Workout Tights For Men?

[BeeNee]

This question gets asked quite a lot by men and women alike. What do you think about men wearing tights? Should men wear tights? Would you judge me if I wore tights?

Women wear tights all the time and even if you're a guy and you've never personally worn them, YOU KNOW they are comfortable AF. They are literally a second skin which is why a lot of women not only wear them inside the gym, but just out running errands. On a hot day or sweating in a gym, they're cool and comfortable, they make moving about really easy because they don't snag or pinch anything, they come in a million great styles, and they are easy to clean. Literally, what is not to love?

But, what about the guys? Because tights have almost become synonymous with women's wear, some guys and girls alike seem to find it very off putting to see a guy wearing a set often in the same way they would should they see a guy wearing a skirt. Society is often stuck in this place where girls can wear whatever they want, so called men's clothes and women's clothes, and men are stuck wearing traditional men's clothing as qualified by society at large. It can be very frustrating especially when you're talking about such a functional and comfortable item such as a pair of tights.

Here is the low down on tights. I'm not going to fake that certain people won't talk or point or say whatever, because so many are concerned about what is considered masculine, or they feel uncomfortable with the thought of a man in skin tight anything, but people are going to talk, and for the most part, they will think what they want, but thankfully won't actually say anything to you about it, so I say go for it. If someone is so freaking bothered that they can't contain themselves, that really is their problem because all you're trying to do is workout and be comfortable and there is nothing wrong with that.

If you do feel self conscious about it, there are the shorts over tights option which a lot of guys wear instead of just the tights. Let's be honest here, for some the issue is the bulge and what might, ahem, pop up, but for others it's just lack of pockets, and for others, they just feel a bit more secure and comfortable or warmer wearing the shorts over the tights. Doesn't matter. Just wear what you want and be comfortable. Next week people will be complaining about something else someone else is wearing, so does it really matter. No.

[sodaa_popp]

I wear them for one reason; compression benefit. I compete in submission wrestling, and occasionally do Spartan Races. I find that the lactic acid buildup in my quads and calves are significantly reduced when I wear long socks, leg sleeves, and/or spats as opposed to when I do not wear any sort of compression. It's not a fashion statement at all... In fact, I'd prefer the look of just going with just shorts and a regular shirt. But I'm not willing to forego the benefit I get merely so I can appear more fashionable.

[SuperGlitterGirl]

Batman wore it better.

[LittleLila]

My boyfriend wears tights during exercise to stop his thighs rubbing and chaffing. He always wears shorts over the top though, he feels uncomfortable with his bulge in plain view, and it leaves absolutely nothing to the imagination. He only wears them because he has to though. If he didn't have issues with chaffing and shin splints then he wouldn't wear them at all, because he thinks they're the most uncomfortable things in the world, especially around the crotch. And I can understand why he says that. Leggings and tights are great, I wear them daily, but i can't imagine having a dick hanging off the front of me, and then chucking some tights on over the top and being comfortable.

[hmmmmidk]

honestly it doesn't bother me unless I have an erection. At times like that, Im lucky im a grower more than a shower.

[Pomegranate139]

YES! Let men wear workout tights! Soon they will start wearing men's jeggings and then purple and leopard print leggings while walking down the street. Then just like women, we can all view men's camel toes and under bum smile 😁

[Singapura]

No, they look too feminine... I think they look great on me lol, but I wouldn't want a guy to wear women's clothing.

[Anonymous]

"some guys and girls alike seem to find it very off putting to see a guy wearing a set often in the same way they would should they see a guy wearing a skirt."

And this is the exact example I use when calling women two faced liars when they say they wear tights/yoga pants for comfort and not for style. Everyone knows that's a fat fucking lie.

[hawkeye92]

I think they are stupid. You aren't some high level advanced athlete whose using it for some scientific advantage, Working out is about being utilitarian in your efforts. Work creates the look. The look doesn't create the look.

[BeeNee]

That's really not a good enough explanation because plenty of women wear them who are definitely not using them for sports, however, most guys would be using them for working out purposes or sports. In many professional sports, athletes wear skin tight clothing for the sole purpose that it either helps preserve warmth (surfers, ice sports) or it does not hinder movement. Compression clothing has long been utilized in athletic wear and even in some clothing for the elderly or injured. It's not just about the look. I could be 500lbs and wear a swimsuit, doesn't make me an athlete or good at sports, but I can also be a fit 115lbs and wear these, and work out, or wear something totally different and workout---the point is, it makes no difference. One "should" wear what they feel comfortable wearing or that is functional for them and what they are doing, and if that is tights, than so be it.

[hawkeye92]

it has some valid uses, sure, and people can wear whatever they want, sure. but i'm a runner. i see people wearing those things all the time. i've run in 20 degree (F) weather without compression pants. Do you know what kept me legs warm? My running. Physically exerting myself to warm up, and if it was too cold i mentally sharped myself to handle it.

I'd venture more people wear them to look a certain way than for a certain functional use. Which is okay in its own right, I just think it's silly.

[BeeNee]

(just to make it clear, I'm not starting some argument here, just talking), but you mention your running habits and style... emphasis on the your. I've been outside in 80+ degree weather and other people still have sweaters on because they say they are cold. Compression pants/shorts might not do a thing for you, but for others it may mean a world of difference. As a woman who can freely, apparently, wear tights whenever, I can tell you it's a huge comfort thing, and I imagine for the guys that do wear them, they have that too in or out of the gym, though like I said, I rarely see them just walking around outside the gym in them.

