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The pair I am reviewing today is the Booty Brief by Gregg Homme. When I got these I was surprised how thin they looked. Pulling them out of the package made me worry how they would hold up against my bubble butt, the material seemed really thin. I was also worried about the white pouch as if it would be see through. This was my first pair by Gregg Homme so I wasn’t sure what to expect, I just knew he does some wilder styles. It comes in red, black, green, blue, purple and the white I got.

I wore this pair to work where I sit for most of the day. I also wore it out to IKEA and then building a dresser. They got a nice work out for a day. They occasionally would slip down on my ass some but then I would pull them up and it was fine. I actually liked pulling them up because it would cause the middle strap to slip between my cheeks and feel like a thong. After the day I gave them I think they would hold up to an active day.

I had the small size of these briefs which covers a 29 to 31 inch waist. The sizing was really true to size. I am a 28 to 29 waist normally so they fit me good. I think part could be my bubble butt helps to hold things into place more too.

I really liked how different this pair looked. They are unique and will get me lots of attention. I really liked that the middle strap would go up my crack and make me feel like I had a thong on but also briefs as well. The pouch was amazing as well. It clung to me perfectly and showed off the goods. The thinness of the fabric on the butt really made me nervous. I don’t feel like it would hold up for everyday use if  I wore them often. I think I would have felt more comfortable if the middle strap was thicker so that when it rides into the crack you don’t worry about it ripping.

Pros:

  • sexy looking and comfortable material
  • pouch fits extremely well

Cons:

  • material felt thin
  • slits made the butt kinda cold

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 8
  • Sizing – 10
  • Construction/Material – 8
  • Styling – 10
  • Daily Performance – 7
  • Overall – 8.6

This pair was furnished for review by Gregg Homme. Available in Black, White, Red, Purple, Khaki and Sky Blue. Retails for $41.95

Note: Bryce is one of the newest guys on the site and this is his first review!

See all the pics below

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I’m sad to say this is my last Gregg Homme review. I really love them and their take on undies. The previous reviews were for the Cowboy Thong and Baller Boxer. This time I have the For Play Brief.  Anytime I get to put on a pair of Gregg Homme I always get excited to see what they have done. This pair was no different.

The pair I have today is the For Play briefs which are a fun low-rise pair. The pair  has an interesting V design in front. Meaning, most briefs have a straight line where the waistband is, this one the elastic kinda wraps around you and then continues on to the leg band. It’s a fun design.

The material is similar to that of the Baller Boxer. It was very light and stretchy and conforms to your body and was semi-sheer. I think a bit more sheer then the Baller, but that could be because of this pair was black. The description on the Gregg Homme site is: The FORPLAY brief by Gregg Homme is a classic-coverage undergarment made from an elegant, stripe-textured semi-transparent hyperstretch material, featuring a two-tone folded elastic running diagonally above its center-seamed pouch. The FORPLAY brief has a center-seamed seat for added definition, ¼-ich waistband and Gregg Homme logo tag at back center.

I wore these around the house and errands and then a night out. During the day they fit great. My biggest concern was the pair was would be too low cut and would that bother me?  Luckily it didn’t cause any fit issues. During the day I wore regular jeans but changed into the same jeans I wore out  with the Cowboy Thong review. Being low cut and the low rise jeans were a perfect combo. Not once did the undies show over the waistband.

Sizing with these as I have said are spot on. You shouldn’t have any sizing issues they fit my 36/38 inch waist in an XL. But double check the sizing charts to be sure.

One thing I want to note about Gregg Homme. They make very well made underwear. They are pricy but they hold up. I think every pair I have ever bought is in my line up still. The materials and construction are some of the best in the industry. So when you get a pair you’ll have it for a while, so don’t let the price scare you off. I think the oldest pair is 3-4 years old and still holding up awesome.

Pros:

  • Great low rise design
  • V Front makes it super sexy
  • Amazing Materials

Cons:

  • Pricy for undies, but will hold up over time
  • Semi-sheer so not for the conservative/shy guy

Ratings

  • Daily Fit – 9.5
  • Sizing – 10
  • Construction/Materials – 10
  • Styling – 9.5
  • Daily Performance – 9.5
  • Overall: 9.7

This pair was furnished for review by Gregg Homme. The For Play line has the brief in Black, White, Purple and Grey for $34.95. Also available in a string, boxer and t-shirt in the same colors. See more pics below:

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This is second pair of underwear from Joe Snyder that I’ve attempted to use as an everyday pair.   The last time I tried this was with their ‘Pride Frame’ bikini.  The results were mixed.  The issue I encountered was its practicality for everyday use.  Given my disposition and frequent use of skimpy undies when engaged in bedroom recreation I found it really distracting to try to pull off a normal demeanor while secretly donning male strip-o-gram undies.

I’m glad to report this time was different.  The ELA bikini takes a tiny step away from the edge that separates ‘skimpy’ from ‘too-skimpy.’  I should back up a moment and explain that I tend to be a traditionalist when it comes to men’s underwear.  Think Jim Palmer and Jockeys circa 1976.  That style was definitely skimpy for its day but it wasn’t so skimpy as to become off-putting.  In today’s market we have so many pairs that border on dental floss that the Jockey’s of yore seem downright… proper.

So with that in mind, I will say it was a much better experience with the ELA.  If the Pride Frame is just a tad bit too adventurous for you, then I recommend you try the ELA.

The facts: Made in Mexico.  80% polyamide/20% spandex (basically a speedo).  Apparent good construction.

The waistband has been updated and instead of featuring the words ‘Joe Snyder’ it simply features an embossed JS symbol which you can only see up close.  Aesthetically, it works great.  The contrasting white color of the waistband is the only visual ‘trick’ employed.  Not splashy at all, which I really like.  The only other visual statement is made by the cut itself which is just awesome.

An important note regarding sizing:  All JS pairs I’ve ever tried seem to run just a bit small.  This might just be my perception as they are intended to be skimpy regardless of size.  But just be warned that you may need to go up a whole size depending on your build. Otherwise your front may be having a fight with your rear for who gets coverage and who doesn’t.

Unlike my last encounter with JS, this time I succeeded in wearing the pair for a full day at the office.  I was concerned that the pair would become uncomfortable after a short time, just because comfort and good looks are so often mutually exclusive.  But I was pleasantly surprised.  It was perfectly fine the whole day; snug but not uncomfortably so.  Most surprising, the waistband did not give me a permanent JS tattoo.  The inside surface of the band is soft and has no discernible marks or patterns so the ‘tattoo effect’ is kept to a minimum.

The best part about this pair (if you’re like me) is that you can go about your day without being constantly reminded of this tight banana hammock thing beneath your clothes.  They’ve succeeded in making something look hot but feel more like a pair of low-rise briefs.  At the end of the day when you take your clothes off you may say to yourself “damn… that’s what I was wearing?”

To sum things up:

Pros

  • Excellent cut with minimal ‘flashy’ elements
  • Surprisingly, not too snug in spite of the materials
  • The most perfect waistband

Cons

  • May need to up-size if you have any meat on your bones

Ratings

  • Daily Fit         9
  • Sizing         7
  • Construction/Materials         8
  • Styling         10
  • Daily Performance         10
  • Overall         8.8

Joe Snyder furnished this pair for review.

