User: chrisinsac

========== In Reply To ========== My personal preferences for the wearing of shorts are as follows:

Speedo - Competetive swimming.

Very short (1/4 thigh) - Running and swimming.

Short (1/4 to mid thigh) - Basketball, soccer, rugby, working out at athletic club, school gym classes, volleyball.

Longer (mid thigh to above knee) - Daily wear to town, around house, traveling, etc.

Long Pants - Church, school, social occasions, work, etc.

I think that the longer swim suits create too much drag in the water and are cold when out of the water. The longer basketball shorts would not seem to allow freedom of movement. I think that speedos are good for competetive swimming on those who are well built. However, they are uncomfortable and revealing otherwise.

Shorts that go to mid-knee or below do not look appealing to me. I prefer long pants to that.

I would be interested in other opinions as to shorts lengths and activity and if you agree or disagree with my preferences.

I am 27 yearsold, 5'9" 150 pounds, very athletic.

Speedos for swimming laps.

Short nylon running shorts (Nike, Adidas, Dolphin, New Balance, etc.) for long distance running and weight lifting in the gym.

Tight spandex shorts for bicycling long distances.

Short Tennis Shorts for tennis (duh!).

I don't like the longer shorts that go below the knee. They look stupid. I rather wear jeans.

During the summer, I wear short courderoy shorts or gym shorts to the library, grocery store, grad school classes, hanging out.

I wear jean shorts and mid length shorts (halfway between kneecap and waist)to the bars, church (college campus church), and work (computer geek).

I shave my legs because I swim and bike competively. I always wear white socks and tennies with shorts (socks are rolled down, only geeks and old men wear them pulled up).

Because I'm a gym rat with a 28" waist and look like a kid (I still get carded), nobody has ever given me grief for wearing short shorts at the gym. When you are covered with sweat, thet take you more seriously. I rarely see guys my age or younger wear the shorter shorts which I prefer. I don't like the longer shorts. They are not conducive to working out.

By the way, I am straight. I have gay friends who think I look hot in shorter shorts, and are disappointed that more young dudes don't dress like I do. I've had some interesting propositions, including an offer for a good spanking (no thanks).

To each their own. Whatever makes you comfortable.