Fourth Element J2 Baselayer Men's Shorts 2024
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Delivery & Returns
Delivery & Returns
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If you change your mind, it doesn’t fit, or you become inflicted with buyer’s regret - that's OK!
Mike's Dive Store offer an extended returns policy of 60 days - so you can be rest assured if the suit, piece of diving equipment or gift doesn't suit then just send it back, and we will either exchange it or offer a full refund less any postage costs. Too easy!
Please note that there are some special order items on our website that will be subject to a 20% re-stocking fee, but we will let you know about these items before we 'special order' them so that you are aware of this. If this is the case we can always help with correct sizing so that we minimise the risk of return. More Details
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Mike's Dive Store
113 Power Rd, Chiswick, West London, W4 5PY
Local: (020) 8994 6006
Store Hours
Mon - Fri: 10 AM - 6 PM
Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sun: Closed
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Use these size guides to find the best fitting size for your Fourth Element Undersuit garments for you. Please be aware that not all sizes are available in all products. See individual product pages for size availability. Please contact us if you have any questions or require further assistance with sizing.
Please note that not all sizes are available in every garment.
MENS SIZE CHART
| Sizes | Height | Chest | Waist | Inside Leg* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inches | Cm | Inches | Cm | Inches | Cm | Inches | Cm | |
| XS Short | 5'3"-5'6" | 161-169 | 30-34" | 76-86 | 23-27" | 58-68 | 28.5-30.5" | 73-77 |
| XS | 5'5"-5'8" | 165-172.5 | 30-34" | 76-86 | 23-27" | 58-68 | 30-31.5" | 76-80 |
| S Short | 5'5"-5'8" | 165-172.5 | 34-38" | 86-96 | 27-30.5" | 68-78 | 30-31.5" | 76-80 |
| S | 5'7"-5'10" | 170-178 | 34-38" | 86-96 | 27-30.5" | 68-78 | 31-32.5" | 79-83 |
| S Tall | 5'9"-6'0" | 175.5-183 | 34-38" | 86-96 | 27-30.5" | 68-78 | 32.5-34" | 82-86 |
| M Short | 5'7"-5'10" | 170-178 | 38-41.5" | 96-106 | 30.5-34.5" | 78-88 | 31-32.5" | 79-83 |
| M | 5'9"-6'0" | 175.5-183 | 38-41.5" | 96-106 | 30.5-34.5" | 78-88 | 32.5-34" | 82-86 |
| M Tall | 5'11"-6'2" | 180.5-188 | 38-41.5" | 96-106 | 30.5-34.5" | 78-88 | 33.5-35" | 85-89 |
| L Short | 5'9"-6'0" | 175.5-183 | 41.5-45.5" | 106-116 | 34.5-38.5" | 88-98 | 32.5-34" | 82-86 |
| L | 5'11"-6'2" | 180.5-188 | 41.5-45.5" | 106-116 | 34.5-38.5" | 88-98 | 33.5-35" | 85-89 |
| L Tall | 6'1"-6'4" | 185.5-193 | 41.5-45.5" | 106-116 | 34.5-38.5" | 88-98 | 34.5-36" | 88-92 |
| XL Short | 5'11"-6'2" | 180.5-188 | 45.5-49.5" | 116-126 | 38.5-42.5" | 98-108 | 33.5-35" | 85-89 |
| XL | 6'1"-6'4" | 185.5-193 | 45.5-49.5" | 116-126 | 38.5-42.5" | 98-108 | 34.5-36" | 88-92 |
| XL Tall | 6'3"-6'6" | 190.5-198 | 45.5-49.5" | 116-126 | 38.5-42.5" | 98-108 | 36-37.5" | 91-95 |
| XXL Short | 6'1"-6'4" | 185.5-193 | 49.5-53.5" | 126-136 | 42.5-46.5" | 108-118 | 34.5-36" | 88-92 |
| XXL | 6'3"-6'6" | 190.5-198 | 49.5-53.5" | 126-136 | 42.5-46.5" | 108-118 | 36-37.5" | 91-95 |
| XXXL Short | 6'3"-6'6" | 190.5-198 | 53.5-57.5" | 136-146 | 46.5-50.5" | 118-128 | 36-37.5" | 91-95 |
| XXXL | 6'5"-6'8" | 195.5-203 | 53.5-57.5" | 136-146 | 46.5-50.5" | 118-128 | 37-38.5" | 94-98 |
WOMENS SIZE CHART
| Sizes UK | Sizes USA | Height | Chest | Waist | Hips | Inside Leg* | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inches | Cm | Inches | Cm | Inches | Cm | Inches | Cm | Inches | Cm | ||
| 6 X Short | 4 X Short | 5'1"-5'4" | 155-162.5 | 27-30" | 68-76 | 20-23" | 51-59 | 30-33" | 76-84 | 26.5-28" | 67-71 |
| 6 Short | 4 Short | 5'2"-5'5" | 157.5-165.5 | 27-30" | 68-76 | 20-23" | 51-59 | 30-33" | 76-84 | 27-28.5" | 69-73 |