 

abcunderwear_2272_8458693This isn’t the first time we have reviewed NDS Wear. To me they are the little brand that could. Meaning that they make some really great underwear that is underrated. It has been a few years since we reviewed them so I’m glad we have them back! In the previous reviews the sheer brief I reviewed, was one of my favorite pairs. It had a great pouch and an amazing fit. But, I lost 75 pounds and can no longer wear it.

The pair I received was the Gold Status Brief. When I took it out of the package, I immediately noticed the gold waistband. The waistband is one of the most favorite things on a pair of underwear to me. So right away I loved it. Then I noticed the color, the black material really sets off the waistband. It is made with an ergonomically designed pouch. Again something I love and really wanted this pair to live up to the hopes I put in it!

I wore this to work and I really have to get a new routine to test underwear. But let’s face it; most of us wear our underwear to work more then anywhere else. So it’s not a bad test. If you’re like me, if you ever wear a bad pair to work it will drive you crazy. But the pouch really held up well.  I was very pleased with it. It held everything in place and felt good. It never rode up or gave me any problems. I would dare to say you could wear this pair being a bit more active or even to the gym. But the gold waistband may catch a few eyes.  The only real problem was the waistband had a tendency to roll a bit.

Sizing in this pair was pretty good. I received a Large. I am roughly a 36-38 right now. It wasn’t too tight on me. I probably should have asked for an XL since the sizing is 34-36. But it wasn’t band. This pair also goes up to XXL. Which is great for guys who are bigger and want some great undies. XXL is a 40-42, which is my old size, well more on the 42!

Pros:

  • Great Gold Waistband
  • Erognomic Pouch
  • Made out of soft Rayon/Spandex Blend

Cons

  • Waistband seemed to roll some

Ratings;

  • Daily Fit – 8
  • Sizing – 8
  • Construction/Materials – 8
  • Styling – 8
  • Daily Performance – 8
  • Overall – 8

ABC Underwear furnished this pair for review and retails for $24.95

marcuse-bounce-brief

Marcuse is a brand I had never heard of before receiving the test pair.  It is yet another import from an Australian company. AUS seems to be home to a growing number of designer underwear manufacturers.  This review covers their ‘bounce brief.’

This pair is made in China from a blend of 90% modal/10% elastane.   I am a fan of modal blends which are really soft and have a lot of stretch to them.  The fabric used in this pair is extremely thin, almost sheer.  It is very comfortable, but the use of such thin fabric has some tradeoffs which I’ll get into later.

The cut of this pair is closer to what I’d consider to be a bikini than a brief.   The sides are quite narrow, tapering down to about 1″ (excluding the waistband thickness) and creating a higher arch along the edge of the leg hole as it moves back.  I don’t mind that cut, but figure someone considering purchasing this pair should realize what it is.

I do like the manufacturer’s choice of color panels.  These pairs have a two-tone scheme which is not completely apparent in the photos since the alternate color panel only exists in the few inches of your… ahem, how should I phrase it… taint region?  Again, not completely visible, but I think it’s a nice touch.  Similarly, the exterior stitching in the contrasting color is aesthetically pleasing.  Not too garish.

I had an extremely easy day wearing these.  I did very little physical activity.  I essentially sat at my desk for 9 hours and then drove home.  In spite of this relative softball of a day the underwear had a hard time staying put.  It didn’t ride up at all, but what I found was that the narrow parts of the sides and front became a bit twisted or bunched up on themselves.  Looking at how this pair was made I see two possible culprits.

First, going back to the fabric, like I said it is very thin which is comfortable, but I also suspect limits its ability to retain its shape over time.  I would love to see them use a slightly heavier gauge of the same fabric and see if it makes a difference.

Second, the trim around the leg-hole has an unusual detail near the hip.  Instead of a making a continuous loop about the leg-hole, the trim stops, makes a 90 degree turn north, and makes a B line for the waist band.  I think was more for looks than any functional reason, but I think that discontinuity in the reinforcement of the leg hole seems like somewhat of a weak link, letting the fabric do whatever it wants.  Perhaps it’s the traditionalist in me, but I would much prefer to see how the pair would perform if they made that detail continuous.

Last, I would note that the pouch design, as with several other pairs of late, follows the trend of pushing things up and out.  I’ve come to accept that this is a theme in designer underwear that will not go away anytime soon.  Personally, I could do without it, but I would not call it a deal-breaker given all the other nice aspects about this pair.

To sum things up:

Pros

  • Nice use of contrasting colors.  Conservative, yet interesting
  • Incredibly soft material

Cons

  • The softness seems to let things creep pretty easily, even with light activity

Ratings

  • Daily Fit         8
  • Sizing         9
  • Construction/Materials         7
  • Styling         9
  • Daily Performance         8
  • Overall         8.2

Marcuse furnished this pair for review

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File under B… for bedroom.

Joe Snyder is not something I would typically use as everyday underwear.  It might just be mental barrier I haven’t broken yet, but I associate underwear like this exclusively with doing the grown-up behind closed doors.  The only pairs of JS that I’ve ever owned were for that express purpose.

These reviews we generate are based on a uniform set of evaluation criteria, which incorporates a full day’s test drive.  Well, I tried it. For reasons I’ll go into later, I don’t know that my results will really offer you an apples-to-apples comparison to other pairs of underwear.  But honestly 90% of this is subjective anyway.  So here goes.

First the facts: Made in Mexico.  80% polyamide/20% spandex.  Excellent construction quality.  The cut is definitely on the skimpier side, probably the skimpiest thing I’ve ever worn.  If you’re like me this is probably right on that edge between ‘skimpy-flattering and ‘skimpy-non-flattering.’ Maybe this is a hint that Mexico thinks we should exercise more.  Or maybe they want us to stop sending them McDonalds.

In the right context the pride frame bikini is f***ing hot.  I read nothing into the word ‘pride’ and simply took it at face value.  Pride as in be proud of your junk.  Because if you wear these your junk is going to be the only thing people see.  Through some clever pouch design and accent stitching JS has found a way to make that part of your body seem twice normal size.  The exterior contrast stitching does this ‘swoopie’ thing where it comes down from both sides and wraps around underneath, creating a ‘genital shelf’ if you will.  But unlike the Cocksox pair that I wrote about earlier in the month, the pouch does not force you into the ‘tent-pole’ configuration.  For me, that is a huge bonus, since I’m not a fan of the tent-pole.

The normal review criteria we look at include things like “daily fit” and “daily performance.”  I might have a hard time rating these because I didn’t wear these over the course of a full day.  I wore them for the same amount of accrued time, but broken up into smaller pieces.  Mainly because… well, I didn’t want to have an enormous bulge at work that day.

What I can say is that, due to the materials and cut, there is positively no creepage of any kind on this pair.  I would compare it to wearing a speedo under your clothes.  One that is as supportive, softer, and waaaaay skimpier.  If it was still 1987, Cher could use this pair as part of her tour wardrobe.

If I could turn back toooooommeeee…. (yes, I said tome)

Joking aside, if you choose to wear this as daily underwear I don’t think you’ll have any complaints about comfort or creepage.  But be mindful that the only thing separating the world from the male-stripper version of yourself is a single layer of pant material.  If you have the mental agility to balance these two sides of your persona and keep it under control in public then more power to you.  Guys like me have no choice but to relegate this to the bedroom only.

