O'Neill Reserve Solid 19 Shorts
Pickup available at BSS
Usually ready in 24 hours
The Hybrid That Does Both Jobs
The O'Neill Reserve Solid 19 Shorts are built around one idea: a short that performs in the water and looks right everywhere else. With a 19-inch outseam that sits above the knee, they carry the clean profile of a chino without sacrificing the function of a boardshort. Whether you paddle out, grab lunch, or run errands straight off the beach, one pair handles all of it.
Hyperfreak Stretch and Hyperdry Technology
O'Neill engineered the Reserve Solid with two proprietary technologies that set it apart from a standard boardshort or a plain chino.
Hyperfreak Stretch Fabric
The 89% polyester, 11% elastane construction delivers four-way stretch that moves with your body. Hyperfreak heather fabric is lightweight, quick-drying, and resists the stiffness that wears on you after a long day. You feel the difference immediately when you bend, squat, or paddle.
O'Neill Hyperdry
Hyperdry is O'Neill's water-resistant finish. It causes water to bead and roll off the face of the fabric so the short dries fast and never turns heavy and clingy after a dip. This is what makes the Reserve Solid a true hybrid rather than a boardshort dressed up as a chino.
Construction and Pockets
The details are built for real use. An internal drawcord at the waistband lets you dial in the fit without it showing at the front. Button closure with a zipper fly gives the clean look of a structured short. Front hand zipper pockets keep your keys and card secure in the water. Back welt pockets add storage that lays flat and does not bulk up the silhouette.
O'Neill Reserve Hybrid Shorts: Who They Are For
These are the shorts for the person who does not want to carry a change of clothes. Surfers who need to run a quick errand after a session, paddlers who want to grab a meal at the waterfront, or anyone who spends their day moving between water and land will find the Reserve Solid 19 earns its place as an everyday go-to. The 19-inch outseam keeps things versatile -- long enough to look intentional, short enough to stay functional in the water.
Shop O'Neill Reserve Solid 19 Shorts at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports carries O'Neill in store and online. Pick up the Reserve Solid 19 as part of a broader O'Neill lineup that spans wetsuits, rashguards, and boardshorts built for South Florida conditions.
Free Shipping, No Minimum for IWS Beach Club Members.
Returns are eligible within 30 days of receiving your order. Return shipping labels are FREE for IWS Beach Club Members. See more
Specifications
- Brand
- O'Neill
- Outseam
- 19 inches (above the knee)
- Fabric Technology
- Hyperfreak Stretch Heather
- Water Resistance
- O'Neill Hyperdry
- Material
- 89% Polyester, 11% Elastane
- Waistband
- Internal drawcord
- Closure
- Button with zipper fly
- Pockets
- Front hand zipper pockets, back welt pockets
- Gender
- Men's
- MPN
- itemMatrix-18077
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are hybrid shorts?
- Hybrid shorts combine the water-ready performance of a boardshort with the tailored look of a chino or walkshort. They use quick-dry, stretch fabrics and water-resistant finishes so they function in the surf and look appropriate off the beach without needing a change of clothes.
- What makes the O'Neill Reserve Solid 19 a hybrid short?
- It pairs Hyperfreak stretch fabric (89% polyester, 11% elastane) with O'Neill's Hyperdry water-resistant treatment. The result is a short that dries fast, stretches freely, and holds a clean structured silhouette with a button closure and zipper fly -- boardshort function in a chino-inspired build.
- How long is the outseam on the Reserve Solid 19?
- The outseam is 19 inches, giving an above-the-knee fit that works both in the water and for casual wear.
- Are the pockets water-friendly on the O'Neill Reserve Solid 19?
- Yes. The front hand pockets feature zipper closures, which keep items secure when you are in the water. Back welt pockets lay flat without adding bulk.
- How does Hyperdry water resistance work?
- Hyperdry is O'Neill's DWR-style water-resistant finish applied to the face of the fabric. It causes water to bead and run off rather than soaking in, so the short stays light and dries quickly after getting wet.
- Can I wear the O'Neill Reserve Solid 19 as an everyday walkshort?
- Yes. The chino-style construction -- button closure, zipper fly, welt back pockets, structured waistband -- means these read as a standard walkshort when dry. The stretch fabric and fast-dry finish simply make them ready for water whenever you need it.
- Where can I buy O'Neill Reserve Solid 19 Shorts?
- The O'Neill Reserve Solid 19 Shorts are available at Island Water Sports in store and online. Island Water Sports is South Florida's full-service surf and water sports shop.