
Nike
Flow Beach Short
The Nike Flow Beach Short is a women's athletic short from the Nike Sportswear Sport Essentials collection, designed for beach wear and everyday casual use. It features lightweight, satiny-finished fabric with full mesh lining, an elastic waistband with drawcord, vertical hand pockets, and a back pocket with hook-and-loop closure and drainage grommet. The mid-thigh design has a 5.5-inch inseam, side splits at the hem, and is shown in white with a black NIKE logo.
- Style
- casual, athleisure, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Specifications
Lightweight beach short with satiny finish, mesh lining, and functional pockets.
Lightweight fabric, full mesh lining, elastic waistband with drawcord, vertical hand pockets, back pocket with hook-and-loop closure and drainage grommet, side splits at hem.
- Material
- Main material: 100% polyester; Mesh: 100% polyester
- Style
- casual, athleisure, sporty
- Occasion
- beach-day, vacation, everyday
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight fabric with satiny finish
- Full mesh lining
- Elastic waistband with drawcord
- Vertical hand pockets
- Back pocket with hook-and-loop closure
- Drainage grommet in back pocket
- Side splits at hem
- Mid-thigh length (5.5 inch inseam)
- Classic sports style
- Athletic wardrobe staple
Product Insights
Nike Flow Beach Short uses a relaxed fit inspired by 1970s basketball and tennis training shorts, with a 5.5-inch inseam and side splits for unrestricted mobility, though Nike recommends sizing down for a contoured fit. Its full mesh lining, grommet, and short inseam drain water quickly and reduce drying time, while the back pocket stays closed underwater and drains within seconds. The black satiny finish offers a subtle sheen, merging vintage court style with beach-ready functionality.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Nike recommends ordering one size down from your usual Nike size.
- Fit
- Relaxed fit runs large; size down for a contoured fit.
- Mobility
- 5.5-inch inseam and side splits eliminate binding during leg extension and lateral moves.
- Silhouette
- The mid-thigh length creates a vintage 1970s court-to-beach aesthetic rather than an overly short swim trunk.
- Drainage
- Water drains from the back pocket within seconds after leaving the water.
- Swim pocket
- Back pocket stays shut under water and drains via grommet in seconds.
- Drying
- Mesh lining, grommet, and short inseam drain water quickly, reducing drying time.
- Mesh lining comfort
- Full mesh lining prevents bunching, channels water, keeps pocket dry.
- Satin finish appearance
- Black satiny finish has a subtle sheen, richer than matte but not glossy
- Swim suitability
- The shorts are designed for swimming in saltwater and chlorine.
- Lining comfort
- The full mesh lining is lightweight, breathable, designed for extended-wear comfort, and typically does not bunch up.
- Durability
- The 100% polyester satiny fabric resists fading and holds up well to washing and sun exposure, though the satin weave may show wear with heavy use.
Product record
- Title
- Flow Beach Short
- Brand
- Nike
- Price
- 64 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 3 sourcesUses
Everyday athletic style from Nike's Sport Essentials line
Part of Nike's Sportswear Sport Essentials collection, these shorts are designed as an athletic wardrobe staple for everyday wear. The line pairs classic sports style with comfort for a polished, effortless everyday look.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Flow Beach Short: Choose this if you want an everyday athletic short from Nike's Sport Essentials collection, with lightweight 100% polyester fabric in a satiny finish, a full mesh lining, and an elastic drawcord waist. The mid-thigh cut with a 5.5 inch inseam, side hem splits, hand pockets, and a hook-and-loop back pocket with drainage grommet suit casual wear and beach or pool days. Note that among the listed variants, X-LARGE is offered only in White, while Black and Royal/Sapphire Blue go up to LARGE.[1] | French Terry Flow Short: Choose this if you want a relaxed, mid-thigh short from the Nike Sportswear Club collection, cut in heavyweight cotton-blend French terry with a 5.5-inch inseam and side splits at the hem. The elastic waistband with a center-front drawcord, vertical hand pockets, snap-button back pocket, and embroidered Futura logo make it an easy everyday pick. Note that in this listing the Grey colorway comes in Medium and Large while Black is listed only in Small, and the main fabric is a cotton-polyester blend (80% cotton, 20% polyester).[2,3] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Flat-lay front view of a pair of white elastic-waist shorts with a centered drawstring, inset side pockets, short hem with small outer splits, and a small black NIKE logotype at the lower right front.
- Overall shapeRectangular, above-knee length shorts laid flat with a slightly A-line silhouette and a centered front seam at the crotch forming a shallow V-shaped notch at the hem.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.53 (high) - WaistbandElastic waistband runs across the top edge with visible gathered fabric and a stitched channel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.07 (high) - DrawstringCenter-front drawstring made of thin cord tied in a loose bow with visible aglets.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Side pocketsVertical inset side pockets indicated by stitched pocket openings along each side seam; openings are flush with the front surface.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.26 · w 0.16 · h 0.42 (medium); x 0.78 · y 0.26 · w 0.16 · h 0.42 (medium) - Hem and outer splitsStraight folded hem with small vertical outer side splits at both leg openings.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.62 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte woven fabric with minimal visible texture and soft, even drape across the front panels.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Front logotype“Small black NIKE wordmark with swoosh printed near the lower right front hem.”
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.58 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Logotype transcription“NIKE”
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.58 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Flat-lay studio photograph on a light gray background with even diffuse lighting, minimal shadows, and the shorts centered horizontally and placed slightly above the vertical midpoint.
- Shot compositionTop-down flat-lay view showing the entire front face of the shorts centered in frame with generous background margin.
- BackgroundUniform light gray seamless background with subtle shadowing beneath the hem edges.
- LightingSoft, diffuse lighting creating even exposure and low-contrast shadows under the lower edge of the shorts.
Colors
white· main fabric#F1F1F1black· logo- Overall shapeRectangular, above-knee length shorts laid flat with a slightly A-line silhouette and a centered front seam at the crotch forming a shallow V-shaped notch at the hem.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Nike
Nike Club Men's Woven Flow Shorts
Variants
13 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4444676 | Flow Beach Short - Black - X-Small | CA$64.00 | Yes |
| 4444677 | Flow Beach Short - Black - Small | CA$64.00 | Yes |
| 4444678 | Flow Beach Short - Black - Medium | CA$64.00 | Yes |
| 4444679 | Flow Beach Short - Black - Large | CA$64.00 | Yes |
| 4444681 | Flow Beach Short - White - X-Small | CA$64.00 | Yes |
| 4444682 | Flow Beach Short - White - Small | CA$64.00 | Yes |
| 4444683 | Flow Beach Short - White - Medium | CA$64.00 | Yes |
| 4444684 | Flow Beach Short - White - Large | CA$64.00 | Yes |
| 4444685 | Flow Beach Short - White - X-Large | CA$64.00 | Yes |
| 4500647 | Flow Beach Short - Royal/sapphire Blue - X-Small | CA$64.00 | Yes |
| 4500648 | Flow Beach Short - Royal/sapphire Blue - Small | CA$64.00 | Yes |
| 4500649 | Flow Beach Short - Royal/sapphire Blue - Medium | CA$64.00 | Yes |
| 4500650 | Flow Beach Short - Royal/sapphire Blue - Large | CA$64.00 | Yes |
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Great shorts
Love this pink.