Speedo equals better fit, performance, quality, and innovation the guard boardrshort with authentic guard logo is a longer length for those that prefer a fit slightly at or below the knee it features a traditional boardshort fixed waist with an outside drawcord for a secure fit it offers the perfect technology combination for a long day at the beach or pool because it has exclusive speedry water repellant coating that limits water absorption and drys quicker, and also features uv block the burn sun protection look and feel your best while in or out of the water, while you work, train or save lives in speedo, the choice of champions