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Men’s Underwear market today is constantly changing. There are always new brands coming into the market and established ones releasing new lines. It seems it has been this way forever. But just back 40 years ago it wasn’t so much fun in the underwear market. There were very few choices for a guy. Mainly it was a choice between boxers and tighty whities. Granted the tighty whities came in colors but the two styles were all there were for the general mass market of underwear shoppers. If you were in the know you could find other things in catalogs and in magazines.

There have been several pairs over the years that just changed the men’s underwear market. We have broken them down into a few categories and feel these brands really broke barriers in the men’s underwear market and either left a mark or changed the way men’s underwear was perceived by the mass market.

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Jockstrap:

Today it seem standard that most brands have a jockstrap. But back in the day jocks were used by athletes.  There seems to be some debate about when the jockstrap was invented, but Wikipeida says the Bike #10 Jockstrap was invinted in (year). This is the most classic jock. The Bike #10 has the classic 3 inch waistband, mesh pouch and inch leg straps were the standard for decades. It was the form all other jocks we have today are built on. Without the #10 Jock we wouldn’t have the jocks we know today. Bike just announced they were discontinuing this style

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Bikini Briefs:

Bikinis are another mainstay in the the worlds of men’s underwear. They go in and out of fashion but they are always there. So, it’s hard to think of a time when we didn’t have them. The pair we think influenced the men’s market  the most are the Jockey Elance Bikinis. You may remember the ads with Major League Baseball’s Jim Palmer molding them. This was in the late 1970’s-1980’s when you rarely saw men in their underwear in ads. Here was a major athlete wearnig neither the boxer or tighty whitie. His presence in the ad let more guys to try bikinis then ever before. He did a series of ads that featured several styles of bikinis from Jockey. Jockey opened the door for something other then a plain brief.

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Fashion Briefs:

Fashion briefs are ones that look like tighy whities but made to fit a guy and the way he’s built. Calvin Klein did this in the 1980’s. Their iconic ad of the guy in white briefs leaning back against the stone made guys stand up and take notice. That underwear was indeed sexy and should be made to fit a guy. The classic CK briefs were not only available in white but they made them in a rainbow of colors. Even a purple pair made it into cinematic history, with Michael J. Fox wearing them in “Back to the Future”  CK’s marketing effort really put underwear in the public’s eye. I would say this was one of the reasons men’s underwear expanded in the 80’s. No longer is shopping for undies relegated to catalogs, it came front row center and to major department stores.

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Thongs:

Thongs are not for everyone. They have been around in the fetish market for many years. But none of them ever crossed over into the main stream until the 2(X)ist Essential Thong. This thong is also known as the Y-Back thong. It was released in the (year) in major department stores. This was the first time I remember thongs being in general public. 2(X)ist embraced this and made underwear that was comfortable and fashion forward for the time. The thong has a basic brief waistband with a pouch and then a y-design in the back. It was also an innovation in the thong arena that influenced thongs since. You see other designers who were influenced and had their own take on it. I tried but couldn’t find the original package pic by David Morgan.

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Boxer Briefs

CK is the only brand on our list twice. The boxer briefs were released in the 90’s (? check date). It was a hybrid of the boxer and the brief. When it was first released there were many questions, “What is it?” but CK created an advertising campaign around Marky Mark aka Mark Walhberg. You may remember it, he was grabbing his crotch in the ad. When they were first released I don’t think anyone could have known they would take off and still be one of the major styles in the market today. Boxer Briefs from CK were only available in the classic White, Black and grey with a 1 inch waistband. These definitely made brands take note and create new hybrids of underwear.

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Jock  Brief

One of those hyrbrids that have gained massive popularity is the Jockbrief. Which is just as it sounds you take a brief with a jock backgroun. Many have come out with them over the last few years but the first company to do it was Baskit. They created the Ribbed Collection Jockbrief. At the time when it was released many kind of gave it that turned head look, “What is this?” But Baskit created a pair that the public loved. Guys couldn’t get enough of the pair. It was available in (colors). This ground breaking pair is still being sold today. Baskit took a risk and it paid off big, which is what you have to do in the world of fashion. Within the year other brands followed suit and created their own versions of the jockbrief. I think one reason it took off was that from the front it was a brief, but the back made you feel a bit naughty. If you were wearing in jeans a large jock waistband wouldn’t show over the top, most would think you were wearing a brief. Now we have jocktrunks, jockboxers and more!

These are six pairs that changed men’s underwear. These are the ones we feel did it. Do you agree or disagree with the list. You can let us know by leaving a comment here, on Facebook or Twitter. What other categories would you have indluded

We have all kinds of underwear lovers on the site. There are those who love the wild and to wear a pair of white briefs would be blasphemy.  It goes against everything they hold dear in underwear. However there are times when you may need to wear something a little more sedate but you should not have to give up fit for styling.

Those times maybe as simple as going to the doctor, changing at the gym or having your underwear seen in public. We know not everyone will want to wear a leopard bikini print to the gym. Because of that, we are here to show you some pairs that are classic but definitely not boring. They are made with classical styling but with great materials, construction and design. Here are a few pairs we think you should check out

We have listed out some basic info on each line. If need a pair, compare the brands and see which one best fits your needs.

