has any guy worn women's running shorts?

A store gave me a pair of shorts that got knicked by the boxcutter when the package was being opened. Turned out to be lady's shorts. Believe the were adidas brand. The liner was a bit snugger but other than that no one knew the difference. They were a pretty neutral color pattern so they didn't stand out, like silver with dark blue stripes.

i felt pretty wrote:

A store gave me a pair of shorts that got knicked by the boxcutter when the package was being opened. Turned out to be lady's shorts. Believe the were adidas brand. The liner was a bit snugger but other than that no one knew the difference. They were a pretty neutral color pattern so they didn't stand out, like silver with dark blue stripes.

This is what I was looking at to match my alma mater shirt:

Like I said, I'd buy the male equivalent if it were made, but it is absolutely not made or sold anywhere. Difficult color scheme to match in general.

if you're worried about color coordinating so much that you would think of wearing women's shorts instead, chances are good you're already wearing women's shorts daily. Just wear black shorts. Go with anything.

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I went on vacation once and forgot to pack a pair of running shorts. I went to the store and couldn't find any men's shorts that were shorter than knee length, so I opted for a pair of women's. They were honestly a little constricting in the crotch region (I'm not even joking), but that effect was tolerable... I once had to wear a women's wet suit, and that was actually rather painful after the initial 5 minutes of discomfort... Anyway, I suggest trying some on first and then deciding if your man parts can take it or not.

Guppy wrote:

I went on vacation once and forgot to pack a pair of running shorts. I went to the store and couldn't find any men's shorts that were shorter than knee length, so I opted for a pair of women's. They were honestly a little constricting in the crotch region (I'm not even joking), but that effect was tolerable... I once had to wear a women's wet suit, and that was actually rather painful after the initial 5 minutes of discomfort... Anyway, I suggest trying some on first and then deciding if your man parts can take it or not.

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already there girl wrote:

if you're worried about color coordinating so much that you would think of wearing women's shorts instead, chances are good you're already wearing women's shorts daily. Just wear black shorts. Go with anything.

That's what I have been doing (going with anything male). I asked some friends and they felt these looked passably unisex.

Color coordination is only for a photo. No match, no photo.

I was taking a day trip during the summer and planned to stop for a run on the way back home. I had no running shorts. The choice was obvious, I put dicks sporting goods into my gps and went there. As you all well know, their mens running shorts suck for anyone who doesn't want to use them to play basketball. However, women's nike tempo shorts are a good length. I bought a pair of black ones to run in. I haven't raced in them, because I prefer split shorts, but I wear them to run from time to time and no one has ever cared or said anything. Get whatever pair you want and run Boston in them. No one is going to care. If you are that self conscious, find something close to the right color on runningwarehouse.com .

almostbq wrote:

already there girl wrote:

if you're worried about color coordinating so much that you would think of wearing women's shorts instead, chances are good you're already wearing women's shorts daily. Just wear black shorts. Go with anything.

That's what I have been doing (going with anything male). I asked some friends and they felt these looked passably unisex.

Color coordination is only for a photo. No match, no photo.

well hopefully it doesn't do any permanent damage

On a serious note, I wear women's running shorts almost exclusively. The difference is only noticeable to the most discerning eye. Yet the feel is very silky and smooth. There's no chafing and they make me feel fast.

It depends on the brand. They are all cut differently. Sometime the built in liner in women's shorts is too narrow and you keep falling out left and right. A lot of times they are exactly the same. If the liner isn't working for you, cut it out and wear a jock.

I have a pair of women's running capris for cold weather. The women's market is flooded with capris so you can find them for much cheaper than buying a pair made for men.

I accidentally once took my sister's black running shorts over christmas break and didn't realize it until summer time, 6 months after I had flown back. Had no clue, they seemed like regular shorts (the tip off was where the label was sewn.)

Didn't bother me, I still wear em.

OP why not wear these? You wont run the risk of looking like a pansy, and odds are you wont care about the difference when you run. http://www.campusemporium.com/nik-virginia-tech-fly-xl-shorts.html

fine_artz wrote:

OP why not wear these? You wont run the risk of looking like a pansy, and odds are you wont care about the difference when you run.

http://www.campusemporium.com/nik-virginia-tech-fly-xl-shorts.html

Looked too baggy and long for me.

fine_artz wrote:

OP why not wear these? You wont run the risk of looking like a pansy, and odds are you wont care about the difference when you run.

http://www.campusemporium.com/nik-virginia-tech-fly-xl-shorts.html

Looked too baggy and long for me.

scott frier wrote:

Gummy wrote:

I went on vacation once and forgot to pack a pair of running shorts. I went to the store and couldn't find any men's shorts that were shorter than knee length, so I opted for a pair of women's. They were honestly a little constricting in the crotch region (I'm not even joking), but that effect was tolerable... I once had to wear a women's wet suit, and that was actually rather painful after the initial 5 minutes of discomfort... Anyway, I suggest trying some on first and then deciding if your man parts can take it or not.

Pics or it didn't happen

You definitely should not how much room is in the liner. I've had impossibly painful chafing from wearing women's shorts because the liner is too small.

I'd recommend buying the largest waist size you can or just cutting out the lining and wearing athletic briefs.

Ummm, ever heard of Xdress_guy_the_real_one_1?