What's the best pair of shorts?
Like the best gi question, this question is impossible to answer. Don't get a pair of shorts with an external draw string and don't get a pair of shorts with open pockets. But apart from that, everyone is looking for something different in a pair of shorts. Shorts are made from dozens of different fabrics, with different closure methods, different cuts, with incredibly different looks and styles. Do you want an elastic waist band? Do you want split seams? Do you want a flex panel in the crotch? Do you want a drawstring? How do you want your shorts to be secured? These are hard questions to answer if you don't have any experience with shorts.
Is buying MMA/grappling specific shorts worth it?
Most people think so, and you'll be hard pressed to find somebody that thinks otherwise who actually owns a nice pair of shorts. Unless you are absolutely broke, go for it.
Split seams?
A lot of people think split seams are essential. Others think they are useless. Some people think it's enhances their high kicks, others say it doesn't matter. Some people think split seams cause the shorts to bunch up more while grappling, others say it makes no difference. If you plan on wearing your shorts outside of the gym, split seams will probably make you look like a douche bag.
Is <insert brand> true to size?
If the shorts have an elastic waist band and a drawstring you have more flexibility in terms of sizing. Take away either of these (or both) and the shorts become a lot less adjustable. Tapout and Hitman Fightgear run big. Inspirit and Hayabusa run small. Apart from that most brands run pretty accurately.
What size board shorts should I get?
Find a size chart! Most of the time you should order your pants size or measure where you want your shorts to sit.
Where can I find those tight shorts that fighters used to wear?
These shorts are typically called “vale tudo” shorts or even “fight shorts” (as opposed to board shorts) by some brands. Not as many companies make them as make board shorts, but you should easily be able to find some.
Will I get made fun of for wearing Vale Tudo shorts/Are Vale Tudo shorts gay?
Yes, you will definitely get made fun of. And yes, value tudo shorts are gay. So gay, in fact, that if you put them on they'll permanently turn you gay.
What size vale tudo shorts should I get?
Since vale tudo shorts are made entirely of stretchy fabric there's a good amount of leeway in sizing. Keep in mind if you have big thighs or a big butt you might need to order a size up.
Sponsors on shorts/custom graphics on shorts?
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Originally Posted by amphibious
Screen printing:
Each material people print on requires a different kind of ink, unfortunately, most screen printed shorts I've ever seen use standard ink that you'd use for making posters or standard textile ink (which is intended for natural fibers). There are many many kinds of high end inks that are formulated for specific synthetic fibers... unfortunately, these inks are very expensive in comparison (3-4 times as much) and need screens that are not as fine as you'd want for a poster or a tshirt so you need to make sure that the people know what they are doing if you go this route.
Heat transfer is also an option... but heat transfer really is bad. There are, again, special heat transfer sheets for synthetic fabrics, and, again, most people that do heat transfer don't use them, so it'll crack and peel pretty quickly.
That said, if you're going to put sponsors on your shorts, those are probably shorts you're only going to wear once or only going to wear when you're fighting. So... even shitty screen printing and shitty heat transfer will probably be just fine for a dozen fights.
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In addition to this, you can find a lot of places that'll do one-off embroidery for relatively cheap as well.