Great fit, feels like a
"Great fit, feels like a second skin. Smart closure and sufficient stretch to never be inconvenienced surfing. Great cut and Looks really good. Perfect for surfing lifestyle. Highly recommend it particularly for warm region."
APEX Evolution Trunk by Kelly Slater
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Three years in the making, this is the second generation of Kelly’s APEX Trunk. We took the most high-performance trunk ever made — and made it even better.
We delivered on Kelly’s precise design requests: better no-slip braided drawcords, an enhanced waistband that cinches without bunching, and reinforced ultrasonic-welded seams where it matters most.
We teamed up with our friends at Bureo for their matchless NetPlus® material made from recycled fishing nets. This yielded a truly responsibly made trunk with a little more substance than the first APEX—without compromising any performance qualities.
Part of Kelly Slater’s Signature Collection, this style features the iconic OK KS Portal logo in Ocean Blue at the back pocket and Ocean Blue OK Dot and Wordmark branding detail.
Crafted from 90% NetPlus® Recycled Nylon, 10% Spandex.
Performance-centered design details throughout:
- Pitched forward side seams with vents for easier fit on the board.
- Unique arc and tangent shaped back pocket featuring a key loop and eleven laser cut drainage holes, one for each of Kelly's world titles.
- Engineered side seam taping.
- Soft touch interior waistband.
- Gusseted fly.
- Soft touch triangles at inner thigh touch points.
- Unique rubberized drawstring.
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APEX Evolution Trunk by Kelly Slater
Overall rating: 4.6153846 / 5 from 156 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The APEX Evolution Trunk by Kelly Slater offers a perfect fit, praised for its enhanced waistband and no-slip drawcords. Customers appreciate its durable, soft, and stretchy material made from recycled fishing nets. The unique design features, including side seams with vents and a back pocket with drainage holes, contribute to its comfort and performance on the board.
Summary topics
- Product Fit (34%): Many customers expressed appreciation for the perfect fit of the product, with multiple reviews mentioning it.
- Material Quality (15%): Many customers expressed satisfaction with the material, praising its softness, stretchiness, and durability.
- Product Length (6%): Customers appreciated the perfect length of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
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Review highlights
- "I like the new length and material great to surf in and run, good all round board shorts will get more." —
- "Perfect fit, right length, dry fast and look great!!" —
- "I love the look and fit." —
Reviews
I had the boardshorts from
"I had the boardshorts from the first run of Apex and that material was smooth and felt great on land. It worked well in the water, but the strings always came undone. Unfortunately, the heat sealed seams eventually came unglued on their own. I didn't get to surf them that much as I live in a cooler climate. This new iteration has a much better string that stays locked, but the material is not as smooth and feels a little less comfortable on dry land. . . less breathable, more sticky to my skin. In the water they work good though. Let's hope they seams stay together this time."
Love my APEX Evolution Trunks
"Love my APEX Evolution Trunks have multiple pairs and wear them daily in the water and when I get home (the old lady is actually getting tired of it). However, the new ones are no match for my Gen 1 APEX. . . ."
Four stars because previous versions
"Four stars because previous versions I prefer over these. Fit is a little snug compared to prior models, materials are not as soft and smooth, waist band is a little more stiff. Closure/fly system is however better on these and the stretch is just as good. I did have a seam tape issue that Customer service took care of right away. Would I say size up if you are replacing your original Apex trunks? Maybe try one size larger. I’m still breaking the three that I purchased in hopes the fit relaxes a little."
I really liked the dotted
"I really liked the dotted pattern, reminds me of the native Australian paintings. The fabric is soft, feels good on the skin and is a bit thicker than previous APEX trunks without any compromise to its stretch. The only thing I didn’t like much is the zipper pull on the back pocket, on this APEX Evolution version OK went with a little cord instead of keeping the regular metal zipper pull. Apart for that I totally love these trunks!"
Only reason for 4 stars
"Only reason for 4 stars is I like the originals better. The fabric was much softer and the fit a little more true. The Evolutions are still great. They feel more durable but not as soft or flexible as their predecessor. The initial fit was a bit snug but after a few sessions they seem to have “broken in”"
Only reason for 4 stars
"Only reason for 4 stars is I like the originals better. The fabric was much softer and the fit a little more true. The Evolutions are still great. They feel more durable but not as soft or flexible as their predecessor. The initial fit was a bit snug but after a few sessions they seem to have “broken in”"
Apex evolution trunks have changed
"Apex evolution trunks have changed the game for do it all board shorts that last all day, all season and years to come. Colors stand up, welded seems prevent chafing and made from recycled fishing nets reducing you carbon footprint while looking cool!"
Tight, rough and not free flowing
"These fit awkward and are honestly uncomfortable. The cut is “slim” I. e. made for scrawny dudes that wear girl jeans and have no package. The material is part sand paper. It’s shocking that one of the world’s greatest surfers would create a mediocre board short that costs a second mortgage. Nothing against KS or the brand, love their clothes, I’m just sorely disappointed in their board shorts which should be a core piece of their lineup in my opinion."
Runs small! Great material and
"Runs small! Great material and a high quality trunk, but they don't fit. Size up. Wish I could exchange it, but it was final sale."
