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12 February 2007

Who makes a boxer brief that does not completely lose its shape after being worn just a few hours, leaving one wearing what is essentially a ridiculous-looking pair of pseudoboxers? If I wanted to wear boxers, I'd buy them. Hope me, Mecha.

post by: mike9322 at: 14:53 | 27 comments

Is it possible you are buying the wrong size? What happens if you buy the next smaller size?

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 12 February | 14:54

I'm already wearing one size smaller than my pant size, TPS. I'm not sure I'd be able to squeeze (ahem) into anything smaller.

posted by mike9322 12 February | 14:57

This may very well be a fundamental flaw in the boxer brief paradigm. I guess that's what I'm asking.

Old Navy ones are the best that I've tried so far. They hold up surprisingly well for a single days' use when they're new, but wear out more quickly than I'd like.

posted by mike9322 12 February | 15:01

single day's use. argh.

posted by mike9322 12 February | 15:02

No experience with boxer-briefs, but I would say that Gap's underwear (and so I assume also Old Navy's) disintegrates ridiculosuly quickly. I used to buy bras there, and they just fell apart after a few wearings.

posted by occhiblu 12 February | 15:06

This thread is useless, etc.

posted by essexjan 12 February | 15:36

I work out in Under Armour boxer briefs--they are very comfortable and keep their shape. I haven't worn them outside the gym, but I've thought about it.

We Must Protect This House!!!11one!

posted by mullacc 12 February | 15:48

what brands are you wearing now? i'm cheap and so typically use joe boxer or hanes and those retain their shape for several wears but not for the long term. I also get problems if I'm sitting at a desk all day. so far i haven't found a boxer brief that can last an office work day.

on preview: underarmor...hmm. i forgot about them.

posted by stynxno 12 February | 15:50

Dolce & Gabbana work very well, I guarantee.

posted by matteo 12 February | 16:18

You get what you pay for in underwear.

Try Calvin Klein. They're expensive, but every guy I know who's tried them says they're their favorite.

posted by Specklet 12 February | 16:18

and yeah, Gap sucks -- it's the Cambodian slave labor karma that comes back to haunt your ass (literally)

posted by matteo 12 February | 16:19

I was actually going to recommend Calvin Klein as well, but I wasn't sure why. I feel like there's a vague cloud of "Yay, Calvin Klein boxers!" floating above my head, made entirely of half-remembered and barely-overheard conversational vapors.

Or something.

I do like CK women's underwear, if that helps.

posted by occhiblu 12 February | 16:20

yeah, Calvin Klein's good, too (mine are old, and still Made in Hong Kong: I hear that the newer Made in Thailand ones are not as durable)

posted by matteo 12 February | 16:21

and mike, here's hoping you don't iron them, nothing kills stretch boxer briefs quicker than that

posted by matteo 12 February | 16:23

My boy enjoys Calvin Klein boxer-briefs, although he rarely wears them for an entire day (only for working out and, ah, special occasions).

posted by muddgirl 12 February | 16:24

matteo, I don't even iron clothes that need ironing. I have a pair of pants that I've never worn because I don't own an iron and they're too wrinkled for dryer or shower de-wrinkling. Yeah.

Thanks to everyone so far!

posted by mike9322 12 February | 16:38

This may seem rather philistine but I've found Hanes "Comfort Stretch"(?) hold up rather well... they expand a little but always spring back after a wash and they have a soft waist band. I've had a few pairs for well over a year without issue.

posted by appidydafoo 12 February | 16:55

*pokes head into thread, finds a disappointingly comprehensive lack of junk on display, yawns, goes back to flinging poo in MeTa*

posted by lonefrontranger 12 February | 17:31

Björn borg have several different fits, and models that are cut so that they 'follow your jeans' when you sit. They fit snug all day. I know this because I pamper my picky man with a pair whenever I can afford to. They come in such great colors! click the dancing lady on the left to find the undies

posted by dabitch 12 February | 17:35

damn, when I finally have the opportunity to use the word skivvies, I go and blow it.

posted by dabitch 12 February | 17:36

I enjoy Stanfields.

posted by Capn 12 February | 18:05

I prefer Commando™ boxer briefs. They're so comfortable that it almost feels as if I'm not wearing underpants.

posted by sciurus 12 February | 18:11

*pokes head into thread, finds a disappointingly comprehensive lack of junk on display, yawns, goes back to flinging poo in MeTa*

Looks like LFR has gone on record for wanting some penis pics.

posted by danf 12 February | 19:02

The ones I buy at the Polo outlet store are the only ones I have found that I like.

posted by weretable and the undead chairs 12 February | 21:40

Jockey Pouch Midway Brief. I used to wear them a lot. Then I had a conversion experience and now I wear actual boxers (J Crew broadcloth). Boxers should absolutely not be made of stretchy cotton and boxer briefs should not feel like boxers (otherwise, you know, why not just cut out the middleman?).
I think you'll find that the pouch eliminates having to squeeze into your undies, too. At least the uncomfortable part; the legs stay snug all day.

posted by willpie 12 February | 23:03

I have nothing to add except that I knew who the poster was as soon as I read the first half sentence of the post.

Also, I'm in Atlanta! And on the computer from the hoe-tell! I'm off for a free cuppa joe and then to training class.

I didn't even read the comments here, so good luck with all that, then.

posted by rainbaby 13 February | 08:14

Have I become that predictable?

posted by mike9322 13 February | 08:24

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