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Hi all,
I used to wear Nike compression underwear under my shorts but they were keeping riding up.
So I bought some Nike dri-fit tight shorts and wear them instead.
They are very comfortable, keep everything in place and I suffer no chap-chaff.
It took a little bit of guts to wear them for the first time as you can see everything but what the hell, if anyone wants to look, go ahead, i'm not bothered.
That's so true. The people who can see the front are those walking against the run traffic. The people who can see the back are those who are at the back of us. Really not a problem at all with tights!
Tights are definitely the way to go in cold weather. No problem with men in 3/4s although I've never bothered myself. Have quite a new pairs but I'd recommend Salomon as the fit and material top and particularly the waistband is not too high.
As to going commando.. you guys who do are such exhibitionists!! Get some support dudes! Regular underwear is a no no as even us guys are bothered with vpl (at least from some of the posts in this thread). Glad to read at least a couple of posts about wearing thongs and strings. Definitely the way to go and perfect under tights. And that doesn't mean you get to go shopping in the womens underwear department.. plenty of sites selling great (and sexy according to my wife) strings for men. Seriously though they're very comfy and keeps things neat and tidy.
Funny thread to read))
I wear tights, without a worry, if its very cold and dont bother with anything under or over them. Not had any complaints yet.
As for the 'assless' chaps bit. All chaps are assless surely!?! I am not a cowboy but even I know these are the things cowboys wear. You only see the 'ass' if the said cowboy chooses not to wear anything under his chaps! Now that is a much bigger worry that wearing tights to run in.
I've started wearing Skins (compression) full length running tights this year and they are awesome! I used them to new PBs and good for age in a marathon in 20c and they unbelievably helpful.
I used to cycle race and no cyclist worth his or her worth would wear underwear under their cycling shorts!
What's the point in wearing compression clothing only to compress your M&S undies. Things such as these were surely not factored into the testing of such garments.
Men - a call to action - wear your tights commando - feel free and show women what they are missing at home
. And women, please return the favour! 
Try on a pair of Skins tights and their compression top and you'll be a superg hero lookalike
Jokerman - cycling isn't running, however, the materials are the same - chaffing is the issue. Be brave and proud of your assets.
In summer I never wear a vest for training - always a tee-shirt, 'cos I'm a weedy little git who doesn't want sand kicked in his face.
So you guys go out running in something like these?
Please tell me you mean something else!
Thank you so much, Griffsters! I shall try those for my groin-strain, I'd never heard of the brand before and they are quite affordable as these things go.
I may be over-egging the pudding by wearing those AND tights, but I don't want the groin strain to scupper my running - hopefully come summer I can just run in the linebreak shorts.Cheers, G!
I bought those to stop chafing and are a godsend for it they really are... but I wear shorts over the top. I cant imagine doing anything else, just never crossed my mind!
Edit: cheaper off Ebay IIRC, or Amazon sell them as well slightly cheaper...
We're made for tights!
just bought a pair for winter and wore them for the first time at the wkend i have to say they really seem to aid your running , didn't have the usual aches after my run also ...
early days yet i suppose but so far they get the thumbs up from me.
www.morphsuits.com Brilliant!
Cool! Not sure about yellow, but they do offer anonymity! There is still the slight issue of layering. And scaring the be-jasus out of people.
Mind you - do they do a silver-surfer version??
They do - black, blue, gold,green, orange, pink, purple, silver (surfer), white, yellow and special halloween black with a white skeleton printed on the front.
I think they are also going to do a santa special.
They're weird but next time I'm invited to a fancy dress thats my costume sorted - It'll win any competitions hands down.
Amazing how much running fashion has changed over three years when this forum started.
White colour compression wear/ tights is becoming more acceptable in mainstream sports. Take this video for example:
http://youtu.be/vkjQxRXPLr8