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The Cargo

$39 USD

Where function meets comfort, meet our classic Original shorts, upgraded WITH A POCKET! Keep your phone or other small items close in these versatile bike shorts with opaque coverage.

Size

Versatile and practical with a pocket

Coverage: Opaque

A Base Layer Worth Showing Off

Real-Deal Coverage

Bike shorts, but lighter

Flat Seam Side Pocket

Wear Under Clothes or Alone

Anti-Chafing & Sweat Wicking

No Rolling or Riding Up

The Cargo

Wear When You...

The Cargo

Frequently Asked Questions

We know, right? It’s partly because of the clever construction, partly because of the first-rate fabric blend and partly because it supports your body without feeling constricting. Plus, IT HAS A POCKET.

We’re glad you asked. Think of them as a combination between an old-school slip, a boxer brief and a bike short: They give you coverage under short or too-sheer outfits, stop your inner thighs from trying to start a forest fire, and light smoothing with no VPL (the word “panties” weirds us out, too). Plus, the knit-in cotton-rich crotch means you can wear them without underwear if you want, eliminating the need for an extra layer.

Thigh Society shorts don’t compress you or suck you in like shapewear. Instead, they’re a lightweight, breathable, sweat-wicking essential you’ll reach for again and again.

Flexible and stretchy, our waistband is made from the same fabric as the shorts, just double-folded and sewn-in. It stretches to your curves, never cuts into them. The waistband is like the Loch Ness Monster: you’ll doubt it really exists.

The pocket is made of the exact same fabric as the shorts, and sewn in with a flat seam that sits flush against your body. No added bulk aside from the treasures you decide to stash in it.

Customer Reviews

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Mary
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: 3XL
Size Purchased: 3XL/4XL
Pocket is sorta useful

I bought this version with the pocket only because the original version was sold out in the color I wanted. I did use the pocket for my phone once, when wearing a dress without pockets on a cruise ship one evening. The trouble is, there was no way to get at the phone without pulling my dress up and exposing my upper thigh! I guess if you wore these under a skirt, you could reach under the waistband to grab your phone, but that would look pretty tacky. These are just as comfortable as the original, but I would not order this version again.

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Phyllis G
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: XS
Size Purchased: XS/S
Love them

I really love the Cargo 5" shorts in XS. I just ordered another pair today I believe on a scale of 1-10 I would give them a 10 they are not too thick or thin and they are perfect for under a dress I only weigh 85 pounds and you are the only company that has my size and I'm glad that you don't have the rubber to keep them in place not everyone needs that I also really like that you can get them in different lengths I'm 5'3 so the 5" is perfect I can't wait to get the ones I ordered today.

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Anna
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: XL
Size Purchased: L/XL
Best Lounging Shorts Ever!

I bought 2 pair of the 9” black cargo bike shorts after I fell in love with the Cooling shorts. Let me tell you - the fit is the same and these are SO COMFORTABLE. I love that they are opaque and slightly thicker so that I feel completely comfortable AND confident stepping outside the house in these to answer the door, get the mail, bring groceries in from the car, water the yard, etc. They are great for working out in as well as just being comfortable lounge wear, house cleaning wear, you name it. It’s almost like wearing nothing, (except you won’t get arrested if someone spots you! Lol!) The little side pocket is great and deep enough to securely hold my phone, keys, cash, Kleenex, whatever. These shorts have been a God-send this extremely hot summer! I love them and will probably buy a couple more pair before summer’s through.

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Hailee Sue
Fit: Runs Large
Pant Size: M
Size Purchased: M/L
Comfortable, way too big

Ordered these and a pair of the cooling. Both were way bigger than anticipated but these ended up being much too large. I would say to size down if in between sizes. I’m a true M in basically everything but decided to order the M/L instead of the S/M because I didn’t want it to be too tight. Now they basically just fall off. Pretty disappointing considering the price.

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Mea
Fit: True to Size
Pant Size: 2XL
Size Purchased: L/XL
Love these!

These are amazing! Nice and thick and the pocket is great. I wear them all the time!

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