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Mens Underwear (2022): Shortys Apparel
Table of Contents
- What does Shortys Apparel Sell?
- Why Shortys Apparel?
- Fabric Composition of Shortys Apparel Underwear
- Colors of Shortys Apparel’s Boxer Briefs
- My Order
- Photo Shoot with Photographer Stevan Reyes
- Photos of Hammocks
- Conclusion
Introduction
Jordan Morello is an online fitness coach, social media personality, cookbook author, and apparel brand owner, Shortys Apparel.
Jordan’s social media pages are on his link page.
What does Shortys Apparel Sell?
Shortys Apparel sells–
- swim shorts (Swims, Boardys)
- gym or lounge shorts (Kickbacks, Trainers)
- underwear
- hoodies
- t-shirts (Tee’s)
Jordan models his clothing while doing his workouts or other content.
Why Shortys Apparel?
Shortys Apparel is a brand to consider because you work with the owner directly.
In one of his videos, Jordan showed the room in his house where he stores his product for sales. He also shows where he packages an order for customers.
It is also good to see Jordan wear Shortys clothing as he does his day or workout tasks.
Fabric Composition of Shortys Apparel Underwear
Shortys calls its boxer briefs “Hammocks.” The fabric composition of Shortys boxer briefs is 95 percent Modal and 5 percent Spandex.
Benefits of Modal
- Soft, smooth feel
- Cotton texture
- Moisture wicking
Benefits of Spandex
- Elasticity
If you are interested in the fabrics used in making men’s underwear, see a link located in another blog post.
See a separate post for a mention of Jason Hoeung, the owner of 2Eros and Supawear in Australia, who made a video explaining the features of modal and elastane in men’s underwear.
Colors of Shortys Apparel’s Boxer Briefs
At the time of this post, the colors for sale are white and navy blue. Jordan announced on a YouTube post that Shorty’s would add three colors: light blue, coral (light red), and grey.
The brand added new underwear in June 2022.
My Order
I placed an order for four Hammocks boxer briefs after Shortys Apparel released the new colors. Ordering from the website (built with Shopify) was straightforward. I received my order within three days.
The underwear is made in China. The fabric is silky smooth and stretchy, which Jordan demonstrated in his try-on videos.
Photo Shoot with Photographer Stevan Reyes
Jordan announced in a YouTube video that Shortys will be expanding its product offerings.
To capture images of the new products, Jordan had a photo shoot in a cabin (The Love Lodge Lithia) with Florida Photographer Stevan Reyes.
Note: Jordan and Stevan released The Adonis Project on December 25, 2021. The first round of the joint project ended in January 2022. You can sign up for updates on the next release.
Photos of Shortys Hammocks Boxer Briefs
Conclusion
What color of Shortys boxer briefs was your favorite? Let us know in the comments.
Men’s 5-Inch Inseam Shorts: Retro Style
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Photo Examples
- Media Coverage
- Fraser Wilson: Short Shorts in Action
- Are Men’s Shorts Getting Shorter?
- What is the Proper Length for Men’s Shorts?
- When are Shorts Too Short?
- David Cihacek
- Conclusion
Introduction
I was looking for some new gym shorts. In my search, I noticed a selection of shorts that had a length of three to five inches. I had known that some gym trainers liked short shorts for the flexibility of movement for leg day. The style was popular in the 1980s, so the fashion trend is a blast from the past.
In April 2021, Alex Abad-Santos wrote an article for Vox on the popularity of shorts with 5 inches or lower inseams.
There are two popular styles that I noticed in my search:
- gym (or Crossfit) shorts (in the athleisure category) and
- swim-based shorts (that can be worn in a pool or other water and at a resort or other places).
(Many brands have shorts with lengths from 3 to 6 inches, so there is room to accommodate all heights. Read an article at Esquire Magazine for how different shorts lengths look on guys from tall to short.)
Photo Examples
Media Coverage: Are Short Shorts in Style for Guys?
Five-Inch Inseam Shorts
On TikTok, there are posts encouraging guys to ditch long-length shorts in favor of 5-inch inseam shorts (aka short shorts). (See an article by Esquire Magazine.)
In 2021, in the New York Post, there was an article about actor Milo Ventimiglia wearing runner’s shorts to the gym.
Fraser Wilson, Australia; Short Shorts in Action
Fraser Wilson, a personal trainer from Melbourne, Australia, is sponsored by GymShark.
In the YouTube video at the right, Fraser performs a follow-along mobility workout while wearing five-inch inseam shorts.
Are Men’s Shorts Getting Shorter?
The Guardian newspaper had an article about men’s interest in short shorts (the way shorts were in the 1970s and 1980s) (author Priya Elan). Men’s shorts became longer in the 1990s and early 2000s. The theme of the story was the connection of menswear, sensuality, and affordable style.
There is some tension as the inseam gets to 5 inches and lower. (See discussion below.) See also the table.
In the bodybuilding (and physique) world, I think that there is a desire to show the results of leg day training as well as practicality—better movement in the gym. With athleisure clothing, this gym wear is also worn in casual wear.
