I'm a runner who's recently taken up doing yoga at my local YMCA. I figured that since I had plenty of running shorts and shirts, clothing wouldn't be an issue. Wrong. Since I have a tendency to sweat, typical running t-shirts get wet fast, and there's nothing more unpleasant than a mouthful of wet cotton when doing a downward facing dog. The shirts I've found to be ideal are the subject of another review elsewhere. But I'm here to talk about my prAna JD Shorts.
The first thing I found when trying to find yoga clothes for men is that there just aren't a whole lot of choices. Running shorts are either too baggy or too short, tending toward either more fabric than you want during a particular asana, or a "big reveal" when it's least desired. I found these prAna shorts on Amazon, read the generally positive reviews, and decided to give them a shot.
From the moment I first put them on, I was sold. Although they don't have a drawstring (which, I think, would be a good addition to any 2.0 version), they are very secure. The fabric is wonderfully soft, and just stretchy enough to "give" but not so clingy that nothing is left to the imagination, if you get my meaning. There is no inner liner, so some sort of undergarment is in order; I like a pair of moisture-wicking briefs.
These shorts are the next best thing to performing asanas in the buff, without all the embarrassing public nudity arrests. They are tight enough that nothing gets between you and your poses, yet not so clingy that you feel on-display in mixed company. I love my prAna shorts so much I immediately purchased a second pair. They're comfortable to wear even if you don't do yoga, but if you do, I encourage you to give them a try. You too may fall in love with your shorts. No one else has to know....
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I was skeptical at first because they don't have a drawstring and I do Bikram yoga so there is a lot of sweating nvolved.
These shorts actually worked better than the others I have and I will be ordering another pair ASAP.
Highly recommended. A large fits me at 36" waist.
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I purchased these sorts for yoga. They fit well and run fairly true to size. They are not like a lot of athletic gear that often runs small. They are comfortable and don't bunch when doing any type of floor poses. I like these shorts a lot. I do like the Jaco tudo shorts just a bit more though. If you order those, order one size larger.
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I have 2 pairs of Prana JD shorts and they have lasted me through 100+ yoga classes; Bikram and Vinyasa. I have a 38 inch waist and the Large fits fine. Another reviewer also said the large fits a 36 inch waist, too.
The product stretches enough to support even my midsection without sliding down. They are snug without being too tight. Allow better flexibility than gym shorts. I highly recommend this product.
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The good: they are close-fitting but not spandex-tight. They don't hug the leg. They ride moderately high (2-3 inches below the navel) so a tee shirt stays tucked in, which really matters during inversions and even dogs. The waist band is thick with a mild chevron, 2 inches at the mid point; 1 1/2 inches at the sides--this also helps a tee stay tucked. They also look better with a tucked-in tee. They are comfortable. You can wear them to and from class under your pants.
The less good: They are thin and sheer, and if you are self-conscious about your basket you could feel a little exposed. I wish they they were just a bit thicker, a bit more like sweatshirt material. They aren't the most manly shorts on the rack, if you care. In the end, I found that I didn't--considering the poses you are in, who cares if the bulge is pretty revealing?--but another guy might.
