men's running shorts: shorter or longer?

Runnnnnnin Daaaad wrote:

Kudzu, the best running shorts I have ever found as an aging runner (37) who no longer wants to wear splits are the Brooks team shorts at Running Warehouse:

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/Brooks_Mens_Curved_Side_Panel_Short/descpage-BMCPS.html

I am not shilling for the site or the brand, but these perform well for fast running and still cover a good amount of leg. No pockets or other crap (sorry to the pocket guy above). Just a good running short that I feel comfortable wearing around town without embarrassing my family.

It says 5" inseam but I have found that they feel a bit longer than most of my 5" shorts.

Hope it helps.

What color do you suggest?

They probably run around without shirts on like a weird cult also, right?It's not 1976. Fashion changes.When I saw Wesley Korir training a few years back, he was wearing knee length (9") shorts on his tempo run.

Bob Schul Country wrote:

most racing shorts for HS teams are 2" inseam.

My HS boys team will make fun of runners that show up in basketball shorts for practice.

We are real runners here in Ohio

Fast/thin? Short shorts are fine, as are full length tights on their own.

Slow/fat/excessively hairy/run with your phone in an armband? Please wear long shorts and never wear tights without something over the top.

What is the general consensus on how much baggy long shorts slow you down vs short shorts?

Let it hang wrote:

If you're running 4'45" for training runs I think you deserve to just run in the nude

That must be the real reason Bekele has his own track!

No, not a string bikini...just actual, logical, traditional, real SHORTS...with a 2 to 3 inch inseam. They are functional. They don't becoming a sopping dish-rag 15 minutes into your run. Water weighs 8lbs a gallon, I would think sweat is slightly heavier. You fashion-afflicted Neo-Victorians can haul a couple of extra pounds around if you want (as it runs down your legs.) Style is worth it, right?

For HS mid distance + and XC tends to be the 2" short with some sort of split cut design. Others elect tights or a combination of both. Long walking shorts are not generally worn running. Good running shorts have liners in them for coverage and support. I remember in the late 70s into the early 80s, running shorts do not have a liner. The jock strap could be worn; but they were uncomfortable for running back then do to the materials used. Some went without. They were times that you could be showing a little more then you should on the run by this practice.

why compress wrote:

compression shorts are for triathletes.

And for sprinters 👍

Sad Arabian :( wrote:

Bobby1 wrote:

Why wear shorts at all, just wear tights.

Shorts over tights

No. Just say no to shorts over tights. Do one or the other. Both just screams "I'm insecure about my body" or "hope no one calls me gay."

My teenage sister-in-law makes fun of me Everytime I run from their house. "Why are you wearing women's shorts?" I respond, "I work hard for these legs, why wouldn't I show them off?"

Feel the breeze wrote:

Live to run wrote:

The general rule of thumb is the longer the shorts, the bigger the hobby jogger. I used to wear basketball shorts when I started running, it's just the way it is.

With any shorts length trends you should take into account the growing number of hobby joggers. That's what you're seeing there.

+1, i used to wear basketball shorts when i started too, the went to 7", then 5", now i just don't give a sh1t what people think and wear 2.5"

I am about to break 20 for the 5k and I am not a girl.

What length should my running shorts be?

I understand that fashion is always in flux. Styles come and go. I get that. But the average person's reaction to shorts that don't extend to the knees is comically over the top. You would think your penis was dangling out given the way some people react to shorts that aren't past the knees. Jeez, ever see a photo of Magic Johnson or Bjorn Borg? It wasn't THAT long ago. Sorry if I don't want to wear a skirt!

When I first started jogging, the shorts that I would wear just basically either gym or soccer shorts (7-8" inseam). I'm 5'7" and about 150 lbs. They were OK.

Then I noticed that the more dedicated runners would wear these very short running shorts and as I became more serious about jogging, I gave them a try. I bought my first pair of 2" inseam split mens running shorts and I don't think I will ever go back to those longer shorts that I used.

I just find them more comfortable for jogging/running. I don't really care what other people say since I do it for myself.

Wife makes fun of my short shorts but they are normal running shorts 2-3” inseam. They let you move more freely and don’t get saturated with sweat. Simple as that.

How do Boa shorts fit?

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XCisforkings wrote:

What is the general consensus on how much baggy long shorts slow you down vs short shorts?

What is the general consensus on how much baggy shorts feel like a wet rag and chafe in the rain?

2.5 seam nothing less nothing more....

Tights for cold weather

Wish i could get a good pair that i could carry 3/4 Gels in a pocket.