Is 5'11 a good height for a man?

[Chowhound]

Originally Posted by AhRainess

Tell that to the 5'2" guy who stood next to me in the elevator today.

I agree, I'm only about 5'8" maybe 9" haven't measured in years, but yeah, for the most part I'm pretty ok with my height, I would think 5'11" would be a really good place to be, not too tall and not short at all. That height you can still pack on a good amount of muscle. Most really tall guys tend to be lanky, not all, but a good percent. I'd rather be a little bit shorter and put on the muscle weight.

One time when I was in HS I was sorta complaining about not being taller, maybe I was playing basketball at the time, who knows, but I made a comment about being short and my step dad at the time was a short guy, probably 5'4" or so and he just gave me a snarly look and I shut up about it in front of him.

I hate to be mean spirited but I'm thankful as hell that I'm not 5'2" or something like that, as a man it would be a major drag to be that short. I guess we can't always get the genetic lottery winnings.

[Londoncowboy30]

Originally Posted by 49erfan916

im only 5'9'' but i don't worry about my height. I feel about average for my peers. If they're two or more inches taller than me, then oh well.

Now my weight is another issue...

Hahahaha yes I could do with actually losing a few inches ...... Off my waistline!

[epilatorlady]

I think you're overthinking it, Mideto. Your height is just fine My boyfriend is 5'11. I think his height is perfect. I'm 5'6. I like that he's not much taller than I am. I can kiss him and hug him comfortably. I think it's a perfect height.