Should You Go to the Commando in Running Shorts?
If you are the type of person who wears underwear with everything – in my opinion, this is a completely normal person – you may start to wonder what happens to running shorts and workout leggings. Sometimes, loose men’s shorts will have a tight-fitting lining, or some women’s styles will have a crotch gusset made of a different material than the rest of the shorts. You may ask, should I wear them without underwear ? In many cases, the answer is yes.
Although this is a common question. On Reddit, this topic is discussed at forums on the run, on the forums on women’s fitness , in the section “No stupid questions” and so on. D. In the following discussion are often involved two groups of people (media underwear and those who do not wear underwear) shocked by the fact that there is another.
So let’s see if we can figure it out a bit. In my opinion, anyone can wear whatever shorts they like, but they tend to be sold in “masculine” and “feminine” styles, so this is what you can expect to find on either side of the aisle.
What to expect from mens running shorts
Men’s running shorts are often lined like underwear “to keep the ball in place,” as one helpful editor put it . Why not just wear your regular underwear? Well you can, but running shorts are often designed to be comfortable and sweat-wicking, so why spoil that design with your regular old cotton underwear? Think of the lining as free underwear optimized for your running needs.
The liner also helps prevent chafing, as this discussion among ultra-runners (people who run more than marathon distances) shows. Styles range from minimalist linings to full compression shorts. Tight-fitting running tights often have a windproof insert in the front, which is another sign that they are meant to be worn by commandos.
If your jogging shorts don’t come with lining, a general recommendation is to wear them with compression shorts, or go back to the store and buy a pair that has them.
What to expect from womens running shorts
There is less consensus with women’s shorts and leggings: some people wear underwear with them and some don’t.
In general, if your boxy shorts have tight-fitting lining, they are designed for commando wear. And if there is a crotch gusset (a strip of fabric folded in two with different textures right between the legs), this is another sign that they are designed to be worn without panties.
Many runners go without underwear and often find less chafing at their waist or hips; The combination of the pad and shorts the additional layer underwear (especially the sweating) can be a bad combination .
But if you’re more comfortable wearing your underwear than not, wearing it can extend the life of the shorts (especially if you’re worried about stains), and it can also allow you to wear the shorts more than once without washing if you wish. … Consider buying underwear designed for running or workout. Some runners report that, for example, merino wool underwear wicks moisture better than other materials .
When it comes to regular leggings rather than special running shorts, you can do a “squat check” to make sure the leggings are not sheer when stretched . (Use a mirror, a camera phone, or a trusted friend to find out.) Also try on leggings without underwear before heading to the gym: some are not commando wear and may have seams in awkward places.