Clever is one of the hottest new brands to hit the designer underwear scene in the past couple of years.  They create flashy underwear that fits well while making a statement: look at me.  The Desert Classic Brief is another outstanding pair, designed for the man that wants comfort and style.

The first thing you notice is the desert wave pattern.  Not only does it look good, but it feels great.  To both the wearer and anyone who is lucky enough to touch your underwear.  There is a center seam in both the pouch and the seat, providing lift in just the right places.  With the unmistakeable wide waistband, you can’t miss the logo on this pair.

I wore them while I ran errands and then to the gym.  I loved the way they felt.  The microfiber fabric did a great job of keeping me dry while I worked out.  An hour on the stationary bike and I didn’t have any chaffing that sometimes happens with other brands.

I received them in a size medium, which was very true to size for my 31” waist.  I wish that the pouch were a little bit larger, but all in all I was comfortable in them all day.  They are available in silver and in blue.

Pros

• form fitting
• great texture
• center seam

Cons

• only available in two colors

Ratings

• Daily Fit – A
• Sizing – A
• Construction/Materials – A
• Styling – A
• Daily Performance  – A
• Overall: A

Clever furnished this pair for review.

I have recently had the chance to wear and review Clever’s Prague Brief, style number 5165. This brief is available in a variety of colors and sizes. The pair I tested was size small and red. Because of my previous experience reviewing Clever’s cheeky boxer, I had very high expectations of this brief.

Upon receipt of the package, I honestly had no idea what was contained within it’s wrapping. As a result, I was honestly pretty surprised to find an (almost) fully mesh pair of underwear. I have never worn a pair of undies with a similar construction so for me, this review was something entirely new. My review day was not much different than any other day. A day which started with morning and afternoon class finished with light studying and eventual lounging. Throughout the day, the brief successfully maintained its shape and allowed all of the goods to remain in place.

As I have previously mentioned, this brief was a small and I feel that this brief is true to size. I am between a 28 or 29 and this brief was dead on in terms of what a pair of underwear sized small should feel like. Many people which wear Clever underwear note that it can sometimes be difficult to find the correct size which corresponds to their individual bodies due to the differences in foreign designer’s sizing. I can say with confidence that this brief closely reflects American sizing standards. This brief, as mentioned earlier, is almost fully mesh with a blend of 83% mesh and 17% spandex. The only portion of the brief which provides coverage is a panel of spandex that covers your privates. The brief has more of a traditional cut and provides full seat coverage and the waistband is excellent due to its flexibility and construction.

When the day began, I never thought I would find one thing wrong with this brief. If you have a very active day planned with very little sitting, this brief is totally ideal. It provides very good frontal support while barely riding on any skin. I certainly look forward to the day when I have recovered from my knee injury and can run again because I think this brief will be amazing to wear while running. I don’t see myself wearing it to the gym due to its transparency, but that is a small issue. There were a few issues that began to arise while I sat in class for a long time. Similar to the skin itch that develops from the netting in a pair of swim trunks at the beach, this brief began to moderately chafe against the skin of my rear end as the day progressed. It became a larger annoyance the longer I sat without movement. As a result, I recommend wearing this brief when you expect to be on your feet for extended periods of time.

All in all, I felt this was a very enjoyable review. I was able to experience a totally new and even more edgy pair of underwear than what I have worn in the past. While I don’t  envision wearing this brief while sitting on the couch for multiple hours, I eagerly anticipate wearing them during long runs.

Pros:

• Well constructed waistband

• Bold color

• Form fitting design

• Excellent workout brief

Cons:

• Skin chafing during extended periods of sitting

• Not my ideal brief for everyday wear

Ratings:

• Daily Fit-B+

• Sizing-A

• Construction/Materials-A

• Styling-A

• Daily Performance-B-

• Overall-A-

Clever furnished this pair for review.