To sum things up:

Pros

  • You will turn into a sex machine in the bedroom

Cons

  • You will turn into a sex machine anywhere you happen to be

Ratings

  • Daily Fit         7*
  • Sizing         8
  • Construction/Materials         9
  • Styling         9*
  • Daily Performance         7*
  • Overall         8

*please take this with a grain of salt.  I can’t wear these for a full day, so your score will probably differ greatly from mine.

Joe Snyder furnished this pair for review.

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I LOVE Cocksox and when I reviewed the Backstage Waistband brief I knew I was going to have to review this pair. Cocksox has really out done themselves with this line. They have taken their classic styles and made them with a new fabric. It’s been a gamble that may not have paid off. But like most gambles when it does it’s amazing.

The Backstage Bikini is made out of the same material as the Waistband Brief a 95% Modal 5% Spandex blend. Which is super light and very breathable. It feels like you’re wearing nothing. One thing about modal, and I said it in the other review; I was worried that it wouldn’t hold the shape of the famous Cocksox pouch.  Not only did modal keep the shape it felt amazing. Since I had already tried the waistband brief , I wasn’t too worried about this one. The cut was a little higher then I normally wear, I’m not a big string bikini wearer. I wasn’t sure how it would look on me. To my surprise it didn’t look too bad. I have tried other string bikinis before and when I looked in the mirror I was like this is just for my eyes only! Luckily this one didn’t do that to me.

Much to your surprise I didn’t wear this pair to work. I know you guys are super shocked. Instead I wore it on a weekend. Specifically a Saturday when I knew I would be running around.  The pouch just feels amazing. I love the way it conforms to my body. I don’t know how they came up with the pouch but it’s one of the best ever. Being active throughout the day it held up great. The modal material breathed and in the hot Atlanta weather you definitely need something that doesn’t drive you crazy.

Sizing as with most Cocksox is pretty much spot on. They follow their sizing guide pretty well. So if you get the size listed you should be fine. They also follow standard sizing. In the last few years I haven’t had any issues with them at all.

Several things I really liked. The first one is the Modal fabric. This was an amazing choice for Cocksox to use. When I felt the samples at Magic in February, I knew it would be great. Next is the pouch. As I stated the pouch only made the pouch better. It’s perfect for working out or having an active day. Next is the waistband. I love that they created a branded waistband that was different. Their previous ones have been Cocksox in the center, but this has a silver band with new font for the Cocksox name. This matches the metallic luster of the fabric.  The only thing I didn’t like was I hope they make more colors in these!

Pros:

  • Amazing Modal Material
  • Great Cocksox Pouch
  • New Waistband

Cons:

  • Need more colors

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 10
  • Sizing – 9
  • Construction/Materials – 10
  • Styling – 9
  • Daily Performance  – 10
  • Overall: 9.6

Cocksox furnished this pair for review.

 

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I love working with Mens Underwear Store. They are a retailer, in the last year,  that we have been working with on many projects. They approached us about doing a review and the pair they furnished was the C-IN2 Hand Me Down Brief. I got the pair and the first thing I noticed was a new package. C-IN2 has created a new package for online retailers. It’s smaller and easier to mail. Which is a good thing on shipping costs.  This may not seem like a sexy thing but its great to know companies are taking shipping and recycling into account for the public.

The pair itself had a burn our type of material, meaning it was sort of see through. But not so see through to make it wild.  The color was the second thing I noticed. I’m not really a fan of brown underwear. It’s just a personal thing with me. I prefer much brighter color underwear. This how ever won’t interfere with my review. The pair itself felt really good. I wore it to work for the day. I was super excited to try these. The fit was better then I expected. I have had plenty of C-IN2 but this one had a fit that lives up to the name Hand Me Down. The distressed cotton felt like it had been a pair of mine for a while. It just felt amazing. This was the first time I had any from this line and won’t be the last time I get some!

During the day the pouch felt great and didn’t constrict or bind.  The brief held it’s shape and felt as good at the end of the day as the beginning. I definitely think this will be good for office days and also active days.

Sizing fit me pretty well in this pair. I think, and I’m still trying to confirm it, that the sizing for C-IN2 has changed over the years. If I remember correctly it was typical sizing for the US, but this pair I received was an XL and fit my 36/38 waist perfect. I have reviewed some other pairs that were Large and they didn’t fit as well.  Large is listed as 34-36 and extra large is 37-39. So make sure you pay attention to the sizing chart when buying your pair.

Things I loved about this pair are quite a few things. The first is the fabric. C-IN2 has done a great job picking this fabric (60% cotton/40% Polyester). The first time I put it on it reminded me of some of my favorites that have that broken in feel. Its one of the few times I have put on new underwear and this has happened. Next is the pouch. Too many times I get a pair of underwear only to have the pouch not fit right, be too small or bind me. This one did none of those things.  The last thing I liked that I didn’t think I would be was the waistband. It was a little thick and rough at first. But after I put it on it felt great and didn’t bind or roll.  Whereas, the only negative of the review was the color of the brief. Which is really minor but it won’t stop me from wearing it.

Pros:

  • Incredible Fabric choice from C-IN2
  • Great contour pouch
  • Comfortable waistband

Cons:

  • Color and that’s just a personal preference

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 10
  • Sizing – 8
  • Construction – 10
  • Styling – 8
  • Daily Performance – 10
  • Overall – 9.2

 

Mens Underwear Store furnished this pair for review. It retails for $22.00 and is available in 9 colors. I reviewed the Voodoo.

interview IV league

The pair of underwear I am reviewing is the Inter View IV League Brief in Red (also available in white).  Before trying these on, I enjoyed the feel of the cotton and spandex fabric as I took in the overall style and construction of the brief.  The fabric was extremely soft and stretchy with two strips of red piping running along the left and right side of the pouch and a small seam holding the pieced pouch together.  The waistband is approximately 2 inches in width with the brand name in bold white lettering woven into a red stripe going around the waist.  The red stripe has white, black, and blue stripes above and below the red one.  This is my first pair of Inter View underwear and I loved being able to try them.

As I put these briefs on for the first time, I felt something odd in the pouch area.  So, being the curious sort, I looked.  Wow!  There is a built in pouch inside the pouch.  Hmmmm…how do I work this?  After a few seconds I had it figured out.  Now, with everything inside this pouch that their website describes as a pouch enhancer I was set to go.  I have to say that the pouch enhancer was a nice surprise and did work as intended as everything was up front and at attention in a nice manner.  The inner pouch is more of a loose pocket than a pouch.  It was comfortable and nice.  I have other enhancing underwear that I do not wear because it rubs my skin and causes chafing.

While wearing this pair of underwear, I went about a normal day of traveling to work nearly an hour from home and being there several hours.  Overall, I spent about ten hours in this pair.  It was a busy day filled with lots of movement and activity.  The pair fit well around the waist without being all tight and nonstretchy.  It was very comfortable all throughout the day.  The leg openings were quite comfortable and stretchy enough to conform and were just right.  The pouch consisting of two pieces of fabric sewn together with a center seam is soft, comfortable, and conforming.  The inner pouch was comfortable all day with zero problem feeling weird or odd while wearing it.  You could wear it without using the inner pouch, as well.  The fabric is 95%Cotton and 5%Spandex and extremely soft and conforming.  I was surprised it was so soft, actually.  I liked that this pair covered the front and rear fully.  This seems to be a reinventing of the basic brief in a new and modern form that I have not seen since the late 90s brought on more and more briefs with no fly.  The crotch area is rather slim, which I love, where the pouch and rear meet and fits tight to the body.  I believe this pair would hold up well during normal and active use.
I received a size medium in this brief.  This size should cover around 34 pant size.  Sizing was probably not true to size as I am a true large in underwear.  This is the first time I have ever said to size down in underwear.  LOL!  Seriously, check their sizing chart carefully.
I loved the soft fabric as it was stretchy and conforming to the body.  The pouch and inner was perfect and should accommodate any guy without any major issues.  The leg openings were comfortable and larger than normal, it seems.  The way the crotch area felt between my legs was nice and fit well making sure everything was in place and not bunching up like your typical brief.  The waistband was nice and created a visual interest with the red, white, black, and blue stripes.

