
Twik
Retro Stripes Boardshort
These Rip Curl Retro Stripes Boardshorts are lightweight woven shorts with a mid-thigh length (inseam 4.25") and a rise of 10.75". They feature a hook-and-loop fly with drawstring laces, contrast topstitching, and multicolor side stripe panels. Designed for water activities and casual wear, the shorts offer a relaxed fit and quick-drying fabric.
- Gender
- male
- Style
- retro, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Size
Specifications
Retro striped boardshort with lightweight fabric and contrast topstitching
Fine, lightweight fabric, hook and loop fly with laces, contrast topstitching
- Material
- 92% polyester, 8% elastane
- Style
- retro, casual
- Occasion
- beach-day, vacation
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- Fine, lightweight fabric
- Hook and loop strip and laces closure
- Contrast topstitching
- 10.75-inch rise
- 4.25-inch inseam
- Retro stripe pattern
- Boardshort silhouette
Product Insights
The Retro Stripes Boardshort by Twik, co-branded with Rip Curl, offers an extreme 88% discount to $9.99 CAD, positioning it as a budget-friendly entry into the board short summer trend with a 4.25-inch inseam for a vintage high-cut silhouette and stretch fabric (8% elastane) that reduces drag and improves movement in water. However, it lacks pockets and UPF sun protection, requires careful maintenance (cold rinse after use, hand wash, air dry in shade to preserve elastane), and is currently out of stock.
Verified claims
- Value
- CAD 9.99 — 88% off original $80, 10-12x cheaper than similar shorts, with Rip Curl branding.
- Fit
- 4.25-inch inseam — 2.75 shorter than Faherty, for a vintage high-cut look.
- Styling
- Fits the board short summer trend; pairs with oversized layers or 70s-retro looks.
- Brand heritage
- Rip Curl branding confers surf credibility and trend alignment.
- Trend positioning
- Part of the 'board short summer' trend with Rip Curl surf heritage.
- Rinse
- Rinse in cold water immediately after each use.
- Washing
- Hand wash with mild detergent; avoid bleach and fabric softener.
- Drying
- Dry flat in shade to prevent UV fading and stretching.
- Sun protection
- No UPF rating; wear sunscreen for UV protection.
- Silhouette
- 4.25-inch inseam and 10.75-inch rise create a retro low-rise silhouette.
- Trend alignment
- Short inseam aligns with board short summer trend and retro 70s styling.
- Water performance
- The 8% elastane provides stretch and a snug fit for active movement; the fabric is not water-repellent and may absorb water.
- Design details
- The waist has a hook-and-loop strip and laces for an adjustable fit, supporting the 4.25-inch inseam.
- Missing features
- Fabric is not water-repellent and may absorb water when wet; no UPF rating is listed. Pocket availability is not confirmed.
- Stretch fabric
- 8% elastane stretch equals premium surf brand composition at $9.99
- Care
- Elastane needs cold rinse after use and shade drying to preserve stretch
- Brand collaboration
- Twik brand co-labels with Rip Curl, using identical fabric.
- Waist sizing
- Order your usual size; the hook-and-loop strip and laces allow a looser or tighter fit.
- Comparative value
- At CAD 9.99, the Retro Stripes Boardshort sells for less than a tenth of the Faherty Retro Surf Stripe ($98 USD) and under a twelfth of the Quiksilver AG47 ($125 USD), making it the cheapest retro-style boardshort and an impulse add-on rather than a considered apparel purchase.
Product record
- Title
- Retro Stripes Boardshort
- Brand
- Twik
- Price
- 80 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Navy mid-thigh shorts with visible white topstitching and a narrow multicolor vertical stripe inset on the right side; relaxed straight leg and elasticized-looking waistband with a center front seam.
- Overall silhouetteMid-thigh length relaxed boardshort silhouette with a straight, slightly loose leg and a waistband that sits at the natural waist on the model.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.45 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Main fabric appearanceSmooth woven fabric with a matte finish and no visible knit texture.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - Topstitching and seamsContrast white topstitching is visible along the hem, centre front seam, and side seams, creating a framed seam detail on the front of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - Waistband detailWaistband shows a horizontal stitched band with a visible centre-front vertical seam; the waistband appears gathered or elasticized at the back area (partially obscured by shirt).Partial
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.42 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (medium) - Side stripe insetNarrow vertical multicolor stripe inset at the right-side seam (model's right), composed of stacked narrow color bands running from the waistband toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.47 · w 0.08 · h 0.20 (high) - Hem shapeStraight hem with a slight outward flare at the side seam; hem edge finished with visible white topstitch.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio lifestyle shot showing a standing model wearing the shorts with a pink graphic T-shirt and pink flip-flops against a plain light background; soft even lighting with faint shadow on the floor.
- Model and poseFemale model standing facing forward with weight on one leg, left hand relaxed at side and right hand lightly tucked near pocket area; T-shirt draped over waistband covering part of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.05 · w 0.80 · h 0.90 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white studio background with soft, even frontal lighting and minimal shadowing on the floor to the model's left.
