Dark Seas Allen Boardshort

Product Insights & Style Tips

The Dark Seas Allen Boardshort in black sets the scene for long, salt-streaked days—think minimalist surf energy with a low-key urban edge. The material is lightweight, quick-drying polyester with a hint of elastane for easy stretch, and the hand feels smooth with just enough give to keep things breezy from the sand to the street. The inky black finish, complete with side logo hits and tonal details, keeps things crisp and current without veering into hype territory. It’s the boardshort you reach for when you want your beach look to signal modern ease, not mellow-dramatic.

This short cuts a classic, just-above-the-knee silhouette, with a self-tie closure that lets you dial in your fit without fuss. The elastic content means freedom of movement, even as you dive, stretch, or hit the boardwalk. There’s a single rear pocket that’s big enough for lowkey essentials—think hotel keys, lighter, or card sleeve—so you can move weightlessly between swims and sunsets. With an 18-inch length and streamlined cut, the Allen boardshort sits right at that intersection of comfort and style, layering cleanly with everything from surf tees to lightweight knits, and transitioning easily from the shoreline to the city’s edge.

Dark Seas is known for their rooted, coastal-meets-street vibe, and these shorts are every bit in line with that DNA. Think of them as your answer to minimal, California-cool swimwear that respects the classics but doesn’t get stuck in them—an essential for the wave-chasing, all-day-roaming set.