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Soccer Player's Buying Guide
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Soccer Shorts
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Most decisions about soccer apparel are based on personal taste, but
there are some factors to consider. The most important thing to think
about is comfort. You want something that fits, but isn't so big or small
that it makes it hard for you to move comfortably.
Materials:
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100% Polyester - Thanks to the 100% Polyester material
shorts have excellent moisture management capabilities, breathe very well,
and are quite light. The material is also surprisingly durable despite its
light weight.
Moisture Managing - Shorts made of this material usually cost a
bit more than normal 100% Polyester, and rightfully so. These shorts are constructed of materials that are great at "wicking" moisture
away from the skin. By doing so, the moisture can evaporate more
quickly, cooling the body while keeping the body dry and comfortable.
Most manufacturers are producing some sort of moisture managing material,
such as adidas's ClimaCool and ClimaLite, Nike's Dri-Fit, Diadora's DiaDry,
and Admiral's Active/Dry.
Blended - Some other types of shorts will have a blend of
materials. Most shorts of this type are made with polyester and
some other fabric. These fabric combinations are used in order to
give a different feel, but usually are very similar to 100% polyester
shorts unless the blend is extremely weighted in favor of the
supplemental material.
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Inseam:
Short inseam is a very
important consideration for both style and performance. The inseam is the
length of the short from the crotch to bottom of the leg. Inseam length
has grown considerably over the years. Typical inseams for soccer shorts
are about 5 inches.
Sizing:
Sizing for soccer apparel is simple. Sizes range from Youth Small (YS) to
Extra Large (XL), but vary by individual style. You should make the same
sizing decisions you make with all your other clothes. One thing to
remember, though, is that you will be active in your soccer apparel, and
it shouldn't be too big or too small and affect your ability to move
comfortably.
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SHORTS/PANTS
Waist Sizes |
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YM |
24" |
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YL |
26-28" |
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AS |
30-32" |
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AM |
34" |
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AL |
36-38" |
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AXL |
40" |
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For other examples of shorts that can be purchased at World Soccer Shop,
click
here, choose the brand you are interested
in, then select "shorts".
For more shorts that can be purchased in bulk for your
entire team, click
here.
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