 

Overall, this was an excellent pair of underwear and I felt sexy comfortable while wearing them.  Inter View has hit on a great product and everyone should try them.  Check out their website as they have a sale going on.

Pros

  • Style
  • Fabric
  • Fit
  • Inner Enhancer Pouch

Cons

  • None

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 10
  • Sizing – 8 (they were a medium and I am a large or extra large in all other underwear)
  • Construction/Materials – 10
  • Styling – 10
  • Daily Performance – 10
  • Overall – 9.6

 

Inter View furnished this pair for review

cocksox-backstage-waistband-brief

I was super excited to try the new Backstage line from Cocksox. The previous pairs from them I have reviewed have always been amazing. If I had a list of the top 10 underwear companies, Cocksox would definitely be in the top 5. The way they make their underwear to fit is just amazing. The new Backstage line takes the classic design of Cocksox but makes it with a modal material. So putting these two together made me really happy.

I got the Waistband brief to review. This is one of my favorite cuts from them. When I opened the package I saw that the pair I was reviewing was the yellow pair. I will admit I love bright colored underwear. Right when I slid these on I knew it was going to be a great pair. Much like the review yesterday Gabe posted, I wondered if they could have the support of Cocksox with the super soft modal material. They did, I don’t know how they did it but this pair felt really amazing. Each time they come out with a new line they out do themselves!

I wore this pair to work for the day. It felt so good to wear. The waistband brief has been one of my favorite cuts from Cocksox. The new branded black waistband offsets the colors and makes a great addition. The pair really held its shape all day. The pouch which I had worried about still lived up to the Cocksox tradition. That is if you don’t want your goods on display don’t wear these. It pushes everything up and out. Which I know many readers like but I wouldn’t recommend this for a job interview or family reunion. As I worked I noticed these really breathed and felt so good. I didn’t want to take them off, but I did at the end of the day

There was something I did with this pair that I don’t do with too many pairs. I wore them twice before I wrote the review. I washed them and thought why not wear them one more time. The second time was as good as the first. I have to hand it to Cocksox for always improving a great product. They don’t come out with new lines every few months. They focus on the core and release things over time. Each time the score a home run.

The sizing in these are pretty much spot on with the sizing chart. In the past I would say buy a size down, yeah you heard me a size down not up! However, in the last few years they have rectified that and now you can pretty much get the size listed.

Pros:

  • Made out of amazing material
  • Great fit with a new waistband
  • AMAZING Cocksox pouch
  • Material breathes through out the day

Cons:

  • More colors needed only in Black, Grey and Yellow
  • It May show off more then you want – which may not be a problem for many of you

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 10
  • Sizing – 9.5
  • Construction/Materials – 9.5
  • Styling – 9.5Daily Performance – 10
  • Overall: 9.7

Cocksox furnished this pair for review. They can be found on the Cocksox site for $ 25.85

baskit-billy-boy-briefBaskit first introduced their condom pocket brief in 2000.  With it’s return they have teamed up with German condom brand Billy Boy to create a unique and fun pair of underwear.  I am a big fan of Baskit and own several jocks and briefs from them.  They are all so comfortable and I can wear them for any activity.

I wore this pair on a relatively uneventful day for me.  Honestly, other than a quick trip to the grocery store I spent most of a much needed day off laying on the couch watching movies.  Which for me is a perfect way to spend a day off.  I like to be comfortable when I lounge.  Who doesn’t?

I really like the way these underwear feel.  This is a cotton brief that breathes really well.  The pouch is nice and roomy and the full seat covers everything just right.  The Baskit logo is prominently displayed on the waistband.  I received it in a size medium, which was dead on for my 31” waist.  Sizing is standard US sizing, so if you order true to size you will get a great fit.  The Billy Boy line is available in a brief, low-rise trunk, and boxer briefs in three vibrant colors;  red, green, and blue.

Now, for the signature condom pocket.  At first I was a little apprehensive about it.  Kept thinking to myself the I would look like one of those guys with a little circle imprint on his butt letting everyone know he is carrying a condom.  No worries there though.  The cotton brief does a great job of disguising what is in the pocket.  If it weren’t for the stitching on the pocket on the outside of the brief, anyone who saw you in them would never know it was there.  Until that pivotal moment in the night, and then voila!   You are all set.

This is a great brief for the guy that prefers a more traditional cotton brief with just a hint of flair.

Pros:

  • soft cotton feel
  • roomy pouch and full seat
  • fits true to size

Cons:

  • none

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 10
  • Sizing – 10
  • Construction/Materials – 10
  • Styling – 10
  • Daily Performance  – 10
  • Overall: 10

This pair was furnished by Baskit and is available for $23.00 at http://baskitwear.com

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The pair of underwear I am reviewing is the Jam by Rounderwear Gold Brief in White (also available in black).  Before trying these on, I enjoyed the feel of the micromodal fabric as I took in the overall style and construction of the brief.  The fabric was soft and stretchy with two strips of piping running along the left and right side of the pouch.  The waistband is approximately 2 inches in width with a stylized cursive Jam scrawled across the right hip area and stitched into the gold elastic.  This is my first pair of Jam underwear and I enjoyed being able to try them.

Could this be the perfect pair of underwear?  Let’s see!

While wearing this pair of underwear, I went about a normal day of traveling to have lunch and shop an hour away from home.  I worked around the house a bit before leaving, drove an hour to lunch and ship, and drove an hour back home to relax.  Overall, I spent about twelve hours in this pair.  It was a busy day filled with lots of varying movement and activity.  The pair fit well around the waist without being taut like a lot of underwear companies are doing recently.  It was very comfortable all throughout the day.  The leg openings were quite comfortable and stretchy enough to conform without being too tight with a slim piece of piping that I first thought was just the fabric turned over and sewn against itself.  The pouch consisting of two pieces of fabric sewn together with a center seam is soft, comfortable, and conforming.  The pouch is constructed of two ply fabric or it would have been a bit see through and not as comfortable.  The fabric is 92%Micromodal and 8%Lastane and extremely soft, conforming, and like wearing nothing at all.  I liked that this pair covered the front area fully and just covered the rear enough to create a very nice look from behind.  These would be a great pair for low rise jeans due to the smooth fabric, conforming nature, and lower rise around the waist.  The crotch area is rather slim, which I love, where the pouch and rear meet and fits tight to the body holding the pouch and manbits in place quite well.  I believe this pair would hold up well during normal and active use.
I received a size large in this brief.  This size should cover around 34-36 pant size.  Sizing was true to size which I love in underwear.
I loved the soft fabric (I have not seen such nice fabric since a few reviews ago) as it was stretchy and conforming to the body.  The pouch was adequate and should accommodate average guys without any major issues.  The leg openings were comfortable.  The way the crotch area felt between my legs was nice and fit well.  The bold Jam logo looked nice around the gold band and created an expensive look.

