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.
1562015
I don't think they are very bulky. I think you could wear them under jeans if you wanted to.
1716027
They are not very thick. They are bit on the thin side, but not thin enough to where I'd call them cheap or not worth the money. Hope this helps.
2047274
No too thick. Just 2 maybe 4 depending on fabric weight. But no batting. Hope that helps
53854
I plan to use ours in the summer, with onesies underneath. :) I wouldn't consider it too thick.
380016
Not to thick. If you folded them maybe. I have been using them since my son was 4 months old
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.
408029
I haven't measured them for thickness, but they are very cushy,comfortable, and don't seem to compress much at all...very satisfied!
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.
1990616
Yes, but they would look funky, bulky, and, frankly, unprofessional. I would try soccer shin guards. Nobody would even notice you have them on with good protection. I took at line drive to the shin during an open class softball game last season so I get the want for them. I still have a lump from it. I wore soccer shin guards the rest of the year, both plate and bases, for slow pitch.
42398
My son uses them for football. He doesn't wear underwear with them. I hope this helps you in your decision. Just to let you know he has tried other types of compression shorts and the Under Armour were the best ones for him.
1023399
They are thin enough to wear when swinging a bat. I'm not so sure of the benefits since I'm not a trainer or ball player.
623274
Yeah I guess so. The pockets are quite deep. But the issue with these shorts is that they travel up my thighs when I'm running so I ended up not using them in the gym. :(
2170569
Not at all. When you put them on correctly they stay in place no matter how rigorous your workout is. Put it this way.. I wear them when playing basketball, which involves sprinting and jumping and bumping into other players. You will not be disappointed with these.
375648
No, I would not call them thick. I think that's what I like about them--they're not heavy. Perfect for summer.
2138891
Yes! At least that is what my husband uses them for --he is a High School Cross Country Coach. I ordered them at his request. Hope that helps.
1535825
I believe you will be fine. I don't think they are as compressive as cycling shorts, but they are on that order. By the way there isn't a lot of padding so the look is more natural and flattering.