| 6 | 4 | 5'3"-5'6" | 160-168 | 27-30" | 68-76 | 20-23" | 51-59 | 30-33" | 76-84 | 28-29.5" | 71-75 |
| 8 X Short | 6 X Short | 5'2"-5'5" | 157.5-165.5 | 29 -32.5" | 74-82 | 22.5-25.5" | 57-65 | 32.5-35.5" | 82-90 | 27-28.5" | 70-75 |
| 8 Short | 6 Short | 5'3"-5'6" | 160-168 | 29 -32.5" | 74-82 | 22.5-25.5" | 57-65 | 32.5-35.5" | 82-90 | 28-29.5" | 71-75 |
| 8 | 6 | 5'4"-5'7" | 162.5-170 | 29 -32.5" | 74-82 | 22.5-25.5" | 57-65 | 32.5-35.5" | 82-90 | 28.5-30.5" | 73-77 |
| 10 X Short | 8 X Short | 5'3"-5'6" | 160-168 | 31.5-34.5" | 80-88 | 25-28" | 63-71 | 34.5-38" | 88-96 | 28-29.5" | 71-75 |
| 10 Short | 8 Short | 5'4"-5'7" | 162.5-170 | 31.5-34.5" | 80-88 | 25-28" | 63-71 | 34.5-38" | 88-96 | 28.5-30.5" | 73-77 |
| 10 | 8 | 5'5"-5'8" | 165-173 | 31.5-34.5" | 80-88 | 25-28" | 63-71 | 34.5-38" | 88-96 | 29.5-31" | 75-79 |
| 12 Short | 10 Short | 5'5"-5'8" | 165-173 | 34-37" | 86-94 | 27-30.5" | 69-77 | 37-40" | 94-102 | 29.5-31" | 75-79 |
| 12 | 10 | 5'6"-5'9" | 167.5-175 | 34-37" | 86-94 | 27-30.5" | 69-77 | 37-40" | 94-102 | 30.5-32" | 77-81 |
| 12/14 (12 top/ 14 bottom) |
10/12 (10 top/ 12 bottom) |
5'6"-5'9" | 167.5-175 | 34-37" | 86-94 | 29.5-32.5" | 75-83 | 39.5-42.5" | 100-108 | 30.5-32" | 77-81 |
| 14 Short | 12 Short | 5'6"-5'9" | 167.5-175 | 36-39.5" | 92-100 | 29.5-32.5" | 75-83 | 39.5-42.5" | 100-108 | 30.5-32" | 77-81 |
| 14 | 12 | 5''7"-5'10" | 170-178 | 36-39.5" | 92-100 | 29.5-32.5" | 75-83 | 39.5-42.5" | 100-108 | 31-32.5" | 79-83 |
| 16 Short | 14 Short | 5''7"-5'10" | 170-178 | 38.5-41.5" | 98-106 | 32-35" | 81-89 | 41.5-45" | 106-114 | 31-32.5" | 79-83 |
| 16 | 14 | 5'8"-5'11" | 172.5-180 | 38.5-41.5" | 98-106 | 32-35" | 81-89 | 41.5-45" | 106-114 | 32-33.5" | 81-85 |
| 18 Short | 16 Short | 5''7"-5'10" | 170-178 | 41-44" | 104 -112 | 34.5-37.5" | 87-95 | 44-47" | 112-120 | 31-32.5" | 79-83 |
| 18 | 16 | 5'8"-5'11" | 172.5-180 | 41-44" | 104 -112 | 34.5-37.5" | 87-95 | 44-47" | 112-120 | 32-33.5" | 81-85 |
| 20 Short | 18 Short | 5''7"-5'10" | 170-178 | 43.5-46.5" | 110-118 | 36.5-40" | 93-101 | 46.5-49.5" | 118-126 | 31-32.5" | 79-83 |
| 20 | 18 | 5'8"-5'11" | 172.5-180 | 43.5-46.5" | 110-118 | 36.5-40" | 93-101 | 46.5-49.5" | 118-126 | 32-33.5" | 81-85 |
SOCK SIZE CHART
| Unisex Sizes | UK | US | EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 3-4 | 4-5 | 35-37 |
| S | 5-6 | 6-7 | 38-40 |
| M | 7-8 | 8-9 | 41-42 |
| L | 9-10 | 10-11 | 43-44.5 |
| XL | 11-12 | 12-13 | 46-47 |
| XXL | 13-4 | 14 - 15 | 48-49 |
Fourth Element J2 Baselayer Men's Shorts is a brand-new addition to the OceanPositive J2 range. Crafted from 90% recycled polyester and 10% elastane, the new OceanPositive J2 redefines what it means to be eco-friendly in the world of activewear.
This simple, close fitting garment, with super flat seams and soft waistband creates a dry zone next to the skin, offering better thermal protection for extended use under a drysuit. Pair it with the Fourth Element J2 Baselayer Long Sleeve Top or Fourth Element J2 Baselayer Short Sleeve Top for extra comfort.
The fabric boasts excellent anti-microbial properties, powered by advanced silver ion technology, keeping you fresh and comfortable during and after dives. Additionally, the unique fabric design offers outstanding wicking capabilities, rapidly moving moisture to the outer surface to keep you dry and comfortable.
When you examine the inside of the J2 closely, you'll notice a waffle-like texture. This design creates numerous air spaces and contact points for moisture to wick up to the outside of the garment, enhancing its efficiency in keeping you dry.
FEATURES:
- Developed for J2 caving expedition
- Tested for 19 days, 24 hours a day
- Anti-microbial silver ion technology
- Lightweight and compact
- Fast wicking extreme performance
- Perfect for extended drysuit diving