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Guys: is wearing shorts over tights a fashion no-no?

Why do men choose to wear shorts over tights when running in cooler conditions?

I have been running since 2004 and something I haven’t been able to fathom is why men choose to wear shorts over tights when the weather gets cooler.

I am not writing this article to sell you on running tights, but to tell you that there are some alternatives to shorts over tights such as track pants, joggers or braving the cold and wearing shorts.

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Most running shorts have a built-in liner, which can make things uncomfortable, and not to mention very warm, with four layers of lining on your private area. Besides the argument of having extra pockets, which are often hard to come by in running gear, I do not understand why so many men choose to dress this way.

Some runners have mentioned their age, body image, or the femininity of running tights – and I partially agree with the first two. Still, there are other alternatives to wearing shorts over tights. If you are trying to hide the bulge or wearing shorts for modesty reasons, just purchase running undergarments that will hold the boys together.

Even if you are a little self-conscious? Just wear a long T-shirt that covers the region.

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I do think running tights get a bad rap, but if you purchase them correctly and get a pair that fits. I can promise they will be one of the most comfortable articles of running clothing you own.

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