Running Skorts

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Because shorts with loose legs obviously don't ride up...

Not obvious to my thighs. I think I've figured out that in my case the issue is narrow hips with large thighs. Even when I was a 110# 5'3" high schooler I had issues with shorts riding-up and my inner thigh area on jeans ending up with worn holes and destroyed crotch seams.

[OakLeaf]

Hm. Sorry.

I wear holes between the thighs of my jeans, too, have for decades, but the two pairs of shorts I'm thinking of don't ride up on me at all. They're both discontinued so I can't link to them - but one is a traditional nylon-ish V-notch short with a liner brief, maybe 4" inseam, and the other pair is a Brooks short with a wide waistband, flared legs on maybe a 5" inseam, and a sort of soft jersey synthetic fabric. Those need a brief underneath.

Anyway. sorry.

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Don't be sorry...I don't mind my thighs so much. Cycling is nice, since leg-grippers solve the creep issue. And runners are no longer limited to running shorts. I love the skirts--even though I almost never wear skirts or dresses in regular life. They are so comfy for running (especially in hot weather). Definitely more flattering on my build than shorts, too.

[Aggie_Ama]

I want compression liner I think. I am at the heaviest I have ever been and carry a lot of weight in my thighs. I have always had this problem, when I was a size 4 I couldn't wear slim fit jeans because my thighs are bulky.

[GLC1968]

Not obvious to my thighs. I think I've figured out that in my case the issue is narrow hips with large thighs. Even when I was a 110# 5'3" high schooler I had issues with shorts riding-up and my inner thigh area on jeans ending up with worn holes and destroyed crotch seams.

Yep, me too. And now I'm off to shop for whatever skorts you recommended! Thanks!

[Aggie_Ama]

I ran in the Nike Skort last night and spent parts of the 50 minute run fighting the shorts. I loved the way it fit in the store but didn't work well in action. They crept to be like bunched up undies and then my thighs were rubbing - ugh!! Might be okay if I lost some weight but I am not sure.

So it looks like the Skirt Sports one is the winner. The "shorties" didn't ride up and the skirt fit well. It will be worn for my longer run this weekend to make sure it won't be driving me nutty during the half marathon. I will probably wear the Nike one when camping or doing outside things. It is cuter than shorts on my, just not a good running one.

[roadie gal]

I'm not a skort kinda gal, so I can't comment on them, but I do like the RaceReady compression shorts. They're made out of Dryline, so they're compressive without making you feel like you're wearing a sausage casing. They don't have grippers, but I haven't had a problem with them riding up.

[katluvr]

I, too, have the rubbing thigh issue, so I prefer any type of compression or "tights" but short. This year I found TONS of long tights or capri's, but hard time finding shorts (tight/compression). I ran my marathon in my favorite one...but they are falling apart between the thighs (all that friction!). I don't want a skort/running skirt. Just some good ole shorts that can handle the "rub".

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[colby]

I, too, have the rubbing thigh issue, so I prefer any type of compression or "tights" but short. This year I found TONS of long tights or capri's, but hard time finding shorts (tight/compression). I ran my marathon in my favorite one...but they are falling apart between the thighs (all that friction!). I don't want a skort/running skirt. Just some good ole shorts that can handle the "rub".

K

I didn't think about this until recently with all the threads on it, but I had one pair of tri shorts that I wore for a few tris, maybe Ironman (don't remember), and they wore through the seams between the thighs. I have been training in another pair for 2 seasons, ran a marathon in them, and they are awesome. I am afraid of what happens when they wear out! I am afraid to try running shorts not just because of thigh rubbage but because I am not confident of my assets.

The ones that have lasted a long time are from Zoot, but so are the ones that didn't last a long time. Go figure. The ones that have lasted do have a longer inseam.

I think they are probably replaced by these:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,...For-Women.html
or these:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,...For-Women.html

The stuff in the Zoot Ultra line have fabrics that are more technical, more compressive, but also seem to rub harsher against each other. That's probably what my first pair were. I have a newer pair of Ultras but I don't train in them until I get into longer distances and need to not deviate from race plan.

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The stuff in the Zoot Ultra line have fabrics that are more technical, more compressive, but also seem to rub harsher against each other. That's probably what my first pair were. I have a newer pair of Ultras but I don't train in them until I get into longer distances and need to not deviate from race plan.

I have to REALLY watch seam placement in the crotch area of compression shorts and tights. I had two pair of Mizuno tights that I LOVED...comfiest things I've ever worn. But after about 2-3 months on one pair and only a month or two on the other I sent them back. Mizuno replaced them, but I ended up selling the new replacements on eBay, since I knew the new ones would fare no better. I have thighs that eat seams for breakfast.

I don't know why companies insist upon putting seams smack-dab dead-center between thighs. The friction tears stuff up unless a woman has wider hips and thinner thighs. I have the opposite combo.

[socalgal59]

I'm not a skort kinda gal, so I can't comment on them, but I do like the RaceReady compression shorts. They're made out of Dryline, so they're compressive without making you feel like you're wearing a sausage casing. They don't have grippers, but I haven't had a problem with them riding up.

I run 5 - 6 days a week. I'm not a skort person either. I have well developed thighs and calves (read thick in the legs!!!) from years of cycling and other such activities that required lower body strength. I love compression wear. My brand of choice is Skins. Tight as heck, but once you get into them, you don't know you are in them. I go for the tights instead of the shorts--all I run in these days is Skins--oh, I do wear a top and shoes