Not about Speedos, but short shorts.

[singletlover]

An "interesting" article.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2014/05/15/short_shorts_on_men_dismantling_sexist_double_stan dards_one_5_inch_hemline.html

[Byron]

Forgive my cynicism but the bullshit written by journalists (usually female),
desperately trying to fill trendy magazine space, is not worth the paper it is written on. She mentions Daniel Craig and the massive publicity campaign for the release of Casino Royale became so over-hyped that his "revealing" pic. was, in some publications, ridiculously captioned as wearing a daring bikini.
At least this one has the honesty to admit the nonsense of the socks and sandals story which has recently descended upon us.

[California Dolphin]

I ran across this vid on runners:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEKQcIhjoxU

It was made back in 2010 so they must have embraced the idea of wearing short running shorts before I started wearing them in 2011. :D

[California Dolphin]

We've installed a security camera in our condo building and one of them monitors the front along the sidewalk.

Looking though the videos, I've noticed there are a lot more guys out jogging in old fashioned runner's shorts.

Most of them are running in the late afternoon and evening after they get off work or when it's cooler.

[California Dolphin]

Just to "Keep the engine warm" for this topic, here's the style for track & field:

http://www.hillsdalechargers.com/sports/mxc/2014-15/releases/20140912hj67ih

[Lap Counter]

Just to "Keep the engine warm" for this topic, here's the style for track & field:

http://www.hillsdalechargers.com/sports/mxc/2014-15/releases/20140912hj67ih

To avoid crotch raspberries, running shorts need to have the absolute minimum amount of material between the legs. That means the shorter, the better. Check out this week's pictures of the winner of the Boston Marathon.

[speedorob86]

I was at trampoline last night (I go to adult trampoline lessons, yes) and the elite national team were practicing...

I need to get into mens gymnastics shorts.

small and fall really well.

[California Dolphin]

Looks like the wrestling teams have also been doing some serious trimming of the leg length: :D

http://www.mawawrestling.com/disneyduals04.html

[California Dolphin]

Update on this topic as of June 1, 2015.

I went to Home Depot and there was a young guy and a girl shopping and the guy was wearing 1980s style short shorts. They looked like an off the shelf product. I don't know what the brand was, but they were about 6 or 7 inches above the knees.

Then I went to the supermarket and there was a group of three young guys in the line ahead of me. One of them was wearing what appeared to be cut off Nike or Adidas basketball shorts. Again, they were 6 or 7 inches above the knees.

Two separate incidents in one day of guys wearing short shorts. How's that for being "On A Roll"!!! :D

[valorian2]

I only wear 5 inch inseam shorts now, which are the shortest available at most sites but still don't feel that short or revealing -- they're very comfortable, especially in the summer.

[PSDave]

I didn't even read the article -- when they illustrate the subject using 20 year old pictures it is hard to think they have any grasp of the subject.

[California Dolphin]

In San Francisco, I've seen young guys in short shorts at least three times in three different places over the past three days.

Two of them were wearing some kind of factory made pre-cut shorts. However, one of them was wearing what appeared to be a mid thigh cut-off version of Nike or Adidas basketball knee length shorts.

[California Dolphin]

The shorter look is now getting into volleyball:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0BxIHob0Do

The leg views start around 2:00. ;)

[Minimalist75]

If my memory serves me correctly, volleyball shorts were extremely short in the era of short shorts for sports in general and got long more gradually than in other sports, notably basketball and soccer.
In beach volleyball most men wear long board shorts but shorter shorts and even speedos are allowed and seen occasionally. I know a beach volleyball player who knows someone who always competes in speedos and he thinks that gives him an advantage.

[California Dolphin]

Today, I saw a couple more guys out in shorts shorts.

Looks like the style is gaining momentum slowly but surely.

I'm also thinking about starting a diary just to keep track of the trend. :)

[California Dolphin]

Here's an update on the subject:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsBteeb5_b4

The leg line is definitely getting back up to the pre 90s!!! :D

[Torchwatch]

I was in London on Monday evening, quite a lot of guys walking around in fairly short shorts, making the long shorts look out of place.
Long trousers and short shorts have always looked smart while long short tend to look a bit crap.

[California Dolphin]

That's the idea: Long shorts are now beginning to look out of place just like they've been doing to short shorts for the past 15 years.

