Runners: Have a clothing question.

[Looneybomber]

Alright this is a serious topic with regards to "supportive" clothing. So I wear cotton boxer briefs for the simple fact that it works and I've never tried anything else because all those "runner" style garments by Under Armour are expensive. The bad thing is, I am shreading the legs on them fairly quickly due to all the rubbing.

Would I be better off with one of those runners stlye boxer briefs? Will I ever get used to the feel of it?

I have some biker shorts (you know those padded ones with like schamious material) and those things suck to wear around unless I am on the bike.

[snwbrdr435]

under armor compression shorts are amazing, i got a few pairs for like 15$ each at bobs or something on sale.

[Looneybomber]

Ouch 15/ea? It's funny, I can spend thousands on my home audio equipment and buy $100 jeans, but spending more than a few bucks for running underwear makes me cringe.

[srellim234]

Have you tried just a standard athletic supporter underneath the running shorts? You can put powder or a skin lubricant on your legs to prevent chafing.

[Looneybomber]

Have you tried just a standard athletic supporter underneath the running shorts?

You mean a "cup"? I can say for certain I never thought of trying that.

[srellim234]

Not the hard cup like a baseball supporter, if that's what you're picturing. They make all soft elastic ones for runners and swimmers that are just a soft pouch up front for support with two elastic straps around your buns. They also make a soft swimmers brief.

Try a place like Sportmart, d!ck's, etc. Those types of sporting goods stores (larger with a big focus on clothes) usually have a pretty good selection in stock.