Do I Really Need Running Underwear?
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- With the hot summer months now upon us, I examine the question, Do I Really Need Running Underwear?
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if you cut out the liner from running shorts and put an athletic band on them so as to sell them as underwear, they would be laughable. The flimsiness of liners is the reason I only run with shorts that have liners, because they are so wafer thin- a genius invention. Unless, its cold, then its a different story.
I always go with a tech (running underwear) but that’s just me. I also agree with you 100% on tights .., have to wear shorts over the top, for modesty, minimum.
sub sports, is my personal preference
appreciate you and your channel
i'll have to check out sub sports
No, go commando! As a triathlete, you get used to it in the bike. A little vaselin helps for long runs.
i think i may have to revisit body glide
Taking one for the team. Lol. Risking chafing for content. Thanks for the video
Technically, I was already chafing. I'm just now looking for a solution
@@kofuzi Maybe a video on anti chafe products that you apply to your skin. I've had a some chafe using shorts with liners and tights. I've been using Squirrels for a while now. 50k in tights yesterday, no chafe, with one application pre race.
If you are/were a big guy (like me) and have some extra around the hips and thighs, a nice pair of underwear with some compression for support is a must-have! For the record, Saxx is my favorite (but they're sooooo expensive!). I do really like ex-Officio as well, but I've had early wear (peeling) on mine and I don't expect them to last much longer. My Saxx however are as fresh as the day they came out of the box!
i'll have to check that out!
Using synthetic "athletic" underwear (having switched over 100% several years ago), means I can wear my shorts longer before needing to switch to a clean pair. Until I get a GPS watch, I'll be running with my phone in my shorts (I've found that way more comfortable and less fuss than some kind of belt). That means I'm more picky about what shorts I run in, and they end up costing more, so I don't have a ton of pairs of them. Now that it's hot, at the end of the week for my long run I'll just go with the built-in liners.
And for the synthetic underwear I have right now, I went full dad mode and bought several of the Reebok multi-packs at Sam's. 😋 I'd prefer a shorter inseam, but hey, at $12-$13 for a 4-pack I'm not going to complain much!
i'm a sucker for a multipack
I use chassie to prevent chaffing and to prevent that “I just ran a marathon” sweat smell.
i've never heard of chassie. does it have antiperspirant or deodorant qualities as well?
kofuzi I’ll be honest it’s ⚾️⚾️ powder.....for the boys. Unlike talcum powder chassie stays as a powder even when sweating and yes helps me at least with chaffing. And I would says yes to it being a deodorant.
I actually use underwear with everything, even shorts with liners or tights... just have been doing it since I was young.
What I have been doing to avoid shafting in the back for certain ones, is wear them inside out and I avoid the tag rubbing in the back.
I think that might look strange if the shorts have a liner
If the shorts are too light, and have no liner I'll wear some sweat wicking briefs or a jock with them.
Interesting topic.Mainly too hot for our climate but I do believe there's a place for them.
i think it's going to have a high degree of variability in terms of who this is useful for
Yes you do
I still have to use the Squirrel's Nut Butter and I use body gluide once in a while.
i haven't really used body glide in a couple years. that may just be the better solution though. may be time to revisit.
Not many options here in malaysia, but I've been running Renoma sports underwear, cheap and stops my old chafing dilemma. Stock pilled about 10 of them. Ran commando once, had a bloody experience. The UA is available, but really expensive. Uniqlo does have underwear that does look performance, but I dont recommend, burned and chafing in my groin area.
that's a lot of running underwear!
I dunno much about running underwear but I wear Puma Men's Tech Boxer Briefs that's on Amazon. A 3-pack starts at $17.
I wear these everyday and it's the first time I realized what a good fitting underwear feels like. lol
I love a good multipack
no! spit shorts have a liner for the same reason of underwear, and half tights are basically sliders
i'm not sure what sliders means.
but what do you do for shorts that don't have a liner?
kofuzi once you go split shorts you never go back. No need for other shorts
I’ve been running for years and usually use body glide and the built in liners in the shorts and have had no issues. Lately on runs over 90 minutes I have had been getting chaffe issues on some very sensitive areas (the tip and the sack lol). I use a cream based lube on those areas and and have switched to ice breaker shorts on longer runs. Ice breaker use a Marino wool blend in their liner which makes it more forgiving, but it also makes their shorts pretty expensive and not particularly durable. I find most shorts liners use a mesh which over the course of a long run ends up working like a cheese grater. So my plan is to cut the liner out of all my remaining shorts and trial using a running brand called Aerodaks underwear underneath those. Have you heard of them? If that fails, I’ll try purchasing Ice breaker Marino wool underwear to see if that solves it and then finally I have heard good things about Saxx. Any advice or similar experiences?
