I get about 4 swims a week and see the crowd of swim team teens sporting a lot of JOLYN, so I figured I give them a try. They are popular for a reason! A good-fitting, well-built suit for guys that compares well with the reputation of their women's suits.
Fully lined, durable fabric with a lot of support. Fabric is sort of a more coarse weave, so it's not super soft like Arena MaxLife. Lacks flat drawstring. The waistband and the braided string feel fine; hasn't ever slipped. I don't think these will wear out in a year+ of swimming, which is probably why so many swim teamers are wearing them.
Oh- might be the great colors, too! I got the ocean color; it looks a darker shade- more green when wet.
Fit is true to size. I purchased size 34, and used my hip measure (39 inches). Sizing chart says they run small, but I wouldn't size up. Mine feel snug in the rear in a good way. Maybe it's the full lining and less-stretchy material, but mine are perfect for a swim workout. Bottom coverage is full, almost like they put just a little more fabric at the very bottom seam in the seat. Go long with some JOLYNs.