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One thing that you’ll soon discover about me is that I have a twisted, unexplainable, quirky sense of humor. Needless to say, when my second opportunity to review a new pair of undies arrived, Tribe generated a lot of initial thoughts. The mere word conjures up the idea of intrusive missionaries who have been captured and tied to stakes, engulfed in flames while surrounded by half-naked pigmies protecting their tribe. Therefore, I had high expectations that this kelly green pair of Tribe boxer briefs would live up to the wild and uninhibited image the company’s name conveys.
Let me start by saying that these are the most comfortable and light-weight boxer briefs I’ve sported in quite some time. Their first test run included wearing them at work all day and then to the gym in the afternoon. Throughout the day, I couldn’t believe the amazingly cool and comfy feelings this pair offered while still holding its shape. The waistband and elastic around the legs stayed in place despite the extremely soft and diverse blend of fabrics, including 94% polyester, 6%elastane, and 100% modal lining
This Modal / Polyester pair falls within Tribe’s Short Boxer line and it’s perfect for the active guy as these are designed to hold you in all the right places. Per the Australian based company, this blend is ideal for the gym as it has 50% more moisture regain and air flow than cotton. Modal will not pill, is anti-crease, and will retain its brilliant color. Some noticeable detailing includes the Tribe logo that is front and centered at the top of the waistband. Double stitching runs around the entire waist and down the center of the pouch in addition to around the bottom of each leg lending to a well balanced and symmetrical esthetic.
While I don’t care to join those missionaries back at the camp anytime soon, I do feel my inner tribal instincts surface every time I slip into these well fitting, sporty boxer briefs.
| Fit |
4.0 |
| Materials |
4.5 |
| Construction |
4.0 |
| Look |
3.5 |
| Daily Wear |
4.0 |
| Overall |
4.0 |
These briefs were provided by Tribe and can be purchased at their website, http://www.tribeunderwear.com/.
So I was wondering what the different styles of underwear are and did some research and discovered the following on Wikipedia. Now, I know that Wiki is only as good as the information provided but this was very helpful. I hope this helps clarify things for you if you didn’t know what was what.
  
Bikini Underwear
Usually worn with the waistband lower than the wearer’s waist, and often at the hips, with the leg bands ending at the groin. Men’s bikini briefs normally have no fly.
- High-sided bikini underwear
- Low-sided bikini underwear
- String bikini – consists of two triangular pieces connected at the groin but not at the sides, with a thin “string” around the waist connecting the pieces.
  
G-String
A type of thong consisting of a narrow piece of material that covers or holds the genitals, passes between the buttocks, and is attached to a band around the hips.
Tonga
A type of thong which has no material around the sides other than the waistband.
  
Thong
Has a narrow strip of material along the center of the garment’s rear which sits between the wearer’s buttocks and connects the front or pouch to the waistband behind the wearer. Thongs are sometimes worn to reduce “panty lines” when wearing tightly-fitting trousers.
  
Boxer Briefs (Trunks)
These are similar in style to boxer shorts, but are generally shorter and form-fitting like briefs.
- Athletic-style boxer briefs – similar to cycling shorts, these are skin-tight and usually have no fly.
- Pouch boxer briefs – these have a pouch for the genitals instead of a fly.
  
Boxers
These have an elasticized waistband that is at or near the wearer’s waist, while the leg sections are fairly loose and extend to the mid-thigh. There is usually a fly, either with or without buttons. The waistbands of boxer shorts are usually wider than those of briefs, and often bear the brand name of the manufacturer.
Boxer shorts with colorful patterns, pictures of cartoon characters, sports team logos and slogans are readily available.
  
Briefs
These have an elasticized waistband at or near the wearer’s waist, and leg sections that end at or near the groin.
- traditional briefs – these have a Y-shaped fly.
- Diagonal-flap briefs.
- Double-seat or double-back briefs.
- Low-cut or low-rise briefs
- Pouch briefs.
  