(See a previous article on leg day shorts.)
An article in the New Idea, a publication for Australian women, also supports short shorts and provides practical tips (author Rhys McKay).
Some parts of Australian fashion embraced short shorts (for example, brands (2Eros (Zyzz (the late Aziz Sergeyevich Shavershian (1989-2011)) shorts, also known as the S01 Icon Shorts (mentioned in a previous blog article) and fitness trainer and YouTuber Daniel Vadnal) as well as sports (the Australian Football League (AFL) and Australian rugby).
What is the Proper Length for Men’s Shorts?
| Length of Men’s Workout Shorts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Style* | Comment | Brand(s) |
| Seven-inch inseam | No thigh showing. Default length. Mens physique board shorts. | |
| Five-inch inseam | Some quads showing, mid-thigh length | Athletegy (workout, crossfit, running), Shortys Apparel (Kickbacks, Boardies), Strong Lift Wear (gym workouts, squats, deadlifts) |
| Three-inch inseam | Quads on full display, best for those who have muscular thighs. Retro 1980s style. AFL players’ shorts | Bang! Show Shorts (beach, resort, swimming), |
| *Inseam length for average height. Taller or shorter men may need longer (or shorter) lengths. |
When Are Shorts Too Short for Guys?
For shorter shorts, there may be some negative feedback received from the guy showing too much leg. Rick for The Running Channel on YouTube investigated this question with two-inch inseam side-split running shorts.
The Guardian‘s Priya Elan wrote an article asking how low can men’s short short’s go. There is a split opinion on where short shorts should be worn.
Teo van den Broeke, British GQ’s styling and grooming director, agreed: “We’re more au fait with wearing sport shorts right now, given how much exercising we’ve all been doing, we feel more comfortable going a little short.”
Others think micro is not the way to go. “In most urban contexts, it would be more acceptable for men to wear knee-grazing shorts,” said Elizabeth Wyse, at the etiquette experts Debrett’s.
Priya Elan, Micro shorts for men: how short is too short?
Bang Clothing brand offers show shorts that have a three-inch inseam.
As discussed above with the Guardian article, the shorts force a connection between men’s fashion and sensuality. However, bodybuilders and AFL athletes has embraced the fashion trend enthusiastically.
A YouTuber and male model, Brandon Pikulinski, was having this debate in his video log. He’s a tall guy, 6’3″ or 1.91 meters. Brandon is a jogger, wore short shorts and leggings on a hot day to go for a jog (at about 30 second-mark in the video).
Later, for a swim, he tried on short swim trunks with a four-inch inseam and felt the shorts were too short (at about the 6:52 mark in the video). His girlfriend liked them.
If you decide to embrace short shorts, be confident and go for it. Maybe another guy is debating the same question internally. If more guys embrace it (as in the 1970s), it will encourage other guys to support it.
Agree or disagree? Let me know in the comments.
Fashion Bloggers
Ollie Pearce
London, UK, based fashion and fitness blogger Ollie Pearce did a YouTube video on short shorts. While the shorts that Ollie showed on his video was a form of board shorts, he did discuss how shorter length shorts can help taller guys as well as guys who love leg days at the gym.
Models
David Cihacek by Photographer Marc Spielberg
Model David Cihacek, from the Czech Republic, wears Adidas shorts in a photo shoot by Photographer Marc Spielberg.
David Cihacek by Marc Spielberg in Germany
Conclusion
I have presented a selection of short shorts that are available. Whether you are looking for something to wear at the beach or pool, at the gym, or running errands around town, there is an option available to you.
Are you interested in short shorts? Please tell us of your interest and brand that you like in the comments. If there is a dream vacation spot or resort that you would like to visit post-Covid, please also write it in the comment area.
Leg Day: Lifting Shorts for Working Out
Table of Brands
- Athletegy’s quad short
- Strong Lift Wear premium lift shorts
- 2Eros S01 Icon shorts
- Stay Shredded quads for the gods lifting shorts
Introduction: The Struggle and Benefits of Leg Day
The legs are a large muscle group. It takes focus, dedication, and time to add size. The effort produces impressive results, as seen with some examples in this section.
This blog will describe some shorts that will allow you to maintain your focus on the important leg training day.
Note: Read another blog post on five-inch inseam shorts.
Read below for leg-day training information so that you can build your own tree-trunk thighs.
Jordan Morello
Jordan Morello, owner of Shortys Apparel, online trainer, and fitness model, demonstrates his favorite leg-day exercises in his warehouse gym.
Some Leg-Day Results
Leg Day Shorts Brands
Athletegy
Quad Shorts
Andrew Morrill and Michael Tedesco created the Athletegy brand “with the goal of combining high-quality gymwear with a style and fit they felt was missing from the market.” The brand is based in New York City.
| Clothing | Fabric Composition |
| Quad Short (five-inch inseam) | 88 percent polyester, 12 percent Spandex. |
The quad short is designed in New York and manufactured in China.
Read more of my review on the quad short in a separate blog post.
