Is shorts with spandex underneath profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $98K/yr across 146 tracked products. 20 of 31 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +114.2%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (60/100).

How competitive is the shorts with spandex underneath niche?

57 brands and 83 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 19% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 37% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in shorts with spandex underneath?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Material Quality. The return rate is 6.8% — above our launch gate.

When does demand for shorts with spandex underneath peak?

Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 6.5× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the shorts with spandex underneath niche?

Listings span $7.02–$39.49; the average listing price is $19.92 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 5,713 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

shorts with spandex underneath

Worth a look

Shows demand growing +114.2% this quarter, but a failed launch gate (market size, growth, or returns) keeps it on the watch list.

Growth

Incredible+114.2%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

Competition

Incredible19%

top-5 click share — an open shelf

Brand share

Incredible37%

top-5 brand share — no brand owns this niche

Avg price

Great$19.92

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Price range

Great$7.02–$39.49

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Quality gap

Good4.4★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Market size

Bad$98K

$98K/yr · 893K searches

Review moat

Bad5,713.21

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Returns

Bad6.8%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Conversion

Bad0.5%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, shorts with spandex underneath is a $98K/yr Amazon United States market (893K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 37% of demand. Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul. Verdict: Worth a look — 60/100.

Data updated Jul 12, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

shorts with spandex underneath market data

Units sold / yr: 6K–8K; avg 0–100/product
Revenue / yr: $120K–$159K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 0.5%
Avg BSR: #505
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 99%
Sponsored: 92%
Out of stock: 2.0%
Avg brand age: 36 months
Avg seller age: 133 days

Competition & brand share

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (19% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen.

Brands

57 rising

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

37%

Top 20: 82%

Top-5 click share

19%

Top 20: 39%

Open market

57%

Amazon Essentials8%
Yevrimow8%
Ksmien8%
PINSPARK7%
CADMUS6%
Stelle6%

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 67 weeks — +114.2% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 6.5×

Open Trend

Top shorts with spandex underneath search terms

shorts with spandex underneath163K/yr +214.4%0.4% conv.
black athletic shorts117K/yr +48.5%0.6% conv.
2 in 1 shorts women63K/yr +147.2%0.3% conv.
womens shorts with spandex underneath44K/yr +174.5%0.3% conv.
sport shorts64K/yr +56.8%0.3% conv.
womens shorts with liner37K/yr +191.8%0.3% conv.
womens athletic shorts with liner38K/yr +164.2%0.4% conv.
2 in 1 running shorts for women49K/yr +86.5%0.4% conv.
plus size running shorts34K/yr +131.7%0.2% conv.
womens track shorts28K/yr +145.0%0.1% conv.

All search terms

Top shorts with spandex underneath products on Amazon

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Yevrimow Womens 2 in 1 Running Shorts for Gym Yoga Workout Athletic Shorts High-Waisted Shorts with Liner Pockets Black-M

Yevrimow$9.424.4★1,650 rev

Stelle Women 2 in 1 Running Shorts High Waisted Athletic Shorts Gym Workout Shorts with Liner Zipper Pockets (Black M)

Stelle$18.524.6★1,648 rev

Flowy Athletic Shorts for Women Workout Running Gym Yoga Sport Short Pants Sweat Tennis Skirt Skort High Waisted with Pockets Biker Spandex Cute Comfy Lounge Trendy Clothes Casual Summer Red S

Blaosn$22.534.4★716 rev

FireSwan Crossover Athletic Shorts for Women 2 in 1 Flowy Running Shorts with Pockets Spandex Butterfly Workout Tennis Skorts Black

FireSwan$16.564.4★3,894 rev

CADMUS 2 in 1 Womens Workout Shorts Athletic Gym Running Shorts for Women Phone Pockets Navy Blue X-Large

CADMUS$16.054.2★3,386 rev

Newest

by launch date

GAYHAY Running Shorts for Women - Athletic Quick Dry Sports Womens Shorts High Waisted Gym Workout Black Shorts with Pockets

GAYHAY$10.07194 rev

4mo ago

CE CERDR 5 Pack Womens 2 in 1 Running Shorts High Waisted Athletic Workout Short for Gym Yoga with Liner 4 Pockets Black Navy Dark Grey Light Grey Pink Medium

CE' CERDR$39.49169 rev

5mo ago

PINSPARK Women 2 in 1 Running Athletic Shorts High Split Dolphin 3 Inch Gym Shorts Quick-Dry Workout Active Sports Shorts with Liner and Pockets Black Medium

PINSPARK$17.67268 rev

5mo ago

Soothfeel Womens 2 in 1 Running Shorts 5 Athletic Shorts High Waisted Workout Gym Tennis Exercise Shorts with Liner Pocket Dark_Grey M

Soothfeel$18.30284 rev

1y ago

CRZ YOGA Double Layer Running Shorts for Women 3 High Waisted 2 in 1 for Athletic Tennis Workout with Zip Pockets Black Medium

CRZ YOGA$29.79420 rev

1y ago

What buyers say about shorts with spandex underneath

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

What buyers love

Size-Overall22%

“fit as expected”

Comfort-Overall19%

“are comfortable to wear”

Quality-Overall6%

“Good quality pants”

Pockets/Compartments6%

“Great pockets”

Value For Money6%

“Excellent for the money”

Soft Feel5%

“Softest Leggings”

Exercise/Sports Suitability4%

“Great exercise shorts”

Color3%

“color is accurate”

Material Quality3%

“durable material”

Weight Light2%

“Very lightweight and breathable”

What buyers complain about

Size-Overall24%

“They are short”

Quality-Overall5%

“Very thin wish the quality was a little bit better”

Material Quality4%

“the material is not good”

Pockets/Compartments3%

“The pocket is small”

Transparency3%

“See through”

Waist Fit3%

“The waist area is too tight”

Thickness3%

“the material is on the thinner side”

Color2%

“Received the wrong colors”

Thin2%

“Thin material”

Exercise/Sports Suitability2%

“Couldnt even walk half a mile let alone go for a run without them riding up”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall54%

Waist Fit10%

Length10%

Thigh Fit5%

Material Quality4%

Inseam Fit3%

Hip Fit3%

Shape/Style2%

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

Thin1%

Common questions

Is shorts with spandex underneath profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $98K/yr across 146 tracked products. 20 of 31 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +114.2%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (60/100).
How competitive is the shorts with spandex underneath niche?: 57 brands and 83 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 19% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 37% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in shorts with spandex underneath?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Material Quality. The return rate is 6.8% — above our launch gate.
When does demand for shorts with spandex underneath peak?: Demand peaks in May–Jun–Jul; the busiest month runs 6.5× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the shorts with spandex underneath niche?: Listings span $7.02–$39.49; the average listing price is $19.92 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 5,713 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.