Best underwear for running

[lewes]

Apologies for the daft question but having still kept my new years resolution of fitness all is good, well it was until today.

I am now finding my pants/underwear/trunks are chaffing my inner thigh when running.

Have others suffered similar and what was the solution as I don't know if I should go commando and some running lycra shorts, long trunks or just different pants??

[FunkyNige]

lewes said:

Apologies for the daft question but having still kept my new years resolution of fitness all is good, well it was until today.

I am now finding my pants/underwear/trunks are chaffing my inner thigh when running.

Have others suffered similar and what was the solution as I don't know if I should go commando and some running lycra shorts, long trunks or just different pants??

I go commando, running shorts have a liner to keep everything in place and I've never had any issues.

[Dr Murdoch]

FunkyNige said:

I go commando, running shorts have a liner to keep everything in place and I've never had any issues.

Similar here, but I wear lycra running shorts with normal running shorts on top (effectively making the lycra shorts 'underwear').

[SpydieNut]

Yup-I made the same mistake, but when I started increasing my distance I got rubbed in all sorts of unpleasant places.

Running shorts alone now and all's good

[lewes]

Thanks for the prompt replies and your input.

I did think running shorts maybe the way forward but didn't want to waste my money.

[vx220]

Sprts Direct

Sondico running/football pants, £10 a pair

I wear them everyday, very comfortable. We do a lot of walking, no running though:$

[Japveesix]

I’ve had my running shorts since 1982. They did have an underpant lining, but it’s perished. They’ve taken a bit of a pounding over the years.

[FrankAbagnale]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Under-Armour-Original-Boxe...

Game changer for my balls when running or doing any sport. Tight enough to keep everything in place, but not so tight you feel them digging/riding up. 100% perfect.

I wear them for all sport I do - running, rowing, squash etc.

[jdw100]

A bit of strategically applied Bodyglide (or similar) can make all the difference on a longer run....

[mep]

FrankAbagnale said:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Under-Armour-Original-Boxe...

Game changer for my balls when running or doing any sport. Tight enough to keep everything in place, but not so tight you feel them digging/riding up. 100% perfect.

I wear them for all sport I do - running, rowing, squash etc.

I'd also recommend Under Armour boxers. Very comfortable for running.

[chippy348]

I run in twin shorts, they are like a lycra inner to them so keeps your bits in the right place then a baggy outer so you don't look to gay.

Nike do them and also Salomon

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/salomon-exo-pro-twinskin-s...

I got my son some and he says it is like running in the nude

[Paddymcc]

vx220 said:

Sprts Direct

Sondico running/football pants, £10 a pair

I wear them everyday, very comfortable. We do a lot of walking, no running though:$

This!

Although they do irritate my hairy thigh fronts for some reason but they are very comfy and great when exercising at keeping everything in its place.

[stuartmmcfc]

A thong,
It also has the added advantage of flossing while you run.

[deckster]

I used to go commando but the intimate chafing got pretty uncomfortable. I won't go into details

So I started wearing these a few months ago and they're great. Dead comfy, hold everything in place, and zero chafing. Wish I'd got some years ago. http://www.decathlon.co.uk/briefs-essential-mens-r...