Now the tide is turning on them and it reminds me of the old saying "Karma's A Bitch"!!! :p :D ;)

[California Dolphin]

An update on the subject from pics from about a week ago:

www.asianmensclub2015.asianvolleyball.net

www.​english.vietnamnet.vn​

www.theiranproject.com​​

[PSDave]

I always find it interesting when an article uses a 20 year old picture as a reference.
Lately I have found a variety of lengths of shorts when I have shopped. It seems that a happy medium between the long below the knees and the short short like the old gym trunks or nylon running shorts. After the skinny jean fiasco, I think that manufacturers are realizing that variety of lengths is good.

[California Dolphin]

Another update on the topic.

The guys in the white shorts have got the right idea: :D

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jzj6YQqIT8

[crimsonspeedo]

Okay, line up the Italian guys. I'm on my knees and wearing my bib.

[PSDave]

volleyball shorts have traditionally been shorter than basketball. These are actually a bit longer than the local collages wear

[sunbuff]

Yesterday, while flipping thru TV channels, I came across an Australia vs. U.S. rugby match. Much to my surprise, the American guys were wearing shorter shorts than the Australians. A couple of Americans had them very short, and quite tight.

sunbuff

[California Dolphin]

The latest and greatest update for this week: :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyo0IL4N4uU

[California Dolphin]

Bare Thighs update for October: :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqQRfwro8vw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2ntwVhA3WA

[California Dolphin]

Table Tennis "All You Can Eat Special": Legs & Thighs :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdoE6kgTp_Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld8EgzXk-Lc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs3gL05hXDA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZuQxyrV5xo

[California Dolphin]

Rugby is now adopting the shorter look:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtDA7TmtWws

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEYHjP8FOJE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiiCp32F7nk

These vids were recently posted so there's definitely an emerging trend.

[Minimalist75]

To mix topics, I have a acquaintance who is a serious beach volleyball player and he said that he know one person who always competes in a speedo and has seen other do so occasionally. The regular thinks it give him a psychological advantage.

[California Dolphin]

Looks like table tennis in 2016 is off to a really good start: :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSQuv2jneds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKKvnjugWOU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KecXqsugz_M

[California Dolphin]

I got a catalog in the mail for a company called "Bonobos" that sells men's casual wear and swim suits.

Interestingly, the company offers short swimming shorts more like the 1960s vintage trunks.

Check them out here:

www.Bonobos.Com

[California Dolphin]

Here's an update on this topic.

A friend and I were riding home along a large street here in San Francisco and there's a wide tree covered jogging lane off of the side of the street.

I noticed a group of about 12 young men (probably in their very early 20s or possibly late teens) were out jogging in some kind of group run. All of them were in 1980s vintage running shorts.

My guess is they were part of a track and field team from a nearby college or a high school. Where ever they came from, it was great to see the traditional running shorts back in style. :D

[Captain.Jammer]

After seeing this topic, I realized that I have been seeing more casual "short shorts" on men, here in ultra-conservative Utah, lately. Seems to be a growing trend, here, as well as elsewhere.

I would not be surprised if the company that makes Chubbies helped instigate the return of the men's short short to the US. When they first launched in 2011, their motto was 'Sky's out--Thighs out!" and, I just saw on their website, today, an update to that thought, "We believe in the right your quads have to a life of freedom and sunshine"!

They are a bit pricey, but, obviously, their sales have continued and grown, contributing to men wearing shorter shorts. You may want to check them out, if you haven't already.

https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/

[California Dolphin]

I haven't been near that 1-1/2 mile long running track that goes around the waterfront in San Francisco.

However I've gotten a glimpse of the section that runs past the super market where I shop and I see a lot of guys out in traditional running shorts. Those shorts look like they are Nike, Adidas, or some other popular brand.

So if you want the pre 90s style, they're definitely out there!!! :D

[snarkherder]

I like the Columbia ones myself:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0089PWL0U/ref=pd_aw_sim_468_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XGB9VBRVY8HT958NGX2H&dpPl=1&dpID=71VcBILSRgL

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZV8FANI/ref=pd_aw_sim_468_of_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N02ZMHG7HJWMTMD1JDDT&th=1

[California Dolphin]

Seems that rugby has the most "abbreviated" uniform for dry land sports:

http://www.therugbyleagueexperience.com.au/rugby-league-world-cup-2017/rlwc2017-final-only/

[Torchwatch]

You are looking at rugby league, a northern British alternative to rugby union which uses short but not quite as short shorts as rugby league shorts.
http://www.englandrugby.com/
I had to play rugby union at school in the 1970's when our shorts were even shorter.