- Visible footwearModel wears bright pink thong flip-flops with a thin sole and a simple Y-strap.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.79 · w 0.28 · h 0.15 (high) - Legs visibleModel's bare legs are visible from mid-thigh down, occupying the lower central portion of the frame.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.55 · w 0.44 · h 0.42 (high) - T-shirt text“MALIBU”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
navy blue· main body#26335Awhite· topstitching and seam trimbright red· side stripe - red bandorange· side stripe - orange bandyellow· side stripe - yellow bandteal green· side stripe - green bandbright blue· side stripe - blue band- Overall silhouetteMid-thigh length relaxed boardshort silhouette with a straight, slightly loose leg and a waistband that sits at the natural waist on the model.
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Product
Right-side view of navy boardshorts worn by a model showing a diagonal multi-color stripe panel, white contrast topstitching, and a white drawstring tied at the front waistband.
- Main fabricDark navy woven shorts fabric forming the body and legs, matte finish, visible front seam and flat hem with contrast stitching.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.78 · h 0.48 (high) - Diagonal stripe panelInset diagonal side panel composed of parallel colored stripes running from the waistband toward the hem on the outer right thigh.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.52 (high) - Stripe colors visibleFive distinct horizontal stripes within the panel: a narrow pink stripe at the top edge, then yellow, then green, then light blue, then a darker blue near the outer edge.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.33 · w 0.20 · h 0.46 (high) - White contrast topstitchingVisible white double topstitching along waistband, fly seam, pocket edge and hem that contrasts with the navy fabric.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.32 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Waist drawstringWhite rounded drawstring threaded through the front waistband and tied in a bow; ends have short cylindrical tips that appear glossy.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.31 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Metal grommetSmall circular metal eyelet visible where the drawstring emerges from the waistband.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.34 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (medium) - Pocket openingCurved front pocket opening outlined by white stitching on the right front panel.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.40 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Cropped studio shot showing the lower torso and upper legs of a model wearing the shorts; soft even lighting on a pale neutral background.
- Shot compositionCropped three-quarter side view focusing on the hip and upper thigh; the garment occupies the central and right portion of the frame.
- Model presencePartial view of a model's torso and legs with skin visible from mid-thigh upward and a pink shirt partially covering the waistband.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.02 · w 0.58 · h 0.46 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white background with soft even studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the hem and between the legs.
- Image cropLower right edge of the pink top and right arm are partially cropped out of frame.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.00 · w 0.26 · h 0.42 (high)
Colors
navy blue· main fabric#1B2243bright white· white stitching and pipingbubblegum pink· top stripe#ED8CBCsunny yellow· second stripe#FDE26Dgrass green· middle stripe#74D5A4sky blue· fourth stripe#43A2F5royal blue· outer stripewhite· drawstring#CCCBCD- Main fabricDark navy woven shorts fabric forming the body and legs, matte finish, visible front seam and flat hem with contrast stitching.
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Product
Rear view of navy boardshorts with a single back patch pocket, contrast white topstitching, a small rectangular label above the pocket, a circular metal rivet on the pocket, and curved multicolor stripe panels at each outer short leg seam.
- Overall shapeRear-facing mid-rise boardshorts with a straight waistband and a relaxed short-length leg opening.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.50 · w 0.70 · h 0.42 (high) - Back pocketSingle square patch pocket placed on the right rear, topstitched with contrast thread and a flapless opening; pocket has an embroidered or sewn rectangular label centered above its top edge.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Pocket hardwareSmall circular metal rivet or eyelet near the lower center of the back pocket.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.73 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high) - TopstitchingProminent contrast white topstitching outlining the waistband, pocket, yoke seam, and leg hems.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.52 · w 0.50 · h 0.38 (high) - Side stripe panelsCurved multicolor stripe panels inset at each outer short-leg seam, running upward from the hem toward the side seam; stripes are printed in adjacent narrow bands of saturated colors.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high) - Visible fabric finishSmooth woven fabric with a matte appearance and no visible sheen.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.52 · w 0.60 · h 0.38 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light background; model wears a pink top that covers the waistband partially. Even soft lighting with minimal shadows and a slight right-side profile of the model's head.
- Model poseModel standing with back to camera, head turned slightly to the right, right arm relaxed at side and left arm mostly out of frame.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.03 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high) - Foreground garment (not product)Loose short-sleeve pink T-shirt worn over the shorts, covering part of the waistband and upper rear of the shorts.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.05 · w 0.70 · h 0.42 (high) - Background and lightingUniform off-white studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal visible shadowing under the model.
- Image cropVertical crop includes model from upper head to mid-thigh; lower legs and feet are cropped out.
- Accessory visibleStar-shaped gold-tone earring visible on the model's left ear (right side of image).
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.04 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
navy· shorts main body#1E2B51white· topstitchingbright red· side stripe - red-like bandbright orange· side stripe - orange-like bandbright yellow· side stripe - yellow bandgreen· side stripe - green bandcyan· side stripe - blue bandmagenta· side stripe - magenta bandgold· pocket rivet- Overall shapeRear-facing mid-rise boardshorts with a straight waistband and a relaxed short-length leg opening.
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Freaking cute
This shorts are a GEM. So cute, with a drawstring and velcro to close them and the rainbow stripe looks just as good in person.