McDavid Compression Shorts, Thick Supportive Gym Shorts for Muscle Recovery. Cross Compression Short for Fitness. Black Short

Great support for hip

I had never heard of the McDavid brand in my life, but have been really impressed with these. I'm a guy and am an avid runner and gymrat with loads of experience in using compression garments both for recovery and for coldweather running. I love these McDavids for several reasons.First off, I'm using these for a medical purpose after minor hip surgery complications. My ortho surgeon wanted me in compression shorts to prevent additional swelling around my incisions. The McDavids actually give you enough squeeze for that purpose, yet at the same time are very comfortable. I'm wearing them 24/7 both to bed and under my work clothes with no issues. With other compression stuff (...looking at you, 2XU) the waist is low-rise, and the meager space allocated for your junk - makes for an uncomfortable fit. These strike a great balance in compression and yet are cut pretty comfortably for guys. Also, the rise is higher up and is far more comfortable in my opinion.They're super thick and durable feeling, and in fact most of the panels are double-fabric. The crotch portion is single ply, which I actually think is brilliant b/c of comfort reasons above, not to mention ventilation. I even like the colors, where they tipped the black ones with red highlights and the white ones with gray highlights.The other key things that should be obvious: (1) most people don't wear them tight enough to get much benefit and (2) the compression you get will depend greatly on what size you order. I'm 6'2", 33 waist, muscular build and the mediums fit well without sacrificing comfort. If I were desperate for very high compression, I could move down to the small, but they'd be far less comfortable. All I'm saying is don't be nonsensical and whine about lack of compression when you order a 2XL for your 28" waist.Overall a great product, and these were so good I ordered a second pair. Oh and be aware, you may see WILD swings in price between the 2 colors and between sizes. My white mediums were almost twice the price of my black mediums. Can't wait to use these in the gym and not just on crutches.

Helped the hamstrings

Super fitting and feeling and seem to help with my sore hips

This style is ok. Not as well made as the style in the picture. the older ones were made of better material.

I have a 34" waist so I ordered the medium size and I literally could not get them on. So, I returned them and got the large size and I was barely able to get them on. I understand that they should be tight - and I've owned other compression shorts - but these shorts are very, very tight and uncomfortable.

Awesome. Did everything I expected and more!

I have been having problems with my hips and sciatica.. I put these on and felt INSTANT RELIEF!!!In 3 days my anxiety from walking and shooting pain has dropped 80 percent!I have very muscular legs and my hip has been out of place.. with therapy and chiropractic added for my rehab..These compression shorts have been a game changer for my recovery. Support walking up and down stairs is PHENOMENAL.ONE complaint is there is not much fabric pouch for genitals and have been uncomfortable regarding THAT ... But the pros definitely outweigh the cons of too tight in the groin ..I'll be buying another pair or two .. for washing rotation