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Kiniki Cambridge CollectionKiniki has introduced the Cambridge collection made out of a supplex lycra fabric. It is as soft as cotton, but absorbs moisture more quickly. This is great material for working out and athletes. Of course great for everyday wear too. They are offering five styles and three color options in the collection. The three colors are blue, orange, and pink. They remind me of a stonewashed look with more of a speckled white within the color and faded.

Kiniki offers all the styles in sizes S to XXL. Let’s look at the styling offering from most coverage to least. The panel hipster is a great choice for those boxer brief fans. They feature a seamless supportive front panel for a comfortable fit and support. All colors have a gray waistband with the Kiniki name on it. For those that like boxer briefs with less of an inseam then the Hipster is one to look at. Only different from the panel hipster is less of an inseam. They offer a classic brief with the seamless supportive front panel and same gray waistband.

The last two styles are for the thong wearers. First up is the thong that features a black elastic waistband. I guess you could call it a tanga thong, since the colored fabric isn’t integrated into the sides. It has a centered seamed front contour pouch. Kiniki also offers a g-string in the Cambridge collection. It has a thin black elastic waistband and string back. The pouch is centered seamed for contour.

This collection almost has all the basic styles covered. It’s missing a bikini cut, which I think would be a great addition to it. I personally like the stonewashed color look of the fabric, which is what draws me into this collection. The fabric sounds great too.

BRAND: Kiniki
COLORS: Blue, Orange, Pink
FABRIC: Supplex Lycra
SIZES: Small – XX-Large


Panel Hipster

Kiniki Cambridge Panel Hipster
COST: £8.95 ($11.13)
LINK: Blue, Orange, Pink


Hipster

Kiniki Cambridge Hipster
COST: £8.95 ($11.13)
LINK: Blue, Orange, Pink


Classic Brief

Kiniki Cambridge Classic Brief
COST: £8.45 ($10.51)
LINK: Blue, Orange, Pink


Thong

Kiniki Cambridge Thong
COST: £8.45 ($10.51)
LINK: Blue, Orange, Pink


G-String

Kiniki Cambridge G-String
COST: £7.95 ($9.89)
LINK: Blue, Orange, Pink

body_7f8e8704-e919-4aa4-819f-03ef3b7ec468_1024x1024I am loving Kiniki underwear. The next pair we have furnished by them to review is the Bandicoot Hipster. It has a funny name but it’s actually a jock boxer. This is my first time ever wearing this style. It may seem odd that I run an underwear blog and never wore a jock boxer before. It took me a while before I finally tried my first jock brief. It’s not that I have an aversion to the pairs but just didn’t have the opportunity to give them a try.

This being a new style for me I wasn’t sure what to expect. I slid it on and noticed you had to use some extra help in the back to pull up the legs. If this is going to be the way I have to deal with this pair all day, it won’t be fun. At least those were my thoughts. But, I had to give it a try! At first I felt kinda of naughty and sexy. Here you are in this trunk but with an open back. I kind of liked this feeling.

I wore this around running errands and working as well. My initial thoughts of the pair didn’t come to pass. It held up quite well. Even being not a huge fan of boxer briefs, the support and fit of these were pretty nice. They fit pretty well and moved with me through out the day. The front gave great support and things didn’t move around through out the day. I was very pleasantly surprised at this. Add in the sexy feel and I really liked them.

If you read the Bandicoot Tanga review from last week, this pair has the same fabric as the that pair. It’s a very comfortable Cotton Lycra blend fabric. It really fits great. Kiniki says this pair has “comfortable and enhancing with an integrated front pouch adding to form and function.” I would totally agree. It’s one of the better pouches on trunk/hipster I have tried. I will say they definitely succeeded on the pouch!

Sizing for me was good. Like the Tanga this pair has a waist band that was almost at the too tight level when putting on. During the day there was no issue. It was only when I was putting on or taking off. Outside of that the XL I was given fit pretty well. As always double check your sizing charts for what size you should get.

Pros:

  • I loved the sexy feel this pair gave me
  • Great supportive pouch
  • Amazing fabric

Cons:

  • Some may not like the open back
  • I wish it came in more colors, it just comes in black and white

Ratings:

  • Daily fit – 8
  • Sizing – 8
  • Construction – 9
  • Styling – 8
  • Daily Performance – 8
  • Overall – 8.2

 

You can find the Bandicoot Hipster on the Kiniki website for £21.90. It is available in black or white.

 

 

 

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Kikini furnished several items from the new Allure collection. One of those pairs is the Bandicoot Jockstrap. This pair is the Kiniki take on the jock strap. The first thing you can count on is that the jock will be very sexy! This definitely is the case and one reason I really liked it!

They say this about the pair: Butt hugging Jock strap style rear with exposed back panel makes this tanga one to remember. They call this jock a tanga. What is a tanga? According to Google it’s “a pair of briefs consisting of small panels connected by strings at the sides” Meaning it’s more like a string bikini. This pair has a solid waist band with a  pouch in front ad the exposed back panel.

This pair was a lot of fun to wear. Its made out of a great fabric and the back has a design I really liked. Unlike a traditional jock with elastic straps this pair has straps made out of material. It may sound odd but look at the picture below. Its as they described, a cut out panel. Its basically like they made a Tanga and cut the middle of the back out. The straps held their place and felt great on. Unlike a traditional jock, this pair didn’t bind or feel too tight in the leg straps.

The Bandicoot line has the same waistband as the Peek-A-Boo line. It’s a silver band with Kiniki written in the band. It’s a really great contrast against the black. To me this make the pair just pop. Its sexy without going too cliché.

