Before this week the answer to the question, “Does cold weather define your underwear choices?”, would have been a resounding “No way!” However, the deep freeze that has enveloped the country has made me give this a second thought. The reason for this is I was at the grocery store on a very cold day and felt a draft. At first, I thought I tore my pants (not fun for a public space). After confirming that was not the case I remembered I was wearing a Jock Brief. The cold air was a little noticeable on the exposed areas.
I don’t ever remember this happening before, but it doesn’t get into temps in the teens very often here in Atlanta. For a full week, we have been barely getting above freezing during the day. I’ve been wearing Andrew Christian undies for upcoming reviews. Nothing too skimpy or revealing. Friday, I went to put on a pair and thought, “It’s going to be colder, I better wear the Unico Boxer Briefs. Which were a good choice for the day!
This got me wondering how many of you just say fuck it and wear bikinis, jocks and thongs on cold days. We have readers in Chicago, NYC and Toronto. Areas known for their frigid winters. I like to be warm but not too warm. Wearing long johns when I have to go to work is just too many layers. I like to only wear them when I have to be outside more than inside. Hell, I don’t like wearing undershirts under my shirts because I get too hot on regular days.
My new winter undies will be briefs and boxer briefs. Not just any boxer briefs but those from Mundo Unico and Ergowear. My love of the pouch still has to be there. I just don’t want any more drafty moments during the cold. When the weather warms up next week I’ll be back to whatever I want to wear. If you change your undies due to hot or cold let us know.
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Yes, I would say that weather has an influence on my underwear choices to some extent. I actually enjoy wearing tights/thermals/long johns/”base layer” underwear when the weather calls for it — especially if they are in great colors or patters with a great pouch! Otherwise, I’m more apt to wear cotton boxer briefs or mid-lengths in the winter than I would be in the summer, although I still wear a fair share of briefs in the winter.
Yes, it does. Living in states where it is not only cold, but windy as well. If I’m going to be outside in the cold, I’ll put on a pair of boxer briefs or flannel boxers; whereas, my normal underwear is a jockstrap. Because I don’t care for long underwear, if it’s going to be really cold, I wear Carhart jeans that are flannel or jersey lined. When wearing the lined jeans, I’m back in a jock as much more is too warm to wear boxers, plus the flannel/jersey feels good.
Hey Tim, Saul here, from Ergowear. Thanks for the thumbs up! Is there a particular Ergowear style that you recommend for winter?
Yes I think it does, I switch to wearing more boxer briefs. I am usually not one for layers either unless called for. Something about 20 to 30 below makes it cold before you even step outside no matter what you wear. Though sometimes you have to say wtf n bust out a thong , bikini or jock just to help think of warmer seasons .