Skins/Compression Garments & the things Ronaldo wears on his legs that you fanboys obsess over

[Case]

Man theres just soooo much wrong with how bad coldgear stanks when it sweaty and rain soaked, it's like u wanna be as far away from it but it's literally ur 2nd skin....

[Pottertons]

glad I found this topic.

I've been dealing with the odd Groin injury for a few years now. Just pops up out of nowhere to the point where I'm slightly struggling to walk.

I've read and heard about these compression shorts and I'm trying to figure out if they are just spandex/Lycra shorts or are they actually some sort of special design.

Could any of you recommend a place to get some in the Ontario/GTA area of Canada.

Cheers.

So far I've seen some at Sportschek. Tad on the pricey side though.

[terrylee79]

Alright guys I got a silly question.

I'm about to buy some compression shorts and the question is do you guys wear underwear(boxers or briefs) underneath the compression shorts?

[brabbit429]

LOL... Don't feel silly man. I've thought the same thing for the longest and am eager to see responses to this question.

[UVaGooner]

Alright guys I got a silly question.

I'm about to buy some compression shorts and the question is do you guys wear underwear(boxers or briefs) underneath the compression shorts?

I wear mine as my underwear during a match.

[terrylee79]

I wear mine as my underwear during a match.

Hmm. I think I'm just go to a store and try it on with the underwear and without and see whatever is comfortable lol.

[quixoticelixir42]

they work well as underwear, as their tight and hold everything in place, and they don't ride up on you. It's pretty much a win win, excluding the fact that they're about $30 a pop.

[terrylee79]

they work well as underwear, as their tight and hold everything in place, and they don't ride up on you. It's pretty much a win win, excluding the fact that they're about $30 a pop.

How far is it suppose to come down? Just below the knee or half way up to the thigh?

[quixoticelixir42]

the ones i have go about halfway, but i have seen others [more often at track meets] that do come down to the knee. personally, i think the shorter ones are more comfortable.

[wrekinrak25]

i wear compression shorts all the time, and though i have seen people wear them over their boxers, i just wear mine as underwear, and they work very nicely.

i wear the underarmor type with some padding (25 bucks or so) and they go 3/4 down my thigh almost to the top of my knee but not quite

[Pottertons]

So in a nutshell, compressions basically act as a form of stability support?

As for how to wear them, I've read on many a site that they are meant to act as if they were an extra tight layer of skin so I would think that 'Commando' is the only way to go.

Anyhow, these things are a must for me cause I can't afford to miss a flamin day of work and I refuse to stop playing footy.

[terrylee79]

Just bougt some nike pro dri fit shorts and it really feels good. It comes down about 3/4 of my thigh and my leg feels more stable and flexible. I suggest you guys don't buy the white one if you're planning not to wear underwear because the white ones, it's transparent. You can see through everything down there lol.

[daharryone]

Skins work. Though I looked peculiar in them while i was running 13 miles for a half marathon. I was able to go play my futbol match which was 2 hours after the race.


Adidas powerweb is supposed to give you greater endurance and muscle efficiency. Skins has gradient compression which works too.

You want something that has gradient compression as it basically forces blood in areas you want for maximum blood flow. I know that from my friends say the powerweb works just as good. Without bias pressure - you're basically buying tights :P.

Under armour is just normal compression. It's "ok". It apply pressure in areas without bias which is not so good.

[KingTrezegol]

why oh why are you bringing this topic back?