2xist-essentials2(X)ist Essential Line

  • This line has very classic styling in the Pouch Brief, No-Show Brief, Trunk and Boxer brief.
  • Made out of  100% Cotton
  • Colors available are black and white
  • Simple 2(X)ist logo waistband
  • Sold at the 2(X)ist website

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Marcuse Ultra Brief

  • This is the smallest of the ones on the list. It is stylish but not over the top.
  • Made out of 95% Cotton 5% Elastane
  • Colors available are black, grey and white
  • A matching branded logo and red accents on the brief body
  • Sold at the Marcuse Website

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C-IN2 Core Line

  • Available in a Lo No Show Brief, Profile Brief, Army Trunk, Boxer Brief and Boxer
  • Made out of 100% Cotton
  • Colors available are black, white and grey
  • Simple C-IN2 logo waistband
  • Sold at the C-IN2 website

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2EROS Black Label Brief

  • Not every pair has to be a solid waistband and Brief, has classic styling but not materials/waistband
  • Made out of 87% Tactel (Nylon) /13% Elastane (same as their jock series)
  • Colors Available are white and navy
  • Each color has a navy 2eros waistband designed specially for the line
  • Sold at the 2EROS site

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Baskit Simple Line

  • Available in two styles a brief and a boxer brief.
  • Each style has a wide grey waistband with the Baskit logo
  • Made out of 96% Cotton 4% Elastane
  • Colors available Cool Yellow, Deep Red, Peppermint, Rivera Blue and Super White.
  • Sold at the Baskit Site

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CK Body Collection

  • The Body collection is specially contoured to fit a man’s body
  • Available in Trunk, Hip Brief, Thong and Boxer Brief
  • Has a tagless design for added comfort
  • Made out of 100% cotton
  • Colors available are Black and White
  • Sold at the International Jock Website.

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Go Softwear Boxed Basics

  • The Signature styles from Go Softwear that have a classic look.
  • Styles include: Low rise Brief, Boy Brief and Trunk
  • Made out of 90% Cotton, 10% Lycra Spandex
  • Available in Black and White.
  • Sold at Mens Underwear Store

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Mundo Unico Essentials

  • Unico is known for their great fit and pouch, which they have taken and made into classic line of underwear
  • Available in a Bikini, Brief, Short Boxer, Mid Boxer, and thong
  • Made out of 93% Cotton, 7% Spandex
  • Available in Black, White, Navy and Grey.
  • Sold at the Mundo Unico Store.

Don’t worry, we will continue to bring you fun undies, but we think everyone needs a few classics in their underwear drawer.  Let us know what your favorite classic underwear pairs are, and why you like them so much!

baskit-simple-low-rise-trunkToday’s Baskit $12 Tuesday is from the Simple collection. The pair is the Low-Rise Trunk. “Sometimes, simple is just better. This is one of those cases. Premium Baskit underwear in five stylish colors for you to chose from. Simple, right? Available in our Low-Rise Trunk for those who enjoy the feel of Boxer Briefs without the extra length! 96% Cotton 4% Elastane” Find this for just $12 from the Baskit site today

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I’m super excited to review the Baskit America Sport Jock. When i first saw this line in samples at Magic, I knew i had to have a pair. The design and colors just popped to me. I have just reviewed the Simple brief and was impressed with the great fit and classic styling of the pair, so I knew had very high hopes for this pair. Baskit is really getting known for high quality underwear.

Over the last few years Baskit has gone through a transformation. They aren’t doing crazy prints and wild styles. Their models has gone from trendy to more of a from a classic high quality brand. Which in by no means they are boring. Just look at the America line, you can have form and fashion in one and Baskit is doing just that.

The first thing I noticed is that the jockbrief has been made a little different then other jockbriefs I have worn. When i first put it on it fit kind of odd. I’m not saying it fit strange because of quality, but design. The straps were a little lower then I was used too. Also the sides came around farther back. So,  wasn’t sure how well this would fare through out the day. But, after I got it on and adjusted the straps, it fit really well. It’s just getting used to a new design.

I wore the pair to work and errands. I wanted to do something a little different then previous reviews. This is a jockbrief so I wanted to see how it fared. The jockbrief held up great at work. It wasn’t too active. The straps didn’t move and kept in place. Then I had a lot of walking for my errands. After the great performance of the day I wanted to be sure it held up to the active. The pair didn’t miss a beat. It was  the perfect pair to wear on both lazy or active day.

The sizing is pretty standard. One thing that you can count on with Baskit is, if you read their size chart they are pretty spot on and match the sizing. Note that they don’t go above a 36-38 waist. The rest of the sizing is spot on just read the size chart, but this is something you should do for every brand you buy.

