Is the waste band on these shorts elastic, or do they have a draw string that you can use to tighten the shorts around your waste?
252954
It has a elastic waste band plus a draw string . It fits very well I normally do not have to use the draw string.
252955
Yes, and yes: The waist is elastic, and there is a draw string. Currently I don't bother tying the drawstring, because the elastic does a good job, but once they're old and the elastic is degraded, I bet the draw string will be a Good Thing!
400704
There is just a drawstring, be cautious about the sizing, I ordered for a size largef and they were still to small
25829
They are a material more like swimming shorts. Cotton would easily rip at the seams when doing full-range movements like you would expect to do in these shorts. This fabric allows much less restricted movement. Better than cotton for that purpose.
1815297
I use them on a body by jake bun and thigh rocker and they are 6 3/8 inches center to center on the holes. They seem better made than the old bands which did not last long before breaking. I have only used these a couple months so can't say for sure how long they will last. They seem well made.
1170534
Michael, I believe that these were the worst elastic I have ever encountered, stretch out and with in 2 months no elastic. I have purchased over 600 assorted from different makes and price does make a difference, pay more and get morePete
842944
Yes, they do. Actually, it's a good one. It's a loop (no loose ends), with a little spring-loaded cord stop, so you don't have to tie a knot. I ran a Half Marathon in these shorts this past weekend. They did not let me down.
528342
Yes there is an elastic band that will stretch. However we were disappointed in the product because the elastic tore away from the plastic after just a few times wearing it. I would not recommend you buy this.
2152074
I am not at home to measure. However, these bands are not as long as the BeachBody p90x bands. They are actually kind of short in relation to other bands I have seen. I have had no issues though with the fact that they are shorts. I could only see it being an issue if you were standing on the band and doing tricep presses, the length may be an issue there.
1026014
They are rigid, no elastic in them. They have stayed where I adjusted them to since purchase.
1518482
I don't recall mine with the powder but if you read the instructions, you actually preserve the elastic by putting some sort of powder on them. I forget which kind but I'm almost positive it's some sort of household powder.
1170533
Michael, I believe that these were the worst elastic I have ever encountered, stretch out and with in 2 months no elastic. I have purchased over 600 assorted from different makes and price does make a difference, pay more and get more Pete
1313571
The lower is pretty strong elastic sewn in, not a drawstringOn my Achilles hb 315lx it's very snug, I use a pair of shock cords on the d rings to keep it extra snug
676656
Yes, it is possible to tie a knot using the bands to temporarily shorten them for specific exercises... and doing so will not damage them. But, the knot will tighten with each pull and stretch making it very difficult to loosen it... and struggling to do so, will stress the elastic... That will, eventually, cause damage to the elastic bands.
1261308
There is a drawstring on the waste. You want them a little large, if you are going to be active in the field. They also have pockets in the knees for pads. If you just want to wear them for fashion, forget about it.
1302287
It's literally a length of elastic. That's it. Defiantly buy a good quality tourniquet.
80657
It is an elastic band. I do not really know if it works because I only bought it as a stage prop.
812034
They have a drawstring. The elastic waistband is pretty strong, so the drawstring really isn't necessary.