For even shorter shorts look to Australian rules football.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=australian+rules+football&qpvt=australian+rules+football&view=detail&mid=E70476DB2AA510CEB648E70476DB2AA510CEB648&FORM=VRDGAR

[Minimalist75]

You are looking at rugby league, a northern British alternative to rugby union which uses short but not quite as short shorts as rugby league shorts.
http://www.englandrugby.com/
I had to play rugby union at school in the 1970's when our shorts were even shorter.

For even shorter shorts look to Australian rules football.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=australian+rules+football&qpvt=australian+rules+football&view=detail&mid=E70476DB2AA510CEB648E70476DB2AA510CEB648&FORM=VRDGAR

Also noticed that unlike soccer or rugby, the men wear sleeveless shirts.
Do you know if there is a reason for this?

[Torchwatch]

Australian Rules Football is a fast game played on a big pitch in a hot climate.
Rugby (Union and League) and Football (Soccer) are winter sports intended to be played in British drizzle and sleet. Hence the long sleeves and rugged cotton or nylon shorts.

In Rugby Union there is a lineout when the ball goes off the side of the pitch. The ball is thrown in from the sideline by a player into a line of players from each opposing team, each side lift one of their players by their shorts to gain extra height and catch the ball in the air. The player lifted up may wear special shorts for this purpose:
http://www.morrant.com/rugby_shorts/duval_lineout_shorts/54467_p.html

[snarkherder]

Also noticed that unlike soccer or rugby, the men wear sleeveless shirts.
Do you know if there is a reason for this?

Another possible reason is Aussie Rules “footy” is a combination of sports including basketball, rugby (of course) and soccer, all played on a cricket pitch. The uniforms kind of remind me of old school basketball unis in the US, but a bit more minimalist even.

[Bede735]

Football (soccer) is popular in hot countries, though. I remember Cameroon wearing sleeveless shirts in the African Nations Cup finals, but soon after FIFA banned that type of shirt. Even to the extent that women footballers can't wear them.

[MISpeedo]

Was at the gym tonight and the JV swim team was getting ready for the pool. First time I ever saw anyone wearing speedos without it being under a pair of jammers. Three guys in speedos only and the rest were in jammers. It is a start! Let's hope for a trend, and maybe next summer some at the beach.

[California Dolphin]

Was at the gym tonight and the JV swim team was getting ready for the pool. First time I ever saw anyone wearing speedos without it being under a pair of jammers. Three guys in speedos only and the rest were in jammers. It is a start! Let's hope for a trend, and maybe next summer some at the beach.

I don't understand the idea of wearing a speedo under jammers or boardies. Taken it's illogical extreme, it's like saying you went swimming naked under your suits. :confused:

[Torchwatch]

Classic racing speedos have a smooth front, they give support while smoothing down a bulge to an acceptable level. Many jammers are worn tight and have a front pouch that forms a noticeable bulge. Combining speedos with jammers seems to work.
Swimmers wearing loose shorts have a similar problem that once wet the loose fabric moulds rather obviously around their bulge, by wearing speedos under their loose shorts once again smooth's over the bulge.
Some of those wearing Lycra jammers or loose shorts over their speedos are waiting for someone they find attractive, wearing speedos who will lead them into removing their shorts and becoming speedo wearers.

[MISpeedo]

Torchwatch
Excellent summary and I agree with the reasons you gave, but I think many guys wear then over their speedos because they are too embarrassed to wear briefs. Sad, as we all know what a guy has under his brief and if the swim brief is in good taste and not see thru what is the issue? It is like the towel dance you see young guys do in the locker room while changing, it is too funny. Let's hope the younger generation gets a mind change and starts up the speedo market, acceptance, and population once again.

[speedomeup]

well put, MISpeedo.

I have noticed more and more younger generation men into swim briefs and delighted to show off their assets for themselves/partners/fellow enthusiasts. I am happy to continue the tradition and take back the brief trend

[California Dolphin]

The shorter look is definitely coming back in track & field as evidenced by these recent vidoes.

