[merigayle]

I am looking for a recommendation for a pair of shorts to wear under other shorts or a skirt. I want something not too long, but not too short and not too tight that it will make my legs look like sausages but tight enough to not ride up <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.kickrunners.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Very Happy"> Any suggestions?

 

[4boysmom]

Aerotech. Son1 and I have several pairs of their cycling shorts and are very happy with them. I think they run large. First pair was an XS and they fit perfect. They were "seconds", so I assumed that they were mis-labeled. Nope. Second pair is S and they are too big. Son1 has a pair of compression shorts for swimming. In the fishbowl, they havent' lasted very long, but lycra generally doesn't. They are a US company and you can email them to ask about sizing.<br><br>
If that doesn't work, check with Foxwear. They do mostly fleece, but made custom lycra tights for son1.

 

[mutthound]

This might not be your "style" but next time you drive by a Goodwill, Salvation Army type of thrift store look for shorts there. They will only be $2-$4 and if they work, great, if not you are only out a couple bucks.<br><br>
I don't know where I go my compression shorts, but they were bought "2nd hand". I don't even know the brand name.

 

[em73]

I like the longer underarmour compression shorts - they come in various inseams.

 

[nadra24]

I have a pair of capri length compression tights by Underarmour, and I love them. I tried on a bunch of different brands and found that the seams on these ones were the least irritating. I don't know if they would give me sausage legs if they were shorter, but it's worth checking out.

 

[Flounder]

I use these<br><br><a href="http://www.insport.com/products.cfm?product_id=258&sub_id=106&main_id=18&is_discount=0" target="_blank">http://www.insport.com/products.cfm?...&is_discount=0</a><br><br>
Maybe a bit long for what you were looking for

 

[RunAsics]

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<div style="font-style:italic;">I use these<br><br><a href="http://www.insport.com/products.cfm?product_id=258&sub_id=106&main_id=18&is_discount=0" target="_blank">http://www.insport.com/products.cfm?...&is_discount=0</a><br><br>
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I too have these but they aren't my favorite. I have a thicker pair of 9" Velocity Compression shorts from RoadRunnerSports that are much more comfortable. Womens come in 3.5" or 7"<br><br><a href="http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/RRL990/" target="_blank">http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/RRL990/</a>

 

[CMJHawk86]

I go with the basic Under Armour heat gear compression shorts. My DW prefers the women's version as well. They breathe well, keep their form and don't ride up too much.<br><br>
If you don't want to pay UA prices, C9 from Target isn't bad either.

 

[merigayle]

thanks! I will look into the UA ones. I have a lot of C9 things, but i think for long races and long runs, they would be too prone to chaffing. They are great to a point.

 

[merigayle]

thanks folks! i got the 7 inch UA ones and they are great, not too tight, no riding up, etc!

 

[kevingoorijan]

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<div style="font-style:italic;">Aerotech. Son1 and I have several pairs of their cycling shorts and <a href="http://www.zbsports.com" target="_blank">smartwool</a> socks and are very happy with them. I think they run large. First pair was an XS and they fit perfect. They were "seconds", so I assumed that they were mis-labeled. Nope. Second pair is S and they are too big. Son1 has a pair of compression shorts for swimming. In the fishbowl, they havent' lasted very long, but lycra generally doesn't. They are a US company and you can email them to ask about sizing.<br><br>
If that doesn't work, check with Foxwear. They do mostly fleece, but made custom lycra tights for son1.</div>
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I prefer aerotech! Its lighter and sweat doesn't stick.

 

[yar]

I get mine @ WalMart or the "house brand" at Academy. Just $10 a pop either place and they're just fine. Unfortunately, don't think Sam Walton has them for the "distaff side" and Academy isn't nationwide.<br><br>
yar