[BeeNee]

You've basically backed up my message in that, people will think what they want, but you're wearing them for you and how you feel in them. Clothes are designed at base to cover the body, and tights accomplish that, so they are 'just clothes,' that can and should be worn by anyone who wants to wear them. You, or I, or the guy or girl down the street are always going to have something to say about what someone else is wearing because it's not what... guess what... we would do or wear, right? But we're not them, and they're not us, and I doubt you'd cater to some stranger that said, you "shouldn't wear" what you're wearing.

[hawkeye92]

yeah man i'm all "you do you." i want everyone to freely do whatever they want. i'm sure you have good reasons for the actions you take. i'm more pessimistic about the rest of society.

[BeeNee]

Well, I would save up that pessimistic energy and not waste a whole bunch of it on some tights. Style is so subjective and always changing. I mean, 150 years ago, I wouldn't have been able to freely wear pants because society would have said that's a no no, and here we are.

[hawkeye92]

I thought we had a cordial agreement, but you're still trying to be snarky. I'm not the one wasting time, you're typing these long paragraphs. I respect your opinions. I am cool with people doing whatever they want. I'm very live and let live libertarian-ish in that respect. But I'm merely holding opinions about people because I have reason to have pessimism about society. Society draws my optimism in other ways, ie: innovation, scientific, and charitable leaders across the globe.
Bringing historical sexism into this has nooooothing to do with this. It's silly. And contradictory towards my beliefs. Tolerance means accepting everyone, it doesn't mean having to like it.
Wear those pants. It's insignificant when I see people wearing them. I give no thought until this question.

[BeeNee]

This is why I literally hate the internet sometimes. I was trying to make a light hearted joke about your pessimism, but you can't hear a voice or tell what people mean through a bunch of text which is why I tried from the outset to say, just having a conversation. And what's this bit about sexism. That's a true statement. 150 years ago, women weren't really allowed to wear pants, which does correlate to my point about some men and women alike saying that men shouldn't wear tights because they are "too feminine" or women's clothes... just like pants were only to be worn by men back then for similar reasons only they were seen as masculine. Like I said style changes, minds change, and now no one bats and eye, and it may be the same on down the road for more men's vs. women's clothing. What's wrong with that? Sheesh! You can't win for trying!

[Gonetowardthewind]

Uhhh ima wear my tights and another pair of tights and a pair of sweat pants when I'm out running in the winter. No way in hell am I going to let anything happen to my junk down below the belt again.

[BertMacklinFBI]

i only wear tights to slide into my race suit easier

everything at the gym is just a t-shirt, shorts, and boxers.

briefs on leg days.

[NerdInDenial]

Tights don't look good on me. Thus, I would not wear them.

[BeeNee]

well, that's a good enough reason not to wear anything. I don't think most anybody enjoys wearing things they don't think look good on them.

[NerdInDenial]

My calves are too big; this is also another reason why I don't wear skinny jeans.

[hmmmmidk]

dude girls like big calves

[NerdInDenial]

@hmmmmidk I just look really awkward in them; it's like a stuffed sausage but in a bad way.

[hmmmmidk]

lol..

[Anonymous]

If you're actually working out nobody cares.

If you're wandering over to the grocery store... it's gonna raise eyebrows.

The issue is around overt male sexuality and how it's perceived.

[BeeNee]

I would also add that regardless of how someone looks, if they are confident in their body, this tends to offend people somehow. Either they are jealous or think they should only dress a certain way, or whatever else, and of course, tights show it all off, man or woman. For women, this is the norm, society has accepted the tights wearing mostly, but for men, it's more of an uphill battle, because like I mentioned, not every girl in a pair of tights is at the gym. I'd say 50% are just out running errands, so why we make allowances for one and not the other, well...

[Opinion Owner]

Because women are assumed to gain influence via being sexually attractive while men are assumed to gain sexual attractiveness via influence and power. So people (women and other men) look down on a man who is trying too hard to look sexy. The knee jerk that it's 'gay' is not just because it's associated with being effeminate but also because among gay men looking overtly sexual -works-

This strongly suggests it women -liked- seeing men in tight clothes more would do so.

[ADFSDF1996]

They look like professional wrestling tights. I personally wouldn't wear them though.

[jaydtre]

I wear tights when I workout or play sports because I hate the feel of wearing underwear when moving around so much. It also keeps my groin area and legs cool, preventing little to no sweat down there. Also I generally wear shorts over them.

[vishna]

They look really hot on the right guy ;3 I'm all for it, easy to exercise in and comfy af.

[lord_chilled]

ha! gayyyyy

lol fr, that would expose my balls to everyone and im sure not everyone wants to see that.

[kitty71]

I dont mind men who work out wearing tights. SOme look sexy on them

[likeleggings]

I wear them all the time

[hugofocus]

@likeleggings
So do I

[frozenhorizon]

I don't really mind how they look but honestly I don't find them comfortable.

[Anonymous]

I run daily in running tights, no shorts, bulge visible and ass also. Also use them for workout often. Very comfy.

[hmmmmidk]

HAHAHAHAHA

[ChromAzonyx108]

They might be uncomfortable for a guy if they press in on the knob and bollocks.

[clever_seeker]

I need some tights. I miss the gym.

[PowerPrincess]

Tights show the bulge. Its all good.

[hmmmmidk]

lol...

[Phoenix98]

Or you could just wear sweats.