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I'm too embarrassed to wear the classic skimpy running shorts (the ones with slits right up to the waist)... Can anyone recommend a nice light pair of shorts that aren't so indecent? Need to have good wicking properties, and that won't rub on 3-4 hr runs?

Thanks!

In reply to Nick Smith - UKC: Man up!

Short shorts are the way forwards. I've had a few longer pairs, but none as comfy as a short pair of Nike or Adidas running shorts. Seriously they have become popular because they do work. It took me a good year to make the step but once you've worn running shorts they become the norm.

In reply to IainRUK:

If you have the money, GORE do a cracking pair. I've ran 3 marathons in these and still get no chaffing. I used to end up with rather raw thighs, but nort anymore.

http://www.therunningshop.uk.com/viewproduct.cfm?product_id=1875&colour...

If I didn't have to buy a bed/fridge/washing machine etc, I'd happily buy another pair!

In reply to Nick Smith - UKC:

I have a pair of Raidlight Short Trail shorts http://www.likeys.com/acatalog/Raidlight_Clothing.html (scroll down)

I don't think they are skimpy, they are very comfortable and have handy bits for holding energy gels/bars/choccie. I used to go running in my basketball shorts, but not any more.

In reply to stuartgmilton: 55 quid for a pair of shorts!!! I'd be hoping for a free washing machine at that price

In reply to Nick Smith - UKC:

I concur.

I've got a couple of pairs of these.

http://www.mandmdirect.com/products-adidas-Mens-Essential-Training-Short-Da...

I've done marathon distance in them with no problems and for £3.99 a pair they're practically disposable.

In reply to catt: Ta, those look pretty good shorts. I hadn't come across Likeys.com before - I think my credit card is going to be suffering. grin

In reply to Nick Smith - UKC:

Odlo Active Run Split Shorts - they aren't cut too high

http://www.northernrunner.com/detail.cfm?store_section=1&store_category...

In reply to Mick Ryan - UKClimbing.com:

!!! No way! grin

In reply to Nick Smith - UKC: This just made me laugh:
- http://www.likeys.com/acatalog/info_148.html

if I buy that top, will I look all muscley?!

In reply to Nick Smith - UKC:

Excellent, a bionic top?!

Likeys are excellent btw. First time I used them I got a free tube of Nuun hydration tablets and a handwritten thank you note

In reply to Nick Smith - UKC:

tnf flyweights. awesome, but might only be available in japan for some reason. not long, not short, only little slits.

In reply to catt:

I couldn't get Likeys online shopping cart to work in Firefox or Internet Explorer browsers, but they were very friendly when I phoned up and ordered that way.

Cheers

In reply to Nick Smith - UKC:


Decathlon running shorts. £5. sorted.

In reply to Nick Smith - UKC:

That looks like a cool store hadn't heard of it before. Damm might be spending more money :P

In reply to Nick Smith - UKC:
http://www.patagonia.com/web/eu/product/mens-nine-trails-shorts-4-inch-inse...