I haven't had any problems with built in liners. I wish there were a way to have underwear made out of that material
Would you mind telling me what brand of cream you use for the chafing? I’ve been using aquaphor but it hasn’t helped too much
I use Body Glide on my thighs and Squirrels Nut Butter on my privates
why he always run in water.. saw this in most of his videos
i know this is unrelated but... at 0:30 i honestly thought you were using a drone to get that shot... until i saw the shadow of the stick at 0:38. MY life is a lie
hahahaha! i miss my 360 camera
I only wear my short split shorts so I don’t need undies 😌
Split shorts with a line though, right?
kofuzi yes BOA shorts are my fav also my dad ran so I have his old retro shorts😁
Anthony k..I always look at the seam on the inside of the thighs,only spot I ever have had chaffing issues..after several years no issues up to marathon distance..I suspect every runner is more sensitive in different places..one thing I have learned with some running clothes is the seams are rougher on the inside than the outside. .turn the clothes inside out and less irritation ..function over fashion..lol
i've not thought to turn underwear inside out
Definitely a neglected topic! I'm usually fine in most shorts that have liners and any shorts that don't I keep for the gym, wearing them with compression shorts underneath. In the cold I'll wear running tights under any shorts. The "modesty" aspect is interesting! I wonder if lots of people feel similarly - avoiding wearing a single compressive layer of tights or half tights that might make that part of the body more conspicuous. Bulge stigma?
I've been told frequently it's an American thing
Hey you two!!
I’m poking around UA-cam trying to find a decent set of underwear … but when you’re wearing good underwear there is no “immodest” bulge.
Men have equipment down there that needs support, women have equipment up top that needs support. As athletes (and also, I guess, as people with bodies) these things are a given.
You don’t tell women to remove their breasts, and you’re not telling men to remove their whole reproductive organs. The idea is idiotic.
I like either short shorts with a high enough cut to allow for full range of motion esp. with stretches, or full length compression pants. I’m not putting a parachute on my waist, think about it - you’re as aerodynamic as it gets, and you’re going to increase drag - why?? It defeats the purpose.
I’m also a cyclist and a swimmer, and my head’s too involved in my sport to busy myself with what other people might be thinking about. If you enjoy bulge, great, if you don’t, great, I’m not really here for the aesthetic, I’m here to keep my body nice and healthy, and compete with my friends.
That’s my mindset.
Anything past a 5k I use running underwear
Makes sense
probably not. If you have chafing though you can use body glide.
That makes no damn sense.
Nike make 2”running shorts without liner?
So then have the choice to go commando or use underwear?
where do you find these shorts? a link please? if so yes you have the choice, full commando avoid chafing of the underwear
Sir can you plz name the best #fabrics for running clothes/underwears
Plz
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I have battled this issue for years and what I've ended up with is...
I like the Nike 2pk that you use, I use the UA boxer shorts for every day use, not running and I tend to really like running shorts with built in boxer, not liner to prevent chaffing.
The longer tights that you mentioned did not work to great for me, but it depends on the distance I run before chaffing.
Yes you do, I own basically nothing but tech material underwear, I have specific ones for running and specific ones for every day wear.
i never thought i'd live in a world with multiple types of boxer briefs, but here we are
I have and really like the same Nike that you reviewed. I bought them specifically because they were shorter than all the others I have or could find and as it turns out they are super.
@@markfalkingham590 if you don’t mind me asking, what waist size are you and what size did you end up going with ?
@@avxrevo I am a waist size 30 but I went with a Medium for comfort purposes. The fit is really comfortable and they work under all my running tights and or jeans etc
@@markfalkingham590 awesome! Comfy but still compressive right ?
I Run in Nike Pro tights, ALWAYS!! or Nike Elite sometimes their called. i have the tights, thigh length, to the calf, but always Nike Pro. Nike Pro you can get on sale $15-$20 or regular priced 25-30. no chafing ever, love em.
the "tacky" part around the thigh i see a lot in tri shorts so they dont ride up while your cycling and running.
but those don't have pockets. i need a pocket. or two, preferably
@@kofuzi Try using a flipbelt, it fits a lot of stuff and it's sits close to the body so the stuff doesn't swing around when running.