If short shorts are in becoming vogue for track and field, I wonder why short trunks and speedos aren't coming back in swimming.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4x5xOI5YYc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf5BQfTCriw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9-sqfQ1t5U

[Minimalist75]

I don't think short shorts ever went completely away for running.
I have lived close to two colleges for 30 years and have intermittently seen track and cross country on training runs around the area. Most of the men wore short shorts and were shirtless, with some shorts split to the waist on the side.

[Captain.Jammer]

I work in a major retail store and, so far, this spring/summer, I have seen several men wearing much-shorter-than-recently-has-been-socially-acceptable casual shorts. It is nice to see some men exposing their thighs, again!

[Minimalist75]

We just returned from a week at Disney and Universal. While shorts of all lengths were seen, there were a fair number of shorter ones. My very fashion conscious younger son (mid 20's) actually bought 3 pair of Chubbies for the trip.While not super short like the ones worn in the 70's they were definitely shorter than what you would have seen recently, especially for someone who is 6'5".

[California Dolphin]

Here's the latest and greatest on track and field as of August 29:D :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsQ8PgcDMCU

[Minimalist75]

Here's the latest and greatest on track and field as of August 29:D :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsQ8PgcDMCU

Have to be a premium member to see it?

[Red^^Speedo]

New, from Aussiebum:
"Joey"
These high-performance sports shorts are made using a cotton blend fabric for the ultimate in comfort and quality. Developed in a retro sports look, these shorts feature an elastic waist, pockets and split sides for movement and durability.


https://dczonpw96w97k.cloudfront.net/content/items/4251_joey_navy/4251_IT_joey_navy_1535350824.jpg https://dczonpw96w97k.cloudfront.net/content/items/4251_joey_navy/4251_IS_joey_navy_1535347708.jpg





https://www.aussiebum.com/menswear/joey-navy/4251

[Torchwatch]

At school we used to have to wear rugby union shorts that looked like this. They were made by Bukta and started off navy blue but faded to a grey blue in the sunshine and the wash. For normal school rugby shorts they were about the length in the Aussibum photo, and were a standard 4 panel short, with no pockets or front fly, made from rough cotton. When new they were really stiff and since we had to wear them commando we'd feel the roughness of the cotton as we moved.

Imagine 120 12 year old boys lined up and sitting on the grass in our rugby kit, in front of the pavilion waiting to be called to play rugby.

[California Dolphin]

Here's an update on the state -of-the-art for men's running shorts in track & field and cross country:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R13VI2gFQ5M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2imbYgFWCk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWn8hHFmad8

Now if the trend could spread to mostly Speedos for swimming, that would be a step in the right direction.

[California Dolphin]

This very recent video is of a cross country team in Spain and some of those short running shorts look almost as small as a speedo!!! :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egJjOQW_AXk

[California Dolphin]

Looks like basketball and rugby are going back to the old fashioned short shorts.

Josh Christopher:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re9DGK6zETI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKS5e0Sr7Js

Hopefully, the trend will spread to swimming. ;)

[Minimalist75]

Looks like basketball and rugby are going back to the old fashioned short shorts.

Josh Christopher:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re9DGK6zETI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKS5e0Sr7Js

Hopefully, the trend will spread to swimming. ;)
I don't think rugby ever went with the longer shorts.

[California Dolphin]

Oh Gee....... Rugby never bought into the idea that longer was "FASTER"? :D

[Torchwatch]

The rugby tackle is almost a martial art in it's own right, wearing longer shorts would give the opposition more to grab hold of, who would want to help the opposition ?
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=rugby+tackle&qpvt=rugby+tackle&FORM=IGRE

They also make special line-out shorts for the jumpers so they can be lifted by their own team to catch the ball at line-outs.
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=rugby+line-out&id=009D6E22AE1DE89C6B32EAEA58EF20E97E060AAA&FORM=IQFRBA

[swim suit eddie]

I like wearing short shorts, especially the white ones during the hot weather and a nice speedo swimsuit underneath them. They feels great !

[Torchwatch]

I saw the beginning of an episode of the A Team today. Based on a paradise island the boys and young men all wore short shorts, making them appear natural, peaceful and innocent, ready for the bad guys to arrive and take over.
One of the boys escaped to Los Angeles, still in his shorts, to make contact with the A Team …….

