What’s Hot in the UK & Dead Good Undies

UNB has been an American focused blog. That is because the entire staff is based here. But the rest of the world has some amazing underwear that we don’t always see in the States. Two areas we are trying to focus on are UK and Australia. We have teamed up with retailer Dead Good Undies to report once a month on whats hot in the UK market. It will give US readers a look at undies you may not have seen before!

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HOM Fredy String RRP  – GBP14.00 – BESTSELLER

Always a best seller for HOM and Deadgoodundies.com the Fredy String is a legend in the world of men’s underwear. But it won’t be around for much longer as HOM is stopping production. With its low rise fit and cotton rich fabric, it’s not hard to see why men buy a Fredy again and again – and DGU has plenty still so Fredy fans can stock up before they’re all gone… (or there’s always the Doreanse 1280 as a worthy alternative?)

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Joe Snyder Shining Tanga Thong 03 RRP – GBP17.00 – BESTSELLER

A big hit in the UK is the Joe Snyder collection from Mexico – constantly in demand for great colour, sexy fabrics and high fashion designs. Joe Snyder has been a hit for Deadgoodundies.com since day one and the website rapidly restocks and launches new lines as they come out.

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HOM Modal Sensation Maxi Boxer Brief – RRP GBP26.00

Sometimes a best seller disappears, only to be replaced by something even better. As was the case when HOM discontinued their Soft Modal range and introduced Modal Sensation instead. Sensation is the right word!

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HOM Soft Silk Maxi Boxer Brief – RRP GBP30.00

HOM’s Silk 44 collection was a corker, but they went one better with its successor the Soft Silk range.

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Gregg Homme Wonder Brief RRP GBP32.95 – NEW COLOUR

The appropriately named Gregg Homme Wonder Brief debuts this week on Deadgoodundies.com in a new colour – this stunning purple.

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Olaf Benz RED 1291 Neo Pant RRP GBP32.00 – NEW ARRIVAL

Get fruity for summer in the latest arrival from Olaf Benz on the Deadgoodundies.com website. The German brand’s Neo Pant cut is a hot favourite on the website and the 1291 style comes in lush apple and orange.

Next month we will be profiling swimwear from Dead Good Undies! Find them at http://www.deadgoodundies.com  The link provided in this post is an affiliate link

Brief Distraction

IMG_1797Today’s Brief Distraction features Male Basics and Joe Snyder. You may reorganize one of the models at James from the Amazing Race! I have seen him a few times at the shows. We hope you enjoy!

UNB Valenties Guide 2013

Welcome to the Valentines Guide for 2013. It’s been a few years since we did a guide we shot ourselves. We had a few issues with the guide but things did work out for the best. This is only a sample of the undies out there for Valentines Day. We have a mix of some of the best underwear for you or your partner!

We want to thank our participants for sending in the underwear and our models David & Joey. They both did great jobs in a really long day!

IMG_0167David is wearing the Geovanny Mesh Brief, made out of a sports mesh. Not only could you wear this pair for Valentines Day but would be great for the gym or other sports activity. This pair was furnished by Geovanny Underwear and can be found at their site for $24.00

IMG_0151David is wearing the Geovanny Garter Jock in black. While it may look like a brief it has the Geovanny Garter back and is one of his best sellers. Geovanny has used his many years dancing to make underwear that fits and shows off what a guy has! This pair was furnished by Geovanny Underwear and is available on their site for $28.00

IMG_0177David is wearing the Pikante Sailor Brief.. The Sailor brief is a really fun pair for a date. It is a lager brief cut and sexy with red accents and has a sheer back. Your partner maybe surprised by the sheer! This pair was furnished by Pikante and can be found at retailers on the net!

IMG_0002Joey is wearing the Pikante Sparkle Jock. This jock is available in three metallic colors and has a cut out above the pouch. The rings and the pouch will be one pair that your partner will remember. This pair was furnished by Pikante and available are retailers across the net.

