Depends upon purpose imho. Generally speaking I would say as close to knee or below is ideal. When you have those shorter 7″ inseams with a gap between the short and the knee it gives you a retired elderly person look.
Honestly, I have nice legs so sometimes I like to show them off. People always say I have calves of a God and Quads as well. So maybe knee high maybe just an inch over the knee. And the over knee shorts are just to run to a store MAYBE
Short hems should fall somewhere between mid thigh and just above the knee. Shorter than that is either effeminate or anachronistic, and longer than that is into board short / skater wear territory.
i think it shouldn’t matter, but i do not have the confidence to wear short shorts. i always wear below the knee or just barely above the knee. any higher i start feeling exposed and i don’t like that feeling.
Id say that entirely depends on how well of you are.
Personally I dont wanna see it. However. Anything that is acceptable to wear in a preschool is prob safe to wear outside. That’s how I would go about it.
If it’s ok in front of kids it’s probably ok in public.
Besides the obvious ball jokes it ultimately comes down to if your individual body. Guys that are either on the skinny side or in good shape typically look better in shorter shorts.
On other guys? Idc, wear whatever tf you want, I think shorts look overly casual no matter the length. On me? No shorter than 8″, maybe 7″ at the gym. Shorter than that and it feels like I’m wearing just underwear. Tbh any shorter than that and you can prob see my underwear, I like longer boxers.
i think 5 is definitely the cutoff and that should be for the gym or the beach. walking around in 5’s you better have great legs or be the most flamboyant gay guy out there.
My dad made fun of my shorts until I pulled out pics of us in the 80’s. Tight tees, short shorts, and high socks with the rings around the top. He’d forgotten about those days. The pics with his basketball team were worse, LMAO.
I won’t go that short these days but only wear mid thigh to well above the knee. Anything shorter or longer looks crazy on me.
I think it looks pretty odd under 5-6 and I personally wouldn’t go less then 7, but I grew up when baggy shorts that went way past your knees, and got made fun of for wearing shorts above my knees lol.
I like loose shorts, when i stand i want ot to hit my knee caps so the fabric gives me modesty when i sit down. My thighs are too massive for tighter shorter shorts.
I used to give my father so much shit for wearing short shorts throughout the day and work, now I get it. Get some finger tip length shorts; lots of breeze and mobility
If there’s a non zero % chance your dick and or balls may become visible in any given situation/physical position – they’re too short or your rocking the wrong underwear for em.
First off, the least masculine thing you can do is police what another dude is wearing.
Second, to answer your question: As short as you can go without showing your privates is totally acceptable. Now, where along that spectrum you stop being comfortable is the real question.
I have a variety of shorts in a variety of lengths from past the knee to 3 inch inseams. I prefer the longer ones most of the time, but when it’s particularly hot outside the super short ones are nice. I have to be careful how I sit so my balls don’t fall out, though.
At the end of the day, you as an individual have ZERO right to police what others wear. Do you, and if others are uncomfortable that’s a them problem.
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Above the knee. Some of it has to reach the knee.
I prefer cargo shorts to just above the knees. Mid thigh would be the shortest I’d wear. Anything shorter is uncomfortable.
When your dick hangs out, that’s too short.
Anything meaningfully above the knee is too high up.
Should reach knee area. I would say the same for women.
5 inches is way too short. 9 is the absolute minimum, but 11-13 is better.
Depends on how low your balls are hanging.
Is this really a question?
Ones that show your balls
I go an inch above the knee. No higher unless I am wearing bike shorts which are a little shorter. I only wear those when cycling though.
Half thigh
I am jumping on the short shorts train. Imma keep my cargo’s. Hell I might go back to my jorts.
I prefer this length. The ole hoochie daddy shorts
Depends upon purpose imho. Generally speaking I would say as close to knee or below is ideal. When you have those shorter 7″ inseams with a gap between the short and the knee it gives you a retired elderly person look.
As long as other people can’t see anything, just do what you feel comfortable with.
But if you’re doing lunges you can’t be exposing people to your stuff.
Depends on whether youre gay or at the gym or both
I dislike shorts in general, but when weather calls for it I’ll go with just above the knee
Honestly, I have nice legs so sometimes I like to show them off. People always say I have calves of a God and Quads as well. So maybe knee high maybe just an inch over the knee. And the over knee shorts are just to run to a store MAYBE
I like short that are above the knees.
If your balls are popping out, then they’re too short. But ladies love short shorts. They’ll be all over you.
Banana hammock is the shoetest it gets. But I’m from the 90s even my basketball shorts go past the knee.
5 inches. 7 inches is 2015
’70s soccer player
When you get into the under-5″ range I’m kinda like… you may as well just be wearing underwear.
No big deal at the beach or a pool but it comes across as trashy to me elsewhere in public.
Short hems should fall somewhere between mid thigh and just above the knee. Shorter than that is either effeminate or anachronistic, and longer than that is into board short / skater wear territory.
i think it shouldn’t matter, but i do not have the confidence to wear short shorts. i always wear below the knee or just barely above the knee. any higher i start feeling exposed and i don’t like that feeling.
If we see the schlong, make them more long.
Depends how long your cock is.
A half inch of fabric below the penis/scrotum is a good rule to follow
Id say that entirely depends on how well of you are.
