Unworn, tags on. Full policy.
- A real shop on MauiPerformance Shorts is run by MauiShirts.com, Inc., on Maui since 1998. Questions go to a person: jz@mauishirts.com.
Specifications
HIC Kanaha details
- Brand
- HIC (Hawaiian Island Creations), since 1971
- Style
- Kanaha, Black Sky
- Fabric
- 90% polyester, 10% spandex, 8-way Octo Stretch
- Outseam
- 21 inches on size 32, about ±¼ inch across sizes
- Fit
- Low-rise surfer fit, relaxed hip and thigh
- Crotch
- Gusseted, a separate panel sewn across the crotch so it doesn't bind
- Closure
- Lace-up front with HIC grommets, spandex fly
- Flap pocket with embroidered island chain and key string
- Waistband
- Structured, non-stretch
- Sun
- UPF 50+
- Finish
- Quick-dry, water repellent
- Stitching
- Triple-needle
- Sizes
- 28–44
- Care
- Machine wash cold, line dry. Rinse in fresh water after the ocean. Skip the dryer; heat wears out the stretch.
- Origin
- Imported
Questions
Before you order
Which size should I order?
Measure your waist where the shorts will sit, just below the belly button. Email jz@mauishirts.com with that number and we'll measure a pair from our shelf and tell you which size fits.
What's a gusseted crotch?
Most board shorts have four seams meeting at one point in the crotch, and that's where they pull and bind. Kanaha has a separate band of fabric sewn across the crotch instead, so the shorts give when you paddle, squat or pop up. Of our HIC board shorts, only Kanaha and Kona Tiki have it.
How long are they?
21-inch outseam on size 32, measured from the top of the waistband to the hem. That's a classic surf length: just above the knee on a 6-foot frame and at the knee on a 5-foot-7 frame.
What does UPF 50+ mean?
UPF rates how much UV light gets through fabric. UPF 50+ means no more than 1/50th (2%) of UV rays pass through, so the skin under your shorts stays covered on long days in the sun.
Can I wear them out of the water?
Yes. The print reads clean, and the quick-dry fabric means you can go from the beach to lunch without sitting in wet shorts.
When will my order arrive?
Weekday orders placed by 1 PM HST ship the same day from Wailuku. Free Standard shipping (USPS) takes 5–7 business days after your order ships. USPS Priority (3–5 business days) and FedEx 2Day are available at checkout.
What if they don't fit?
Exchange them within 30 days of delivery with no restocking fee. They need to be unworn and unwashed with the tags on. If you'd rather have a refund, there's a 15% restocking fee. Email jz@mauishirts.com first and we'll walk you through it. Read the full policy.
Do you ship outside the US?
Yes, to 26 countries. International rates start at $29.99 and are shown at checkout. Duties and taxes are paid by the buyer.
Who am I buying from?
Performance Shorts is run by MauiShirts.com, Inc., on Maui since 1998. Your order ships from our shop in Wailuku. Questions go to a person: jz@mauishirts.com or (808) 661-1536.
Reviews
Reviews from Performance Shorts customers
Your Kanaha, straight from our shelf in Wailuku.
Pick your size and we'll pack it on Maui. Free US shipping, and if the size is off, the exchange has no restocking fee.
Order by 1 PM HST, Monday to Friday, and it ships the same day.
Size guide
Get the size right the first time.
- Length: 21-inch outseam on size 32, within about ¼ inch across sizes. The hem sits just above the knee on a 6-foot frame and at the knee on a 5-foot-7 frame.
- Rise: Low-rise surfer fit. Sits below the belly button, relaxed through the hip and thigh.
Measure, don't guess
- Wrap a tape measure around your waist where the shorts will sit, just below your belly button. Snug, not tight.
- Email that number to jz@mauishirts.com. We'll measure a pair on our shelf and tell you which size fits.
Our measured size chart for this style is on the way. Until it's posted, we'll help you pick a size by email.
Sizes in stock today
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- 36
- 38
- 40
- 42
- 44