The pair that I had to review this time around was the Clever Moda Purple Briefs. When I opened the package and looked at them I thought ok another pair of mesh material briefs. These should be OK. This is also my first pair I have tried of this brand. So I was looking forward to seeing how they fit and move with my daily activities. This pair is also available in black, red and white

One of the things I enjoy doing with most pairs is make sure I do the most intense daily activities while wearing them to see how they hold up; IE: gym, yard work, running, etc. I ended up wearing them to the gym, where is did extensive body movement, running and also took a few dance classes in them. One of the things that I liked was that the briefs never stretched out. Sometimes when you sweat, a regular pair of cotton briefs can stretch out and not give you the support you need while you’re doing extensive activities. This pair gives you the support. I did wash them 3 days in a row to see how they would hold up in the washing machine. And wear them for my next daily activities. They held up in the washing machine and didn’t fade in color or shrink in size. I was very impressed with this pair and how they held up in all of the activities I did. I would wear them on a daily basis for any sort of activity.

Sizing for me can be an issue. Some pairs/brands run smaller and some run bigger. As a thicker guy with a booty, it’s hard for me to sometimes find underwear that either fit in the booty but not the waist, or fit in the waist but not the booty or crotch area. The Clever paid that I received was a XL and they actually fit very well. If the brand of Clever fits like this for all of their underwear, their sizes are a true size of what you are. My size for XL covers 36-38. My normal waist size is a 34 but I tend to find that because of my body size and my attributes that I need to go up in a size for everything to fit comfortably. I would say for someone interested in getting a pair of this brand to go ahead and go with a typical America sizing chart.

After wearing them for a few days and being able to really get a good sense of the pair I was able to figure out what I liked and didn’t like for the pair. First and foremost was the support. When I look at briefs that are going to be cost efficient and look great on, I want to make sure that they give me good support. Sometimes people pay for these great looking underwear but they stretch out and don’t give you that good support. This pair is not like that. It kept its support and didn’t stretch out no fade or shrink in the wash. So A+ there Clever! The second thing that I really liked about the pair was the look and how it actually lifted my booty. Sometimes pairs can either cut off the bottom portion of your booty or hang down and give you that soiled look. This pair didn’t do that. It actually gave me a nice round booty. The last big positive thing I liked was the material. I found that because I was sweating so much, I was able to breathe down there and I didn’t get that nasty humid feeling doing all of the activities I did. Don’t get me wrong, I was still nasty after I had been to the gym and dancing, but I was able to breathe some and not have to adjust so much to get a burst of cool air down there. The only negative thing that I found in the pair was the pouch for your junk. One thing I find with certain pairs is that they design a “pouch” but it either ends up not giving you enough space and so you feel squished in or it’s too much space and you feel like you are flapping in the wind. Depending on how much you have been blessed with can also be an issue. The pouch of this pair was a bit on the small side. I was guessing that because this pair was more of an athletic brand that it was designed so you didn’t feel like you were trying to show your business but if it would have added in a little more fabric, I probably would have had to adjust so much. But it wasn’t as big of an issue as I thought.

One of the things I look for when getting a pair of underwear is how can I use this in my daily activities and will this work for me. Yes look is always a good thing if you want to feel sexy when going out to maybe give that extra surprise to someone, but versatility is the biggest thing. This pair gave me the versatility I needed and wanted. I felt support in both the front and rear also I could wear these out on a night on the town and if my pants fell down, I could still get some numbers ;). This is a brand I would most likely want to look into getting more pairs if this is how they are. I would love to see what other kinds and designs they have to offer. They also seem to be cost efficient so that if money is tight, it is a pair that is going to be worth the money so that they can be used for multiple ways.

Pro:

• The fit of the underwear
• The support that the underwear gave
• The versatility that this pair offers in any activity you decide to wear them for
• The look they give you

Con:

• Con- The pouch isn’t as big for your junk

Rating Scale

• Daily Fit – A
• Sizing  – B
• Construction/Materials – A
• Styling – B
• Daily Performance- A
• Overall: A

Clever furnished this pair for review.

I was a little surprised when I received the Clever Moda silver turmalina low rise brief for review.  I have tried Clever swimwear and underwear before, but they usually were too small for my ample butt, but since I’m always willing to try new things, I was more than willing to give it a go. My initial impression was a well constructed brief made of a silky feeling material—shiny grey in color—with a brief purple waistband that leave no room for doubt which brand it was. According to the tag, it was made of 63% nylon and 37% spandex—a combination in which I have never worn underwear with those proportions—and one that intrigued me. Turmalina is Spanish for tourmaline, a semi-precious gemstone, and the silver brief has an appearance similar to the schorl variety (thanks Wikipedia!). It’s also available in a gold tone as well. The brief has an outset pouch in the front and a seam running up the center of back—hopefully for enhancing all of one’s assets.

