The 9 Best Under garments for Running of 2020

QOD: I love the Nike aeroswift purple shorts, they’ve got 4 pockets and they’re super fast feeling and I love the split. Perfect!

Seth, some thoughts for your livestream troubles, and I apologize if this is stuff you’ve already considered or tried: running it from a hard ethernet connection rather than wifi (I think you have the same gen MBP as me, this is the adapter I use for work https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Thunderbolt-Gigabit-Ethernet-MD463LL/dp/B011K4RKFW), kicking everyone else off the wifi network while you’re streaming, making sure the network is secure so your neighbors aren’t sharing the ride, disabling guest wifi networks, adjusting the QoS (quality of service) of your router if it’s available to prioritize streaming. Sorry you keep running into issues!

Nike: 2″ Fast Shorts and Aeroswift 2″ because they’re light and usually make me feel a bit faster. Boa: because they’re light and cheap so i can load up!

It’s completely bizarre. Women can wear the briefest of briefs and the simplest of tops yet a man is frowned upon for wearing 2 inch shorts. It’s not like your genitals are on display or anything.

Society seems to have rather double standards.

Path Projects with the Path Projects 5 inch base liner. By far the best combo.

The best running shorts are the Nike men’s trial 4 inch in black. They have 4 pockets for GU’s and zipper pocket for a medium sized phone. They are my go to racing shorts, training shorts and are perfect for the winter as well. They are kinda old 4 years now but I’ve had them forever. I can’t seem to find anything similar these days unfortunately.

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!

No kidding, can’t believe I actually used to run in cotton at one time in my life!

Anyone have issues of thighs rubbing? Anytime I get up to speed my shorts come up and my thighs rub. I’m 168lbs with 26inch quads.

Just ordered the running rabbit trail shorts in Orange and the blue and orange tank top.

Seth your an absolute tank for running!:D Anytime a fall out of training i see one of your videos and i get excited for going back to running again!:D Keep up the good work!

Hey guys I’m looking for cheap 3-5 inch shorts any suggestions?

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.

This reminds me of a few years ago when me and my mates used to play football on our local park, there was a guy who used to come running round the whole park in speedos and a vest….he used to stretch and warm up right behind our goals, safe to say we didn’t score many while he was there hahaha!

Who likes short shorts!?

They’re fine if you have less than 2″
Lol. I wear them most of the time when runner. I never knew I was being judged.

T8 sherpa shorts.no bounce,4 elastic no zipper waist pockets,just the best for me

If chafing isn’t a problem is it “acceptable” to go commando? Like if ur ok with it and all

Patagonia Pro Strider 5 inches.

Best thing: sometimes I forget I’m wearing shorts and it feels like I’m running naked. STORAGE.

I’ll wear anything in a small that doesn’t flare out at the sides. A nice narrow fit makes me feel lighter and faster.

boxer breifs too hot in summer just get colored breifs or be in pain

I guess as a runner for all these years…I have never personally worn split shorts, but have had many friends and always believe that if you are wearing split shorts you will most likely place in the top 10 of any race. Rick, way to step up on this one. I feel like you held your own.

Reebok 10″ compression and a pair of running shorts here. Rubbing is always an issue and that help tremendously!

Like Courtney Dauwalter, I like long inseams, no splits. My favorite pair of nikes I’ve had since high school, all the tears and rips remind me of some good adventures

QD: Lululemon Tracker Shorts. Comfy, pockets, and built in undies.

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Iv tried about every brand under the sun and 15 dollar a pair Starter boxer briefs from walmart are the most comfortable.

I have a pair of one inch shorts, I have never and will never wear them in public.

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.

B.O.A. 1” elite split running shorts best for race day and hot summer days only one key pocket but that all I need.

My UA tee I run in is heat gear and it’s thick, so I assumed it was more for winter runs!

My favorite SHORTS are the Nike half tights. I feel more aerodynamic in them. They keep you from chaffing!! And feel like Kipchoge when I’m running ���� lol.

