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O'Neill Kids' Balboa 2 Swim Shorts

Name: O'Neill Kids' Balboa 2 Swim Shorts
Brand: O'Neill
SKU: B0652757
Price: 40.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product Insights & Style Tips

Sun-bright and easy, the O'Neill Balboa 2 Swim Shorts feel lightweight and ready for waves or beach days. The fabric moves with a soft, flexible hand that keeps up with kids who sprint, splash, and strike poses along the shore. Made from 53% REPREVE recycled polyester (from post-consumer plastic bottles) with 37% polyester and 10% elastane, the pair balances breathability with just-right stretch. The elastic and drawstring waist sits comfy as the day unfolds.

Moveable and versatile, they sit comfortably on the body and flex with every jump, dive, and tumble. The elastic/drawstring waist allows quick adjustment as little ones grow, while the 10% elastane lends shape without restraint. They layer easily with a rash guard or tee for sun and sea transitions, and care is simple: Machine wash, dry flat.

O'Neill's coastal, board-short DNA shows up in kid-friendly gear with clean lines and practical ease. Balboa 2 shorts read as modern swimwear for the beach and boardwalk alike, pairing with solid tees or swim shirts for a cohesive, sun-soaked look that moves from water to land without missing a beat.

Materials / Fabrication

Lightweight swim shorts
Elastic/drawstring waist
53% REPREVE recycled polyester, 37% polyester, 10% elastane
REPREVE recycled polyester is made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles
Imported

Recommended Care

Machine wash, dry flat

Style Check

Aesthetics: 8/10

Even on a kid’s piece, the Balboa 2 shorts project a fearless, beach-ready attitude. The boardshort silhouette stays streamlined with a practical elastic and drawstring waist, while clean hems and a lean mid-length read as editorial rather than toddler gymwear. The color and texture feel sunlit, versatile, and unmistakably surf-casual.

Craftsmanship: 7/10

Craftsmanship leans toward reliable everyday performance. The fabric blend adds gentle stretch without bulk, and the waistband appears secure with a functional drawstring for adjustability. Finishes look neat, with even stitching and clean hems that hold shape through active wear. Overall, the construction reads as durable and kid-friendly rather than fussy luxury.

Affordability: $$$

At a practical price point the value feels justified by thoughtful design and sustainability. The drawstring waist, lightweight fabric, and sturdy construction offer versatility beyond a single season, while REPREVE content signals an eco aware choice. The cost aligns with its design, making it accessible without sacrificing editorial appeal or durability for active kids.

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About O'Neill

O'Neill is the original California surf brand, born in 1952 when Jack O'Neill designed the world's first neoprene wetsuit in a San Francisco garage and later setting roots in Santa Cruz. Today the label defines water-sports lifestyle with a robust range of products that includes wetsuits, boardshorts, swimwear, and durable casualwear for men, women, and kids. Known for technical fabrics, practical construction, and timeless, beach-ready silhouettes, O'Neill blends performance gear with everyday apparel that travels from waves to street. The brand's heritage centers on surfing longevity, ocean stewardship, and a forward, accessible approach to gear that invites shoppers to spend more time in the water and on the shore in style.