Personally I dont wanna see it. However. Anything that is acceptable to wear in a preschool is prob safe to wear outside. That’s how I would go about it.
If it’s ok in front of kids it’s probably ok in public.
Besides the obvious ball jokes it ultimately comes down to if your individual body. Guys that are either on the skinny side or in good shape typically look better in shorter shorts.
If you’re showing brain it’s definitely too short
You can’t have testical on display, that’s a rule in the classier gyms.
6 or 7inch are good for most
5 inch for working out
On other guys? Idc, wear whatever tf you want, I think shorts look overly casual no matter the length. On me? No shorter than 8″, maybe 7″ at the gym. Shorter than that and it feels like I’m wearing just underwear. Tbh any shorter than that and you can prob see my underwear, I like longer boxers.
Idc, as long as you aren’t showing anything obscene. Personally, I don’t like shorts that are shorter than the knees.
Who likes short shorts? I like short shorts!
6-7 public. 5-6 working out.
Every man’s knees should be a mystery.
i think 5 is definitely the cutoff and that should be for the gym or the beach. walking around in 5’s you better have great legs or be the most flamboyant gay guy out there.
The ones that show your Balls
For men shorts should stop mid thigh. For women, who cares if they wear any?
If you need to ask, then they’re too short
Knees are out in the 2020s, let the quads loose
No shorts are to short if your a femboy 🙂
My dad made fun of my shorts until I pulled out pics of us in the 80’s. Tight tees, short shorts, and high socks with the rings around the top. He’d forgotten about those days. The pics with his basketball team were worse, LMAO.
I won’t go that short these days but only wear mid thigh to well above the knee. Anything shorter or longer looks crazy on me.
I think it looks pretty odd under 5-6 and I personally wouldn’t go less then 7, but I grew up when baggy shorts that went way past your knees, and got made fun of for wearing shorts above my knees lol.
Sky’s out, thigh’s out!
The limit does not exist
If your balls are hanging out
Anything past mid-thighs
Long shorts if you’re insecure.
Short shorts if you’re secure.
I either wear pants down to the ankles or short shorts.
If your shorts are bellow the knees you may as well wear capris!
I like loose shorts, when i stand i want ot to hit my knee caps so the fabric gives me modesty when i sit down. My thighs are too massive for tighter shorter shorts.
Got my hoochie daddy shorts I wear sometimes I love them (4” inseam)
I used to give my father so much shit for wearing short shorts throughout the day and work, now I get it. Get some finger tip length shorts; lots of breeze and mobility
If you’re a fast runner, 1” baby.
If there’s a non zero % chance your dick and or balls may become visible in any given situation/physical position – they’re too short or your rocking the wrong underwear for em.
Otherwise, have at it.
Reach up as high as you can, if your tip is still covered, we’re good.
You just know..
Depends on the dude. If you’ve got it, flaunt it
If your balls fall out they are too short
For casual wear, a 5-inch inseam.
For the running, make sure the coin purse isn’t making an appearance and you’re good.
if youre hanging brain then its too short.
Middle of knees maybe slightly above
It depends on the country and the person.
As short as you can go without anything falling out.
Hoochie Daddy Shorts…unless you have beefy muscular thighs to show off.
insert mean girls quote about limits not existing
On her or on him? On her, nothing is too short. On him, cargo to pants.
Whatever you’re most comfortable in. Don’t worry about what others think
Just wear what you like bro. If they are short shorts then expect people to think you are more flamboyant.
It’s about how long your legs are fam. I like them to be knee length which is challenging because of how tall I am.
If the balls or tip of the shaft are hanging out, the shorts are just right 👌🏻 any longer and you might as well just wear trousers
I wear very short shorts…in the comfort of my room. you won’t catch me wearing anything shorter than middle knee length outside my house though lmao
Who we talking about? Men? Men shouldn’t be showing more than half their thigh… ain’t nobody trying to see a random one eyed monster!!!
We talking about women? Shorts are definitely optional and completely unnecessary, don’t want to chance cutting off any circulation! Safety first!!!
If the shorts are above your knees, they’re too short.
If you see the sack
Always go 80’s gym teacher style.
When I do BJJ I wear ranger panties. Thirst trap it up, who cares
First off, the least masculine thing you can do is police what another dude is wearing.
Second, to answer your question: As short as you can go without showing your privates is totally acceptable. Now, where along that spectrum you stop being comfortable is the real question.
I have a variety of shorts in a variety of lengths from past the knee to 3 inch inseams. I prefer the longer ones most of the time, but when it’s particularly hot outside the super short ones are nice. I have to be careful how I sit so my balls don’t fall out, though.
At the end of the day, you as an individual have ZERO right to police what others wear. Do you, and if others are uncomfortable that’s a them problem.
Men’s shorts currently should be about mid thigh. Meaning somewhere half way between knee and hip.
If they areused for sports, shorter is fine, but these aren’t for general public usage.
Can you see balls? Too short.
As long as your dick and balls aren’t hanging out they aren’t too short. My current minimum length is 3”
We doing 5” this summer boyz?
For me personally it’s 5”
Knee or below. Don’t give them anything to thirst over
If little peter is poking out from the bottom, it’s too short. Other than that wear whatever you want.
As short as you can go without hangin brain