Price: $30 (sale price; regular price is $35)
Size: S (available in XS-XXL)
Color: Cyan Blue
https://www.c-in2.com/products/poolside-swim-thong-cyan-blue
I wish I liked the C-IN2 Poolside Swim Thong. Mainstream brands rarely carry men’s thong swimsuits, so I was excited to see one on C-IN2’s website. Unfortunately, my excitement was tempered when I tried it on.
The Poolside Swim Thong is front lined. It does not have a drawstring, and the fabric is not very stretchy. Fortunately, C-IN2’s size guide is accurate. I typically wear a small. I ordered a small Poolside Swim Thong, and it fits well.
The cut is similar to a vintage brief. It’s roomy in the front rather than form fitted, and, if there was any more coverage in the back, it would be a cheeky bikini instead of a thong. Unfortunately, this causes air to get trapped in the suit, which is quite noticeable when submerged in water. It’s comfortable dry, but I don’t enjoy swimming in the Poolside Swim Thong. I get that they’re trying to make a more conservative thong, but I think C-IN2 went too far in that direction.
Since Speedo discontinued their men’s thong, the style has been notably absent from mainstream swimwear collections. C-IN2 is no Speedo. Nevertheless, it’s encouraging to see them include a thong in their 2024 swimwear line. I hope they’ll offer a revised version next year.