# Surfer-Designed Board Shorts Kelly Slater's Apex Trunks from Outerknown are Durable and Stylish By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-trunk References: [gearpatrol](https://gearpatrol.com/2018/06/28/outerknown-apex-trunk-review/) & [outerknown](https://www.outerknown.com/collections/apex-trunk-by-kelly-slater/products/apex-trunk-by-kelly-slater-bright-black?utm_source=TnL5HPStwNw&utm_medium=affiliate&ranMID=41186&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw-8JkypzzVoEOnHle_I3mm5g) Designed by world-famous surfing champion Kelly Slater, the new Apex Trunks from Outerknown are the perfect board shorts for [warm-water surfing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proflex-technology). Developed for the ever-evolving sport, the new shorts were created with an infusion of new and old materials. Using a high-performance technology, the trunks have bonded seams, stretch fabric and are all treated with a [water-resistant agent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-flex). The laser-cut details help the newest Outerknown product stand out from the rest to define a new breed of [high-performance swim trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-shorts). Slater created the trunks to fit every water need possible, making them comfortable enough to wear all day without lacking style. Outerknown's new Apex Trunk is available online now in a sleek black and gray colorway, retailing for $125. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surfing Apparel Innovation:** There is an opportunity for new materials, high-performance technology, and innovative design to be infused in surfing apparel. - **Sustainable Swimwear:** Eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes can be utilized to create stylish and functional swimwear that reduces environmental impact. - **Athlete-designed Apparel:** Partnering with athletes and designers to create performance gear that is comfortable, stylish, and functional can be a successful strategy for apparel companies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sporting Goods:** There is opportunity in the sporting goods industry to create new products catering to niche sports, such as surfing, with a focus on innovation and performance. - **Fashion:** Opportunities exist in the fashion industry to create stylish, sustainable and functional swimwear that appeals to consumers who want to reduce their environmental impact. - **Design:** Partnering with high-profile athletes to create innovative and stylish products that meet the needs of their respective sports can be a lucrative opportunity for design companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Short Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-short.md) - [Limited-Edition Swim Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mack-weldon-x-bather.md) - [Advanced Surfboard Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proflex-technology.md) - [Adaptable Summer Lifestyle Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equator-cargo-hybrid-short.md) - [Performance Swimwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-athletic.md) - [High-Performance Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-of-nature-sunscreen.md) - [Performance Shorts Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-shorts.md) - [Athlete Swimwear Knit Fusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-daley-swimwear.md) - [Sustainable Ocean Waste Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-flex.md)