Jockstrap
Consists of an elastic waistband with a support pouch for the genitalia and two elastic straps affixed to the base of the pouch and to the left and right sides of the waistband at the hip. In some varieties, the pouch may be fitted with a pocket to hold an impact-resistant cup to protect the genitals from injury.
- Strapless pouch – consists of a support pouch for the genitals and a waistband, with no securing straps.
We hope you have enjoyed our run down of the different types of Underwear. The pictures used were from International Jock!
 Too cute to not see again. Rawr! Hopefully, no one has been on pins and needles, waiting for the exciting second part to Under A Bear’s Clothes. It took some time to get replies returned and get the information together. Then, of course, life steps in and takes care of the rest of the time since posting the beginning. But, fear not bears and bear lovers! Here is the results of my questions to stocky and bear men.
I have to say, first off, that bears can be a tad shy when speaking of their underwear. It was either this fact or all the bears I knew didn’t want to comment. To an extent, I think I received a good number of replies from my questions. Let’s get this bear underwear party started (only in my dreams, boys)!
Question 1: What type of underwear (style or cut) do you prefer? Why this choice?
The majority of responses I received leaned toward boxer briefs. The fact that the package has room to move and breathe is a concern with these guys. Others said they liked briefs because they provided a snug fit, used in traveling said one response. One or two people threw in pouch briefs because they offered more room and a greater uplifting effect.
Question 2: If you were to branch out from your normal style, which one would you want to try? Could this new adventure go along with a thought you have had in the past?
Since a good number of these guys said they liked wearing boxer briefs, branching out for them consisted of trying briefs. One mentioned the Ginch Gonch Pretty Kitty briefs. I can see a bear with kitties covering his rear! That’s a great thought! Other’s mentioned maybe something wilder like mesh or bikinis. With newer companies coming along every month or so, they may just have a chance to try these soon.
Question 3: Have you found a material that bests suits you and your everyday activities, whether it is cotton, spandex, Lycra, or possibly a blend?
Cotton was a top choice of fabrics. Lycra/spandex blends were also mentioned. The reasoning for so much cotton is because of its airy nature. Some blends can cause more sweating and bears tend to get grumpy when they swear too much. I tend to like a sweaty bear, but that’s just me! On the other hand, people like the blends because they mold to the body instead of the loose tendency of cotton. More molding! More airy! I see a new commercial in the making.
Question 4: When purchasing underwear for your mate, is there a style you prefer to see him/her in?
This question is where I got a lot of feedback! Some men were open about what they would rather like to see, including briefs, boxers, or bikinis. Others, however, were pretty direct about what they wanted to see. One response said he liked seeing his mate in a jock while another wanted to see his mate in red Calvin Klein boxer briefs. Even farther, getting into the single crowd, they said it all depended on who was wearing the underwear. I can agree with that statement. A style that looks good on one person may not be a good choice for another. It would be a boring world if we all wore the same thing.
Question 5: When getting a new pair of underwear for your mate, are you open to trying new things for the sake of making the other party happy or possibly satisfying a fantasy/idea they have discovered?
The resounding response….YES! This was a definite. All responses said they were totally open to trying new things with their partners to make them happy and see where the venture takes them. How nice of our bears to be so open-hearted and willing to do something new!
Question 6: Are you a fly person or do you prefer your underwear with no fly opening?
Split down the middle, our bears chose both fly and without. One said since they liked pouches, the fly would be hard to design. Another said that the fly served no real function to him, being the main reason he hated regular, everyday brand briefs. Yet another responder said he liked the top/pouch fly as in those created once by Jockey.
Question 7: Do you prefer underwear with seams in the pouch/front or are you more of a seamless brief wearer?
Most replied with seamless, but everyone agreed that it wasn’t a necessity. Every once in a while, a brief with a seam in the front can be irritating to men. It causes a pick-and-chose motion where the guy ends up grabbing his crotch and picking a better place for his tool to rest. That can get annoying and can be corrected with seamless briefs. The seamless briefs can pose a problem to many because they are not generally designed with an accentuating pouch and may restrict movement more than desired. It’s a heads or tails decision.
Question 8: Do you prefer the more modern styles of underwear, featuring the accentuation pouch, such as 2xist, C-in2, or Andrew Christian?
The guys said, for the most part, that they liked the new accentuation pouches, even if they had never tried them. They liked the way the pouch made the package more pronounced and how it picked up the tackle from the legs. Only one person responded with a dislike of the pouches. There wasn’t any reasoning…just a simple “No, that’s fine” answer and we carry on!
Question 9: If the accentuation pouch brief is something you have not tried or you totally don’t like, are you more of a traditional/classic underwear guy, such as preferring to wear Fruit of the Loom, Hanes, or Jockey briefs or boxers?
There were quite a few point blank “NO!” answers to this question. I think when some men found out there was a world of underwear outside what Mom and Dad used to buy them for school, they refused to go back. I don’t blame them at all. I was the same way. Even though these guys said no, they were open to seeing someone else in the classic designs. There are some great built guys that look amazing in a pair of tighty-whities!
