“Wicking” means “not absorbent” in every case. Gross. Avoid. Unless you are a professional cyclist or soccer player who expects to be fully saturated by sweat and you need your socks to act as a capillary pump to squish the pooling liquid out of your shoes as you walk or run, the marketing claim of “wicking” should be a flag that you’re going to need extra bleach and double the deodorant.
Source: Have co-workers that wear these synthetics all the time, and every one of them smells like a peat bog with a dead body in it.
@ohgeez I bought a set of these off of Side Save or Morning Deal and based on the size chart I went with the size smaller than it said I should wear. They fit me perfectly.
@ohgeez@yakkoTDI
Well damn. I just ordered my regular size, so hopefully I’m not going to start an ass hanging out trend, to paraphrase a certain other t-shirt site.
@ohgeez, I’m not sure bout the Modern Fit Crap, but someone mentioned short shorts; these are long enough I can wear them as trousers!! I’m a little stick of dynamite!
@ohgeez@yakkoTDI, Well, if I did that [went with a size smaller] I would have to buy a toddler, I mean, a children’s size! And, yes, I have tiny fn hands [like Cheato], but that’s why I have a Vette!!
“Wicking” means “not absorbent” in every case. Gross. Avoid. Unless you are a professional cyclist or soccer player who expects to be fully saturated by sweat and you need your socks to act as a capillary pump to squish the pooling liquid out of your shoes as you walk or run, the marketing claim of “wicking” should be a flag that you’re going to need extra bleach and double the deodorant.
Source: Have co-workers that wear these synthetics all the time, and every one of them smells like a peat bog with a dead body in it.
@blaadnort sounds like your co-workers would benefit from a morning shower more than anything else
@blaadnort @Seeds That sounds nice!
@blaadnort Don’t beat around the bush; tell us how you really feel.
@blaadnort So you’re saying they could gag a maggot or knock a buzzard off a gut wagon?
@blaadnort I thought dead bodies went in @yakkoTDI 's trunk, not peat bogs.
Who wears short shorts?
@yakkoTDI
@yakkoTDI Are these all the same brand as the one version sold here or are they all different?
And here I was saying I need to buy more shorts. Perfect timing.
/giphy nostalgic-sexy-pine
Who wants a moist wick?
@ircon96 There’s that “m” word that creeps people out here.
@ircon96 Better than waking up to a John Wick.
@ircon96 @yakkoTDI As a straight guy, I’d still take my chances.
@detailer Mwa ha ha…you’re welcome! [Mission accomplished ]
@yakkoTDI Depends on whether you mess with his dog or something. Me, I love animals…waking up to John Wick would just be a bonus! Hubba hubba.
Side patch? How about SOUL PATCH??
/image rawberry powerthirst
@stinks Powerthirst! One of the best thongs about the old internet.
@stinks @yakkoTDI Thongs? Was that intentional, or a Freudian slip?
@ircon96 @stinks Nothing Freudian about it. Just a case of not paying attention to which key I was fat fingering.
@ircon96 @yakkoTDI
/giphy internet thong
@ircon96 @stinks @yakkoTDI
@MarkDaSpark I fought the Duck for so long I actually just type in ducking these days. I did stop using citag except amongst a few select friends.
@yakkoTDI
LOL, you know you’re old when you have to look up “citag” on Urban Dictionary!
Barely related, but
@MarkDaSpark @yakkoTDI, Ha, Ha, Ha,…I’m Mr. Clint Eastwood old, I just don’t as bad!! @ least, I hope to GodI don’t!!
@MarkDaSpark @yakkoTDI, I meant to say, “i just don’t Look as bad”!! My Bad!!
@1DisabledWarVet @yakkoTDI
What are the waist sizes in actual inches? And what does “modern-fit design” mean?
@ohgeez Tight and ill-fitting.
@ohgeez I bought a set of these off of Side Save or Morning Deal and based on the size chart I went with the size smaller than it said I should wear. They fit me perfectly.