Overall, this was an excellent pair of underwear and I felt sexy and comfortable while wearing them.  Jam seems to be a company that creates underwear that is rich in design and fabric while being functional.

So, is this the perfect pair of underwear?  Yes.  Yes it is.

Pros

  • Style
  • Fabric
  • Fit
  • Comfortable Gold Waistband

Cons

  • None

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 10
  • Sizing – 10
  • Construction/Materials – 10
  • Styling – 10
  • Daily Performance – 10
  • Overall – 10

Rounderwear furnished this pair for review
 

 

 

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Baskit is one of those brands that have been with UNB since the very beginning. We have worked closely with them and they have been one of our biggest supports. Over the years we have reviewed them but I was never able to get a pair. Why? Because they never made underwear in my size. At the time I was at least a 40 waist and got up to 42 before I decided to make a change. Now I’m a 36 and working my way smaller. But being 6’4” I doubt I will go much below a 34.  So, when I now get a chance to review them I was super excited. I have read the reviews the guys here did and for the most part they are all positive.

The pair I’m reviewing is the Baskit Simple brief. As the name suggest its “simple” but  not plain. I have a philosophy that sometimes you need a simple pair of underwear. Maybe you want something that you can wear under a suit or jeans that isn’t too crazy. This line will be perfect. You can get a white pair but they also have colors so you can show your personality. Places this maybe an advantage is going to the Doctor, the gym or somewhere your underwear is going to show. I know we have readers who will wear anything in these situations but not all are that free spirited.

The Simple brief is available in five colors and made out of  96% Cotton 4% Elastane blend. It is not a pair that fit me super tight but gave me great support. It also has a pouch but it’s not too defined. This to me wasn’t a bad thing but I typically go for underwear with a defined pouch.  I didn’t hold it against the pair. It fit pretty well and held up. It didn’t loose the shape or cause any issues through out the day.

I wore this pair on a weekend, so you don’t get the typical office review. I had a day shopping and hanging out with friends. My biggest worry was if it was going to hold it’s shape. Knowing Baskit the way I do, I didn’t think it would loose it’s shape, but you never know. Especially with a pair that is higher in cotton. As the day went on the Waistband fit me very well with no binding or rolling. The brief itself also held its shape. Nothing big happened and made it do things it was not designed to do.

One things I loved was the styling. Its very classic take on a brief design. It doesn’t have to be boring. Second thing I liked was the waistband. The signature /baskit/ waistband in grey really set the pair off. Next, I loved it’s in more colors. And not your typical colors, black white and such. Things I didn’t like. There is not too much that is negative about the pair. I would love loved a little more eslatin in the material. To give I big more give.

Pros:

  • Great waistband
  • Classic Styling
  • Available in multiple colors

Cons:

  • Have a material with a little more give

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 9
  • Sizing –  8
  • Construction/Materials – 9
  • Styling – 9
  • Daily Performance-  9
  • Overall  – ??

Baskit furnished this pair for review.

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N2N is a brand that prides itself on creating underwear that will make any man feel special.  From unique styles to body hugging fabrics, their underwear always makes a statement.  I have loved them since I got my first pair 7 or 8 years ago.  So it was a no-brainer for me when I was asked to review the N2N Power Mesh Brief.

When I put on new underwear, the first thing I do is go take a look in the mirror.  If I don’t think something looks good on me, no matter how comfortable and regardless of whether anyone else will see me in them, I’ll never wear them.  Of course, I knew I would love how the Power Mesh Brief looked.  From the waistband that is emblazoned with the N2N logo to the profile accentuating pouch, this brief does everything it can to make you look like you stepped out of an underwear catalog.

The day that I wore this brief was particularly long for me.  8 hours at the office followed by a few errands and then an hour and a half dance class.  This brief does an exceptional job of keeping everything exactly where it is supposed to be.  The pouch is defined by a horizontal seam underneath that lifts and pushes the pouch forward, so there’s no feeling of being squished flat.   Guys are supposed to have a bulge in their pants; this brief makes sure that you do.   As I said, I took a chance and wore them while I took a dance class that evening.  Usually I wear something a little tighter for class so that nothing moves around.  But that trend may have come to an end.  The construction of the pouch kept everything in place, and the mesh fabric did a great job of keeping me cool.

I received this brief in a size medium, which perfectly fit my 31” waist.  N2N sizing is dead on for US sizing.   The brief is a mesh fabric that is 76% micro polyester 24% spandex, and is available in black and white, both with the red waistband.  This super stretchy combo creates a second skin, so all you shy guys out there beware.  If you happen to change clothes at the gym wearing these, nothing will be left to the imagination.

Pros

  • body hugging fabric
  • wicks moisture very well
  • accentuating, comfortable pouch

Cons

  • only available in 2 colors

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 10
  • Sizing – 10
  • Construction/Materials – 10
  • Styling – 10
  • Daily Performance  – 10
  • Overall: 10

This jock was provided by N2N and is available at http://n2nbodywear for $29.00.

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The pair of underwear I am reviewing is the Baskit America Brief in Super White.  Before trying these on, I enjoyed feeling the soft, thick fabric.  This brief is super white with navy blue and gold trim.  The waistband is nave blue with a wide band of gold around the waist and the Baskit logo in white centered on the front above the pouch.  The waistband is approximately 1.5 inches in width and is a bit taut with a small amount of give.  This sturdy waistband makes sure it has no bunching issues while wearing the brief.  The accommodating pouch is rather high placed which provides extra lift and appears to be meant to be very supportive and create that show off look that so many underwear companies are striving to achieve.  The gold color is a really a mixture of gold and mustard and provides a nice contrast to the navy blue and super white.  This brief makes me feel like I should be on a yacht with a captains hat on.  I’m king of the world!  There are several color options in this brief that all feature the gold trim.  This is my fourth or fifth pair of Baskit undies.  I bought a brief when the company first started selling underwear and I enjoy a jock I have from them.  I like Baskit underwear, in general.

While wearing this pair of underwear, I went about my normal daily activities for work.  I administered assessments to a client and sat and stood approximately five hours while wearing this pair of briefs.  The pair fit well, but was a bit tight, did not bunch up, did not ride up, and was comfortable.

I received a size large in this brief.  This size should cover a 34 pant size.  Sizing was not true to size as I am a large in the vast majority of underwear and this pair was a bit tight.  So, the fit was a bit snug in the waist and after washing and air drying the brief, it is a bit smaller that a large but still very wearable.

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I loved the super white fabric with gold trim to accentuate the underwear and body (95%Cotton, 5%Elastane) as it was comfortable and conforming to the body.  The pouch was slight, but supportive and conforming.  I loved the seam that ran the length of the pouch and ended at the crotch.  The seam was sewn with large stitches and created a nice look.  The gold trim that highlighted the pouch was also a particular favorite of mine.

Overall, this was a nice pair of comfortable underwear.  The design is conforming to the body and creates a nice profile.  I will enjoy wearing them again.