Question 10: Would you be more apt to try new styles of underwear if you saw someone of a more muscular/beefy body build compared to someone not close to your stature?
For our last question, it was split down the middle. Half of the guys said they would more likely try a new style/brand if they saw someone of their own build modeling them. It would help them make the final decision on whether the style looked comfortable or even be practical. The other half said that no matter who was modeling the underwear, they would try it if they wanted to give it a shot. If it didn’t fit well or look good, they would remember it and ever purchase them again. Personally, I would like a model, but again, I’m not a bear, but an in between sometimes.
I would like to thank the guys who participated with the article. We have learned a few things with regards to the thought process of stocky, beefy men and their underwear purchasing. We can only hope that in the future, underwear designers will branch out and try to welcome in the larger size men. There is a request for larger sizes and designers could make a great difference in today’s underwear market is they listened.
A personal love of mine is trying underwear I thought, in the not too distant past, I would never have the chance to try. The feeling of sliding new exciting underwear into place is one that cannot be described in words. A chance to try underwear from another country…well, that can provide this exact feeling. I am proud to have had the opportunity to wear a pair of James Tudor underwear.
 The James Tudor Half Fall Boxer From across “the pond”, James Tudor rises as an innovative new brand in the UK. The motivation, it seems, behind this new brand is the need and desire of men to have underwear that meets the growing demand of fashion and comfort, something we believe should be synonymous with each other. From the logo waistband to the piping, James Tudor has taken great strides in providing today’s man with both characteristics in “revolutionary styles, from the magnetic fly to the traditional basics such as the athletic brief.”
This review pertains to the Half Fall Boxer in black with white piping in size small, being 30-32 inches (76-81 cm). When first slipping them on, I noticed the leg openings were a bit snug but not overly tight. This was credited to my thighs being somewhat meatier than other small wearing men. The crotch is crafted perfectly with a nice opening, circling the male anatomy and creating a nest for its home. The fly, if that’s what it is referred to, is not your normal opening. Three buttons fasten the fly closed. The waistband is 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) wide with the logo front and center. The material is 95% cotton and 5% Lycra. The piping creates an amazing frame around the hips. The tags are placed in non-irritating locations and are not rough to the touch, indicating great thought and design in the creative process.
The feel of these boxers is phenomenal. The material is a fantastic combination and one that will provide you with hours of comfort. The opening in the fly is not restricting to retrieval in the slightest. The buttons unbutton to a perfect spot where one can easily remove and replace his tackle. During a day of walking at school and shopping, there was no binding or pinching. The cut may be different to some as it is cut more squarely than some other brand trunks. Never the less, it is centered on comfort and style and I believe James Tudor is spot on.
Fit: 5
Materials: 5
Put Together: 5
Look: 5
Daily Wear: 5
Overall: 5
You can find these boxers at http://www.jamestudor.co.uk. The price, in US dollars, is $30.00. While visiting the James Tudor website, don’t miss out on viewing the rest of their collection of new styles and great colors. These boxers were provided for review by James Tudor.
UnderGear is asking Where do you wear yours? Is it like this picture walking the dog? Around the house? Where? If you have been on our facebook we have been asking you similar questions. Check out all the great undies at UnderGear and figure out where you can wear them!
I was given the privilege to review a new brand of underwear soon to be hitting the streets. Junk Underjeans provided us a couple of pairs to test and review. First impressions were very soft material, very comfortable upon putting them on, and really cool patterns. I wasn’t too sure about the first pair, as it did not seem to do a good job with holding the boys in place. Now, having tried the second pair, I think it might have been operator error. I wasn’t sure about the zipper fly combined with the internal pouch and how it all worked together.
What happened with the first pair was that it seemed to stretch out and not keep everything secure. I am sure my exploration of the ins and outs of the undies did not help matters. I was a little concerned by this until I tried the second pair. On the second pair, I did not check out or explore its features, but wore them as one probably should. I put them on and away I went. Everything fit perfectly, stayed in place, and they were extremely comfortable the entire day.
My wife loved the second pair, too. She liked the look of them with the silver dots on the sides, the zipper, the way they conformed to my body, and pretty much everything else. With that in mind, I would have to say they are great undies and will be enjoyed by all!
Fit 5
Materials 5
Put Together 5
Look 5
Daily Wear 5
Overall 5
  
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 Save 25% now on EVERYTHING from Calvin Klein! Choose from jocks, briefs, boxer briefs, trunks and thongs from all the popular Calvin Klein collections including Body Boost, Tech Active and Steel. Act now, this sale is limited to stock on hand and must end on October 13.
Head over to International Jock before it’s too late
Men’s Underwear Store is having thier annual CK Sale. They have some of the best of the CK line on sale. Some of my favorites lately from CK are the CK Steel Briefs. If you haven’t bought any, head over and pick up a few pairs.
Universal Gear is having a BIG BIG Sale on all undies. They are doing 25% sale off it all. As you can see some of the brands, Baskit, C-in Diessel, and more. Check them out and get some great undies at some great prices.
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