@ohgeez @yakkoTDI
Well damn. I just ordered my regular size, so hopefully I’m not going to start an ass hanging out trend, to paraphrase a certain other t-shirt site.
@ohgeez, I’m not sure bout the Modern Fit Crap, but someone mentioned short shorts; these are long enough I can wear them as trousers!! I’m a little stick of dynamite!
@ohgeez @yakkoTDI, Well, if I did that [went with a size smaller] I would have to buy a toddler, I mean, a children’s size! And, yes, I have tiny fn hands [like Cheato], but that’s why I have a Vette!!
@guyfromhawthorn @ohgeez @, All ya gotta do is gain 15-20 Lbs!! One way to do that is to drink about 3 cases of beer!
$26.99 elsewhere with free Prime shipping
@Larry1977
Link? I’m only seeing real essential for $34.99
@IWUJackson Mens 5PK Moisture Wicking Mesh Shorts - $26.99. Woot
Not happy with the quality. Super cheap. Two have already split in the middle seam. Would not buy again.
Designer shorts? Well, in an infinite multiverse, it had to happen.
Do these have a back pocket? What is the inseam length?
@chaddabbs2014 No ass pocket but the length is in the size chart on this page.
@yakkoTDI
Thank you for the link. That truly helped me decide which size to order for my hubs.
@Gamblam I have bad news. Hubs do not require shorts. Niether hubcaps, nor network hubs.
@Gamblam @lwheatcraft I mean, nobody requires shorts…
9.5" I seam? That’s too long for me. I’m hesitant even at 7" but sold at 5".
/giphy short shorts
@IWUJackson T.M.I.
@IWUJackson
Do these shorts have a drawstring or just elasticized waistband?
@rzrbk They have drawstrings to assist the elastic waistband.
Sizes run really small (XXL = 38 - 40" waist)…caveat emptor
These are nice for the price. Ordered 2 packs, only got 1 ☹ but Meh issued credit for the missing pack right away. Thanks Caitlin
Specs
Product: 5-Pack: Men’s Moisture Wicking Performance Mesh Shorts (Multiple Styles)
Condition: New
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
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Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Aug 29 - Friday, Sep 2
I just wanna know do they have built in briefs?
@ChrisArgyle No but for a small fee I can make you something out of the excess clothing in my trunk.
@ChrisArgyle @yakkoTDI Yeah…the fishnet stockings…excellent choice
@detailer @yakkoTDI sounds great! in for 15
@ChrisArgyle @detailer Excellent! How do you feel about stains?
@detailer @yakkoTDI I really prefer the look of pickling but I’m cool with traditional ones like evony
/image woolly-jellied-jellyfish
/giphy woolly-jellied-jellyfish
Also, for silly reasons
/image rejoicing-slow-yak
/giphy rejoicing-slow-yak
/giphy experienced-grateful-goldfish
/giphy grouchy-clairvoyant-arsenic
/image grouchy-clairvoyant-arsenic
Are the pockets deep enough to securely hold larger sized phones.
@Chickenbox Nope! That is my one big complaint about mine.
@Chickenbox @yakkoTDI handy tip: you phone should not be larger than anything else in your shorts.
Moisture wicking… in my shorts…hmmm… guess I am getting to the age where that’s a need
The 100% Polyester makes me sweat like I’m guilty of sompin, so for that reason I’m out,…oh, & I prefer 100% Cotton & deep wide back pockets!!
I really hope these don’t have tiny pockets. The kind all yer stuff falls out of. Guess I’ll know soon enough.
Meh.
Only received 4 pair when I should have gotten 5!!
These are shipping from New Jersey?? Should I be concerned?
Mine order states that they are still processing. Haven’t shipped as of today’s date.
My pack had 4 Two Tone pairs and one Side Patch pair. I don’t really care, but it’s kind of odd.