I’m a male and I wear 2XU compression running shorts any time the conditions allow. I even wear them on the treadmill for indoor runs… I don’t care what anyone thinks. It’s my workout.

Butttttt loose underwear allows for more blood flow which is more growth

Nike Challenger 2in1. I mainly run in 2in1 Shorts because i like the tightfeeling but not the aesthetics:D

Welcome back true love! We appreciate seeing you on screen!!!

Plzz try BN3TH and SAXX and tell us wich are the best boxer brief in the market. specially BN3TH (IT use to be called my package)

Hey,nice videos buddy!!!!aI like to watch them a lot.
What socks are you wearing?.

I wear boxer shorts. I’m not wearing something that compresses things. Do you like it when someone grabs a hold of your junk? Then why the fuck would you want to put on a piece of clothing that constricts it? It’s the same with skinny jeans, just don’t do it.

Straight up boxers are just not comfortable. There are usually seams in awkward places and a total lack of support. Briefs are comfy, but there is the issue of genitalia popping out of the leg holes at inopportune times (like in the summer when you’re wearing shorts). What brief wearer hasn’t suffered the embarrassment of having someone come up to you to tell you to uncross your legs, or that you need to go make some adjustments because your junk is showing? Boxer-briefs are the great compromise. The give support, confinement, and comfort. I wear those when I’m working out or wearing shorts. Most of the rest of the time I see underwear as something optional.

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I completely lost it at 6:20 lol Really love your channel btw!

My mother and my girlfriend aways says thas it is “ugly”… then I aways reply: Ugly is being disconfortable!

What about the nike “short” you can see 24sec-80sec. Running with underwear in public must be really embarassing.

Teachingmensfashion I’m curious. You’re warm undertoned in skin, but you wear cool colors like white, black, gray and in this video, a cool olive green with silver jewelry & accessories.

Uglow speed aero 5” ultralight, ultra breathable, amazing quality

BOA Split Elite shorts for racing, training in warm/hot weather…crazy prints and great colors. My legs are free to fly…wink, wink, if you know what I mean (no binding) LOVE THEM! Temps 50 to 40°(that’s my shorts cut-off temp) I like my legs to be warm I like CW-X compression long shorts (half tights), great support with the special webbing for certain “injury prone” areas.
https://www.boausa.com/

the one thing I hate about brief is your pack can suddenly pop out off the underwear

I think 2 inches is too long for him, maybe no shorts would work.

I like the shorts, but I dislike the shame he received for wearing them.

Why did you get the compression in a large and the shorts in a medium? What is your waist and hip sizes? Just curious because I can’t try these on.

My favorite shorts are from Path Projects. Love that they keep the shorts and liners separate. They have tons of storage too. Don’t think they make a split short.

It’s not the length: The shorts were sized too small. The bright white legs, on the other hand, need some color.

Women can’t show nipples & men can’t show legs I guess.

I lost my corporate job for wearing 2 inch seam shorts. Cops were called on me, police report was given to my employer is my guess…..also there was video.

I recently bought some cheapies from Marshalls from a company called Spyder. Most comfortable boxer briefs ever and they make your junk look huge

Haha this was great. I know in the 70’s we all seemed to wear them. Somewhat related have you noticed over the years men’s swimwear has got bigger and bigger while women’s typically has got smaller and smaller. No complaints here especially very few Speedo’s

Boxers and boxer briefs are for whimps and losers real men wear briefs

Lol, I once wore 2 inch for my half. I felt so out of place. Not running in less than 4

I think man should able to wear anything that is comfortable when running. Who care what others say, just put on your earphone on and run.

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

Nike aeroswift 2 inch shorts are the best shorts I’d run in until I got a pair of those green Rabbit fkts yesterday. Rabbit is my new favorite apparel brand for running, their stuff is so comfortable and made in the USA. Keep em short and keep em loud!