Pros

  • Style
  • Pattern

Cons

  • Sizing was a bit small

Ratings:
· Daily Fit – 8
· Sizing – 7
· Construction/Materials – 10
· Styling – 10
· Daily Performance – 8
· Overall – 8.6

Baskit furnished these for review.

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I had the ultimate pleasure of reviewing this new PPÜ brief that came into my possession. I am new to the PPÜ world, and this was a more than wonderful way to start me out. What came in the mail is this sleek little brief that prominently features this color block two-tone structure. The black fabric is a solid black matte, but the white is a unique white on white stripe with a slight texture to the striping. It comes off as a very chic pair. After doing my research, I found out the pair also comes with purple fabric replacing the white fabric.

Before trying it on, my thoughts were excited, and hopeful that nothing would FEEL bad about the pair, or that putting it on wouldn’t all of a sudden reveal that it is an awkward color blocking. The dividing line between the black and the white (because I was sent the white) hits mid-bulge, which I didn’t yet know if that would be HIGHLY attractive, or not. Looking at the seams of the underwear, it made me think putting it on was gonna be very nicely “huggy” because it had some really nice contour seams. The black is actually a flat panel on the front, with two panels in the rear (center back seam for butt contouring). The sculpting in front is due to a gentle curved dart on the bottom of the center front white, scooping right under your bulge. This connects, to a “gusset” like panel of white that goes to the low under-butt in back, where it joins up with the black again. The waistband is a woven PPÜ band with a main logo placed every few inches, and then LITTLE logo trailing like a top and bottom border on the band. There is a sewn in woven fabric label on the center back, which you’ll read later, is my ONLY real negative moment with this review.

Once I tried the pair on, I studied the way the color-blocked line was placed, and I must say, PPÜ took a risk putting a line there, but it really works. Sadly, my day I wore these consisted of me grabbing a lot of heavy stuff, putting in my car, then driving for 2 hours, stopping, picking more stuff up, driving 5 more hours, taking all the stuff up three flights of stairs, and then promptly taking all my clothes off so I could shower the sweaty mess that I was. The day showed how the undies would hold up in two situations, the sitting for long periods of time activity, and the running around hauling things and getting sweaty activity. This pair was a trooper for both. During the hauling parts, it was super comfortable, giving me support through all the flights of stairs. During the sitting part, I didn’t experience any discomfort, no lowering back band to pull up, or adjustments around the thighs. While it’s not one of those pairs that literally slides under your junk and pulls it up like you’re over a ledge, this pair has a very nice supportive pouch. The only negative I ever noticed, and it was rarely noticed, is the woven sewn in tag in back got randomly itchy a few times during the day, but then I got distracted by life and forgot.

According to PPÜ’s sizing chart. I’m at the VERY top of the Large, which is the size I was sent, or at the very bottom of the XL. Having said that, I found it super comfy, and not at all “too snug” so I would say if you straddle the sizes, definitely go down a size, not up. The care instructions say to only hand wash and air dry. As it’s a 93% Nylon 7% spandex blend. I decided to do what I do to my entire wardrobe (basically my entire wardrobe is a blend of nylon and spandex….#trapezeartist) and stick it in the washing machine with everything else on cold water only, then put in the dryer on medium heat. It is absolutely fine. I don’t like underwear that needs too much “care”. I like my underwear like I like my men…dry, good looking, filled with greatness, and strong. But I digress…

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I really love this pair, and I kind of want to buy the purple option for myself as well. And then pray that I get sent more PPÜ to review, since this was a VERY good first impression. If only they could just print the tag on or something, that sewn in tag was KILLIN me, cause it was top stitched rather than integrated into the back waistband seam. Another random thing I probably only care about because I’m a seamster, but I think they could have taken the extra second to line up the MAIN logo on the waistband with the center front. It’s not a singular logo band, but the logos have a space of about 6” apart between them, so the slightly off center one in front almost looks like the only logo if you’re looking dead on, which makes you go crazy wondering why it’s not centered.

PROs:

  • The line of the color blocking was a risk that seriously paid off.
  • Amazing fit, hugging just the way I want.

CONs:

  • Limited color range.
  • ANNOYING top stitched tag.

RATINGS:

  • Daily Fit  – A+
  • Sizing  – B (because I would have probably ordered up a size if I didn’t know)
  • Construction/Materials – B- (tag)
  • Styling – A
  • Daily Performance – A+
  • Overall: – A

PPU furnished these for review.

 

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I was really excited to have the opportunity to review the 2xist SAIL  Sculpted Brief. It’s a pair I’ve had my eye on for some time (thanks, Tim!). The SAIL collection was introduced as part of 2xist’s Spring 2013 line and features what has become standard fare for the label: a brief, a trunk, and a tank top. The pair I am reviewing (that’s me in the photo above) is the “Lake Blue” color option from the line, which features several other colors combinations. The first two things I noticed when I got it out of the box was 1.) how soft the cotton was and 2.) that the cut of this brief is much more traditional than most of the images of them suggested.

After putting them on initially, I knew I’d be giving them a great review. The sizing and fit is exactly what you would expect from 2xist. My 36″ waist fit comfortably into the L (36-38) and as always I suggest that if you are in between sizes on the size chart (31, 35, 39) that you drop down a size. Once you get them on you really appreciate how soft this cotton is. 2xist calls it their “Soft-Fle(X)” cotton which is 95% cotton and 5% spandex. While this brief comes from a featured line, it really could be marketed as everyday underwear given how comfortable it is.

The key feature to this brief is the way it has been constructed. The brief features a large, logo waistband which is incredibly soft both on the inside and outside, while I am not a huge fan of humongous logos on my waistband I don’t take much of an issue with the “2(X)IST” that is plastered on the front of the waistband on these briefs. The prominent feature on these briefs in terms of how it fits, is put together and the overall styling has to be the much larger-than-average leg bindings which are tapered to visually enhance your man-parts. The leg bindings are the same soft cotton covering spandex that lay flat on your legs for a really comfortable fit. I am not sure how much they enhance the contour pouch in reality, especially if you’ve got bigger/muscular thigh muscles.

In terms of how they look, I was expecting them to look a bit different than they do once I got them on. The taper in the leg bindings seem to create the look that these are more of a “bikini” or modern cut brief, but in actuality they are very much a traditional cut brief, with quite a bit of fabric between the waistband and the highest point of the leg openings. While I prefer a more modern cut in briefs, the functionality of the tapered leg bindings certainly make them feel like a modern brief especially when sitting down.

Overall, the fit of the 2xist Sail brief is fantastic. They can be worn for just about any occasion, but I would say that the cotton is fairly thin so I won’t be using these briefs for any strenuous activities or workouts. I really like the look and while the contour pouch could be slightly larger for me, for most men there will be ample room.

These 2xist SAIL sculpted briefs retail for $24 but with several 25% off sales for major brands, you can typically find them for a much more reasonable $18.

If you have any questions about the SAIL Sculpted Brief, or general questions for me,  you can get a hold of me on Twitter, @UNBBrandon 

 

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Pros:

  • Soft, comfortable fit
  • Great styling
  • Innovative construction

Cons:

  • I really can’t find any 

Ratings:

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

 

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I was really excited when I found out I would be reviewing a D Hedral brief. I have read about them and their innovative way of fitting the buttocks called “Anglefit”. Basically, they take measurements provided by you (your waist size and your determination of whether your butt is slim, average or full), and calculate an underwear “angle” that is supposed to enhance the appearance of your hind end—135 for the skinny one, 115 degrees for average, and 95 degrees for ‘full’;. In their words: “our patented anglefit will curve closer to the bum than traditional underwear, to create unique figure hugging definition and a visibly enhanced rear.”

