Male Runners, I need advice on shorts

ukhennin
ukhennin Posts: 221 Member
edited October 2 in Fitness and Exercise
I was out for a nice run last night when I realized my shorts were too big and they started to chafe. So I need some new running shorts. What do you guys use and what do you suggest? Thanks for the help.

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  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Pearl Izumi Maveric 2-in-1... by FAR the best shorts i have.
  • ukhennin
    ukhennin Posts: 221 Member
    Thanks for the reply. I'll look into those. Anyone else?
  • ukhennin
    ukhennin Posts: 221 Member
    bump for more answers
  • AZTrailRunner
    AZTrailRunner Posts: 1,199 Member
    I have some new Adidas shorts that fit nice, especially on long runs. I wish I knew the model name, but they are brand new.

    Have you thought about wearing some light-weight runner's underwear under your current shorts? or some Underarmor workout briefs?
  • ukhennin
    ukhennin Posts: 221 Member
    I have some new Adidas shorts that fit nice, especially on long runs. I wish I knew the model name, but they are brand new.

    Have you thought about wearing some light-weight runner's underwear under your current shorts? or some Underarmor workout briefs?

    Yup, that thought had definitely crossed my mind. I'll probably look into compression shorts, or shorts like the first ones mentioned that have the compression short built in. Thanks for the response.
  • vzepol
    vzepol Posts: 131 Member
    I wear compression shorts under my running shorts. They help a lot, they can be found at Target, not to expensive.
  • Bamacraft
    Bamacraft Posts: 175 Member
    not sure on shorts but adidas makes an athletic brand of under wear. They remind me of ultra thin spandex shorts. I usually have no problems if going 6m - 8m. cant comment on anything further, i have only ran 1 half so far.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Fwiw...

    When my PI shorts are dirty, i wear under armor compression boxer brief underwear under my other running shorts (adidas, saucony, brooks). The UA helps, but still doesnt come close to the pearls for function and comfort.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    I like pockets (must have) so I have a bunch of Nike 7" trail shorts that I wear for most of my runs. For races or when it gets humid or rainy I wear New Balance 5" shorts.

    Once I find something I like, I tend to buy a lot of them.

    I also wear Brooks or NB compression shorts under all my running shorts.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    I was at TJ Maxx the other day and they had some nice Nike Pro Combat compression-ish boxer briefs for $15. I bought a pair to try and they are really nice, might go back for more. They also had some nice Calvin Klein ones that I like too, even if they are a bit to "glam" for workouts.

    Just an FYI for people who want some nicer stuff without paying the higher price tags.



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  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    I have a couple basic running shorts in asics & UA that are good. I also like the UA briefs, very comfy, no chaffing & then I have a couple pair of lightweight addidas shorts I wear over those.
  • Halothane
    Halothane Posts: 69 Member
    I have UA Men's Escape II shorts. I love them. They are super light weight and I never have any problems with chaffing/rubbing in them. They are also long enough to wear as a general purpose athletic activity short but are very thin and cool.

    Also have a pair from Mizuno that I really like.
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    I wear Fundoshi. They are very comfortable, and never ever chafe.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    I prefer the kind that have a built in brief (similar to swim trunks). I own a pair of Asics, Nike, and Underarmour. They're all about the same in terms of comfort. I just buy whatever's on the clearance rack at the running store.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    I personally just bought a couple pair at REI, the REI brand. They are very nice...the lightweight material with the underwear built into them. I think they ran me about $30 a pair.
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