The Ugliest Shorts in Muay Thai (Round 3)
August 13, 2007 by nopstar
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these. I think I’m going to have to start a Muay Thai shorts hall of shame gallery. I’m into gear; I don’t know what it is I guess I’m just wired that way. Muay Thai shorts can be an expression of a fighter’s personality. Last night I was helping my trainer Neungsiam design a pair of shorts. Let’s just say we’ve got a big difference of opinion of what should be on shorts.
Every once in awhile, while trolling the internet for new gear I come across some real winners.Beauty is clearly in the eye of the beholder, but I would find it very hard to believe anyone would fine these dope.
Farang Chok Muay
For those of you who don’t know Farang is the Thai word for foreigner. It originally comes from the Thai pronunciation of France. It’s quite common place and no longer considered derogatory.
These shorts scream I’m a badass on so many levels. You’ve got the two quasi military things going on with the urban camo and the stars. The coup des grace? It’s gotta be a skull, can’t be tough if you don’t have a skull. What’s tougher then just a Skull? A skull that smokes! That’s what’s up kids. I’m guessing bikers from the 80′s are tough, which would explain the ear ring and American bandana.
Harley Riding Demon’s are the toughest.
I guess I spoke way too soon. I thought it couldn’t get any tougher then the smoking skull. So it appears this one may be tougher. The skull of a person? Child’s play. I guess the new tough is Demon Skulls… I should have known. Of course what’s the toughest bike? The Harley of course… Demons definitely ride Harley’s. I think that red thing is supposed to be a tongue. A cigarette would have made this the all time toughest hands down.
Show them how tough you are.
When in doubt show them how tough you are. No reading, very little interpretation. It’s some sort of a muscular freak on your shorts. I’m guessing it’s some sort of a tough grappling guy. It kind of reminds me of Sloth from the goonies.
When in doubt spell out your intentions
These shorts are just butt ugly. The whole lighting bolt “I” is the cherry on top though. If you guys think you can top these let me know, I’ll post them in the new gallery.
The deadly daemon skull with the red “tongue” made my day. What about the design you and Neungsiam worked on, any chances you can give us a preview nopstar?
Hey Nopstar,
Another great collection. Keep em’ coming. On the other side of the fence, I just visited BoonSports in Bangkok. He has some nice stuff in there, thanks for pointing me to his shop on Soi 81. You should do a post on actually well designed, cool shorts. I always thought the shorts you see most fighters wearing in Lumpini were really dope. I saw some really bad-ass ones couple years ago watching the fights at Chaweng on Koh Samui. I actually found out that, although they do not make “farlang” sizes, the gym Mom could sew me some for the right price. I didn’t have time on that trip, so I had to pass.
Anyway, how about a post of nice looking shorts. I know a lot of people were fans of Buakaw’s “soul” shorts. What else do people like? I think Antarai could be convinced to do a limited run of really nice shorts. Not custom per person, but really well designed, maybe even limited edition. Would people be interested?
See i told you Nopstar you should do i small run on shorts man…
How about those Ramon Dekkers “thug life” purple shorts????????
I would definitely be interested in a couple Antarai limited addition shorts.
Anyone else going to the fights in LA??
I would definitely be interested in a couple Antarai limited addition shorts.
Anyone else going to the fights in LA??
I really want to check out the LA fights- Ra Karma and Mannequil, right?
And yes, Antarai should try their hand at shorts!
Off Topic, but what ever happened to Contender Asia?
that muscle freak looks like kuato from total recall
LOL at these. I swear I’ve watched fights and figured the fighters had a side bet on who could wear the ugliest trunks.
The blood at the end of the cigarette on the other shorts is a nice touch. We shouldn’t make fun. If you were an evil Harley-riding skeleton you’d smoke only bloody cigs, I’m sure.
I thought the other skull was eating a chile pepper actually.
But I’m different I guess. I actually liked the old Fairtex trunks with a big smiley face on the crotch.
TH
Those are pretty bad shorts… If they were free, I’d rock em!
wear can you buy these? I want to spice up my muay thai wardrobe a little bit….
I’d wear a “Sloth” pair of shorts.
Nice design,,, You can buy them from http://www.kombatgear.com