I have certainly have had problems with underwear in the past that was designed for skinny little bois with no butt whatsoever. Nothing bothers me more than having my butt hang out of a $20-30 pair of non-returnable underwear. So, I was definitely intrigued and excited to be asked to review the D Hedral brief.

When I got the package in the mail, I immediately ripped it open. I wanted to see this thing for myself and also check out what ideal my “angle”—95 degrees evidently.  So far so good; big butt equals smaller angle and a less steep descent over the butt. The color of the Gort brief was off white, with a white waist band, a purple triangle immediately above the center of the buttocks and an elastic band that ran down between the cheeks.

I’m not the biggest fan of myself in white or even off white, but I could live with that, as long as the fit was good. I doffed my clothes and pulled them on and checked myself out in the mirror. The brief hugged every part of me that it covered, and it covered my butt well. I was hard pressed to see any improvement in my appearance from the back, but it felt good. I took off the pair and set them out for the next day to review their performance.

My typical review day is a day of work, followed by a weight lifting work out at the gym. I was prepared to like the D Hedral brief, but I didn’t—I LOVED Them!! Although not immediately apparent, the longer I wore them, the more my butt felt “hugged” by them—for lack of a better word. It’s hard to describe, but I think many of the underwear brands out there must have a buttocks angle that is too steep for me. Wearing the Sid brief, I actually felt more energized as the day went on and had an amazing workout after work. There was absolutely no slippage or riding up at all, and yet they did not fit so tight that they cut off my circulation. The waist band was completely true to American sizing—my waist size is 31-32”. I wear a 32” Gort brief and it was perfect fit. The materials were of very good quality—83% cotton, 14% silk and 3% spandex (or elastane in European) and silk did give softness to the fabric that was noticeable.

A few other particulars: I was not and still am not a big fan of the off white color, but they have a wide range available—black, blue, green, purple, light grey, navy and white. The Gort brief is a low rise, but they have fuller ones available in their “Batty” and “Sonny” types, as well as trunks and boxerbriefs. No bikinis yet, but we can keep hoping for that. The line down the center for the buttocks does highlight your rear end without looking cheesy like some brands can. The only thing I did not like about it was the price of getting more pairs. Most of D Hedral’s non-sale items are 28 EUROS and above. They do occasionally offer free shipping, but when they don’t, it’s an additional 20 Euros to ship the US.

Given the fit, the feel, the look and quality of the their briefs, I am in love with D Hedral I may have been enthusiastic but skeptical before trying the anglefit out, but now I am a believer. I hope they open up an American shop, because if they do, I’ll be first in line.

Pros:

  • Amazing Angelfit –cannot say this enough!!!
  • Quality of the material
  • Softness of the fabric

Cons:

  • Cost
  • Off white color

Ratings:

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

D.Hedral furnished this pair for review.

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The most recent pair I received for review was the PPÜ 1310 Brief, which is described as their “Men’s Low Rise Classic Brief with Contrasting Waistband and Trim.” It comes in three color options to the masses, but the review pair I received were the royal blue briefs with white trim. Upon hearing which brief I would be reviewing and getting them in my hands for the first time I was excited about trying them. I have recently dropped a bunch of weight and really have been fitting well into all of my smaller undies so I didn’t think I’d have any issues. My first impressions were that this is a traditional brief in terms of cut and design but the fact that it is 82.5% Nylon and 17.5% spandex gives it a modern look and feel.

I’ve only gotten one other pair of PPÜ undies before, from a fan who sent me their crazy jockstrap/brief which they call a “Modern Brief” and it fit fairly well, so I was a bit disappointed when I slipped these on. It wasn’t that the waist on these XLs (34-36) was too tight, but I think the problem stemmed from the brief’s construction. The rather large amount of spandex in this brief really provides an overall constrictive fit, and with my body shape, that’s not always the best marriage. I am athletically built and have always had quite the butt on me, and with all underwear, the roundness of my backside puts all of my underwear to the test, and these briefs couldn’t really handle my bubble butt like I was hoping they would. The stretch my butt was producing naturally pulled the already small pouch closer to my body, so I felt really cramped up front and since I am fairly well-endowed had to situate myself just right to get a comfortable fit. I only wore them a couple hours before I gave up, but I blame that entirely on the brief and me just not matching up.

Overall the construction is very well done, the brief is mostly nylon which in this brief is fairly breathable making them a good choice for summer wear. All of the contrasting trim-the waistband, the pouch frame and the leg openings feature really strong spandex, which provides a close fit. I think on an average to skinny sized male, these briefs would be an excellent choice to wear this summer. As I said, the pair I reviewed was royal blue with white piping, but the two other color options are summer ready. The first is coral with grey trim, and the other option is a mint blue with royal blue trim, I think both look really good.

These briefs certainly run small in comparison with other offerings from PPÜ and some other brands that are known to run small, so make sure you size up. I wish they had given me a better fit, but as I said if you are a smaller guy, or even someone with a medium build and maybe not packing too much up front, these would be an ideal summer brief. You can find these briefs at a variety of online retailers and they retail for $21.

If you have any questions about the PPÜ Brief #1310 you can get a hold me by sending me a message on Twitter, @UNBBrandon 

Pros:

  • Breathable for summer wear
  • Stylish
  • Supportive Fit

Cons:

  • Run small
  • Small Pouch

Ratings:

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

*with the right fit, these would hold up over the day fairly well

PPU Furnished this pair for review.

 

 

 

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I get the chance to review another great pair from N2N Bodywear. Much like the Signature Trunk, this Seafarer Brief is a style N2N has had in their line up for a few years. Each season they redefine the line and change up the colors. It’s much like revisiting an old friend you haven’t seen in a while. The Seafarer line has three new colors, black, light blue and white with a white waistband and trim. I have reviewed the other briefs before and looked forward to seeing if anything changed.

I received the light blue pair in a size large. The large fit my 36 waist very well. I wore this pair on a weekend that was pretty active with errands. I know you’re shocked it was not another day at the office. Whereas the Signature line I reviewed this week has a definite pouch, this one is the opposite. There is no defined pouch design with this pair. You may think this is a problem but the way the material is made it has extra give that felt great and almost created a pouch. Speaking of material, the previous materials at times to me seems a little too loose. Granted it fit great but I could always hoped for better support. This material (90% cotton/10% Spandex) seems thicker for a lack of better word. It gave me a bit more support than previous editions of the brief. So my active day really gave this pair a test and it passed.

Sizing with N2N is pretty much what you see on the site. The large fits a 36 waist fine. They are pretty much on American sizing. I am 100% confident that you will get the right size. N2N makes underwear guys want to wear. A few years ago they added XL to their size line up and it has expanded their audience.

I really liked the new material best. I’m not sure how to describe it but it just seems thicker. It gave me great support through out my running around town. I was on the go from the morning till afternoon. Next thing I liked was the color. The light blue is one we haven’t seen from N2N that often. This year one of the big trends is lighter colors in underwear. The light blue is a welcome addition to the underwear drawer. The fit was another thing I liked about the pair. Even without a defined pouch it gave me the support I needed through out the day. As for Con’s….I can’t really think of any other then maybe add more colors. Which is a very superficial con and I’m sure next year we’ll see some great colors like last seasons orange.

