several questions about my first leggings (male runner and cyclist)
several questions about my first leggings (male runner and cyclist)
cross-posted from: https://feddit.de/post/9992615
Im a male trying on several black leggings for running, stretching and cycling, I've never bought anything so tight. Im skinny built and have tried new balance, asics and adidas. My questions:
I've read some more expensive leggings have not a single, but double seam at the front side (crotch), whereas most simple leggings for men and women have just one seam in the middle. Should I return the leggings I bought and buy only the ones that have 2 seams at the front to better accommodate my manhood bits? I’ve also seen that expensive adidas leggings have just one seam at the front so, maybe I’m overthinking this?
Im not going commando or wearing sport shorts over the leggings because it doesn't have any purpose, except to drag you down when running, and look unflattering, even my boxer shorts make it look a big silly, because people notice them on my leggings, so I’m thinking about buying a thong, but I don’t know what brand to look for, if cotton would be better than polyester or if I should buy a V string or a G string.
The adidas I bought are cross high waist and are for women, however, I don’t see why I shouldn’t buy them: they sit good and aren’t too tight on the waist (seller told me leggings for women are wider on the thigh and smaller on the waist, but to me they look and sit good and the knit is softer than the other ones I bought, I like them. Am I going to regret keeping them?
Any other tips you have, welcomed.
A gusseted or more complex inseam will bode well for longevity. Not sure about whether that better handles your bits but I can understand why that could help.
Generally speaking, I didn't think you wear any undergarments with them. Are shorts over the top definitely out of the question here? I like having zip pockets when I'm doing anything remotely active, I've not had inner layers with pockets before.
Full discloaure: I've not worn leggins for running, but I've worn a compression layer for resistance training in the past which I would presume are sort of similar. I'd wear shorts over those because otherwise they'd be a bit revealing (but also pockets).
My 2 cents, don't wear anything under the leggings. They are designed for moisture transport away from you. Anything under them will trap moisture and be bad for you or negate the function of the leggings. I found, in cold weather, I put shorts over them.