Are these thick enough to wear alone as sports shorts?
1407973
I'd say yes. They are not much different than sports shorts, they are the same thickness of any sports shorts I've ever felt. I wear them under my jeans, they allow for great concealment.
53854
I plan to use ours in the summer, with onesies underneath. :) I wouldn't consider it too thick.
1990614
Yes, they are light enough. I am a pitcher in senior softball and I wear them when pitching and sometimes I leave them on when I bat. They do not impede my running.
1208599
I have several pairs of padded bike shorts and am a long distance rider. It is definitely not too thick. I don't think anyone makes a bike short that is too thick. My other shorts have thicker padding. These shorts will not be good for long rides. Also, these appear to run big and the material is very thin. Too big means the shorts will shift and the crotch will bunch up. This will cause hot spots and rubbing in sensitive spots.
209129
not really. there is quite a bit of velcro that makes them a bit stiff at the front closure. great for sparring, not so much for sleeping. my opinion
144789
I would wear alone, however they make my shoe so thick I cannot use them....I even have wide width shoes...might just be me
183917
No. Maybe like wearing and extra pair of socks. I wear the same basketball shoe size with and without. Not very bulky.
2153639
I believe they would work well for skiing, they are thicker than standard thermal underwear, without being bulky. I think the activity statement pertains to construction or building trades.
2047274
No too thick. Just 2 maybe 4 depending on fabric weight. But no batting. Hope that helps
743634
No, these are not very thick. They are the most comfortable socks ever but wear out very quickly. I have a 100 UA items and these don't meet their normal wear standards.
1208601
Hi there! This is my first pair so I don't have much to compare them to, but yes, they are thick and are the same thickness through the crotch.
322105
I wore these under my board shorts for surfing. I guess you could just wear them solo but it would have been too revealing for me.
1095128
I'd say it would be about 50% thicker than your average pair of athletic socks, except on the bottom where I'd say it's about double the thickness and maybe even a little more. If you're concerned about shoe fit with these, if the shoe is snug in normal socks, it will be a mite tight. I've never had a problem with hiking boots or athletic shoes such as you might find in Merrell's or Keen's inventories. But I can't wear them with my cowboy boots.
123190
No. But they are really lightweight. Nice for short trips around town. If I'm going more than 10 miles though I wear traditional bike shorts underneath them. Was just getting ready to order another pair for summer.
1711271
Yes, you can. They get sweaty though and will need washing much more frequently than if you just wear them for non-athletic use.
164968
Yes/No.Yes: They keep me covered temperature wise on my ride to work, but I'm in sunny socal, so the whole climate is wind resistant. It's a thin outdoor/breathable material.No: These are shorts, with a breathable material.Would I use these to bike on a cold Chicago day, maybe, I'm a sweater, so it'd keep me balanced; but once you stop riding/moving around, the punishment would ensue. Hope this helps.
220740
Nope. Its like regular shorts and you wouldn't want to wear these without an underwear ! That will be the end of you and your shorts ! ;)