I cut out the liner in the shorts and wear compression shorts under

I cut those awful liners off and wear a speedo underneath.

I wear tri shorts under my running shorts, realised a few years ago how stupid I look wearing split side running shorts without anything underneath.

Nada.

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I just wear compression shorts. It's a waste of money to buy running shorts if you're just going to wear something underneath.

Just my balls.

Tri shorts sometimes, other times compression shorts and I'll throw a pair of gym shorts on from when I was 6" shorter than I am now.

I have one pair of running shorts with a built-in liner that has a bit of compression. I'll wear those too. Retired a couple pairs that ripped the shreds out of my undersides.

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There's only 2 companies that make good 2in1 shorts, asics and zoot. Asics have lost a bit of my confidence as their compression liner is made with a material that seems a bit weaker and thinner than previous years but they still work well. The zoot ultra shorts are really good. The best are the shorts with thigh long compression liners and has a large zipper pocket on the butt. There is also a shorter version with a bikini brief liner, but I don't like them for long runs (over 8 miles). Great for 10k races though!

If all that fails, under armor makes a runners square brief. It's awesome!!

speedo

UA compression or UA 6" underwear, my shorts are nike with a liner.

Old speedo that is no longer suitable for the pool.

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Thanks for all of your input! I'm glad I'm not the only one. I'm going to take your word on the Zoot shorts and try them out.

Used to wear compression shorts but realized there is no need to wear anything when you have a good built in liner.

If you have this problem you're either...

1) Wearing shitty low quality running shorts.

2) Wearing too large of a size.

If you wear high quality (read, expensive) running shorts you will not have this issue, they will hold your balls in place. Look at anything by Nike and you won't have this problem, especially if you start looking at their pairs that near $50. You'll be just fine.

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I agree with this. I have four pairs of Nike 5" inseam running shorts that I rotate and I wear nothing underneath them.

Yep. I wear 85% nike.

But...if I ever come across a pair of Hind running shorts at a Marshalls or in some bin I hijack them so fast. I was such a huge fan, too bad saucony bought them and shut'em down.

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I also have no issues, and an all Nike inventory.

^^^This (if you need it), otherwise nada.

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I try not to wear shorts with a built-in brief as the elasticated edges of the brief can be really variable in quality and I've had some bad chafing after a few hours running. Also, for trail runs over two hours I wear a Salomon S-Lab belt and it tends to wick sweat from my shirt to my shorts, so everything is soaked. Compression shorts help; I use Nike or Under Armour. I have just got some Arc'teryx shorts with a brief (despite what I said above!) and they were great during their inaugural run (35km trail run in 30°C heat). Im going to try the Salomon S-Lab 2-in-1 shorts, which I've seen at 40% discount. Full retail for those shorts makes your eyes water more than a nasty case of chafing!

Same here and it works fine for me. I assume sizing is key.

My skin.

Saucony 2-1 is a good option too.

Like others here, I buy shorts without a liner and wear tri shorts under them.

I wear these http://www.brooksrunning.com/...001.045.html#start=4

keeps the boys in place with the mesh boxer liner

There's only 2 companies that make good 2in1 shorts, asics and zoot.

Actually, I just bought a couple of Nike 2&1's and I love them. I have a great, older pair of Pearls too. I got some reebok 2&1's on sale. Bad choice there.

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This.

I've had good luck with Pearl Izumi and Salomon, sometimes I use a little body glide and/or chamois cream if I'm running long, especially if it's hot and humid. I've gone as long as 14 hrs (in the summer) w/o any chafing.

Only wear tri shorts

"My Package" underwear (keeps everything away from the inner thighs) and a good amount of anti chafe cream. works like a charm

Nothing. Although I do like the Asics shorts with the built in compression brief for longer runs.

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I just wear the shorts with the built-in liners. They're fine. They've been fine for 35 years.

But even if I didn't, I have to admit I cannot even begin to understand the desire to "compress" one's nether regions...

Apparently you need to size down....on the "boys."

This, except I have actually found that the Champion running shorts at Target are very good as well. Only thing i dont like is they tend oto be a bit long. Shorter the running shorts, the better.

Brooks Sherpa IV very comfy

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Asics with built-in compression liner. Best shorts ever!
http://www.amazon.com/Asics-Mens-Short-Large-Steel/dp/B008RDG89E/ref=sr_1_1?s=athletic-clothing&ie=UTF8&qid=1406898521&sr=1-1&keywords=shorts+with+compression+liner

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Ditto. The Champion ones from Target ($15-20) work great for me and last several years. Just wish they were a few inches shorter.