I don’t see the problem with them. It’s running wear. It’s like a speedo brief for swimming. If you’re just wearing it and you don’t run consistently, I could see an issue, but if you’re regularly running and look as if you do no one should judge you, I wouldn’t

I’m telling you your videos would be like 80% better if you would edit out some of the unnecessary sidebar stuff and like when you’re not talking about the subject

I love wearing the 2” & 3” shorts on runs where I plan to run at or near my fastest paces for distance that I’m running. For more casual paces, I wear the 4” or 5” shorts. It’s about function, not fashion. If anyone else has issues with that, that’s their problem, not mine. The confidence to wear them is a must.

They are probably looking at you because you ran by the same place like 15 times

Well if you keep running past the same people of course they’re going to look. Also you’re in a highly populated area.

I just got a pair of Nike 5″ flex stride shorts and they are the bomb. Back zippered pocket and a key pocket which is plenty of storage for me.

Short Shorts feel so good, your legs are literally so free and it’s easier to run. Everyone does it so like yeah, just make sure to not reveal anything when you’re doing sitting down stretches

You should do a video on running shirts, I usually get blisters running with sleeveless shirt for whatever reason!

Well… You are not a runner if you care what people think. You don’t dress to impress, you dress to perform.

A MAN shouldn’t even consider another’s opinion. All I see here is a lack of self confidence.

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!

Let’s be honest here, all male runners at one point want short shorts, the freedom.

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.

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

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

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.

There was a female football player who wore short shorts and those who said they were too revealing were widely condemned as sexist. Sorry, but it’s your body men, and as a runner we have to look after our bodies. Why put up with painful chafing or restriction of movement to satisfy some prudish shallow trite opinion?

Dude, you are a REALLY good person. It’s quite easy to tell. The world needs more people like you.

Interesting topic.Mainly too hot for our climate but I do believe there’s a place for them.

i love “T8” Sherpa shorts with commando undies, tons of pocket around the waist & chafing free! No chaffing even I ran more than 4-5 hours in very humid & hot condition. this brand is from Hong Kong! TNF Better than naked is my 2nd favorite but it chaffs my tights badly after 5 hours sweaty run!

i have patagonia running shorts with liner but it still chafed until i used bodyglide

other than that i use jockey microfiber

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

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.

Imagine only wearing 2” shorts �� 1” splits are the way to go ������

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.

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.

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 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?

Mike, you da man. I always wear some type of running underwear and I prefer the UA Heatgear. Works well under short tights, which I just discovered. As for size, I size up to a large in UA, who wants tight underwear ;-).

2 inches is enough for a girl, but NOT for a guy!!!!! But that’s my opinion.

thats hell for me i thought nope you wont buy anything cuz of the travel costs to germany but in the end i think yo i gotta buy something
Well done Jose!

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

adidas running shorts because they are super breathable super flexible and amazing to run in

These days shorts are no longer genuine shorts for men and tees get longer and longer for men too. This kind of society-imposed liability to avoid effeminacy is a massive gender attack, lmao.

Taking one for the team. Lol. Risking chafing for content. Thanks for the video

I like the Lululemon shorts because they dry quickly, fit nice and good for the after run stink factor.

my top 5
5. Calvin Klein
4. Calvin Klein
3. Calvin Klein
2. Calvin Klein
1. Calvin Klein

No offense and ur probably going to take this is hate but why would anyone want to buy Curtis don deano stuff when no one knows who you are and you aren’t that good looking.. like I’m not sure how there could be any demand for stuff with your name on it…?