_MG_0034David is wearing the Clever Mesh Thong. This thong is made out of a sports mesh that is mildly see through. If you are a thong lover then we would suggest getting this for Valentines Day. This pair was furnished by Clever and is available at retailers across the net.

IMG_0216David is wearing the Clever Irreverent Tank Top and the Voyeur Brief in White. The brief has a solid pouch and mesh sides and back. Where as the tank is made out of a white mesh and has a hoodie design. This combination is best worn when you plan on staying in for a romantic dinner. These pairs were furnished by Clever and are available at retailers across the net.

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David is wearing the Candyman Black Boxer 9630. The boxer has a net mesh side and back with a solid pouch. It is also available in white. This pair is not for the shy and if you wear these you will want your date to see them at some point in the evening. This pair was furnished by Candyman and is available at retailers across the net.

IMG_0058_3Joey is wearing the Candyman Jock Thong. Which is a cross between a jock and brief. This pair is solid black and has a solid and mesh pouch. Also available in gold/black. This pair was furnished by Candyman and is available at retailers across the net.

_MG_0376David is wearing the Joe Snyder Bikini 01 in Black. The bikini is available in multiple colors. That include red, metal black, black sheer and many more. This is the classic bikini that Joe Snyder created and one of their top sellers. When you take it out of the package it is small but stretches to fit your body! This pair was furnished by Joe Snyder and can be purchased from their website for $19.95

IMG_0050 (4)Joey is wearing the Cocksox CX01 Bikini in Red. This pair is available in other colors including Black, Red, White, Royal and more! The bikini is made with the famous Cocksox pouch that has no straps or contraptions to enhance your package. If you want a bikini that is fun then this is the pair for you! This pair was furnished by Cocksox and is available on their site for $25 AUD

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David is wearing the Cocksox Bikini Brief. This brief has a traditional waistband with Cocksox pouch they are known for! The bikini is smaller then most but still covers everything, so would be perfect for a guy that wants to show off a little but not show off everything. This pair is available from the Cocksox website for $27 AUD.

_MG_0231David is wearing CX01 Bikini in stripes. This is one of the newer styles in the CX01. This is the same pair that Joey is wearing above but with stripes that accentuate the pouch and rear. This pair was furnished by Cocksox and can be purchased from their sire for $28 AUD.

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David is wearing the new Baskit Simple Brief in Red. This is one of the newest pairs from Baskit. Baskit is known for making classic styled underwear that fits and feels incredible. This is one of the perfect date pairs for those just staring out in a relationship. If your partner does see it, it won’t show too much and we bet you will get compliments! Baskit furnished this pair for the guide and can be purchased at their site for $21

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David is wearing the Venom Brief and Tank from Gregg Homme. This line has put the Gregg Homme sexy spin on snakeskin. It’s not your usual pattern. Venom is available in black and red. The tank is $45.95 and the brief is $36.95 . These were furnished by Gregg Homme.

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David is wearing the Gregg Homme Tuxedo Thong and Cuff and Collar. You can be your own Chippendale’s dancer for your partner this Valentines Day. Each of these are sold separately at the Gregg Homme site, the thong is $22.95 and the Cuff and Collar is $24.95   These were furnished by Gregg Homme

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Joey is wearing the Gregg Homme Pump-Up Brief. This is a pair that Gregg Homme has had in its line up for a few years. It’s a favorite and a great pair for Valentines Day. The pouch enhances and brings your pouch to the “forefront”. Available in Black and White with the red accent. The pair is $40.95 from the Gregg Homme Site. This pair was furnished by Gregg Homme

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David is wearing the Go Softwear Satin Mesh Tank and the American Jock Action Mesh Sport Brief. The Satin Mesh line has a matching mesh boxer (not pictured here). The mesh brief is great for a date night or daily wear. These pairs can be found at the Go Softwear Site, the Satin Mesh Tank is $31  and the American Jock Action Mesh Sport Brief is $25. These pairs were furnished by Go Softwear.

