I use these for when I am swim class with my kids, not for lap swimming.  They are not very fancy but they do the job.  The 4 stars is for a general swim bottom, not compared to high end stuff.

The sizing is the only thing that is extremely weird.   I generally wear pants around 34"-36" at the waist and for these I had to get a XX-Large.

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It''s smaller than actual size. It''s too small compare to other brand.

I like these trunks, so keep ordering them over & over.  I swim 4/5 times a week in a pool, so the clorine gradually fades them out, ultimately causing the outer fabric to tear.  When that happens, I take a new pair out of the drawer & start over. I alternate pairs (one dark blue, one light blue) & find that they do the job.

Couldn't beat it for the price.  I hated to admit I needed XL per their sizing chart but glad I did get XL since any smaller and I would be giving it to my son.  I'm 185-190, 6'2" and very athletic.

Well made, great fit and feel.