I was running commando until I got a free pair of Runderwear boxers which have been great

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

Nike Challenger 2inch or BOA 1inch are the two I use and are great in the summer

Kinda wild… I hadn’t ordered running shorts probably since 2012. Went onto runningwarehouse 2 days ago on a mission to order a few shorts. Got it done! And this video shows up.

no! spit shorts have a liner for the same reason of underwear, and half tights are basically sliders

Love my Brooks Men’s Spring Cascadia 7″ 2-In-1 Short. Everything you could ask for

This is how many times he clapped his hands together ( no hate tho)
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I’m so glad short shorts are coming back into style for guys:-)

I have two pairs like that and I love to wear them in the summertime. I have just read ALL the comments and it seems that I’m far from being alone. ��

So I am not afraid to conclude that quite a lot of guys wear these short-shorts and only very few people cares. ��

YES!!! RABBIT!! The FKT short is one of my favorite so big time kudos. I really hope you enjoy the rabbit gear. Lol, we have the same clothes from them. Plus they’re out of Santa Barbara. So, I’m happy to support a local company.

My old favorite was the Brooks sherpa due to the storage and quality of materials. The Rabbit FKT is just so darn comfortable though.

Great to see you and your loved ones doing well! Thanks for sharing SJD.

i was wearing them boxer shorts for the longest and just today I decided to get some boxer briefs similar to these. Surprised how comfortable they are ��

i almost always wear short shorts. just run in what is comfortable for you and screw what other people think…rick, you look just fine!

Path projects. I always run with my phone and their pockets are A1

So what if briefs expose your thighs, you’re just going to wear something over it anyway!

I just recently switched from trunks to long-leg boxer briefs with a little skepticism in my purchase but this is weeks later and I’m loving them. The extra length keeps them from riding up while they still feel the same. They are something to get used to but they are much better in my opinion.

Thanks for this review. Chafing sucks I’ve ordered myself a pair and at $20 (CDN with your discount code) they’re fairly reasonably priced.

I do not believe that Jose has not worn briefs since the 2nd grade. For sure he has worn them sooner than that lol. Like in the Exercises You’ve Been Doing Wrong video you can see his tighty whities

Will you make a prom video cause not sure about brands and what all looks good or best and if you could include body styles

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.

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Brooks go to 2” split short. They’re super short and have a big split but no issues due to the liner they have built in. Testing my Ultimate Direction hydro skin shorts tomorrow, they’re basically half tights with built in water holders and phone pockets.

Shorts without liners are better. Here Salomon S/Lab 4 or 6″ are the best by far

WHY ARE YOU WEARING A TSHIRT THAT IS COVERING YOUR TRICEPS???!!!!

In the US some military guys wear them. They are called Ranger Panties.

Has anybody tried the esntls underwear and do you recommend them

Ive always worn men’s thongs when im at the gym or playing soccer. Its easier to move around in and still gives the needed support.

How this is possible! I yesterday just cheked information about boxers. And now this video came

I prefer boxer shorts. I think they’re more comfortable than others, especially CK and Smaconsum

You can’t tell people you’re wearing short shorts then ask people to subscribe…

Seth are you a Dave Ramsey, fan cause that looked like his envelope system your true love showed? I remember you talking about being on a low running budget so you can get out of debt. I hope I’m correct in remembering this cause that’s awesome. I think it would help a lot of people with general if you ever talked about debt and trying to live on less than you make. I know it’s not running related but could be good talk.

I don’t know if i’m immune to it or anything.. but what the hek is chaffing?

@sethjamesdemoore any recommendation for someone traveling to Denver looking for 18 miles dirt trail run.

Blow ya damn nose. I dontknow why black people think hawking flegm or scratching ears through your throat is legal

Jockey boxer briefs for sure. Willing to share pics with anyone

I have Salomon 5″ shorts that are awesome, primarily because of the rear zippered pocket. This pocket is big enough for an iPhone 7 in an Otterbox case!!!! And there are additional elastic pockets on the sides that work well for holding gels.

Will the balls sag during runs while wearing Normal boxer shorts?

In 2:47 you see Zuniga in this other door behind the model. So you hired an underwear model to model of front of you guys oooook! Lol hope you treated the model right

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.

Offf the topic here but what do you do to keep your shoes smelling decent I sweat allot and they end up smelling bad that I have to keep them outsid any tips?