The 8 Best Long Compression Shorts (2023 reviews)

If you often find yourself scrambling for good short, under armour long compression short should be your first option for buying. These shorts are not the long version, but they are good quality and they are good to work out in. It provides ultimate support & comfort. It fits true to size, quality material and are exceptional for activity during the warmer texas months. It has a pouch that accomodates one's most sensitive parts.

The Material is slightly heavier/thicker than Nike Drifit Pro, which, is also a good product. It provides support without need for briefs. These have a premium, comfortable, ultra supportive feel.

Why We Like This:

Stretchy and moves with your body
Comfortable shorts that can be worn all day as underwear or alone
Premium feel, stretchy support, high quality
Awesome at wicking sweat, smell eliminator & great performance

Best With Cup Pocket: Under Armour original PERFORMANCE baselayer

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Compared with other short in this category, the under armour original performance baselayer has a convenient design. These shorts feature a pocket on the right side for easy storage. It fits perfectly everywhere, breathes where it is needed. The tall ones go down your leg further for upper leg support. It uses them for leg day at the gym. It fits great, and is holding up to regular use and machine washing so far. The wide waist band is great and is lower waisted than most others.

Why We Like This:

Keeps everything in place and dry
Great for the gym and everyday wear
Tall will suit you well, it will be up to the knees
Very comfortable and supportive without the restriction

Best With jockstrap: Shock Doctor Sizing chart

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Compared with other short in this category, the shock doctor sizing chart has a convenient design. The Bio-flex cup has a vented bio-shaped design to shield areas where protection is most crucial. It comes with an athletic cup and the shorts last a long time. It fits comfortably and holds its place through both games of a double header. The shorts are super comfy and feel very well made, and the pocket is nice and roomy. Cleaning is easy and the cup doesn't get too misplaced when rolling and getting thrown around.

The cup area works well with or without the cup. It is great for bjj workouts because accidents can happen at any time.

Why We Like This:

Great protection and support during rugby
Fits well and offers good protection
Great support and hold cup in place well
Inexpensive option for starting out in sports

Best With longer Inseam: fox racing Long Compression Short

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These shorts look like athletic shorts. The Ranger Mountain bike shorts pack trail-specific technology into a casually styled short that performs both on and off the bike. The inner waistband features trudri®® technology to move moisture away from your skin and keeps you cooler and drier. It fits with longer inseam and room for pads. The Super tough Kevlar fabric and reinforced taped seams provide durability ride after ride.

The shorts look good the material is nice and comfortable and the inner padding is decent for the money these shorts are good. It is easy to adjust and extremely comfortable.

Why We Like This:

Nice short, good fit and light
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best For Cup: Shock Doctor Long Compression Short

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Compared with other short in this category, the shock doctor long compression short has a convenient design. It comes with shorts intended for older kids. It is made with moisture wicking four-way stretch fabric that moves with your body while eliminating sweat & a vented bio-shaped design that provides maximum airflow & ventilation, while giving compression benefits to your muscles. The body of this core protective gear forms flawlessly to your athletic frame providing unrestricted movement, airflow and comfort. The shorts are pretty long so should be fine for taller kids too.

The shorts fit snug and the cup is the perfect size. It fits great and works fine for baseball. The shorts are comfortable and wash well. It is perfect for sports where protecting that area is important.

Why We Like This:

Good quality and cup stays in place
Dual mesh cup, flatlock seams and comfort-fit waistband for maximum ventilation and comfort
Great fit shorts, cup is a little large for a child
Awesome, comfortable protection for both football and lacrosse

Best For bike: Champion Long Compression Short

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Champion line of short come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. These are great workout shorts. They feel great, fit just right. The power flex compression short keeps you dry and comfortable with enough support to take you to the next level. They have good compression and aren't too tight. They are very comfortable all around and having them be seamless in all the right places for both male and female give them added comfort in addition to the nice material.

It improves and spring comes on. They feel great, and provide good compression for athletic activities.

Why We Like This:

Fit and durability are top notch
Good fit and right amount of compression
Keeps all the dangly bits in order, without squeezing or pinching
Tight fit, preferible under those jogging shorts

Best For injury: 2XU Long Compression Short

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The 2xu long compression short's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. These compression shorts are amazing. It is the brand of choice for the world’s best athletes and sports teams in more than 40 countries worldwide. It reduces muscle movement and damage whilst compression boosts blood flow to muscles, improving performance, lowering risk of injury and speeding up recovery. It is designed in consultation with industry experts and backed with independent, scientific research by the australian institute of sport.

These shorts provide compression to groin and quads and are longer than most so you get compression for more of your leg. It provides visibility in low-light conditions. There’s a draw string and a zippered pocket which may be useful for you. These are also very high quality running tights and they are indeed Tight shorts that feel fine on Run.

Why We Like This:

Great quality, lacing in place, zipper, all as required
Improved alignment, increased agility during your run
Excellent compression, great fit and comfort

Best For Comfort: Troy Lee designs Long Compression Short

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The troy lee designs long compression short's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. The shorts do have buttock protection. It provides supportive comfort and also has tail bone but not spine. It will give decent protection for the thighs, hips and tail bone. There are two small pads in the back to protect your tail bone.

The only padding in these shorts is pads across the outer and inner thighs to protect legs and a chamois pad which provides supportive comfort. They're great for keeping the jewels in place and the construction quality is very nice. It will get nasty fast and also it is easy to bike with.

Why We Like This:

Great fit and comfortable to boot
Comfortable and easy to ride in
Just the right amount of protection, that doesn’t hurt your mobility