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tell me about your compression shorts

#1
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9/1/07 at 6:52pm
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what brand?
how much?
where to buy?
what do you like/don't like about it?
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#2
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9/1/07 at 10:29pm
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I have hind and insport compression shorts. I think I got them from Dunhams for around $20 each. I mostly wore them a year or so ago to prevent thigh chafing. When it get's cold, I may use them for a second layer to protect the crotch region. The only dislike I have for them is that if I'm running in public with them I feel like I need to wear underwear with them (male camel toe...)
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9/1/07 at 11:56pm
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under armour (long version), $30, Sports Authority (local sporting goods chain). I wear them under non-running shorts. I anticipated wearing them under some of my longer running gear during winter running. I wore them today under a pair of cargo shorts for a walk I took. I wore them just to see how they worked only the second time I wore them. Today is when I noticed by thighs/groin area seemed warmer then with shorts, but my cargo shorts don't breath like running shorts. This will be a benefit in the cold.

I prefer my running shorts, they are cooler and seem to offer more protection against chafing.

Side note the long version goes to a few inches above the knees while the regular go about mid-thigh and cost about $25.
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#4
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9/3/07 at 10:06pm
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I just got a pair at Road Runner Sports this week. We're lucky enough to have a store close by. I got these:

http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/RRL894/

I love them. I'm going to buy a couple more pairs. I always run in compression type shorts, or capris.
AKA: Pollyana Buttface
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#5
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9/7/07 at 6:39pm
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I have the older version of the RRS compression shorts noted above. I realized they discontinued mine and substituted the new ones. I'm glad to hear that someone likes them...I'll give'em a try when I'm ready for new ones.
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#6
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9/7/07 at 10:49pm
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I do like them! I need to get some more because I've washed them several times already!!
AKA: Pollyana Buttface
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#7
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9/28/07 at 3:15pm
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Raceready has some very nice compression shorts in Dryline fabric. The ones without the pockets are cheap: $22. The ones with all the pockets on the outside are about $5 more.
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#8
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9/28/07 at 6:22pm
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My compression shorts are stuffed with manly goodness.
"If my rhyme was a drug, I'd sell it by the gram." -- Vanilla Ice
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#9
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10/3/07 at 10:06pm
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I run in Raceready. I like to pockets on the LD versions.

For cold runs I simply pull on a pair of Hot Chilly long undies over my compression shorts. That's good for days when the temp is around freezing. Colder days require sweats.
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#10
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1/3/08 at 2:33pm
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good enough

I buy mine @ WalMart - whatever no-name brand they have. The $10 models I've been using have held up to numerous washings (line dry) - however I just notices yesterday that they're up to $12. They've been comfy and kept the cold wind from chafing my tender thighs.

yar
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