Michael Jordan had his University of North Carolina shorts, Steve Waugh had his Baggy green cap, and Harry Bryant has…

Some athletes just won’t, can’t, or don’t want to let go of a certain piece of clothing that’s been with them. For Harry, it’s those red Vans boardies that have been “like a uniform” for him over key points in his surfing career.

If you follow Harry, you’ve seen them glued to his ass as he attacks some of the world’s biggest waves with power and guts – ironically, they’re the same colour as Animal, the frizzy-haired drummer from The Muppets, which may well be his spirit animal/furry.

And it doesn’t look like he’ll be wearing any other colours anytime soon, with Vans just dropping ‘The Voyager’ boardies worldwide today. Tested and approved by Harry himself, the shorts feature a 100% recycled fabric blend, side slip pockets, a single cargo pocket, and are made to stick to you.