I put I decided to put it through my typical testing day—a full day of work, getting up and down quite a bit—and then a full workout at the gym. After donning it, I took at a look in the mirror and said “Damn!” This pair made me look smoking hot—nicely enhanced in front, and back; and it was comfortable and it covered my entire butt! At this point, I was more than happy I had Clever a second chance. (Check the pics out to see if you agree.)

I was impressed by the feel of the fabric—it felt like wearing nothing at all, but still being supported both front and back. The bottom did not ride up, despite an active workout in the gym and wide waist band kept everything else in place. Surprisingly, the brief breathed very well despite being part nylon, and was extremely comfortable to wear all day—so much so that I’m making this one of my new favorite pairs to wear.

I got a size medium, which fit me very well. I have a 31-32” waist and I think a small would have a little too snug. So this might be a pair to consider upsizing on when buying. Clever Moda is a Columbian brand and tends to run a bit small.

I loved the feel and look of this brief. The front is shiny and sexy, with a nice comfortable pouch that should fit even the most endowed. The spandex gives it a form-fitting quality without cutting off your circulation. The rear is almost see through—in fact you can see the tag in the pictures I posted with this—making this a good brief for daily wear and for a date as well. I certainly got plenty of looks in the locker room with this on one. My only complaint about the Tourmalina brief is the placement of the tag. It’s not on the waistband but in the center of the seam in the buttocks—and that looks strange in a see-through buttocks. On one hand, there is not tag to cause itching on your waist, but it did itch lower down. When I pulled it off, I actually tore a fabric a bit—so when you remove the tag, do it very gently. Other than that, I loved this brief.

I have always loved the look of Clever Moda briefs but in the past I could seem to fit my butt into them and I hate it when underwear rides up…or down. I was thrilled that this pair seemed made for me and fit me as comfortable as my other favorite pairs of underwear. The look is sexy without being cheap. In the future,  I’ll be looking to add more Clever Moda pairs to my collection in the future.

Pros:

• Comfortable fit
• Structure enhances assets front and back
• Feels like it is barely there

Cons:

• Tag in strange place
• Easily torn

Ratings:

• Daily fit:                         A
• Sizing:                                    B
• Constuction:                        A+
• Styling:                        A+
• Daily performance:            A+
• Overall:                        A+

Clever furnished this pair for review

The pair of underwear I am reviewing is the Clever Jockstrap in White Style 3002 (also in black).  Before trying these on, I enjoyed the look of this jockstrap as I took in the bright color and overall design.  The fabric was soft with stretchy legbands and slightly firm waistband.  The waistband was approximately 1.5 inches in width with CLEVER stitched into the elastic.  There appeared to be a grey ¾ of an inch band integrated into the band. Upon further inspection, there was a black band woven into the waistband for the CLEVER logo that created the look of the grey one.  Someone was thinking when they added that “clever” touch.  The two piece sewn together pouch runs from approximately 6.75 inches at the top to 1 inch at the bottom where the leg straps originate from between the legs.  This is my first pair of CLEVER underwear and I enjoyed being able to try them.

While wearing this pair of underwear, I went about my normal day as I considered this a fashion jock and not necessarily an athletic one.  However, I believe it would function nicely as an athletic jock.  I worked around the house a bit, drove an hour to teach a college class, and drove an hour back home to relax.  Overall, I spent about nine hours in this pair.  It was a busy day filled with lots of movement and activity.  The pair fit well around the waist, but I felt like it was a bit too taut.  The leg straps were quite comfortable and stretchy enough to conform without being too tight.  The pouch consisting of two pieces of fabric sewn together with a center seam was soft, comfortable, and conforming.  I liked that this pair covered the pubic area fully as some jocks seem to not do so and I really do not care for that.  The area at the bottom of the pouch where the leg straps originate fit tight to the body holding the pouch and goods in place.  I believe this pair would hold up well during normal and stringent activity.

