# Cheapest place for UnderArmor-style clothing? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 21, 2008, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228 "2008-04-21T14:18:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![I\_m\_No\_Saint](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/977dab/32.png) [@I\_m\_No\_Saint](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_m_No_Saint)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2008, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/1 "2008-04-21T14:18:03Z")
The title pretty much says it all. I’m looking for Under Armor-type compression clothing but I’d like to get it at the lowest price possible. By no means does it have to be that particular brand, just a good price. It’s for a costume, so it doesn’t have to be incredibly high quality, either. My Google-fu is usually pretty strong and I’ve found some good spots, but I’d like to hear from the Masses before buying anything. Thanks for any and all help. ---
**Author:** ![UncleRojelio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/unclerojelio/32/3160_2.png) [@UncleRojelio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleRojelio)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2008, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/2 "2008-04-21T14:28:59Z")
Under Armour has factory outlet stores. I don’t know if there are any of those outlet type malls near you. I get mine at Academy Sports but there don’t seem to be any of those in your neck of the woods. I hate to say it, but Walmart sells Under Armour brand clothing, as well as knock offs. ---
**Author:** ![Darth\_Sensitive](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/58956e/32.png) [@Darth\_Sensitive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Sensitive)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2008, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/3 "2008-04-21T14:32:46Z")
I got some good stuff at Target a while back so I could go to winter playoff football games. It’s served me pretty well for that and soccer, as well as being the new (better looking) longjohns. ---
**Author:** ![pravnik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@pravnik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pravnik)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2008, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/4 "2008-04-21T14:36:52Z")
I second Target. You can get an Under Armor imitation fairly cheaply. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2008, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/5 "2008-04-21T16:50:08Z")
Official Under Armour is sold at good prices by Dick’s Sporting Goods, and can also be mail ordered from them. ---
**Author:** ![Belrix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed655f/32.png) [@Belrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Belrix)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2008, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/6 "2008-04-21T19:52:47Z")
You know, my years in the SCA made me think of something [completely different](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambeson). Umm… never mind. ---
**Author:** ![I\_m\_No\_Saint](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/977dab/32.png) [@I\_m\_No\_Saint](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_m_No_Saint)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/7 "2008-04-22T00:21:59Z")
Thanks to everyone who replied…Dick’s Sporting Goods had the best variety with the best prices. Thanks, **danceswithcats**. ---
**Author:** ![Mrs\_Johnson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7cd45c/32.png) [@Mrs\_Johnson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrs_Johnson)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/8 "2008-04-22T00:33:35Z")
I got mine (Under Armour brand) on ebay for about 60% of retail. Of course the typical ebay suggestion - look for a reputable seller & read carefully. Also, I recall seeing that American Apparel had [quite a selection of tights](http://store.americanapparel.net/search.html?s=tights&x=0&y=0). Lots of colors and a few styles. You might be able to find their stuff cheaper elsewhere too. What are you dressing up as? ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ea5d25/32.png) [@Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Scrappy_Hero_Pup)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/9 "2008-04-22T01:27:51Z")
Your local TJ Maxx has actual Under Armour. I just got three shirts in blue, black, and burgundy for $13.00 to $20.00. TJ Maxx gets some kickass stuff- always best to check in there every couple weeks. Just remember to pay cash there. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![DadWagonDriver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/edb3f5/32.png) [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/10 "2008-04-22T22:53:10Z")
[QUOTE=Happy Scrappy Hero Pup] Your local TJ Maxx has actual Under Armour. I just got three shirts in blue, black, and burgundy for $13.00 to $20.00. TJ Maxx gets some kickass stuff- always best to check in there every couple weeks. Just remember to pay cash there. 😃 [/QUOTE] Wait, why? ---
**Author:** ![Mrs\_Johnson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7cd45c/32.png) [@Mrs\_Johnson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrs_Johnson)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/11 "2008-04-23T02:40:14Z")
Yeah? Why cash? Did you have a bad experience? ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ea5d25/32.png) [@Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Scrappy_Hero_Pup)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/12 "2008-04-23T04:05:08Z")
[I personally did not, but a whole heck of a lot of other people did.](http://www.buzzle.com/articles/tjx-identity-thieves-get-maxx-for-minimum.html) ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/13 "2008-04-23T11:24:31Z")
The same reason people are using a lot more cash at [Hanaford](http://thejamiewire.blogspot.com/2008/03/hannaford-grocery-chain-customer.html). ---
**Author:** ![I\_m\_No\_Saint](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/977dab/32.png) [@I\_m\_No\_Saint](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_m_No_Saint)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/14 "2008-04-23T12:34:49Z")
[QUOTE=Mrs Johnson] I got mine (Under Armour brand) on ebay for about 60% of retail. Of course the typical ebay suggestion - look for a reputable seller & read carefully. Also, I recall seeing that American Apparel had [quite a selection of tights](http://store.americanapparel.net/search.html?s=tights&x=0&y=0). Lots of colors and a few styles. You might be able to find their stuff cheaper elsewhere too. What are you dressing up as? [/QUOTE] I’ve decided to become one of “those” people and dress up at a con. I’m going as Taskmaster. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/15 "2008-04-23T17:51:40Z")
I can’t resist - cheapest way to get Under Armor is to have your [nephew](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Thomas_(offensive_tackle)) sign a contract with them. They send boxes and boxes of the stuff. He was handing it out like candy for a while. Now he donates it to homeless shelters and the like. (My nephew is a wonderful kid.) Fair warning, though - the underwear makes one’s Manly Bits ache like a bastard from the squeezing after about an hour. Those shirts will fit anybody, though - he got some XXXL and he outweighs me by about a hundred pounds, and they still fit me like a glove. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/16 "2008-04-23T20:04:24Z")
Yes, I threadjack. How’s your nephew enjoying this year’s draft? No pressure, I assume. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2008, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheapest-place-for-underarmor-style-clothing/446228/17 "2008-04-23T21:03:53Z")
Frankly, I don’t know what he thinks about the draft. I know nothing about football apart from what I picked up from my brother-in-law and my dad, and I don’t want to bore him by talking about subjects about which I am ignorant. (That’s what the SDMB is for. :D) He and his wife got a new puppy. We talk about weight lifting, and bitch about the stock market. He shot a bison and had the hide made into a coat, and the thing weighs about a hundred pounds. Family stuff, like always. It’s sort of reassuring to hear that he is the same kid I knew growing up - no swelled head, no arrogance. Like I said, he’s a good guy. Just like his father. Regards, Shodan