Leg Day Lifting Shorts
Strong Lift Wear
Strong Lift Wear is a fitness clothing company based in Australia. Of the shorts available on the Strong Lift Wear website, I liked the premium lift shorts for the colors, length, and design. (Stong Lift Wear is a brother brand to Tucann.)
The premium lift shorts are marketed for leg day but they could be used for a cardio session or just relaxing at home as well. The fabric composition is 94 percent polyester and 6 percent spandex. The shorts are made in China.
My Review
I selected the XL size (orange bolt color). It is hard to find the size guide. I have found sometimes that sizes for clothes from Australia can be on the smaller side. After an Internet search, I found the size guide.
I ordered the shorts (before the COVID-19 pandemic) from the US-based website. (The shorts still are shipped from Australia using Australia Post.) At the time I ordered, I was offered a deal to add socks for 10 US dollars and I accepted that.
I had no issues with the shipping before the pandemic. During the pandemic, international mail is affected as flights are being disrupted for the moment.
Shipping and COVID-19-related disruptions. For United States readers, there is a United States Postal Service webpage that details international postal service disruptions. In addition, Australia Post has a webpage for international mail deliveries affected by COVID-19. There are delays in shipments to the United States.
The shorts arrived in a large mailing envelope. Inside, the shorts were in a plastic bag and the sock was in plastic in the same envelope.
The lift shorts have a liner. It is the wearer’s preference to wear the shorts with or without underwear. The shorts fit great and I used them for an at-home HIIT workout and weight-training session.
The length of the shorts was perfect for HIIT training with lots of exercises similar to what was done in my physical education classes in the United States (mountain climbers, burpees, jumping jacks, and so on). The shorts were perfect with the weight-training portion of my routine as well.
I am very happy with the lift shorts. I will order another pair.
Care Instructions
According to the label on the shorts, the shorts can be machine washed with warm water (no bleach) and tumble dry low, removing promptly from the dryer.
Stay Shredded Quads for the Gods Lifting Shorts
Stay Shredded, based in Australia, makes shorts designed for leg day. The shorts, named quads for the gods lifting shorts, have a lining like swimwear and a short length (mid-thigh) to allow the flexibility for leg exercises, like squats and deadlifts.
The website states that the fabric composition of the shorts is polyester and cotton. See the website for the size chart for the shorts.
My Review
I ordered these shorts to try them out. At the time that I ordered, the sizes that I was looking at (L & XL) were only available in certain colors. I ordered the black with white logo and the black with black logo.
When I tried them on they felt a bit tight around the hips but overall there was good support and flexibility.
I did a workout with them, particularly high-rep squats and walking lunges. The shorts worked well for both the exercises. Going deep with the squats was no problem with these shorts.
They have quickly become one of my favorite shorts for leg day.
Care Instructions
The lifting shorts have cotton in them. Cotton, the company explains, can shrink in the first wash, if the shorts are not washed correctly.
Thus, Stay Shredded recommends washing the shorts by hand in cold water or dry clean only.
For drying, the company recommends drying on a flat surface or hanging on a clothing hanger.
2Eros Icon Shorts
The company, 2Eros, is based in Australia. The shorts, S01 Icon shorts, have a mesh brief, are mid-thigh. The shorts are designed for swimwear as well as working out, according to the description on the website. A physique enthusiast named Aziz Sergeyevich Shavershian (1989-2011), also known as Zyzz, used to wear these shorts in his social media posts.
The fabric for the shorts is 100 percent polyester and the mesh brief is made of polyester Elastane. A potential issue is that the shorts tend to be small. Check out the 2Eros size chart before buying.
Love Leg Day; Get Thigh Gains
I enjoy training legs in the gym. The legs happen to be a big muscle group and I love to do squats, walking lunges, and deadlifts. Many shorts are too long and interfere with leg-exercise form. (See another article about Crossfit shorts for men.)
Perhaps, some guys have great leg development and are physique or bodybuilding or are workout enthusiasts who are concerned about muscle size and development. These guys might want to see the legs working while they exercise. (In general, short shorts seem to be making a comeback.)
Why Leg Day is Important
What is Leg Day?
For fitness enthusiasts or people just starting out with weight training, leg day is the day that exercises for the legs (quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves) are done.
Some people train legs more than one time per week following a full-body training routine. Others do a body-part split training routine. The all parts of the legs could be worked on the same day or the quads, hams, and calves are trained on different days.
The legs, especially the quads and hams are huge muscle groups that carry our bodyweight everyday. Because of this the legs can handle a lot of weight and be exhausting to train. The reward is well-toned legs.
I typically focus on the barbell squat and deadlift for leg day. I have found that shorts that do not get in the way on the movement are better.
Conclusion
Leg day is much talked about because the legs are such a large muscle group that takes effort and energy to train. The benefits of having well-conditioned legs makes the effort worth it.
The shorts (in this post) that have been designed for leg day have worked well. The high quality of the Strong Lift Wear shorts impressed me.
Are there other shorts that you like for leg day? Any favorite leg day exercises or routines you would like to share? Let me know through a comment.
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