These look great with the dark American flag colors, and feel good. They are thick, and getting them on the first time was difficult. They've since stretched out a little bit. The fit is tight, but not uncomfortable. Good for squats, deadlifts, etc. The first time I went to the gym, I wore them under shorts. After that, a jock to keep things in place while doing heavy lifts. The only negative is that the back of the waist tends to sag down, with the danger of showing the crack. A long shirt and ...