Oscar Lazarky same ere bud, Nike pro are so comfy & supportive 🤟🏼
kofuzi flip belt 🤟🏼
What do you think about under armour compression??
Hey Mike, Jirome here. Thank you for the donation brother. Appreciate it. More power and congratulations again on the BQ. 🙏
it is the least i can do
I don't think it's necessary, but it does make the running experience better. I just wear my boxer briefs when running and have never had a problem, but Lulu makes exercise boxer briefs that look really good that I want to buy. Running underwear is a luxury, one of the last things on the list of running gear IMO.
That being said however, I'm a really skinny guy so I don't have to deal with chafing or anything.
It's not at the top of my list, but for my half tights that have no liner, I'd rank it higher than running socks. And I agree that it will be highly body type specific
I personally like to run in my nike half tight “commando”. I don’t experience chafing in those.
Those don't have pockets though, right?
Recent purchase of nike tech pack shorts save me from undies. Same with compresion shorts from x-bionic.
Yet, for other stuff the odlo ceramicool work fine. Long cuff really help.
Thanks for the video - i must try some of your picks!
I wish the Nike half tights had pockets
For winter tights highly recommend Runderwear 5" boxer briefs
I only wear pants, never worn tights. I normally go commando, whether there is a liner or not, as my pants are going to get drenched thanks to the high temps that I run in daily.
But if I do wear underwear, I choose Uniqlo's Airism, which is super thin and well ventilated. And super cheap too
uniqlo is always the sleeper choice. i should have thought of that.
You never wear shorts?
It doesn't required supporter please🙏🙏 reply
You should do a video on running shirts, I usually get blisters running with sleeveless shirt for whatever reason !
Stay tuned
That's weird.
Liners help but gotta have something to prevent chafing...
my experience has been, if there's a liner, there generally isn't chafing
My runderwear are one of the best purchases I've made. Worn them for short quick runs, right up to 50k ultras, and have never had any chaffing with them. Well worth the money.
now that is a torture test
@@kofuzi probably because I never move fast enough to cause chaffing though 😁
The best running underwear is the thong, it offers comfort & sense of liberty. 🙂
SAXX 2N1 Kinetic fixed the problem for me. The most supportive liner I've tried merged with excellent 5" shorts. And only one thing in the laundry.
Nice
I think it should not be needed, ordinary Boxer briefs can meet the needs of running, running fits the swing of the body and Boxer briefs is affordable, I usually wear underwear Smaconsum, with its elasticity and pure cotton material is enough
I searched for “Smaconsum” on Google and it got a good review
I have a few pairs of the Nike underwear I use with shorts that don't have any lining. They provide that extra support. I always use an SPI belt, because I don't like having anything in my pockets when I run.
Bjorn Borg is my underwear of choice for both running and.everyday life. They are extremely comfortable and supportive and unlike some other brands I've tried, do not dig in at the waistband.
I'm not familiar with that brand
Female perspective here, I can only speak for myself but the liners in shorts help big time. Running specific underwear is great if I'm wearing shorts that have no liner inside. I haven't tried many to be honest, but my go to is commando with liners in the shorts.
i wish there were running underwear that was just the same material as liners. those usually work pretty well for me
It is completely unnecessary to wear underwear under tights,
tights are the solution to heat and sweat.. and that's actually the reason run with tights.
Some Nike tights have a liner (half tights with a vertical swoosh on each leg). I would get them except they don't have pockets
I wear the Nike (long) boxer briefs just daily, so minimal and unobtrusive. For inning always have lines shorts so no need except for when I wearing running pants.
and do the nike boxers work for you in that scenario?
kofuzi wow looking back I really botched that comment haha guess that’s what happens when I’m half falling asleep cause it’s midnight. Yeah the Nike ones work great for everything I’ve found. Only underwear I wear now! I have some long and some short but I prefer the long ones. They don’t ride up and you can barely feel them.
I haven't tried the fancy brands but I like the 32 Degrees Cool ones I picked up at Costco. Stretchy, no scratchy tags, odor repellent fabric and - the best feature - they're less than $20 for a pack of 3.
A solid price!
After years of running I just recently started running with no underwear except on a few days I feel like I need compression shorts. All my running shorts have liners
That used to be the case for me
I'd love to see you try Path Projects. I recently learned about them and they are basically 2 piece shorts where you mix and match the liner (underwear) and the short you want. I have sensitive skin and the 2 in 1 shorts are chaffing me to the point of visiting a doctor and having a prescription steroid cream. I've been thinking about trying Runderwear but am having second thoughts after this video.