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I really like giving a brand multiple reviews. It shows if they keep up their standards. N2N is definitely keeping up and improving. They always try to out do themselves each year.  My previous pairs have been XL and I’m glad I have one of my favorites back in my underwear drawer. It really sucks to not be able to wear your favorite paris of underwear. But the trade off to be healthier is worth it.

Pros:

  • Great material
  • Gives support even without a defined pouch
  • Light  Blue color

Cons:

  • Just add more colors!

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 9
  • Sizing – 9
  • Construction/Materials – 9.5
  • Styling – 9
  • Daily Performance  – 9
  • Overall: 9.1

N2N Bodywear furnished this pair for review. They can be found on their site for $21. Sorry no personal pic for this pair

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I have recently started wearing more briefs from Clever Moda, so I was pleased to receive this pair to review.   Clever always creates underwear with interesting patterns and color combinations.  They are usually super comfortable and wear well as everyday underwear.

I wore this pair on a regular work day for me. Eight hours of sitting at a desk staring at a computer monitor.  But unlike most desk-jockeys, I rarely sit still at work.  I get up and walk around, and when it’s slow I’ve been known to bust a move in the middle of the office if there’s good music playing.   I love how these underwear felt all day.  I “dress down” and never had a problem with anything moving out of place.   I wore them to the gym as well after work.  There’s always a little thrill to changing in the locker room when I am wearing new and different underwear.  With it’s squiggly line and diamond mesh pattern, this is definitely an eye-catching pair and drew a few inquisitive looks.   Not only does the mesh make them visually appealing, but also makes them  very breathable.  Throughout the workout, I was comfortable and dry.

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The pair I received was a size medium, and fit perfectly on my 31” waist.  The fabric is 85% nylon/15% spandex; stretchy and supportive.  They are available in white or purple, with a silver waistband with the purple Clever logo.  They were form fitting without being uncomfortable, and definitely will go into the rotation to be worn regularly.

Pros

  • eye-catching pattern
  • breathes well
  • fits true to size

Cons

  • only available in two colors

Ratings

  • Daily Fit – A
  • Sizing – A
  • Construction/Materials – A
  • Styling – A
  • Daily performance – A
  • Overall – A

This pair was furnished by Clever Moda.

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D.Hedral is a brand we have covered many times on the blog. Including some really great pictures of former rugger Thom Evans. We got two great pairs to review, which are the Angel Fit and Seamless briefs. The first one I will be reviewing is the Seamless Brief. If you’re not familiar with D.Hedral they are a brand that is developed to enhance your backside.

I was really excited to try the D.Hedral after reporting on them for so long.  I wanted to see how well they accented my assets. The seamless brief, I don’t think has the same powers to show off my backside as the Angel Fit line. In the Angel fit you choose your waist and angle sizes. Where as, the seamless your only choice is size.. My past experiences with seamless underwear have not been too pleasant. Sometimes the waistbands won’t hold up and the pair looses shape during the day.  So I had hopes that I would not be let down.

I wish I had some exciting place to tell you I wore this pair and then put it through its paces. Like I went hiking or played baseball. I did not; I just wore them to work. Which when you come to think about it is where we wear our undies the most. It wasn’t to stressful day. I noted my concerns above and through out the day I kept notice on the underwear. It held up great and the waistband didn’t stretch or loose shape.  Made out of 92% Polyamide, 8% Elastane that felt great against my skin.  It really surprised me that it felt as good at the end of the day as the beginning of the day. I received the black pair but it’s also available in navy, grey and white.

If you order these directly from D.Hedral the sizes are in centimeters. So you will need to either do some math or find a converter calculator (which is what I did). The two sizes are S/M and L/XL.  S/M is 77-90 cm (30 – 35 inches) and L/XL is 91-107  (35-42). I have a 36-inch waist and the l/xl fit me fine. I didn’t want to chance the smaller size.

I really liked the fit of these. They did a great job making a seamless pair. Also, another thing was the waistband. Many times when you get a seamless pair it’s just the main material that is made into a waistband. This pair they paid attention to the waistband to differentiate it from the rest of the body of the brief.  My only complaint is that I wished they had a few brighter colors. I’d love to see a red or orange in this line.

Pros:

  • Great fit for a seamless pair
  • Made a great waistband
  • Soft materials blend

Cons:

  • Wish they had brighter colors

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 8
  • Sizing – 8
  • Construction/Materials – 8
  • Styling – 7
  • Daily Performance – 9
  • Overall:  8

D.Hedral furnished this pair for review. It is available at their site for  28 Euros.

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We all agree that underwear should be fun. I decided to put that statement to a test. When I got a chance to pick some Pikante I chose the metallic silver Spotlight Anatoimc brief. It is not one that I would normally wear on a daily basis but sometimes we have to step outside the underwear comfort zone and try something new. This is the third pair of Pikante I have tried since loosing my weight.

My first impression was it’s a really cool pair, being all bright and shiny. The material is metallic (Polyester 93%, Spandex 7%.) but didn’t seem like it would stretch like other pairs I have received from Pikante. I was a little worried about the fit. On top of that is it has a zipper in the pouch. Need I go into detail how that can be bad for a guy? I don’t think so.  But I always try to have an open mind and I took an extra pair of undies to work just in case this pair didn’t work out.

I wore this pair to work. I didn’t want to do a review that was too intensive because I wasn’t sure how well this pair would hold up. The main concerns were it’s ability to move and breathe. So in the morning I put it on and liked the look of it. The fit surprised me; it didn’t fit as tight as I thought it would. It was snug but not too tight. As I wore it through the day my worries about it not breathing were put to rest. I could barely tell I was wearing a metallic pair. Granted I wouldn’t wear it to the gym or running but for daily wear or a date night you should be fine.

The zipper maybe a concern to most of you guys. I didn’t find it as a bother. The zipper is covered with fabric so it didn’t rub me in the wrong places. You may ask if I used it. For the review I unzipped it a few times during the day. Each time I as super careful zipping up. It worked fine and its not just decorative.

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If you are familiar with Pikante and their sizing chart it’s pretty much spot on. I’m a size 36 waist and the XL fit me fine. I believe the XL fits 36-38. If you’re close to a 38 you may have an issue. These aren’t made for bigger guys. Being a former bigger guy it can be frustrating to find great undies in larger sizes. But follow the size guide and you should be fine.

I really liked this pair. Will I wear it weekly, probably not but it will definitely be a fun pair to wear on occasion. The major down fall for this pair is it’s hand watch only. If you wash it in the washer you may find the metallic fabric may not hold up. So put in the washer at your own risk. I would say another great place to wear this would be in a costume if you go to Cons. There could be some super creative things you can do with it. But for my daily wear it made me feel sexy all day, no one knew that I was wearing such a fun pair under my pants.

Pros:

  • The Fun Factor is off the charts
  • Surprised by how it fit through out the day
  • Zipper is functional and not decorative

Cons:

  • Wouldn’t recommend for works outs or heavy activities
  • Hand wash only

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 8
  • Sizing – 8
  • Construction/Materials – 7
  • Styling – 8
  • Daily Performance  –
  • Overall: 7.9

Pikante furnished this pair for review. The pair is also available  n black