simple question.......
 

WHAT DO YOU PREFER IN SHORTS AND SWIMWEAR.
3 INCHES SIDES OR LESS
3 INCHES SIDES OR MORE IF JAMMERS OR LONG SHORTS ARE WHAT YOU HAVE IN MIND -FORGET ----------------------------------------------------SHORTS, THREE INCHES INSEAM 4 OR --------------------------------------LONGER DONT MENTION----------------------------------------------------SQUARE CUTS, SOLID COLORS, OR PATERNS OR BOTH FUNKY TRUNKS INCLUDED.
JUST A LAST QUESTION (A BIT OFF TOPIC) ANYONE LIKE 1950 60 70 80 VINTAGE TENNIS SHORTS IF SO WHAT BRAND, THANKS FOR YOUR ANSWERS IF ANY.:o

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:) Yes on first line - and Lacoste

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3 inch sides or less; actually prefer 2 inches or less.

Swimsuits preference
1/2" string sides
1-1/2" sides
3" to 4" square, influence by Aussiebum or sungas.

Shorts preference
Splits, 2" inseam
A few unlined shorts I recently bought having inseams so short, I need to wear underwear to prevent fall-out.

VINTAGE TENNIS SHORTS I wore many times in my pre-teen years (70's).
Too girlie I think! Made in Hong Kong by unknown brand or I didn't know about brands at the time too young.

Nothing "Girlie" about men wearing short shorts.

The current style (down to the knee "Half Pants") is just plain dorky (and rather bigoted too). I often call them "Leg Veils" because there is no practical reason for all men's shorts to have down to the knee coverage.

I've emailed many apparel companies and told them (very politely) that I'm tired of the current style and lack of variety and choice in men's shorts and I hope they start offering the pre-90s style.

It must be working because I'm noticing a lot more guys is vintage shorts than before 2012.

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Well done - did any bother to reply with an excuse ?

Anything from Seobean or Aqux

You emailed many apparel companies!!! WOW!

I guess people look at things differently. I view "tennis shorts" vs "short shorts"(for other sports) two different things, purposes and styles.

wow I wasnt expecting so many interresting responses thanks fellas, now keep on looking sexy you hear....

Love the very short very low cut suits 1 in, side
 

Don't overlook the Mate Gear mini short or the athletic short. They are very low rise, split up the sides, bit look like and athletic short although they cover like a brief. Fall out is handled by a built in sling.

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Didn't Torchwatch order one of those some months ago?

Btw he posted this 10-24-2013: http://mategear.com

I like two inch sides, brighter colors and prints, and a slightly lower cut on the waist and hips. I am really into Turbo right now, cool colors and themes.

Yes, I do remember the short shorts of tennis. I also still wear 1 inch inseam full side split running shorts when I run. They are actually not as revealing as they sound, but they are much more practical for running.

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A simple question
 

When I was younger, I played a lot of tennis, especially in my teens and into my 20's. I wore tennis shorts with probably a 2 inch inseam. I don't play tennis anymore but walk 2-3 miles every day and wear speedos usually with 1-2 inch sides under the shorts which have a 2-3 inch inseam. The speedos give me lots of support and feel really good while shorts are roomy enough to be comfortable.

Dooley67

SPEEDOS: I prefer traditional 2.5" side seam racing brief cut. Tyr or Speedo brand.
RUNNING SHORTS: I like em short, 1.5" to 2" inseam. Anything longer rubs my thighs wrong.
CASUAL SHORTS: just above the knee. I remember the short OP shorts of the 80s fondly, but never again.

SPEEDOS: don't wear anything longer than 2"
SHORTS: don't really wear them. Certainly not for walking around the streets, and for workouts I wear tracksuit bottoms.

1.5" sides rock and should be the standard!!!!!
 

1.5" sides are the best. It's the perfect amount of fabric on the side the serve it's function plus it grabs attention.
As far as the back, I prefer the Brazilian or a 3/4 cut on the butt.

Swim briefs: 1/2-1" sides with very low rise
Around town shorts: 4-5 1/2" inseam
Gym, in and around house shorts: 1" splits, 2-5" inseam (depends upon what I'm doing)
Evening & early morning shorts: 1-2" inseam

* Commando 99% of the time *

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Swimming: 1 -2 inch sides.
Shorts, 5 - 7 inches since I don't wear underwear. Wore them shorter before I stopped wearing briefs under shorts.

Discovered Aliexpress a couple years ago...
 

For lap swimming I like 1.25 to 2 inch sides. Desmiit swim briefs is what I wear the most and they are 1.25 inch.

For walking I like these short shorts with a built in jockstrap. They are the most comfortable and cost well under 10$ so you can get many of different colors.

Answer simple question.
 

I really like the Speedo style briefs with made of polyester or nylon lycra with a 2 or 3 inch waist band, just below my belly button and wedgied in my rear buns showing the lower, half, almost like a thong style swim briefs. The kind , Iv'e worn over the years are like this style and well lined inside, not too tight and allowing breathing and space for one's genitals and possible erections from the gentle feel of the soft snug material. Wearing them when dry for a long time, they really feel comfortable and don't think about having them on. When these Speedo style swim briefs are wet after swimming, the wet clinging material does get me aroused, especially when taking them off. Taking them off really tickle all of my lowers, feeling the soft tight material slowly come off when first uncovering my now erect penis snug and secure in Speedo, then having to get almost off swimsuit unweggied from the rear, then finally peeling them down and off, bearing it all wet or dry. That's the kind of swim suit I really like wearing during the warm summer weather.