Vans boardshorts are inspired by Vans’ heritage and based on classic lines, innovative materials, and timeless surf style.

The Era Boardshort features iconic brand DNA details that are unmistakably Vans. This heritage styling includes: rubber heel tab, flag label, lace up closure, and back yoke detailing. The fly features marine grade buttons to ensure a rash-resistant low profile while maintaining a secure fit. This short is available in both a timeless 20” Cotton/Nylon Canvas as well as performance 21” 4-Way stretch fabrications.

The Gnarwhal features a lightweight 4-Way Stretch fabric with a water resistant finish providing a balance between performance flexibility and out-of-the-water shape retention. Developed together with our team, the Gnarwhal is designed for the new generation of high performance freesurfers where range of motion is key for innovative maneuvers and all around ripping. Design details include 21” outseam, silicone coated drawcords, V-Fly, side hip pocket, ergonomic side seam, and no inseam for rash prevention.

Based upon the timeless styling of the 1960’s at First Point Malibu, Joel Tudor has reached back into the archives for the inspiration behind his signature boardshort. Details include 18” outseam, Cotton/Nylon Canvas fabrication, button fly, single eyelet lace, and a merrow edged patch on left knee.

The Off the Wall boardshort features a merrow edged patch on solid colorways, rubber heel tab, 22” outseam, and surf suede fabrication. Vans boardshorts are inspired by Vans’ heritage and based on classic lines, innovative materials, and timeless surf style.

Surf-N-Shorts combine traditional walkshort styling with boardshort functionality to create a versatile short that is at home in and out of the water. “Because wearing boxers with your boardshorts is unnecessary!”