Made from Yamamoto Smoothskin neoprene, the Zone3 Next Step 3/2mm thick buoyancy shorts will help you improve your body position when swimming. Comes with a comfortable waistband. Key Benefits: Improves your body position and swim technique. Designed as a natural feeling alternative to a pull buoy. Enhanced core support to aid with technique development. Can be used in open water swimming as alternative to wearing a full wetsuits (if the water is warm enough) Sizes available are XS, S, M, L and XL. Each set of shorts has a drawstring so they can be tightened to any waist size but Zone3 would recommend the size XS for waist sizes 26-28, S for 30-32, M for 32-34, L for 34 -36 and XL 36-38.
Made from Yamamoto Smoothskin neoprene, the Zone3 Next Step 3/2mm thick buoyancy shorts will help you improve your body position when swimming. Comes with a comfortable waistband. Key Benefits: Improves your body position and swim technique. Designed as a natural feeling alternative to a pull buoy. Enhanced core support to aid with technique development. Can be used in open water swimming as alternative to wearing a full wetsuits (if the water is warm enough) Sizes available are XS, S, M, L and XL. Each set of shorts has a drawstring so they can be tightened to any waist size but Zone3 would recommend the size XS for waist sizes 26-28, S for 30-32, M for 32-34, L for 34 -36 and XL 36-38.
Made from Yamamoto Smoothskin neoprene, the Zone3 Next Step 3/2mm thick buoyancy shorts will help you improve your body position when swimming. Comes with a comfortable waistband. Key Benefits: Improves your body position and swim technique. Designed as a natural feeling alternative to a pull buoy. Enhanced core support to aid with technique development. Can be used in open water swimming as alternative to wearing a full wetsuits (if the water is warm enough) Sizes available are XS, S, M, L and XL. Each set of shorts has a drawstring so they can be tightened to any waist size but Zone3 would recommend the size XS for waist sizes 26-28, S for 30-32, M for 32-34, L for 34 -36 and XL 36-38.
Made from Yamamoto Smoothskin neoprene, the Zone3 Next Step 3/2mm thick buoyancy shorts will help you improve your body position when swimming. Comes with a comfortable waistband. Key Benefits: Improves your body position and swim technique. Designed as a natural feeling alternative to a pull buoy. Enhanced core support to aid with technique development. Can be used in open water swimming as alternative to wearing a full wetsuits (if the water is warm enough) Sizes available are XS, S, M, L and XL. Each set of shorts has a drawstring so they can be tightened to any waist size but Zone3 would recommend the size XS for waist sizes 26-28, S for 30-32, M for 32-34, L for 34 -36 and XL 36-38.
Last updated at 12/10/2025 17:55:21
originally posted on zone3.com
They looked fine but my fault I ordered the wrong size. I'm in the middle of med/ large with most clothes manufacturers. I plumped for med as I know they need 'to fit '. Too tight compared to me wetsuit . I've returned and asked for large 🤞.
originally posted on zone3.com
The shorts are comfortable even for longer swims. The additional buoyancy is adequate for someone with pretty good technique and reduces the 100m time by a copule of seconds in my case. The sizing is as stated on the website. I bought two pieces of these shorts and one of them came in what appeared to be replacement packaging, although no information about this was made available anywhere.
originally posted on zone3.com
I bought the pants for open water swimming. I've tried it in the pool and I'm super happy. I was looking for two things. A little warmth on my legs to swim at 20 degrees and raise my legs. Both target have been met. I have several Zone3 products (Swim Run suit, Aspire as open water neo, Neo hat and neo gloves) and as always, great quality. Very happy again with these pants.Highly recommended.
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | Top |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Sport | Triathlon, Swimming |
| Included Components | Shorts |
They looked fine but my fault I ordered the wrong size. I'm in the middle of med/ large with most clothes manufacturers. I plumped for med as I know they need 'to fit '. Too tight compared to me wetsuit . I've returned and asked for large 🤞.
The shorts are comfortable even for longer swims. The additional buoyancy is adequate for someone with pretty good technique and reduces the 100m time by a copule of seconds in my case. The sizing is as stated on the website. I bought two pieces of these shorts and one of them came in what appeared to be replacement packaging, although no information about this was made available anywhere.
I bought the pants for open water swimming. I've tried it in the pool and I'm super happy. I was looking for two things. A little warmth on my legs to swim at 20 degrees and raise my legs. Both target have been met. I have several Zone3 products (Swim Run suit, Aspire as open water neo, Neo hat and neo gloves) and as always, great quality. Very happy again with these pants.Highly recommended.
Fantastic purchase. I swim 3 times a week, but I am no professional. Went from doing 12 lengths fc without a break to 24. Worth every penny. Feel more streamline. Buoyancy defiantly works. Bought a large size and I am a 36 waist (uk). Fit perfectly.
Fantastic shorts, great fit! Only issue is drawstring should be longer as a pain to tie and also sometimes goes back into waist band. Wouldn’t stop me giving the product 5 stars, just a minor irritation that should have been sorted.
This was my first ever neoprene shorts purchase. Turned out pretty neat. Like the shopping experience, material, design-all good. Tried in pool - the swimming became more enjoyable. Recommended 10/10.
The Zone3 shorts are doing exactly what I wanted. They give me just enough buoyancy to get me to focus on and enhance my roll. They also allow me to concentrate on my pull. They fit great, even if a bit snug and are much better than a previous neoprene suit that added quite a bit of drag. These help nicely streamline my swim. They will be perfect for triathlons.
I bought the 3/2mm buoyancy shorts but don't notice much buoyancy and wonder if i should have gone for the 5/3mm ones.Go for next size up for fit. I'm normally medium but the large fit me OK.Waist draw string is badly fitted on my shorts as it is fixed at the back but not at the centre of the drawstring. One side too long, the other side too short (and gets lost!)Good service and good price as these were on offer when I bought.
True to size. Great I brought for my sea swim. I am disabled so have only use of 1 good arm I use these now as wetsuit for the colder temperatures and wanted these shorts to keep me in good position in the water with support.
Great product, really exceeded my expectations. I learned to swim in the sea wearing a wetsuit so when I would have to go to the pool do some lengths my body position was not great as a result I did not like pool days. These shorts give great buoyancy around my hips and upper thighs so my legs do not feel like they are dragging through the water. I look forward to pool days now. Slightly annoyed with myself that didn't buy them sooner.
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | Top |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Sport | Triathlon, Swimming |
| Included Components | Shorts |