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Joey is wearing the Go Softwear Pop Boy Brief in Magenta. This is perfect for those who want a classical styled brief but in great colors. It has the new Go Softwear waistband. This pair was furnished by Go Softwear and is available for $23.00.

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David is wearing lounge wear from N2N Bodywear. Not all underwear is made for date nights, this pair is made for staying in and relaxing. The two pairs featured are the Dream Robe and Dream Brief. The dream robe has a shorter Kimono cut and a hood. Where as the brief is a traditional cut brief and both are made out of super soft polyester/spandex blend. N2N Bodywear furnished these pairs and can be found at their site for $48 for the Dream Robe and $19 for the Dream Brief

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David is wearing the SupaWear Supa Drive trunk in Red. SupaWear is a relatively new brand on the underwear scene. Made by the folks who brought you 2EROS, this is a super fun line. They are classic and great fitting pairs. This pair was furnished by and can be found at The Man Underneath for $25.

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David is wearing the Frank Dandy Inspired Valentines trunk. This pair is not out yet but will be released shortly! This is part of the new Frank Dandy collection. You can find this pair at the Man Underneath, who also furnished this pair

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David is wearing the Skivvies 5728 Color Guard Trunk. Many of you may not have heard of the brand but we see big things in the future for this brand. The red colors and pouch accents would make a great pair for any Valentines Date night, either going out or staying in! This pair was furnished by and can be purchased at the Man Underneath for $29.00

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David is wearing the Modus Vivendi 07711 Brief in Red. This pair is super sexy with it’s mesh sides and back. You maybe saying it may not be comfortable to wear. However, our model David said the thought after a while it would be uncomfortable but it fit and felt great through out the shoot. If you’re a little bolder and want to make a statement then try this pair out. This pair was furnished and can be found at Erogenos for $25.00

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David is wearing Pistol Pete Gelato Brief. Not all underwear on Valentines day has to be red or black. You can have a splash of color. This brief you can wear every day not just Valentines! Available in 4 colors. This pair was furnished by Erogenos and can be purchased for $24.

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David is wearing the Male Basics Long Johns. Not everywhere in the world is warm, some places you have below freezing conditions and being warm is a must. However you can still be stylish and warm! The microfiber long johns do both of those quite well. Also you can still wear a Modus Vivendi or Pistol Pete brief under. This pair was furnished and can be purchased at Erogenos for $30.

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David is wearing Cellblock13. This is the super fun line from Timoteo. Valentines Day can be either classic or super sexy for you. Not everyone wants to go to dinner, some just want to skip it and get to some other fun. The Timoteo Cellblock13 Gridiron Trunk is a perfect pair. Made out of a sports mesh and rear cut out. It’s perfect for a fun evening in! These were furnished by Timoteo and can be found at the Timoteo Cellblock13 website for $34.

_MG_0309David is wearing another pair from Timoteo. The Cellblock13 pair maybe a little more then you want to wear on Valentines Day then check out the Timoteo 2.0 Soccer Jock. It’s a smilar cut to the Girdiorn but made out of a cotton material, so you don’t show too much but still has the cut out back. It’s a mix of traditional and wild. This pair was furnished by Timoteo and can be found on there for $30

We hope you enjoy this Valentines Guide. You will see more of David this year. Make sure you go check out his Facebook page! We have more pics of him at our Facebook Page as well! We will have an interview with him and have already booked him for our Swim Guide in May!

UNB Interviews Joe Snyder

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Joe Snyder has been around for over 30 years. They are still going strong and we got to ask them a few questions about the history of the company, best seller and whats in store for the future! We hope you enjoy!

How did Joe Snyder get started in the men’s underwear industry? 

In 1958, Mr. Jesús Vargas Abín established in México “De Vargas”, a store where he sold shirts, trousers, suits, ties, underwear, accessories, etc. In 1977 Mr. José Vargas Snyder started working with his father. He continued offering the same products until his father died in 1977.
In those days men underwear covered men’s virility, failing the objective to support men’s virility. 
The customers were looking for sensual underwear; Mr. Vargas Snyder noticed people’s needs due his vast experience in men’s clothing. He produced the exclusive Exclhom (Exclusivo para hombre – Exclusive for men) design, a garment made of Polyamide Elastane, which perfectly fitted men’s anatomy. He manufactured and sold the product in his own store. The customers bought the underwear since the first day. Proving he was right.