I've thought about those, but it seemed like they were over complicating things. Maybe I'm ready to look at them again
@@kofuzi I don't think it's much different to go liner and shorts versus underwear and shorts. I'm curious how it'd work for you since you've tried more alternatives than I have and have more to compare to. I'm probably going to have to go to the doctor again soon. The Path Projects have helps but it seems to maybe just be delaying the inevitable.
In colder weather I usually opt for half tights under shorts, but recently been a convert to Runderwear. Tried a pair of merino wool briefs which really helped with chafing issues. Now have a few pairs as liners in shorts can be hit and miss for me. Though I did wait for a 20% discount period to stock up on the briefs/boxers.
do you wear the merino wool in the summer too?
If chafing isn’t a problem is it “acceptable” to go commando? Like if ur ok with it and all
For sure
What do you use as running shorts?
No undies and split shorts! best combination.
Split shorts with a liner?
kofuzi haha yes!
Stance is very comfortable, and has great options for technical materials as well as designs.
i didn't realize they made underwear!
running underwear? Whaaat? Why?
as i mentioned, if i run commando in running shorts that do not have a liner, it results in chafing.
No nothing. Commando with body glide tends to work for
me. I like shorts with side pockets
i've been trying to avoid lubing up for running.
kofuzi that’s with shorts with a liner or brief. I was always sceptical about chaffing with a brief liner but loads better than an inner boxer under outer shorts. The body glide is more like dry stick deodorant - invaluable👍🏻
Also works for me on my chest pointers rather than plasters😂😂
I like nike running shorts with a somewhat underwear inside. it makes you comfortable while running.
I don't know if i'm immune to it or anything .. but what the hek is chaffing?
When your thighs rub together causing a rash. It happens to me and I would never consider running without sports undies. Not to mention I don't like my junk bouncing all around while I run.
Supernova -ah ok yea that doesn’t happen to me
Brief or brief boxer? Which one is good for running? I also want to prevent shafing
I was running commando until I got a free pair of Runderwear boxers which have been great
great to hear!
For me i need to wear a spandex or something similar. Even with shorts with liners ill chafe
I like reeboks.
Interesting. I usually find liners to be pretty comfy
@@kofuzi r the liners in your shorts a spandex or are they like swim trunk liners?
like swim trunk liners, but more comfortable
Running gear shorts underwear etc have been suck a confusing experience. Now that it’s hot chaffing has been bad. Running shorts have a liner that replace under wear but don’t help chafing. Then I see people with like longer compression shorts under running shorts. Are those just long underwear or another type of shorts lol. Just ended buying some jockey athletic underwear on clearance and they work fine for now. Way better than my hands boxer briefs. Thanks for this video haha Gave me some brands to look up. Also why are they all so expensive lol.
i usually don't get chafing if there's a liner, so it's not something that's come up for me previously. but since i've started running in linerless compression half shorts, i've encountered some issues which necessitated this inquiry.
I have tried most brands and had best success with reebok..about $10/$15 at Dicks..very similar to the ones you liked the best.,airy,soft,no chaffing
Mike Wertz I bought those from Dick's too. They have large seams and chafed me on longer runs. They are actually meant for cyclists. I've found that chaffing occurs for me after running distances of about 10k.
I just get brief-lined running shorts.
many tights, for example, are not available with liners
after trying out Adidas, nike, UA, uniqlo, and new balance, new balance wins it out for me. plus it can be found for really cheap at Ross/Marshalls
A good source for great prices on running gear. It can just be hit or miss at times
I never use underwear when I'm running. Just compression tights, always tights. Even in cold weather there is no need of underwear for me. If the compression is like second skin, everything works perfectly, trust me. This summer I'll change to compression shorts; the Under Armours. Suggestions are welcome.
define cold weather. for me is -7 Celsius. would be some trouble with not wearing them...summertime, sure.
i have patagonia running shorts with liner but it still chafed until i used bodyglide
other than that i use jockey microfiber
I hadn't had to use bodyglide in a couple years, but i think it may be time to revisit
I don’t wear running under gear but I do wear compression shorts under my shorts. I don’t like wearing shorts with a liner in them so I just wear the compression shorts under. What shirt is that? Looks pretty slick
which shirt? the one from the main talking portion of the video? it's an old reversible basketball jersey i've had for about 20 years
Yea the blue nike. It looked like a Jersey but couldn’t be sure. Thanks for the response man
My UA tee I run in is heat gear and it’s thick, so I assumed it was more for winter runs!
this underwear is also thick, but the cold weather stuff is called cold gear. so i'm confused.
