{"product_id":"short-boxe-thai-noir","title":"Black Muay Thai shorts","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.eb-prod{font-family:inherit;color:inherit;line-height:1.75}.eb-prod h2{margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15em}.eb-prod p{margin-bottom:.9rem}.eb-prod ul{margin:.5rem 0 1rem 1.4rem}.eb-prod li{margin-bottom:.45rem}.eb-prod strong{font-weight:600}.eb-prod a{color:#0066cc;text-decoration:underline}.eb-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.35rem}.eb-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:5px 13px;border-radius:999px;line-height:1}.eb-badge-type{background:#fff;color:#1a1a1a;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}.eb-cat-premium{background:#fdf6e3;color:#7a5c00;border:1.5px solid #f0c040}.eb-cat-essentielle{background:#f2f2f2;color:#444;border:1.5px solid #bbb}.eb-summary{background:#f5f0eb;border-left:4px solid #c0392b;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:1.75rem}.eb-summary p{margin:0}.eb-note{background:#f7f5f2;border:1px solid #e3ded6;padding:.8rem 1rem;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;margin:1rem 0}.eb-note p{margin:0}.eb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.25rem 0}.eb-scroll .eb-specs{margin:0;min-width:500px}.eb-specs{width:100% !important;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.25rem 0;font-size:14px;background:#fff !important;table-layout:auto !important;display:table !important}.eb-specs thead{display:table-header-group !important}.eb-specs tbody{display:table-row-group !important}.eb-specs tr{display:table-row !important}.eb-specs th,.eb-specs td{display:table-cell !important;word-break:normal !important;overflow-wrap:normal !important;hyphens:none !important}.eb-specs th{background:#1a1a1a !important;color:#f0c040 !important;padding:9px 13px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}.eb-specs td{padding:9px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;color:#333 !important;vertical-align:top;background:#fff !important}.eb-specs td:first-child{white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600}.eb-specs tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f5f2 !important}.eb-specs tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}.eb-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding:.9rem 0}.eb-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}.eb-faq-q{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;color:#1a1a1a}.eb-faq-a{margin:0;color:#444;line-height:1.7}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-prod\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge eb-cat-premium\"\u003eGold dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge eb-cat-essentielle\"\u003eMuay Thai cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003eGold waistband\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003eXS to 4XL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong\u003egold dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e embroidered on the leg, a patterned gold waistband and a round badge. The most restrained treatment in the Thai range: one motif, no scrollwork. \u003cstrong\u003e8 sizes, XS to 4XL\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#8364;39 XS to XL, \u0026#8364;44 XXL to 4XL\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Asian dragon, control rather than force\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon embroidered in gold thread on the leg is not the monster of the European tradition. The \u003cstrong\u003eAsian dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a water creature, wingless, associated with rain, rivers and protection. You do not fight it; you try to resemble it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn fight kit the symbol carries a precise meaning. It does not stand for brute strength but for \u003cstrong\u003econtrol\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026mdash; the idea that the highest form of power goes around an obstacle rather than through it. That reading sits closer to Muay Thai than a European dragon ever would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the shorts look like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid black\u003c\/strong\u003e across the whole garment, edged with a fine gold trim along the leg openings. A sinuous \u003cstrong\u003egold dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e, wingless, sits low on the right leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewide elastic waistband\u003c\/strong\u003e is gold, worked with a repeating pattern and a round badge at the front. Satin finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne motif: what that changes at distance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis short carries a single graphic element, the dragon, set low on the right leg. At three metres you see a black short with a gold waistband; at one metre the drawing resolves. That is the opposite of a short covered in scrollwork, which reads instantly and holds nothing back for close up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epatterned gold waistband\u003c\/strong\u003e does the long-distance work the leg does not. For a cut that reads from the seats, see the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muay-thai-shorts-9-colours\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Muay Thai shorts, 9 colours\"\u003epanelled Muay Thai short\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"eb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMuay Thai shorts, short leg above the knee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisciplines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMuay Thai, kickboxing, K-1, MMA, boxing, general training\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSinuous gold dragon on the right leg, round badge on the waistband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaistband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide patterned gold elastic, round badge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne motif, no scrollwork, gold trim on the openings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack and gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, 4XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuropean cut \u0026mdash; take your usual size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWho for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen and women\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026#8364;39 from XS to XL, \u0026#8364;44 from XXL to 4XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e one motif and a gold waistband is the most restrained combination in the Thai range. If you want the tradition without a short covered in ornament, this is where it stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting the size right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold waistband is elastic across its full width and takes up a change in waist measurement. Beyond that, the point that causes most ordering errors: \u003cstrong\u003eThai-made shorts run small\u003c\/strong\u003e and most guides tell you to size up. \u003cstrong\u003eNot here.