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Is it just me or is there really a lack of a color scheme for men's running shorts and shirts?
Looking for running shorts that have some color but there is always the usual selections -- black, black and black. *sigh*
I look at the woman's equivalent and they have teal and brown and red etc.
I'm kind of envious of all the color selection for women.

The same goes for fitted (lycra) running shorts. Try to find some shorts that are a five inch inseam? Good luck. I don't like shorts down to my kneecaps. I like shorter shorts that are tight fitting. Help!

Where are you shopping? I was in Dicks Sporting Goods the other day and they had all kinds of neon running gear. Certainly can't be missed in a canary yellow singlet with reflective strips!!

Actually, I agree with LaxJock. Canadian stores just don't have the selection.

I have yet to find a running singlet for sale in Canada and always buy my stuff when I travel to the U.S. to run.

Ahhh order online maybe? Here it's warm enough for a singlet for the most part about 8 months out of the year. Maybe that would explain the abundance?

I don't care so much about colors. I stick with black or dark blues. But my main problem is finding the right cut/style. Most of the running shorts I've looked at are either too long or too short. Nothing in between.

I found a few mid-length shorts, but often times they are made of a fabric that doesn't stretch. And since I have big legs, it's really uncomfortable and limits my movement.

So what I ended up doing was buying a pair of regular mesh athletic shorts and cutting a few inches off the seam. The mesh material is very stretchy and it's thick, so the cut edges don't curl or fringe.

But if you want more color, you should shop online. From my observations, most sporting goods stores don't stock a lot of running apparel. They just carry the basic colors and styles.

26mileman saidActually, I agree with LaxJock. Canadian stores just don't have the selection.

I have yet to find a running singlet for sale in Canada and always buy my stuff when I travel to the U.S. to run.

Thanks 26. Yeah, you go to the Running Room and the selections are black and black.
I'm going to Virginia Beach to do the Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon so maybe I will pick up some shorts there.

Aussiebum have some colours

http://www.aussiebum.com.au/en/sportswear/

LaxJock73 said

26mileman saidActually, I agree with LaxJock. Canadian stores just don't have the selection.

I have yet to find a running singlet for sale in Canada and always buy my stuff when I travel to the U.S. to run.

Thanks 26. Yeah, you go to the Running Room and the selections are black and black.
I'm going to Virginia Beach to do the Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon so maybe I will pick up some shorts there.

I've noticed the Dick's Sporting Goods at Lynnhaven has a better selection of running shorts than the one at Town Center.

Enjoy your stay here this weekend, and good luck tomorrow!

googling a bit brought up:
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-MRSHORT.html

various colors there.


i like the typical dark, short, slit on the side running shorts. You actually feel like you're not wearing anything. complete freedom.
which is the whole point of those shorts.

I'm not a fan of too much color in my running gear, although I understand the necessity for it, as neighborhood drivers won't spot me without my bright blue shorts, despite my shirtless sweaty torso shining in the sunlight.