The slower and/or more overweight you are, the longer the shorts need to be. It’s well accepted science. 7” shorts look weird on a guy running a sub 1:25 half marathon. 3” shorts look weird on a guy running over 2 hours.
Quite a few run shops carry 7" shorts, for the sake of those on various activity levels/modesty preferences. I've seen pretty fast folks opt for the 7" for training days, and go pretty short on race days.
The real question is who tf wears 9" shorts? I've seen those before; 7" is more than enough for modesty, 9" is absurd lmao
Whats funny to me about the chafing is longer shorts usually chafe me worse due to all the extra material bunching up in my crotch.
Its sorta weird that this fashion trend of extra long baggy shorts on men still continues even post skinny jeans.
Other folks can laugh or think what they want. I just ask my wife 'do I look ridiculous?' if the answer is no then I keep them.
I agree. Baggy shorts, especially of the cargo genre, are hideous. And to be clear, a 7" short is still considered "short" by regular, unathletic people. I would imagine a 9" short on the other hand, to chafe the living horse $#$% out of my upper thighs and would certainly get in the way of my miles. Hell, I'd run in my boxer briefs if my neighborhood weren't full of senior citizens. I just don't want people to get the wrong idea about me and what my colorful, light-in-the-loafers ass rompers may suggest to homo-erotica passers-by as if I were ripe for the picking. I have man $#$% to do in my garage after I go on my runs.
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is sub 19 fast enough to rock splitties on the reg
its not a matter of time, its a matter of comfort and confidence. do you look like a skinny %$#$ in short shorts ripe for the picking, or do you look like a sexual beast?
is sub 19 fast enough to rock splitties on the reg
its not a matter of time, its a matter of comfort and confidence. do you look like a skinny %$#$ in short shorts ripe for the picking, or do you look like a sexual beast?
Dedicated runner here and I have worn all lengths of shorts (2-9").
7" shorts have advantages
-less sunscreen needed
-better/safer for bicycling (I frequently bike to a place, run, then bike home)
-less potential chafing
-more skin protection from vegetation when bushwacking, snow when glissading, insects, rocks when falling, on adventure runs
-more socially acceptable if you are going into a business, taking public transportation (esp for men). Same reason you do not wear tights to go to the bank
-warmer than shorter shorts when running at 25 degrees or so. Esp if outer layer is tight weave wind resistant nylon.
-fun to wear 7-9" shorts as part of dress-down race attire. Add old shoes, a tshirt with sleeves cut off, ball cap worn backwards and tube socks with stripes if you got them. None of the faster runners will see you as a threat, and they will question their beliefs when you beat them.
I see guys wearing shorts that are too small for their size and carrying a Fanny pack with wallet, keys, and phone. I like to wear longer shorts and carry whatever I need in my pockets
Personally, I don't mind showing some skin. It can get really hot in Austin and I have some seriously sexy legs that must be seen. They are beautiful pieces of art. Seriously, if you're ever in town let me know. I'll show them off. Just give me some notice so I can purchase the correct oiling agent for sheen.
That does remind me though, has anyone with their respective penile issues considered surgery? I read about this guy who had a penile reduction, reducing the size of his johnson so he could run more. The shaft was creating friction between the inner thigh and mushroom head. I've been considering a penile reduction for a while because I'm tired of the rod slipping out every time I go to wave at a neighbor. It's embarrassing how huge my Johnson can be and it is cause MAJOR running issues for me.
You might be unaware of this but "normal people" make fun of people who wear 2" inseam split side shorts unless they have legs like Mo. I wear the 5"s. Especially at the gym. Also never chafes.
You might also be unaware of this, but "normal people" make fun of guys who wear tights.
Would agree with many others up thread that they have their place when taking public transport to a run or going to the gym and doing some treadmill + strength work.
You might be unaware of this but "normal people" make fun of people who wear 2" inseam split side shorts unless they have legs like Mo. I wear the 5"s. Especially at the gym. Also never chafes.
The fact that you said "normal" proves that you're abnormal, or insecure.
Wear what you want and don't worry about insecure people making fun of you for it.