Is it weird that I wear running leggings?

optionsguy88
optionsguy88 Posts: 325 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I can't be the only one....
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  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    It's not uncommon.
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,622 Member
    They exist, which means they make money, which means enough people buy them to be profitable, so they can't be that weird.
  • myles1230
    myles1230 Posts: 163 Member
    Yes
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  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,302 MFP Moderator
    I don't think it's weird at all. I see men running in them all the time... and I *love* mine. Super comfy, and they make them for all weather, so they keep me warm in the winter and cooler in the summer. :)
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    My husband wears them every run.

    Or big bum pants as we call them when we cycle. Why would it be weird?

    Unless @TavistockToad is right and your wearing them to the pub or someones wedding :D
  • mabearof6
    mabearof6 Posts: 684 Member
    If you are wearing them for running, not at all.....
  • MichelleWithMoxie
    MichelleWithMoxie Posts: 1,817 Member
    You’re totally the only one.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    I heard wearing them everyday, everywhere, makes you lose weight no matter what you eat? Haven't taken mine off in months.

    Yeah, I resisted buying a pair but for running in cool weather, nothing beats them. Course I'm wearing them and sweats these days, but I'm getting tired of winter.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Look around you...
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    I mean are you one of those guys who wears them to purposely show off his junk/display this false image of himself as being crazy awesome in the gym? I’ve found the only guys who tend to wear them are ego lifters and those who oddly enough don’t work legs. It’s completely alright to wear them as long as you’re wearing them for comfort and not some other reason.

    I mean I wear pink tank tops to the gym so....
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    Not alone. I wear them when it’s cold out. And I also powerlift with them occasionally.
  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
    You do you, bro. You do you.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    edited December 2017
    It's all in the context and how you accessorize them.

    If you're wearing running leggings to the grocery store with a wig and pink 4" stiletto pumps, that could possibly be considered a bit out of the ordinary in many places.

    If you're wearing running leggings with your workout gear while out running/cycling on a cold morning, it's probably not too unusual.
  • amyteacake
    amyteacake Posts: 768 Member
    Nothing wrong with wearing them! I've heard a few guys who quite like to wear them during runs because it keeps them warm and they're quite comfy
  • tess5036
    tess5036 Posts: 942 Member
    Loads of men in my gym where them, many with shorts over the top
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    You do you.
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    tess5036 wrote: »
    Loads of men in my gym where them, many with shorts over the top


    What is the point of the shorts over top? It’s a new fad for some reason and I’ve noticed the majority of the guys who wear then aren’t at all serious about lifting and more so there to show off and look “cool”
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    jessef593 wrote: »
    tess5036 wrote: »
    Loads of men in my gym where them, many with shorts over the top


    What is the point of the shorts over top? It’s a new fad for some reason and I’ve noticed the majority of the guys who wear then aren’t at all serious about lifting and more so there to show off and look “cool”

    I think it's mainly guys who are insecure about wearing tights. My husband wore shorts over his to run until he decided that was just silly.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    jessef593 wrote: »
    tess5036 wrote: »
    Loads of men in my gym where them, many with shorts over the top


    What is the point of the shorts over top? It’s a new fad for some reason and I’ve noticed the majority of the guys who wear then aren’t at all serious about lifting and more so there to show off and look “cool”

    I sometimes wear cargo shorts over my spandex cycling shorts, just so I don't look like I'm trying to be a roadie on a mountain bike. :D
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    AnvilHead wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    tess5036 wrote: »
    Loads of men in my gym where them, many with shorts over the top


    What is the point of the shorts over top? It’s a new fad for some reason and I’ve noticed the majority of the guys who wear then aren’t at all serious about lifting and more so there to show off and look “cool”

    I sometimes wear cargo shorts over my spandex cycling shorts, just so I don't look like I'm trying to be a roadie on a mountain bike. :D

    A little OT but there are MTB shorts that are like cargo shorts with a built in liner/chamois. I use mine with my road bike at times if I'm running errands and need pockets for my wallet etc.
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    tess5036 wrote: »
    Loads of men in my gym where them, many with shorts over the top


    What is the point of the shorts over top? It’s a new fad for some reason and I’ve noticed the majority of the guys who wear then aren’t at all serious about lifting and more so there to show off and look “cool”

    I think it's mainly guys who are insecure about wearing tights. My husband wore shorts over his to run until he decided that was just silly.


    So is it wrong that I think why would you wear them in the first place if you’re insecure about them?

  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    jessef593 wrote: »
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    tess5036 wrote: »
    Loads of men in my gym where them, many with shorts over the top


    What is the point of the shorts over top? It’s a new fad for some reason and I’ve noticed the majority of the guys who wear then aren’t at all serious about lifting and more so there to show off and look “cool”

    I think it's mainly guys who are insecure about wearing tights. My husband wore shorts over his to run until he decided that was just silly.


    So is it wrong that I think why would you wear them in the first place if you’re insecure about them?

    Well, in his case he wasn't very fit, but he wanted to wear leggings to run because they are comfortable in cold weather. It's pretty much the same reason anyone would wear fitness gear to work out in despite feeling insecure in it.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    jessef593 wrote: »
    tess5036 wrote: »
    Loads of men in my gym where them, many with shorts over the top


    What is the point of the shorts over top? It’s a new fad for some reason and I’ve noticed the majority of the guys who wear then aren’t at all serious about lifting and more so there to show off and look “cool”

    I think it's mainly guys who are insecure about wearing tights. My husband wore shorts over his to run until he decided that was just silly.


    So is it wrong that I think why would you wear them in the first place if you’re insecure about them?

    Well, in his case he wasn't very fit, but he wanted to wear leggings to run because they are comfortable in cold weather. It's pretty much the same reason anyone would wear fitness gear to work out in despite feeling insecure in it.

    Personally I've worn shorts over my winter tights at a coffee of races, so that I can pin my number to them.
  • Rich_addict
    Rich_addict Posts: 226 Member
    Tights with thigh shorts over crew checking in. Absolutely nothing wrong with them and don't know why I didn't start them earlier. They work brilliantly for squats and deads giving you extra mobility and even better for cardio as you can monitor your leg movements. Why shorts over? It's just respectful to the rest of the gym, no one wants to see your hump getting choked when you leg press. If you really want to show off your *kitten*, then wear runners shorts and do hand stands in the squat rack.
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