I am pretty athletic and do sports. I prefer to run in long running tights during winter because I like the freedom, unlike heavy sweatpants that kind of weighs you down. And it is heck a lot easier to wash and not smelly than sweatpants.
But my dad hates it, I meant really hate it. He says it is the ugly piece of clothing I have. He says any kind of tights just look like crap. I also wear underarmor tight shirt,otherwise I get bleeding nipples during long runs; and my dad hates that too. Some of my friend also say I should lose running tights.
I don't understand why people find it objectionable though. We wear it during football, so why can't we wear it during running?
But I don't really have problem wearing it and have the physique for it. But this constant nagging from other people is putting a dent in my confident in wearing it.
So what do you think when you see a guy running in tights? Do you find it weird or anything? Or do you mind?
2007-02-02 08:14:23 · 33 answers · asked by --S-- 1 in Sports ➔ Running
But I never wear underarmor tights shirt alone, it is always worn as an underwear under other piece of clothing. Otherwise it is toooo gxx.
2007-02-02 08:16:57 · update #1
By the way, it is worn strictly outdoor when the temperature is cold, near 32 degree or slightly above that. There is no way I would wear that in gym.
2007-02-02 08:56:40 · update #2
just go for it
it doesn't matter what other people think as long as you are
ok with it
2007-02-02 12:02:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I admire anyone athletic enough to wear tights, especially spandex. If you've worked hard to have a buffed body, you SHOULD show it off. Sounds like those who tell you it looks bad are simply homophobic (not that you are Gay, I understand) and/or are jealous because they don't have the guts to wear tights, probably because they are unfit and out of shape.
And, yes, tights are more comfortable than sweats.
Only in America are people insecure enough to sweat an athletic man about wearing tights. The athletic human form is one of nature's most beautiful sights, and you have nothing feel guilty about!
2007-02-02 08:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Look, tights were not created as a fashion statement or as a means of torture. They exist because they have an extremely valuable function.
Men should wear them when running in cold weather because:
*They are lighter than the baggy pants and still insulate
*Tighter compression around the knees and thighs prevents injuries
*Chicks dig them (ok, I'm taking some liberties with this one ;-)
2007-02-05 01:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by Joe 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Stein - checking out the answers here and more than half are against your tights. I think that others opinions are really immaterial. If their life focuses on what you wear, then just how important can they, or their opinion be. You have valid, legitimate reasons for liking and wearing tights and that makes it right. Those who object must really be insecure in their own masculinity or self esteem and need help. They should be screaming your clothing makes me believe I am Queer or something. Wear the tights and I will cheer you on and bi&tch slap the naysayers along with you.
2007-02-02 08:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. You're the one doing the running so you should choose what is more comfortable for you to run in. I don't see why people are making such a big deal about it. When ever I see a person running I don't really pa atention to their clothes. It's more like "look at that woman/man. Do I wish I had the will power to do run on a regular basis" Don't let these people get to you. Do what feels best.
2007-02-02 08:20:46 · answer #5 · answered by Naru 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I wear them too during all season pretty much for the same reasons you say, plus to avoid injuries from the cold. It is just the way people react when they see something they don't consider ordinary. Don't mind them if it is more convenient for you then stick with it.Try explaining them why you wear them and maybe some day they will get used to it.
2016-03-29 01:54:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are your dad wouldn't object to your wearing a raincoat if it were raining, but I won't suggest you try to fight him on this. If you are (or he is) concerned about "the look" tights give you, then put a pair of shorts on over them. When the weather is cold but not frigid I wear tights with baggy shorts over them. My legs stay warm but I get the freedom of motion that you get from the tights. Specialized running shorts work too. You could try wearing the tights under the running pants, but I usually save that for really cold weather. You might want to try a pair of nylon windpants - they don't have all of the freedom of movement of tights, but aren't as "out there."
Bear in mind though that frostbite is a serious concern in cold weather. Any of your...ahem...extremities are subject to getting frost bitten and...well let's just say that wearing tights alone could subject you to a brutally painful case of frostbite if you run in seriously cold weather.
If you are getting bleeding or irritation anywhere then check out Body Glide or another anti-chafing product. But I will admit there is a part of me that enjoys the look on people's faces when they see blood on my shirt...
2007-02-02 14:03:39 · answer #7 · answered by GMoney 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Look, you are the person who is running, and if "running tights" make it more comfortable then go right ahead. Don't let other people bring you down with negative opinions. You made a very good point about other sports that wear spandex and the like. Such as wrestling, running, football, etc etc. Tell them they are just jealous that you're active and they are not. Or tell them to kiss your *** lol.
2007-02-02 08:19:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
I wear the underarmor top, but not the shorts....though, for me, thats mostly cause I don't have the physique for it...as far as I'm concerned you gotta earn it! Nothing at all wrong with the top, I love the way it feels...bottoms, I wouldn't say anything wrong either, though I personally wouldn't wear them.
2007-02-02 12:30:07 · answer #9 · answered by fslcaptain737 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if your talking about the long black under armor tight's then it's ok and so are the under armor tight's that go to your knee's that's what i wear in the beging of the season when we have a few meet's early in march and it get's cold after the sun goes down so no there is nothing wrong with that at all it doent make you gay all your trying to do is keep warm
2007-02-04 03:04:31 · answer #10 · answered by scott 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't really see any point in caring if a guy wears tights or not-just put a pair of shorts on over them, to hide the "little guys" better, and live with it (girls should wear shorts over their tights too, btw--funny story about that...my spanish teacher's a marathon runner, and she leaves from school to go running, so one time during xc we were leaving on a run and we see her going out in this pair of bright '80's tights with no shorts on top...ew.)
Anyway, to answer the question-if a guy has shorts over his tights while running, I see no problem with it. Even if he doesn't...I'll just look at them, be like "ok..." and get over it. Do whatever you like-just take the shorts comment seriously :) Good luck with your dad, and with your running! (and football too)
2007-02-04 09:58:12 · answer #11 · answered by Aurelia 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