Alright, let’s talk about finding decent Thai boxing shorts when you’re a woman. It sounds simple, right? Just buy some shorts. Well, let me tell you about my little journey with this.
So, I’d been doing Muay Thai for a bit, using whatever old gym shorts I had lying around. They were okay, I guess. But they weren’t great. Either too long and getting caught when I threw knees, or just kinda baggy and shapeless. I saw all the guys in the proper satin shorts, looked comfortable, allowed movement. Figured I needed to get some real gear.
The Hunt Begins
First stop, online searching. Typed in “thai boxing shorts womens”. Seemed logical. What popped up? Mostly the standard unisex styles. You know the ones – shiny material, really wide leg openings, often quite short. Okay, fine. I looked at the sizing charts. Seemed straightforward enough, based on waist size mostly.
I ordered a pair that looked promising. They arrived. Tried them on. Hmm. The waist fit alright, but the cut around the hips and legs felt… off. Like they were designed for someone with no hips at all. When I tried mimicking a high kick in my living room, they bunched up weirdly. Not comfortable. Felt restrictive, which is the opposite of what you want.
Sent those back. Tried another brand. Same problem. It felt like they just took a men’s pattern and maybe made the waist smaller, or slapped a pink color on it and called it ‘womens’. It wasn’t really designed for a different body shape.
Digging Deeper
Got a bit frustrated, honestly. Talked to some other women at the gym. Turns out, it was a common issue. Some just wore the standard ones and put up with it. Others wore compression shorts underneath. A few mentioned specific brands they found after a lot of searching.
So, back to the search engines, but this time I got more specific. I started looking for brands that explicitly mentioned designing for women, not just selling to women. It took more digging. Had to go past the first few pages of results, look at smaller brands, read reviews carefully.
- Found one that talked about a “female-specific cut”. Okay, interesting.
- Another mentioned a slightly higher waist option.
- Saw some with slightly different leg shapes, maybe not quite as wide but still allowing kicks.
Decided to take a chance on one of these brands that seemed to put more thought into it. They were a bit more expensive, mind you. But at this point, I just wanted something that worked.
Putting Them to the Test
New shorts arrived. First impression: the material felt similar, still that satin feel, but the shape looked different even just holding them up. Put them on. Better. Definitely better around the hips. The waistband felt secure but not tight.
Took them to training that night. Warm-up felt fine. Shadow boxing – yeah, okay, I could move. Then came kicking drills. High kicks, roundhouses, teeps. Big difference. Seriously. No weird bunching, no restriction. They moved with me. Didn’t have to keep pulling them down or adjusting after every combo.
Even during clinch work, they stayed put reasonably well. And they handled sweat just fine, didn’t get overly heavy or clingy. Washed them a few times now, and they’re holding up well.
So, What’s the Verdict?
Finding proper women’s Thai boxing shorts was more of a hassle than I expected. It’s not like buying regular gym clothes where there are tons of options cut for women. You often have to sift through the standard unisex stuff first.
But, for me? Yeah, it was worth the effort and the slightly higher price tag. Being comfortable and able to move freely without thinking about my shorts makes a difference in training. You just feel… better, more focused. It’s a small thing, maybe, but all those small things add up when you’re trying to learn and improve.
If you’re looking, my advice is just be prepared to dig a bit. Look for brands that specifically talk about a women’s cut or fit, don’t just assume ‘small’ or ‘medium’ in a standard design will do the trick. It might take trial and error, but finding the right pair does make training that little bit better.