Scott

Same as this guy...all Nike running shorts and no issues. I even have 1 pair that I bought (it was on clearance at the local Nike Outlet) that instead of built in briefs instead had a built in compression liner instead (I don't like this one for running long distances though personally and require bodyglide to run with this one). This pair is a Pro-Combat style. I usually spend $10-20 a pair for Nikes since I have a close enough outlet store to me (and I scour the clearance racks for them).

Are you buying shorts that are too big? Maybe you are just built like a horse. I've never had an issue. I often get more chaffing and comfort issues in tight fitting tri suits and tri shorts.

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This.

Even for marathons I would just use a good pair of running shorts.

And as a cyclist/triathlete I've always shaved up to the beanbags anyway, so no real chafing issues. ;-P

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Nike shorts. No problems.

Mark

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as in: "What does a Scotsman wear beneath his kilt?"

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I used to wear nothing until I saw the movie Juno. Now I'm way too self-conscious and don't want to offend the ladies, so I wear a wicking brief under there. Also helps keep the bacon strips in the shorts liner at bay.

Scene from Juno that ruined it for me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6faS7jrebU

tri shorts or compression shorts

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As to the OP - commando here, just need a pair of running shorts with a good liner.

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I go with running briefs, they just keep things in place. I wear them with my bike bibs too.

http://www.roadrunnersports.com/...eryday-brief-3-pack/

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This reminds me. When I do bricks and/or transition runs I usually just slip on a pair of shorts over my bib shirts. It might not make too much sense now that I think of it but I'm too lazy to take off the bib shorts and too shy to run in them.

I wear those Sugoi Titan 9" shorts and they are straight gold. Haven't had any discomfort yet.

You guys are all nuts. You're all either way over- or under-thinking this. I don't care how much money you spend, shorts liners and tri/bike shorts are NOT shaped to do this job justice. Get over your irrational, high-school-locker-room-induced fears and just get some Bike brand jockstraps...the running ones with the 1-1.25 inch waistband. They keep things where they belong. There is no compression (why would you want that there?!). They breathe. They don't chafe. They are inexpensive. You won't land on bits when doing a flying bike mount.

And what the hell are you guys doing running in shorts with a 5-inch inseam?! Might as well be wearing those knickerbockers all the NBA players are wearing these days! No wonder you're chafing with all that excess fabric in there!

I've never worn anything under my running shorts, and actually i can't stand running in the "compression shorts" since I dislike anything fitting tightly against my legs. I do wear bike shorts if I am biking but switch to running shorts if running after my bike. In tri races, I've always just worn just my Speedo; none of the races I've ever done have any requirement for a shirt.

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The Champion running shorts from Target are the best buy overall. They are very comfortable and affordable. They run about $15/pair. I find them roomy, but they also have the built in brief that keeps the boys in place. They may not be name brand, but really as men we're all buying black running shorts anyway right?

You all must have the skin of a newborn.


Anything less than 2 hours and I am fine with standard cotton briefs. I wear that under standard mesh shorts. Over 2 hours and I'll wear my Brooks shorts with the liner, but that has more to do with the shorts than the underwear.

I didn't realize I'm an anomaly, but all I've ever worn is some plain 'ol tighty whiteys under my running shorts. And I wear shorts that have a liner, either a brief style liner or a compression short style liner. Works fine for any distance.

The things you learn...

http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/equilibrium-brief/210041.html

I wear cheap boxer briefs under mine, I could run with nothing but the few times ive had ' to go ' while out on a run the briefs make for luxury tp.

Just wear tri shorts. That's all I wear ever since getting into tris in 2002. I like things streamlined and hate having excess fabric flapping around. Also beats having to buy tri shorts AND shorts for running.

If you are wearing a Bike brand jockstrap I agree that today's compression gear probably won't work for you. And what is a knickerbocker?

I've gone with the tri-shorts for those long runs now myself. I wore those split sided running shorts for a few years; and still wear them at times in the summer. I just add a light supporter underneath, which is sold by Road Runner Sports, for additional support.

A few years after I wrote "Only wear tri shorts" in post #30 (in 2014) I moved to run shorts for "run only" days.

It wasn't because of functionality, I can run it either, it was because running shorts are cheaper than tri shorts and I was wearing out the fabric inside the legs of my tri shorts.