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean cut \u0026mdash; take your usual size\u003c\/strong\u003e. Eight sizes, \u003cstrong\u003eXS to 4XL\u003c\/strong\u003e, where most of the market stops at XXL. In a groin guard, go one size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso worth a look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/red-muay-thai-shorts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Red Muay Thai shorts\"\u003eRed Muay Thai shorts\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026mdash; the same gold dragon on a red ground, if you want the warmer version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/black-gold-muay-thai-shorts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Black gold Muay Thai shorts\"\u003eBlack gold Muay Thai shorts\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026mdash; black and gold with Thai script on the thigh, if you want lettering as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muay-thai-shorts-9-colours\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Muay Thai shorts 9 colours\"\u003eMuay Thai shorts 9 colours\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026mdash; four pointed panels with gold trim, in nine colourways, if you want the traditional cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo complete the kit: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-t-shirts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing t-shirts\"\u003eboxing t-shirts\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-hoodies\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing hoodies\"\u003eboxing hoodies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo gear up: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-gloves\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing gloves\"\u003eboxing gloves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-mouthguard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing mouthguards\"\u003emouthguards\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-hand-wraps\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing hand wraps\"\u003ehand wraps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe full \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-shorts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing shorts\"\u003eboxing shorts collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat does the dragon on Muay Thai shorts mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eControl, not brute force. The \u003cstrong\u003eAsian dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wingless water creature tied to rain and protection, unlike the European dragon, which is a monster to be killed. The idea it carries is that the highest power goes around rather than through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat size Muay Thai shorts should I get?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eTake your usual size. These are cut to \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean sizing\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the standard advice to order one size up \u0026mdash; which applies to Thai-made shorts \u0026mdash; does not apply here. Eight sizes run \u003cstrong\u003eXS to 4XL\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you train in a groin guard, go one size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs the dragon embroidered or printed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIt is worked in \u003cstrong\u003egold thread\u003c\/strong\u003e on the satin, not printed on top of it. Wash inside out at \u003cstrong\u003e30 \u0026#176;C \/ 86 \u0026#176;F\u003c\/strong\u003e and keep an iron off the motif and it holds its finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan you wear Muay Thai shorts for boxing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. The short leg and high split take nothing away from footwork, and plenty of boxers train in them. The one difference is the low-blow line: boxing shorts mark it with a waistband above the navel, Thai shorts do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDo these come in big and tall sizes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, up to \u003cstrong\u003e4XL\u003c\/strong\u003e. Most of the market stops at XXL on a pair of Thai shorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do you wash Muay Thai shorts?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eMachine wash inside out at \u003cstrong\u003e30 \u0026#176;C \/ 86 \u0026#176;F\u003c\/strong\u003e, no tumble dryer, and never put an iron directly on the design. Skip the \u003cstrong\u003efabric softener\u003c\/strong\u003e: it coats the weave and slows how fast sweat moves through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"aspritboxe.com","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ XS","offer_id":37852446064832,"sku":"SHORT.THAI.NOIR.XS","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ S","offer_id":37852446097600,"sku":"SHORT.THAI.NOIR.S","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ M","offer_id":37852446130368,"sku":"SHORT.THAI.NOIR.M","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ L","offer_id":37852446163136,"sku":"SHORT.THAI.NOIR.L","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XL","offer_id":37852445540544,"sku":"SHORT.THAI.NOIR.XL","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XXL","offer_id":37852445573312,"sku":"SHORT.THAI.NOIR.XXL","price":44.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XXXL","offer_id":37852445606080,"sku":"SHORT.THAI.NOIR.XXXL","price":44.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 4XL","offer_id":55627222516088,"sku":"SHORT.THAI.NOIR.4XL","price":44.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3369\/2608\/products\/product-image-1499398480_f1d7e474-be1e-4952-aaea-6ce671e69a12.jpg?v=1610043780","url":"https:\/\/aspritboxe.com\/en\/products\/black-muay-thai-shorts","provider":"aspritboxe.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}