Review by Mike Lotheson
This is a comparative review of tracksuit bottoms and jogging pants for swimming, done during a recent Caribbean holiday.
My two pairs of "swimming trunks" were a pair of old school Adidas trackies and a pair of grey Nike sweatpants.
Both were worn several times in the sea and pool either without underwear or a pair of Under Armour compression shorts.
The trackies had zip pockets which I consider essential, while the sweats had a back pocket with a press stud fastening.
Even when dry the trackies had a tendency to slip down when worn without underwear, unless the cord was fastened tightly.
Both trousers were comfortable in the water, although the sweats were heavier to swim in.
While swimming breaststroke in the sweats, the wet material brushed against my body more than the lighter tracksuit.
Once out of the water, the trackies only took a few minutes to dry in the sun,
so when worn with a light T-shirt or polo short,
this meant I did not have to change after swimming.
The sweatpants remained wet and heavy for a lot longer, slopping around as I walked.
In conclusion the trackies were more practical while the sweats were more fun.
