Things to Know When Going Commando

Many runners choose to run on the wild side and forgo their undergarments.

Thinking their crazy? On the contrary, running without underwear is a favorite of many runners for these simple reasons:

• Easy, Breezy (and Beautiful?) – less garments can help you stay cool.
• Comfort – the right fitting shorts can be more comfortable than spandex style athletic underwear.
• Less maintenance – one less thing to wash after a run, since we have to wash our running shorts either way.

Finding the right shorts –
The biggest factor in determining if you will have a good time pursuing the noble endeavor of saying no to the undies, is your choice in shorts.

To comfortably fly free, especially for men, it is important to choose running shorts with supportive liner. This is the classic style running short, and are available at pretty much every run shop. So stop trying to rock your high school gym shorts with nothing underneath.

You should also pick some with seems that are designed with comfort in mind. Remember, without underwear there is nothing separating your thighs from the harsh realities of rough seems.

Remember, finding the right feel and fit is a learning process. Don’t pull the trigger on several pairs all at once without knowing that they’ll work well for you.

If underwear seems to be more your style, be sure to check out our post on rocking undies.