Joe Snyder is known for their bright colors, how do you choose the colors? Is there a color you would like to do?

The colors are chosen because at Joe Snyder we like to make things differently and in an original way. Starting with the fabric used (80% polyamide – 20% Elastane) and by choosing bright and original colors that cannot be found in other brands. Our idea is to keep a fresh, modern, fun and versatile image.

We’ll certainly be bringing some exciting new colors and have already some in mind but we’d like to keep the mystery! We never want to stop surprising our customers

What has been your most popular style over the years? Also what has been the best selling color? joe_snyder_pride_frame_blue2

The best selling item is the Bikini 01, the first style ever made. The best selling color of that Bikini is in black.

Lace in men’s underwear has been popular; Joe Snyder was one of the first to include it, what made you use lace? 

Like previously mentioned, in Joe Snyder we like to do things differently and provide new options to our customers. To be honest with you, Mr Snyder had the idea to release a lace collection since about 15 years ago but thought that the market was not ready for that at that moment..untill recently.

The last release was the Pride Frame. I Love this line, how did the design come about? 

As we are always trying to make a difference, many samples and ideas where developed and shared amongst the Joe Snyder’s design team.

Also, we listened to our customers and after combining our ideas and the customer’s opinion; the result was the Pride Frame. The idea behind the name is literal… to put a frame around what a guy is most proud of!

Are there any plans to add more lines or colors soon? 

We are constantly in search of new ideas to create original designs and colors. In the 2nd trimester of 2013 we’ll bring a new collection that will be where classic meets sexy and functionality.

Brief Distraction

003joesnyder(533x800)Today’s Brief Distraction is from Andres Ramirez. This picture features underwear from Joe Snyder and features his model Galicia. We hope you have enjoyed the pics from Andres!

UNB Best Undies of 2012

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2012 is coming to a close and I asked some of the guys on the site what was their favorite pair from last year. Some maybe we reviewed and others are ones that were purchased. But it was a great year for undies!

Alex – My favorite pair of 2012 are the Andrew Christian Almost Naked Air Jock. This super comfy pair of underwear took one of my favorite briefs, the Almost Naked, and made them better by taking off the butt. I don’t know if it just makes me feel sexier or is more comfortable but matting these briefs with a jock is absolutely amazing. Come 2013 more brief/jock combos will be making their way into my undies drawer.

UNBTim – My Favorite pair this last year is the Joe Snyder Pride Frame Bikini. This was my very first pair I have ever had of them and the fit and feel was amazing. I loved the pouch and the way they fit all day! They are truly amazing pair of undies. I have to mention the N2N Bodywear Air Trunk as my other favorite. This is because they are so breathable and lightweight. N2N Did something really amazing with the air line!

theamazingT- Andrew Christian Almost Naked Brief in Turquoise. I consider this my 2012 pair because I didn’t own any of the Almost Naked briefs until I started working for this site last winter. After having the Almost Naked brief in my collection, it very quickly became my go to. Whether I just wanted a comfortable pair of undies to lounge around in, or I wanted a sexy bulgy pair to wear out on the town, the choice ended up coming down to my AC Almost Naked’s every time. I now own multiple pairs from the collection, with different colors and cuts, but these will always be my “first love”..

MrShane-I purchased a Baskit Jock in olive green this last year and I absolutely love it. It is no secret that I am a major jockstrap fan as I have about 25 of them and wear them at least three times a week. Well, the Baskit jockstrap is one of my favorites. It is extremely soft and comfortable. The pouch is adequate in size without being confining while being supportive and the waistband and leg straps are both soft and comfortable. I love the Baskit logo in the contrasting olive green color on the bright white waistband. There is nothing about this jockstrap that I can find at fault. I love it!