I received a size large in this jockstrap.  This size should cover around 33-35 pant size.  Sizing was fairly true to size, but after washing, it is a bit small.  Sizing up may be a good idea to avoid shrinkage.
I liked the soft fabric (94%Cotton, 6%Spandex) as it was stretchy and conforming to the body.  The pouch was adequate and should accommodate average guys without any major issues.  The leg straps were comfortable, yet tight.  The way the bottom of the pouch felt between my legs was excellent in the way it let you know it was doing its job.  The bold, all caps CLEVER logo looked nice around the band, as well.  Some guys may not like the center seam that ran the length of the pouch as I have heard complaints about that before.  My only complaint about the jock is that it did shrink a bit after washing.

Overall, this was a nice pair of underwear and I felt happy while wearing them.  CLEVER seems to be a company that creates underwear that serves the intended purpose, but with nice touches added in to create a fun experience.

Pros

• Style
• Fabric

Cons

• Slight shrinkage after washing (I suggest cold washing and hanging to dry)

Ratings:

• Daily Fit – A
• Sizing – B
• Construction/Materials – A
• Styling – A
• Daily Performance – A
• Overall – A-

Clever furnished this pair for review.

I have recently had the chance to wear Clever’s Cheeky Boxer. This is the first time that I have worn a pair of underwear made by Clever and upon opening the boxer which I received, I was very encouraged by what I found. My pair is black with red accents in size small. Along with this color combination, Clever also offers the boxer in either blue and white or yellow and green.

I have recently injured my right leg and as a result I have been bound to crutches. Because of this, the day I reviewed this boxer was spent primarily relaxing and lounging while elevating my leg, although I did do quite a bit of crutching to and from locations. Normally when I review a pair I try to do everything from running with other at home exercises to lounge and do everyday activities, but this time it simply wasn’t an option. Having said this, if I were to put this pair through the normal review test, I think it would have held up quite well. My reasoning behind this statement will be proved in the following paragraphs.

The boxer from Clever which I reviewed is a size small and this is certainly true. I am a rather skinny guy and normally there is still plenty of room to breathe in the average pair of underwear which is sized small. I really enjoy the way this pair conforms to my body. Personally, I enjoy that fits snugly or slightly snug to my body and this boxer, which I would honestly term as a trunk, certainly offers that to me. Each person is built differently though and as a result sizing can be tricky for most. Clever is a Colombian brand and as a result their sizes deviate slightly from American sizing. My advice to you if you are someone which is between sizes based on a given underwear brand, you should buy the larger size if you are to purchase this boxer.

Overall, I have many great things to say about this Cheeky boxer. First off, I love the name. It’s great and very true. This boxer sits square on the hips and is relatively square cut along the bottom in the front and progressively morphs into a brief along the sides and into the rear. It essentially is a brief from behind, hence the adjective cheeky. Even though the rear is slightly “cheeky”, this boxer never rode up during the day and retained it’s shape remarkably well. This boxer is constructed using a fabric blend consisting of 94% cotton and 6% spandex, making it not only breathable but also flexible. Enhancing both breathability and flexibility are the legs which are constructed with a mesh material.The colors and aesthetics of this boxer match it’s feel. While being mostly black, this boxer features a red waistband sporting the Clever name in white along with red mesh patches along the legs accented with grey piping. This color layout gives the boxer a very sporty look. It doesn’t have too many flaws, but moving forward I would like to see Clever make this boxer tagless and also take a bit more time at the factory making sure that all the excess thread along the seams are clipped. Both issues are minor and do not dampen my opinion of the boxer. Somewhere between a tight and tiny running short in appearance and minimal cut trunk/brief in function, this boxer is very masculine while also sexy and I really dig it.

It really is a shame that I did not have a chance to put this boxer through my favorite test, a long run. It is through this test where I learn most about a given pair of underwear. I am an avid runner and because of this I need my undies to perform at a very high level. Even though I didn’t get a chance to put this boxer through a full test, I don’t think it would have a problem passing with very high marks. This boxer has a really sporty look which should suit the tastes of a wide range of men, regardless of underwear consciousness. Having the opportunity to test drive this boxer was a privilege and I hope you have found it informative.

Pros:

• Great fabric blend with a great use of mesh on the legs.
• Retains shape throughout an entire day.
• “Cheeky” fit in the rear.

Cons:

• Abrasive underwear tag.
• Some stray unclipped stitching.

Ratings

• Daily Fit: 10
• Sizing: 8
• Construction/Materials: 9
• Styling: 9
• Daily Performance: 9
• Overall: 9.0 (A)

Clever furnished this boxer for review and can be found at their website.