Fit: For Men Who Need Smooth Legs

WANT TO FEEL MANLY while shaving your legs (probably with a woman's razor)? Well, Brave Soldier has the right moniker. Shaving is the easiest transition for cyclists and swimmers finally making the commitment to aerodynamic smoothness, and the brand's Shower Shave works better than regular shaving cream or soap ($15, groominglounge.com). Chase it with Code Blue Aftershave ($18).

» TEA TREE WAX STRIPS: While waxing may sound like the best way to go — after all, it's quick and easy and it lasts a long time — the technology may disappoint. Parissa Men's Tea Tree Wax Strips are really big. Unfortunately, they don't work very well and they hurt like hell. You will have to use several strips on each area, and you'll need an entire roll of toilet paper to staunch your bleeding. You might want an EMT on hand as well. ($10, parissa.com)

» BLUE STEEL SPORTS WAX STRIPS: Blue Steel's wax strips will give you smooth legs. After you use about two or three of 'em on each area. To render both legs hairless will consume the whole box but, according to our stoic tester, the process won't hurt much. The strips are also supposedly reusable. They are not. ($17, bluesteelsports.com.au)

» OZONE DEPIL MOUSSE: The concept is simple: Spray mousse on legs, wait five minutes, wipe mousse off with sponge. Like most depilatories, it doesn't leave legs perfectly smooth, and it has a strong chemical odor. Do not use before a date — but no matter how dedicated an athlete you are, you might not want to have baby-soft legs on a date anyway. ($16, worldcycling.com)

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