UNBThongGuyObviously Chromatic Collection Low Rise Thong -My favorite thong I got to review this year was by Obviously. It’s probably the perfect thong. Soft material, great design, comfortable pouch and strap. I can wear it all day and forget I am wearing it. It’s hands down the best thong in my col

Review – Joe Snyder: Launch Bikini

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I had a tingle of joy when I heard I’d be getting a Joe Snyder pair for this review cycle. Joe Snyder is one of the brands I’d always wanted but never could find on sale as a very budget restrained college kid. Low and behold it arrived, and I received…THE LAUNCH BIKINI, in white.

As I took the pair out of the packaging, I had a two-part reaction. Part one was the ooh and ahh over the feel of the fabric in my hand. Part two was the moment of confusion upon inspecting the front of the undies. I’ll go into more detail on that in a minute.. The Launch Bikini is an 80% Polyamide and 20% Spandex Lycra blend which gives it the luxurious feel and luster. It is available in White, Black, Red, Turquoise, and Mango (a goldish yellow). There is a tag on the back of the undies that is QUITE noticeable, it’s actually folded over the band so there is taggage on the inside of the back AND the outside of the back, but having worn them for the day, I honestly only felt it a couple times. The price point is on the more expensive side for a pair of underwear, but if you factor in the construction techniques, it is totally understandable (my degree in costume design stands behind this statement).

Now, to explain the confusion over the front of these undies. This bikini features a dual front, the outer front is a nice full contoured pouch to carriage the genitals. The INNER panel is an uncontoured panel with a hole in the center. This pulls your testicals UP and out from your body, and lets your penis drape over them, being presented even FURTHER out. This bikini also doesn’t elasticize the ring, so luckily, you don’t feel like you’re being choked until the elastic is worn in more. The built in ring isn’t a new concept in men’s underwear “technology”, but this is the first time I’ve seen the construction like this. The outer POUCH on this bikini is attached at the front and the top of the pouch, leaving the sides open. It was slightly fussy to put it on and “dress” everything properly, but not too bad.  I have two slightly opposing opinions attached to this engineering.

Having worn it all day, I found it very sensational…in a good way, and a very nice feel for a pouch. I felt supported while still given breathing room to hang, and it definitely added a little SOMETHING to the front of my pants, but without the pants on, it kind of turns into a peek-a-boo pouch. Because the front pouch panel is not connected on the sides, when I’m wearing it, my genitals were pushing out the pouch panel so much that I was getting the male version of “side-boob”. In my opinion, the outer panel would do better to be attached from the bottom and sides, leaving the TOP open, so if there is a peek-a-boo panel, it’s a slightly more alluring sight”

Although I think the front pouch is not great for “show”, I completely recommend this for daily wear, it felt great all day, and it added a little spring to my step.

 

PROS

  • Beautiful fabric
  • Great “display” features
  • Comfortable
  • Durable

 

CONS

  • Not the most appealing front construction
  • A little hard to put on

Ratings

  • FIT 5
  • MATERIAL 5
    CONSTRUCTION 2
  • LOOK 2
  • DAILY WEAR 5
  • OVERALL 3.8

 

Joe Snyder Furnished this pair for review

Review – Joe Snyder Running Short JS-M8

Starting off, Joe Snyder is my favorite brand for thongs, briefs and specialty wear and am a huge nylon lover so anything that has that elastic spandex feel is amazing. I have numerous pairs and varieties of Joe Snyder underwear. One of the things I love about this brand is how most of their underwear gives you the pouch for extra support and pushes you out to give that buldge appearance. Joe Snyder underwear is machine washable and very durable. Even their specialty underwear is great quality. With having a nylon fetish, Joe nyder is the perfect brand to get into and support.

The pair I reviewed most recently was the Joe Snyder Running Shorts. When I saw that they did sportswear, I wanted to try it out. I am a huge gym fanatic and do a lot of cardio at the gym so I thought that these pair of running shorts would be perfect. When I received them I quickly put them on to try them out.

