
Split-side shorts
#1
Posted 07 July 2006 - 09:15 AM
Men's Running Shorts:
When you think, "Running Shorts,” do you picture your Dad or some other older gentleman running down the road in short shorts with big splits on the side flapping about? It's true that we still sell those Go Getter shorts, but we also offer a variety of others styles that will suit every body type and performance goal. Running shorts should move with your body as well as make a statement. Do you want to make an "I am a runner" statement or simply a "yes, I run but you can't tell by my shorts" statement?
Okay, let’s face it; I am middle-aged. I know that, and I’m good with that. I turned 44 last month. I watched Prefontaine at Hayward Field in ‘73 and ‘74. I read the Jim Fixx book at 16. I raced in waffles. I’m old school. For me, that means I run in split-side shorts.
Nevertheless, this ad has me thinking. What is the consensus out there? Are split-side shorts still the fashion of choice if one has the legs and speed to pull it off, or are split-sides the running equivalent of Bell-bottoms and a really bad comb-over?
Laces Running Company
San Diego, CA
#2
Posted 07 July 2006 - 09:33 AM
#3
Posted 07 July 2006 - 09:35 AM

In fact, I probably wear split shorty-shorts even at times I should opt for a slightly longer or square cut short. I'm usually the only guy wearing them when we're out running around some mountain - but who wants tan lines half way down their leg???

#4
Posted 07 July 2006 - 09:38 AM
Nowadays, split shorts are my running shorts of choice. I even wear the women's split shorts. I wear them year round - yes, even in the winter. Split shorts are hardcore. Split shorts are badass. But yes, if you're wearing split short, to certain people you are making a statement - and you better be able to back it up.
#5
Posted 07 July 2006 - 10:22 AM
Only girls would wear split-side shorts.
And the guys would call them Catch-Me-F*ck-Me's.
But like I said, that was back in the day.
#6
Posted 07 July 2006 - 10:47 AM
Oh, be swift to love. Make haste to be kind.
- Henri Frederic Amiel
#7
Posted 07 July 2006 - 11:03 AM
I was walking around in Tillamook last weekend after a run with some on, and like three monster trucks whistled at me in passing. Those are the guys Albert used to be I guess...
It's always funny to see people running in those knee length gangsta duds. To me those look ridicuous - and can't be all that comfortable either. But I've never tried them.
"Tight is right".
#8
Posted 07 July 2006 - 11:05 AM
That being said, yes neon yellow shorts (Steve), neon pink shorts (CopKiller) or shorts so old they're becoming transparent should be thrown away.
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#9
Posted 07 July 2006 - 11:17 AM
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All depends on where the "split" is, I guess...
-Yoda-
#10
Posted 07 July 2006 - 11:21 AM
I would wear pink split shorts just to fvck with people. And then say, "How does it feel to get your ass beat in a race by a guy wearing pink split shorts?"
#11
Posted 07 July 2006 - 12:45 PM




"I never go out too fast; sometimes I just finish too slowly!" - Joe Dudman
#12
Posted 07 July 2006 - 01:06 PM


#13
Posted 07 July 2006 - 01:07 PM
Like Steve (and Joe), I also owned a pair of neon yellow split-sides about fifteen years ago. However, like the powder-blue suspenders I wore in 1982, I am not so secure in myself as to ride that bandwagon again.
Laces Running Company
San Diego, CA
#14
Posted 07 July 2006 - 03:03 PM
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#15
Posted 07 July 2006 - 04:18 PM
So they pass the Kelbelle test?

"I never go out too fast; sometimes I just finish too slowly!" - Joe Dudman
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