Running Skirt

[skirtyscot]

Another running skirt convert writes about it here. http://blog.runnj.org/2013/07/01/runnin ... w-for-men/

Some of the comments are by other men who run in skirts. I didn't know there were quite so many of us!

[crfriend]

That's a wonderful entry. Thanks for finding it and posting!

Here's hoping it catches on.

[runnj]

Another running skirt convert writes about it here. http://blog.runnj.org/2013/07/01/runnin ... w-for-men/

Some of the comments are by other men who run in skirts. I didn't know there were quite so many of us!

As I mentioned in the introductions section, I'm the guy who wrote that blog post. It's interesting that since then I've actually seen a few guys either running in skirts or in a Sport Kilt. I've only ever seen it at races so I assume they consider it more acceptable at events rather than regular runs. I ran an all day relay race this past weekend and found it really easy to run in the running skirts and wearing my new Sport Kilt in between my runs. Some guys seemed genuinely interested in the skirt thing. I wrote about the Sport Kilt on my blog the other day: http://blog.runnj.org/2013/08/07/sport-kilt-review/

Today I wore my Sport Kilt around town for the first time. I went out for a walk with my wife and I was definitely less self conscious when I was with her than I was after we split to pick up the kids (she got one, I got the other). We bumped into one of my (female) running friends and my wife and she had a discussion about how they like men in kilts. I'm generally oblivious to other people's reactions but my wife did spot a couple with a toddler and said that the guy was obviously uncomfortable but his wife/girlfriend smiled. My wife's theory is that American guys are more uncomfortable with that sort of thing (I'm from England) but I'm not sure it would be much different there (but obviously my experience is limited in this respect). My wife thinks, and I don't necessarily disagree, that it's a matter of how confident you are with your own masculinity whether you can do something like this. I think that it's possibly just my logical brain that manages to compartmentalise the thoughts around it, and it helps that women seem to like it (I think my brain hangs on to that thought more than any other to be fair).

[TheRod]

Here I am in my hiking skirt at 12,000 ft in the Sierra Nevada, California. We spent four days off trail, at or above the treeline and for the first time I wore the skirt whenever we hiked. it was great.

[crfriend]

That is some impressive terrain, Rod!

Congratulations on the skirt as well. Aren't they more comfortable than trousers is you're not going to be in places where your legs will get beaten up by thorns or nettles?

[Caultron]

Here I am in my hiking skirt at 12,000 ft in the Sierra Nevada, California. We spent four days off trail, at or above the treeline and for the first time I wore the skirt whenever we hiked. it was great.

How many were in your party, and what did they think about your skirt?

Any rock-climbing or other steep ascents?

[TheRod]

We were attempting to go up the twin peaks of Gemini in the background, but took the wrong chute, the left one, instead of the right one. The climbing wasn't technical, though all fours were required sometimes. Surprisingly even that was not a problem with the skirt. The left one was extremely unstable and steep. Just dislodging a small pebble would lead to literally tons of rocks cascading down. I was leading, and decided to back down when about three quarters of the way up, as progress was getting more dangerous and slower as we had to space ourselves out. By then it was too late to get to the top via the right chute and return to camp which was miles away over boulder fields. It was in the 80s (F) during the day, but after 5pm, the temperature quickly started to drop towards freezing.

Down in the hot valley on the way out, I went commando, which felt so much cooler and natural than shorts. The other guys didn't mind the skirt, and the youngest member of the gang, who was in his twenties, was quite intrigued.

[norstdresses]

Hi all running skirt user,

a view days ago, I found this short running dress. It is great for running, sport and hiking

Yesterday, I did my first run wearing my new running dress.

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[shawnk]

Another running skirt convert writes about it here. http://blog.runnj.org/2013/07/01/runnin ... w-for-men/

Some of the comments are by other men who run in skirts. I didn't know there were quite so many of us!

As I mentioned in the introductions section, I'm the guy who wrote that blog post. It's interesting that since then I've actually seen a few guys either running in skirts or in a Sport Kilt. I've only ever seen it at races so I assume they consider it more acceptable at events rather than regular runs. I ran an all day relay race this past weekend and found it really easy to run in the running skirts and wearing my new Sport Kilt in between my runs. Some guys seemed genuinely interested in the skirt thing. I wrote about the Sport Kilt on my blog the other day: http://blog.runnj.org/2013/08/07/sport-kilt-review/

Today I wore my Sport Kilt around town for the first time. I went out for a walk with my wife and I was definitely less self conscious when I was with her than I was after we split to pick up the kids (she got one, I got the other). We bumped into one of my (female) running friends and my wife and she had a discussion about how they like men in kilts. I'm generally oblivious to other people's reactions but my wife did spot a couple with a toddler and said that the guy was obviously uncomfortable but his wife/girlfriend smiled. My wife's theory is that American guys are more uncomfortable with that sort of thing (I'm from England) but I'm not sure it would be much different there (but obviously my experience is limited in this respect). My wife thinks, and I don't necessarily disagree, that it's a matter of how confident you are with your own masculinity whether you can do something like this. I think that it's possibly just my logical brain that manages to compartmentalise the thoughts around it, and it helps that women seem to like it (I think my brain hangs on to that thought more than any other to be fair).

I've been reading both of your blogs and I am happy for you. It's great to see that you have the self esteem and strength to do this. Please keep writing, it is inspirational. I hope to have the courage to run in running skirts some day. Maybe soon!

[janrok]

How about this new Danish running kilt? It looks very comfortable!
http://www.streetcommander.com

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Jan.

[skirtilator]

It looks almost exactly like the grey skirt from Midas Clothing. Calling it a kilt is just price rigging to me, even though it is tailor made.

[GerdG]

You can also see the StreetCommander Running Kilt in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpKYWPL00Gs

[norstdresses]

Hi GerdG, this running kilt looks great. Do you wear it for running?. I do my early morning run in my running dress and the feeling is great. I will see, how to purchase a street Commander running kilt and get it to Botswana.

have a nice skirted weekend

[skirtilator]

Even though it is tailor made, it is nothing more than a running skirt and pretty much overpriced compared to a scottish tartan kilt.

[skirtingtoday]

It does seem a tad on the expensive side - muck more expensive that these running skirts

http://runningskirtsuk.com/Buy_Skirts.html

Bit of a pity that not all styles are available in all waist sizes. Anyway, they are worn by both men and women - see Youtube video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRxAzKUn7IY