[Torchwatch]

How does this make you react ?
https://youtu.be/09jOhZ_STxY

[tightjeans]

Funny. Feel soory for the office geeks

[California Dolphin]

Hey guys - Take a look at the latest and greatest articles about the trend for short shorts for basketball: :)

https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-spt-ncaa-tournament-short-shorts-trend-20190320-story.html

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/video/march-madness-confidential-who-loves-short-shorts-corey-davis-jr-loves-short-shorts/

[Abram Jule]

An "interesting" article.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2014/05/15/short_shorts_on_men_dismantling_sexist_double_stan dards_one_5_inch_hemline.html
I have gone through the article. This was very informative and I really like short shorts. Actually, these short shorts look cool on men. After reading this article I start browsing for some great collection and you know what I got this page where there are various designer shorts for men (https://www.erogenos.com/underwear/boxer-shorts). I actually like the collection, that's why I am sharing it with you guys..please take a look!!

[Torchwatch]

Abram you seem to like a lot of man pouch, have you worn anything like that yet ?

[California Dolphin]

Here's an update on the trend toward the shorter look: :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-BEBjsWRsg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcLQRaIqc9o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYlqAevUVDc

[vega1210]

wear short shorts a good bit in the warmer months. Currently when I go on a walk during my lunch I wear some nice short seobeans without a shirt. Figure i might as well get in shape and get a tan at the same time! I've started to see a few women in shorts and a sports bra since i've started walking in really short shorts and no shirt!!! Hopefully I can start a new trend.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SEOBEAN-Mens-Swimwear-Swim-Trunks-Boxer-Brief-Bikini-Swimsuit-Shorts-Short/322055267825?hash=item4afbfd65f1:m:mHPibsBwXmt5wXm fh2KoJeQ&var=510988392545

[Minimalist75]

Where do you work?

[vega1210]

when I walk i go to a park that's about 10min down the road.

[Minimalist75]

What do you wear to work and where do you change?

[vega1210]

Jeans and polo or jeans and tshirt. The park i walk at has a single bathroom so I usually change there. Then wipe down with a wet rag that’s been in my cooler in the car.

Today a daycare was out walking a bunch of kids so did het quite a few negative comments but nothing from the workers and usual walkers.

[Glenda]

BOA split running shorts is what I prefer to wear over my thongs. Removed the shorts' liners.

https://www.boausa.com/collections/1-elite-shorts

The Dubio thong style of which I usually wear under my split running shorts...

https://www.dubiobikinis.com/Barely-Two-Tone-Micro-String-Bikini

[vega1210]

Got to run today in the rain. Well more like rin walk run. Was quiet refreshing. No shirt and the short sorts helped out as well.

[beachg0y]

Since I'm set to room with a coworker in very small quarters for about a week or so at a time every few weeks for the summer, I figured I'd wear Soffe short shorts. Thing is, I've tried them and found they are not comfortable overnight. Not bad for walking, jogging or hanging out for a couple hours.

Any suggestions on thin, lightweight and very short shorts that are comfortable to wear for an extended period of time? Thanks, guys.

[Abram Jule]

An "interesting" article.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2014/05/15/short_shorts_on_men_dismantling_sexist_double_stan dards_one_5_inch_hemline.html
I have read the article. It is written well enough.

[California Dolphin]

Seems that basketball is slowly but surely going back to short shorts:

https://www.today.com/style/short-shorts-men-are-back-spring-t153181

The knee length trend started in basketball in the 1990s and it's may very well be ending in basketball in the 2020s. ;)

[Lap Counter]

Seems that basketball is slowly but surely going back to short shorts:



About time!
B-ball uniforms are supposed to be functional not fashionable.
Running shorts started short, briefly joined the trend towards extra length until runners realized the extra material was actually hurting their performance with fabric tangle, friction, and extra heat.
They went back to short shorts.

[California Dolphin]

Josh Christopher really knows how to wear short shorts. :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re9DGK6zETI

[California Dolphin]

Here's the state of the art in men's running shorts as of September of this year:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ricUcvMPuAk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0XljWPXH3E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZKAYAI7Jik

Now let's hope the trend spreads into swimming. ;)

[Minimalist75]

... shorts have been very short for years. Don't see how this year is different or would start a trend in swimming, and the men generally train shirtless. Total opposite of the usual modestly of young males.

[Canadian]

These are definitely my favourite types of shorts, especially to wear outside. Running shorts are okay, but I like having pockets if I'm not running.