Here is the downfall of the shorts. They fit more like briefs than anything. I still had some support but I did feel “out there” and kind of exposed… but that could be solved by any jock strap. Being a bigger guy and having thicker thighs, the shorts expose and really do not leave a lot to the imagination but it shows everything you got. SO if you are comfortable being exposed, these are for you!  This can be a good and bad thing. I wouldn’t not recommend wearing these in the gym to run in front of your workout buddies, possibly risking something falling out, but to wear them in the privacy in your own home if you have your own treadmill.

I would recommend wearing these on the beach as a bathing suit. If you are not comfortable wearing a thong or a speedo, these could be the next step to still feeling sexy in the sun. Still being able to cover your junk and butt checks but still getting the sun on your thighs and legs.
Would I recommend these “running shorts”? I would. I would recommend them to be worn at the beach as a bathing suit, or as shorts to wear around the house, or even underneath your jeans as your underwear for the day. I would not recommend them to be worn at the gym, but if you were to, I would put on a jock strap underneath to give you that support. Would I call them “Running Shorts”? No. Running shorts would be a little longer than this pair. But I would call them sporty boxers. They have some versatility other than running shorts so that would be a reason to buy them. If you are wanting and willing to try them, I would fully recommend doing it. if all else fails you have a great pair of sporty boxers that you can use at the beach or in your daily life.
Pros

  • Versatility
  • Great to wear at the beach/tan in
  • Lightweight
  • Stretchy fabric
  • Great feel
  • Doesn’t ruin in wash

Cons

  • Not to be worn in the gym
  • Not a lot of support in the pouch area
  • One size fits most
  • Not considered “running shorts”

Ratings:

  • Fit-3
  • Material-5
  • Construction-2
  • Look-4
  • Daily Wear-5
  • Overall -3.7

Joe Snyder supplied these for review. Find these and more at the Joe Snyder site.

Review – Joe Snyder Pride Frame Bikini

I have never had a pair of Joe Snyder underwear. I know that is very hard to believe considering I run an underwear blog. There have been many things I have heard over the years about Joe Snyder.  There are some who swear that Joe Snyder is the best underwear company around. While others have said that the pouch is small, it’s tight and etc.

With all these opinions going through my head, I was a little worried how I would like them. Would the pouch be big enough? Would it fit? More on that in a minute. The newest line from Joe Snyder, it has made a big splash in the world of underwear. Joe Snyder is one to use vibrant colors and classic designs.  The line has a black accent stripe that literally frames your pride. It will draw attention to the pouch.

I wore this pair to work and knew the minute I put it on that it would be an amazing pair. The complaints about the pouch being small are not true with this pair. When I first put them on it was like the pair was made for me. It fit so well that I didn’t’ want to take them off.  It was like I wasn’t wearing any underwear through out the day. It is a line that I will get more of and put them in my drawer. These came at a good time because after loosing weight I’m in the market for new undies to fill my drawer.

If you have been a long time reader of the blog you know that a pouch is the most important thing to me in underwear. I don’t care what else the underwear has going for it, with out a pouch I won’t like it as much. The pouch on the Pride Frame has to be one of my favorites I’ve ever reviewed. Why did I like it so much, it was the combination of the fabric and design that has won me over. I want to get them in all colors now!

The Pride Frame is made out of 90% Polyamide, 20% Spandex mix, which is super stretchy and conforms to your body.  The pair I wore was an XL, in typical American sizing it would be a Large.  Meaning it would easily fit a 36 waist. The important thing on Joe Snyder is read the sizing chart at their site or the retailer to pick the right size.  There is nothing worse then getting the wrong size of underwear!

Pros:

  • Great pouch
  • Classic Bikini style
  • Incredible fabric,

Con’s

  • I want the entire line

Ratings:

  • Fit – 5
  • Materials – 5
  • Construction – 5
  • Look – 5
  • Daily Wear – 5
  • Overall -5

Joe Snyder furnished these for review.  Available in 7 colors from $23.50.

Review – Joe Snyder Boxer JS-XPSO1