Nail the golden trifecta of functionality, durability and style, and you’ve got yourself a piece of apparel that will survive the test of time as you drag it around from surf to mountain to street. Fail, however, and you’ve just bought yourself another car-cleaning rag. Fortunately, the team behind Love Design Initiative has paid special attention to all three points, fashioning a pair of tough-as-hell surf shorts, aptly named The Cigar.

The inner-leg seam has been relocated from its traditional position to allow for easier movement, while two types of fabric collaborate to notch up the durability factor. The inner fabric is a stretchy, quick-dry, bacteria-repellent polyester, while the shake-dry, tear-resistant outer fabric has been salvaged from a car tyre manufacturer. The Burleigh Black Shorts and Greenmount Green Shorts will also mould to the wearer’s body over time, thanks to a clever wax coating hidden between the two layers. Pick up your new best friend online.