[BikenSwim]

You can have both at once! I just bought a Shinesty speedo suit that has a short-short print, but no pockets https://www.shinesty.com/products/jeado-v2

[davearoo]

You can have both at once! I just bought a Shinesty speedo suit that has a short-short print, but no pockets https://www.shinesty.com/products/jeado-v2

Let's see it!

[BikenSwim]

Here ya go, I took these today at Riis Park https://photos.app.goo.gl/dejwV58sk7isTisA9

[ThongTom]

BikenSwim
They look GREAT and SEXY on you
I need to get a pair

[California Dolphin]

Looks like the Navy team has got it really right.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otx2xV64IYM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFu2XMKXijs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ricUcvMPuAk

[Minimalist75]

Surprising that the men in the second video are wearing shirts to train.
Most of the men on the teams for the two colleges near me do not.

[California Dolphin]

I ran across this very recent video on the subject:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHZjJe-sgaY

[Torchwatch]

The Running Channel presenters seemed prejudiced in the manner in which they made this film. After running up and down the same bit of city canal path and for the most part being ignored they then started grabbing people and asking if the running shorts were too short, inviting the public to agree with them. The male presenter admitted to feeling embarrassed making the film, yet he didn't have tan lines for longer shorts, this is a guy that does get out much. he 's not a runner, he's a jogger.

As a former club runner and running coach this and other videos by the Running Channel are just embarrassing, the upbeat super females and the useless man formula and the lack of anything useful to say about anything is depressing.

Ignore these clowns and get out and run, and if you feel comfortable in shorts you can actually move freely in then wear them.

[California Dolphin]

These recent videos show that track runners are also taking on the traditional shorter look and getting away from the longer "shorts".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceDWHNtu8iI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhAXNEJk77A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZiJQIGVw7k

[MrMusik]

...the upbeat super females and the useless man formula and the lack of anything useful to say about anything is depressing.

OMG YES!

I've been saying this for a while now.

There are no manly men on TV these days. Men are always represented as idiots who too stupid for their own good and must be taken care of by the super-woman of the show that has a full time job, does all the house work and cooking, and keeps her man in line. We have a fully grown man-child problem. Meanwhile, I'm perfectly "man" enough to do laundry, cooking, cleaning, etc; and not feel emasculated by it.

Ignore these clowns and get out and run, and if you feel comfortable in shorts you can actually move freely in then wear them.

Again, I completely agree! Who gives a shit what other people think. If it is comfortable for you to wear when you are doing your activity, then wear it and quit worrying about it. Be it running shorts for runners, swim briefs for swimmers and divers, or wrestling singlets for wrestlers. You need to just put on your sport's uniform and wear it with pride!

[California Dolphin]

Just keeping this topic up to date:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C0NM7U5oi0

[California Dolphin]

January 2020 is off to a good start for cross country:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ-h0OIyBK0

[California Dolphin]

I found a new convert from knee length to short shorts in the basketball arena.

The latest fan of the pre-90s look is a player named Lester Quinones:

http://www.google.com/search?q=lester+quinones+shorts&oq=lester+q&aqs=heirloom-srp.1.0l5

I will post more on this breaking news item later. :D

[Torchwatch]

Lester Quinones looks like he's playing sport while the others look like supporters out for a drink.

[California Dolphin]

Here's the latest and greatest from the world of cross country running: :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPKvjcjpmUU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n54YctpCMQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYsKkJJpsSQ

[vega1210]

got to be a lot cooler!!!

[California Dolphin]

Cross country running is still keeping the old fashioned short shorts in style::D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_jzMVq5-fE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_huSFzF9eE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S27aYpzXy0

[Minimalist75]

Cross country running is still keeping the old fashioned short shorts in style::D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_jzMVq5-fE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_huSFzF9eE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S27aYpzXy0
I live close to two mid size universities and the men on both of their teams certainly do.
They also train shirtless whenever it is warm enough to do so.

[California Dolphin]

Here are some more recent videos of cross country running in traditional short shorts: :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3XWhotsvl4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySlfeX3q_W4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aRDRUgBgkM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbFZz3rStHE

[Minimalist75]

Here are some more recent videos of cross country running in traditional short shorts: :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3XWhotsvl4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySlfeX3q_W4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aRDRUgBgkM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbFZz3rStHE
We live close to two relatively small universities.
It is common to see men doing training runs.
They almost always are wearing this type of very short shorts.
The difference is that in warm weather, most of them are not wearing shirts.