Tight/Lycra Shorts - Gear - Runner's World

Jordan James

24/12/2011 at 23:23

Do any males on here run in only lycra shorts? Thinking about switching to lycra shorts but wanted other peoples opinions on them beforehand.

Thanks

Squeakz

24/12/2011 at 23:26

Run in nothing else, Skins compression, shorts and full length tights

Jordan James

24/12/2011 at 23:31

Might have to make the jump then! Is there any difference between compression shorts (like those that footballers wear under their shorts) and lycra 'running' shorts?

Squeakz

25/12/2011 at 01:14

Not certain as i have never played football, compression products such as those made by Skins, 2XU, UnderArmour and others are widely used within running as they are supposed to help with fatigue and recovery.
I use Skins simply for the comfort they provide me above all, my favorite products are the Skins A400 range.

Jordan James

25/12/2011 at 02:50

The current tight/lycra shorts i have for football are these -

http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l470/scfc1863/nike-pro-core-6inch-inside-leg-compression-shorts-black-l-19814-p.jpg

would these be okay to run in?

Edited: 25/12/2011 at 02:57

M...eldy

pirate

25/12/2011 at 02:54

One way to find out Jordan .. just try them, whats the worst that can happen?

Jordan James

25/12/2011 at 02:58

Suppose you're right

M...eldy

pirate

25/12/2011 at 03:20

I always am, I'm a woman

Squeakz

25/12/2011 at 10:02

Lol @ M..eldy

Andrew Tie 2

24/05/2012 at 16:43

Just a question is it okay to wear lycra tights around at home?I just don't want my flatmates to think i'm gay

Wilkie

24/05/2012 at 16:48

Why would you care if your flatmates thought you were gay? Is there something wrong with being gay?

runs-with-dogs

24/05/2012 at 22:43

None of my gay mates wear lycra tights around the house.

Do you think they might be closet heteros?

P.S. Jordan: Some lycra shorts are designed to be worn under other shorts and definitely have an 'underwear-y' look about them. I'd say those ones you've posted a pic of look like they fall into that category. Apart from that, outerwear lycra shorts are fine for guys. Most big events I've been at the guys seem to be split pretty much 50/50 between baggy and lycra.

fat buddha

25/05/2012 at 09:22

Andrew Tie 2 wrote (see)

Just a question is it okay to wear lycra tights around at home?I just don't want my flatmates to think i'm gay

for fucks sake, when will some sorry arses of manhood drag themselves into the 20th century, let alone the 21st

dhale750

25/05/2012 at 12:07

fat buddha wrote (see)

Andrew Tie 2 wrote (see)

Just a question is it okay to wear lycra tights around at home?I just don't want my flatmates to think i'm gay

for fucks sake, when will some sorry arses of manhood drag themselves into the 20th century, let alone the 21st

They DO look pretty 'gay', to be fair..

Wilkie

25/05/2012 at 12:30

What does 'gay' look like?

And my question stands - is there something wrong with being gay?

Trihard-NI

25/05/2012 at 12:47

Since when has sportswear determined sexuality?

Monsieur Pamplemousse

29/12/2012 at 23:11

Back on track......

I've got some very old Ron Hill lycra shorts (the ones with a wide white stripe down the side) and they have the advantage of having a panel in the front with a lining behind the front panel. The panel means there isn't a seam running right down the front (ouch!) and the lining keeps that chilly wind out!

Trouble is they are on their last legs and I can't find anything like them. All lycra shorts seem to have a front seam and no lining. Can anyone suggest a similar replacement for my old Ron Hills?

Gee Bee 2

30/12/2012 at 13:53

I wear lycra shorts all the time. When strolling into work in them one morning after running in, a female colleague suggested that anyone who wears lycra must be "a fucking pervert". Hasn't stopped me though, wear the Nike pro core ones all the time, not worried about the compression but they are comfortable. Sometimes wear a cheap pair of baggies over them to keep Gels and keys etc.

Muttley

30/12/2012 at 14:05

Trihard-NI wrote (see)

Since when has sportswear determined sexuality?

Erm ...dunno ...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RhPPaPv20_Q/S5rpQYRs6VI/AAAAAAAABJE/I6uAxnUWaic/s400/gayjogger.jpg

Wyn Thomas

01/01/2013 at 11:08

Hey Jordan

So with Wilke on this.. I'm not gay and wear tight Lycra shorts to run, Ive over grown people's sad comments and stupid remarks, I see them as pointless, I wear skins and Nike to run, each to their own I'd say. Go for it, and enjoy what you do to in life