Reebok 10" compression and a pair of running shorts here. Rubbing is always an issue and that help tremendously!
Do the running shorts have a liner?
@@kofuzi No liner for me
Can i use Dixcy full size underwear i used 4 month for run...can i use regularty or buy suporter
i'm not familiar with that model
@@kofuzi sir so what i do ...pls suggest
When I’m wearing winter tights, yes. When I’m wearing running shorts with liner, definitely not. But in high school I would just wear general athletic shorts without a liner and I would wear spandex with them
I don't use running underwear with a liner either.
I remember trying spandex shorts with shorts on top back in high school in the 90s. I thought it looked ludicrous at the time. But that was also the time of super baggy everything.
kofuzi It’s funny in high school no one wore split shorts, and you’d get weird looks if you did. But now I’m college it’s the complete other way around 😂
That outro lol, such hype
Thank you
LIKE 👍
after beginning to start running, my "boys" quickly became painful, and so finding something supportive was necessary for me. SAXX have so far been the best (they have a few athletic models and a few merino choices if you are in to that), and are very supportive and designed well, but came to this video looking for other options as well. exofficio are decent but dont provide me a ton of support and they dont last more than a few years before my waste bands started falling apart (i think from the washer/dryer). icebreaker merino are pretty nice for daily wear.
Nike are really good and they are available longer length
But no pockets
NewBalance makes awesome ones in different lengths.
i may have to take a look
Hey Mike, what Nike vest is that ? I assume if has a racer style back?
i'm not sure what you mean. can you specify a time frame?
@@kofuzi the navy one you're wearing whilst giving the reviews.
Brief or trunks..??
none
nice fun
No undies with split running shorts
I like Path Projects Tahoe Base Liner 5”
The answer is yes btw.
Having watched your video, I went out and tried running commando with my tights, and am convinced that I need a pair of underwear with my lululemon tights. I have been running with my regular cotton bikini briefs and obviously cotton briefs are a bad idea. I am not a big fan of boxer style briefs because I prefer material separation between my tights and my boys. I find that bikini briefs do a better job of this since they go up one's groins. Lss, I looked at the ExOfficio bikini briefs but decided to cancel the order after reading one of the comments that their sizes run a bit large. He too is a 29 waist and commented that "size Small is still quite big and saggy". Do you find that to be true?
I’m afraid I haven’t tried that style, but I do think that they may a bit roomier. But my regular size works for me
Never chafed going commando.
i chafe always when going commando
Runderwear is my go to underwear for long runs and races
it's a good choice
I second that. My combo is most often shorts or tights with Runderwear + Naked waistband. No bounce in any 'department'.
aaron leeman-smith I need to try a naked waistband
What suplumunts do you take all together thanks
i sometimes drink unived recovery mix or owyn protein after a hard run
Check out BN3TH underwear. Nothing else compares. Nothing else even comes close to the comfort and quality. Seriously. You won't regret it. You're welcome.
i'll take a look
@@kofuzi wicked! They're the absolute best. Hope they change your underwear life, man. Thanks for your work, love your videos. Big thumbs up from Canada, homeboy!
Exeficio and Tesla are good to go.
i've never had experience with the tesla brand. i've always been a bit wary of it due to the name
@@kofuzi They are pretty nice. Quality is on par with all the big brands.
First!
nice!
Short answer is yes! No serious runner is going to go commando. Even if you don't get chafing why would you want your junk bouncing all around on each step?? I hate to say this but if running commando doesn't bother you it probably has to do with "size." I think an average and above man needs undies to keep everything together while you run.
Short answer is no! If you don't chafe there's no need to wear underwear. Why would you want you junk not bouncing around? Does it need to be glued to your body or are you a man?
@@hrrrrrrr2084 . Read my comment again.
@@MrSupernova111 Guys have junks. Get on with it.
Why did I miss in your comment?
@@hrrrrrrr2084 . With my size I can't have it flopping around while I run. Its very uncomfortable and would be highly noticeable. Not everyone is small sized like you.
@@MrSupernova111 Please don't underestimate my size. I just accept that' I'm a man and that's it.
Women have boobs that stick out and nobody is disturbed. Men have another thing.
Obviously, if people notice that I have a junk, they were looking at it. They wanted to see it anyway and won't be offended. Most people don't look there.