The HIC Kanaha is a 21-inch men's surf board short with an original Polynesian print that wraps all the way around, in Black Sky. The design runs across the front, hip and back as one piece, so the shorts look finished from every side.

HIC's 8-way Octo Stretch gives in every direction, including the diagonals that standard 4-way stretch misses, so the shorts move with you when you paddle, pop up or dive for a ball. A gusseted crotch, a separate panel of fabric sewn across the crotch, means there's no four-seam point to pull and bind. The fabric is rated UPF 50+, and a quick-dry, water-repellent finish keeps you out of soggy shorts between sessions.

Length: 21-inch outseam on size 32, within about ¼ inch across sizes. It sits just above the knee on a 6-foot frame and at the knee on a 5-foot-7 frame.
Fit: low-rise surfer fit, relaxed through the hip and thigh
Crotch: gusseted, with a separate panel sewn across the crotch so the shorts don't bind
Fabric: 90% polyester, 10% spandex, HIC 8-way Octo Stretch, UPF 50+
Front: lace-up with HIC grommets and a spandex fly
Pocket: flap pocket embroidered with the Hawaiian island chain, with a key string inside
Waistband: structured and non-stretch, so it stays put through a session
Stitching: triple-needle
Sizes: waist 28 to 44
Care: machine wash cold and line dry. Rinse in fresh water after the ocean.
Brand and origin: HIC (Hawaiian Island Creations), founded in 1971. Imported.

Not sure of your size? Measure your waist where the shorts will sit, just below the belly button, and email jz@mauishirts.com with the number. We'll measure a pair from our shelf and tell you which size fits.

Ships from our shop in Wailuku, Maui, with free US shipping. Weekday orders placed by 1 PM HST ship the same day. If the size is off, exchanges within 30 days of delivery have no restocking fee (unworn, tags on).

Hawaiian Island Creations (HIC) 21" Kanaha 8 Way Stretch Board Shorts