Pros:

  • Fun color combinations
  • Great for a active or lazy day
  • Made out of quality materials

Cons:

  • Had a strange fit to being

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 9
  • Sizing – 9
  • Construction/Materials – 9
  • Styling – 10
  • Daily Performance – 9
  • Overall: 9.2

Baskit furnished this pair for review. Its available on the Baskit site for $24 and in available in Cement, Navy and Super White

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baskit-billy-boy-boxer-brief-underwear-of-the-weekThe Underwear of the Week this week is the Baskit Billy Boy Boxer Brief. Baskit has brought back the condom pocket underwear and has teamed up with German condom company Billy Boy. In the 90’s there were a few brands that came out with condom pocket underwear but it wasn’t always executed well. The Billy Boy line made a great pocket that isn’t intrusive and gimmicky.

Reasons this pair is our underwear of the week:

  • Brought back by popular demand
  • Made in conjunction with Germany’s #1 condom brand, Billy Boy
  • Available in blue, red and green
  • 96% Cotton 4% Elastane fabric blend
  • Features a discrete condom pocket on the hip

Get the Billy Boy Boxer from the Baskit site for $24

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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

baskit-12-dollar-tuesday-billy-boyIt’s Time for $12 Tuesday from Baskit! This week’s pair is the Billy Boy Low-Rise Trunk. Here is what Baksit says about the pair, “Back by popular demand… our famous condom pocket collection. We first introduced a condom pocket in our underwear in 2000 and it was a brand-favorite. This time we have teamed up with BillyBoy, Germany’s No1. condom brand”

Available today for just $12 from the Baskit site

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Jockstrap Central just launched some (de)lovely jockstraps and jockbriefs you’re going to (de)vour. The name says it all – it’s the (De)Luxe collection from Baskit – made from the awesome Modal fabric that’s not only ultra-soft but it wraps around, molds to your basket, fits like a glove and most importantly, shows off your bulge to perfection. When something pops up, Baskit has you covered – they’ve incluced a hint of spandex for stretch and shape retention when things finally calm back down.

They’ve got both a traditional jockstrap or a jock brief design and with the contrasting piping and waistband detailing these are not only comfortable but slick and stylish as well.

They may be inexpensive but they’re not cheap. Baskit gear is expertly crafted and at only $21 (jockstrap) and $22 (jock brief) you can’t go wrong. Both styles come in three color variations (black, grey or white) so be sure to get a few so there’s always a clean one available. Get them at Jockstrap Central

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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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The pair of underwear I am reviewing is the Baskit Simple Trunk in Deep Red.  The red fabric isn’t really a deep red.  The coloring is more of a reddish pink with more of a red tone.  The trunk has a contrasting purplish waistband and piping along the seams.  The Baskit logo is sewn into the waistband and sits centered above the front pieced pouch.  The waistband has a metallic sheen to it.

After trying them on, the waistband is comfortable at nearly two inches in width.  The slight pouch was conforming and defining with a nice wide stitch running the length of the pouch from the waistband to the crotch.  While this is a trunk, it felt more like a boxer brief with the length of the legs.  It seems like most companies are not in agreement as to what defines a trunk and in this case I suppose the lack of a fly front is the defining factor.  The trunk was pieced together in multiple pieces to create the pouch and rear to provide a better fit and make it more conforming.

The pouch seems to pull the goods up and push everything forward.  This trunk comes in several colors (yellow, red, peppermint, blue white) that most anyone would enjoy.  This is my fourth or fifth pair of Baskit underwear and I highly recommend them for anyone.  Baskit generally runs a special on Tuesday with items for 10$ or less.  Just visit their website and look at the current specials.

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While wearing this pair of trunks, I went shopping over a five hour period with lots of walking, bending, and shopping for home decor.  After all of that shopping, I taught class that evening.  It was a typical day for most guys.  The pair fit well, looked good, did not bunch up, and did not ride up.  This pair of underwear would be good for a night out on the town or everyday wear.  I would consider wearing it as workout wear, as well, even though it is cotton and I tend to prefer something light and airy for my workout gear.

I received a size large in this trunk.  This size should cover a 34-36 pant size.  Sizing was true to size as I am a large in the vast majority of underwear.  The company tells you that the L is a 34-36” size.  This pair can be found for around 22$ on most websites.

I enjoyed the color combination, the metallic purplish waistband, the purplish contrasting piping around the legs and highlighting the pouch, the front seam, and the way the pouch fit.  96% Cotton and 4% Elastane fabric combination makes this a stretchy and conforming pair of underwear that I enjoyed.  The rear seam was another part of the trunk that I enjoyed as it showed off the assets.  This boxer had nothing major about it that I could complain about.  I did find that the coloring was not really deep red, but that’s not a major issue as it looks just like the color the Baskit website shows as deep red.

Overall, this was a nice pair of underwear and I felt comfortable while wearing them.  The design is conforming to the body and creates a nice profile from the front and the rear.  I enjoyed this trunk and look forward to wearing it again.

Pros

  • Style
  • Fabric
  • Color Combination

Cons

  • None

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 9
  • Sizing – 9
  • Construction/Materials – 10
  • Styling – 9
  • Daily Performance – 9
  • Overall – 9.2

Baskit furnished these for review.
 

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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.