I wore this to work and running errands. I really loved the support this pair gave me. The straps as I have mentioned stayed in place. It’s a great pair for being active. There was no binding or issues moving or lifting with this pair on. It can be worn by guys who have an active job or a desk job.

The one issue I had with the pair is the sizing. It did fit me in the size they sent. The issue was the waistband was a bit tight at times. In normal wear it didn’t bother me. When I put it on or took it off I could tell that the waistband was at the limit. So if you’re on the upper end of the chart pay attention.

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Pros:

  • Innovative Jock Design
  • Great waistband
  • Supportive pouch

Cons:

  • Waistband was a little tight
  • Some guys may not like the skimpy design

Ratings:

  • Daily fit – 8
  • Sizing – 7
  • Construction – 9
  • Styling – 9
  • Daily Performance – 8
  • Overall – 8.2

Find the Bandicoot Jockstrap at the Kikini site for £19.90. It is also available in white.

Review Kiniki Peek-A-Boo Brief

 

Side_3428f0b0-27c1-487c-8c86-8d7cbad860e8_1024x1024Kiniki is becoming one of my new favorite brands. The last reviews we did were a lot of fun and they asked us to review some of the new Allure line. Kikini furnished us with this pair and many others to review. The Allure line is super sexy and fun. It has a lot of mesh, sexy designs and skimpy cuts. Mix all that together and you have a really awesome collection. The pair I will be reviewing for this review is the Peek-A-Boo Brief.

The Peek-A-Boo brief is a mix of mesh and solids. The mesh panels are in the pouch and back. This means you will show off all your goods. The black fabric and mesh are super sexy to me. The cut outs with the mesh are made to be shown off. Unfortunately for my review I was the only one who saw the pair on me! This is a total date night pair. Your other half will definitely enjoy the reveal after the date!

The pair has a classic brief cut. Meaning it’s not cut too high or too low. The waistband is the Kikini signature band in metallic silver. The contrast to the black to me is a great touch. I think if they had had a black band it would have gotten lost. The silver just pops and adds something to the pair. The mesh panels make for sexy cut outs.

I wore this pair to a new part time job I have that is a bit more active. I wanted to see how well it would do under an active situation. The fit on these were great. They moved through the day and didn’t bunch or bind. The only issue I had was with the pouch. The seam down the front was a little annoying at times through out the day. I had to adjust so I didn’t rub against it. The back seams didn’t have the same issue.

The sizing in Kikini is pretty spot on. The XL I received fit me well. It was a bit tight but not binding tight. The other pairs I had fit a little looser. However, this didn’t detract from the pair at all. I would say double check the size charts from Kiniki.

Pros:

  • Super sexy design
  • Silver waistband pops
  • Good sizing

Cons:

  • Front pouch can be abrasive
  • Some my not like the cut outs

Ratings:

  • Daily fit – 7
  • Sizing – 9
  • Construction – 9
  • Styling – 9
  • Daily Performance – 7
  • Overall – 8.2

Find the Peek-A-Boo Brief on the Kikini site for £18.90. Will I wear this pair again? Yes I definitely will. The seam was only a minor issue to me.

Its Thong Thursday and I have 5 suggestions to make it a fun day! You maybe going, “Yeah but you’re a big thong lover.” I’m not one who normally wears thongs.” You would be wrong! I love underwear and briefs are my favorite thing. But, there are several thongs I love and would recommend for Thong Thursday

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Gregg Homme Torrid Thong  – Gregg Homme is the king of sexy and wearable underwear. The Torrid thong is one that is small but super comfy. When you take it out for the first time you will go “No way that will fit me.” The fabric will stretch and feel amazing all day. Available in 10 colors and retails for $26.95

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2(X)ist Essential Y Back Thong – This is the classic thong when I think of thongs! This was one of the first thongs I ever bought. The Y-Back design is super comfortable and fits amazing. Made out of cotton with a great pouch. Available in a two pack either white or black. Retails for $22

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N2N Bodywear Vintage G – The vintage collection from N2N has become a favorite. The super soft fabric feels amazing against your skin. In addition to the fabric they make it with the awesome nhance pouch! The vintage line is made out of a muted color tones. Available in three colors and retails for $19.00

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Kiniki Henley Classic Thong –A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of trying Kikini for the first time in a few years. Their thongs come in amazing prints. I won’t go into all the great things about Kiniki thongs but you can read the review I did! If you are a fan of prints this is the line for you. I choose the Henley but you can go with any one of them because I couldn’t pick them all! Retails for £15.90

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Cocksox CX05 Thong – The last thong I recommend trying is the Cocksox thong. Why? Because just about anything from them makes me feel super sexy. Its especially good at showing off the front and the back! The last reason I love it is the supplex fabric they use in their underwear. Its soft, conforms to your body and holds up great! So it’s a win-win in the thong department. Available in 7 colors and retails for $25.00.

Here are some recommendations for Thong Thursday. I’d love to hear your favorite thongs and why you love them!

 

fullsize_1411729346_body_1024x1024I’m back with the second review I am doing for Kikini. I am really enjoying rediscovering this brand. The first pair I reviewed, the Croft Micro Brief, were amazing so I definitely had high hopes for the Imola Brief.

The Imola brief is more of a brief cut than a bikini. It is made out of the same material the Croft is made out of, but had a traditional waistband. Again when I held it up I was a little worried about the size. More on that in a bit later in the reivew. The designs that Kiniki has for their underwear are awesome. They are super fun and not prints I have seen in the world of underwear that often! So massive points scored for that!

I wore the pair on an average day, but I had planned on wearing to a party one night but I couldn’t wait to try it out! The first thing I noticed was the waist band was a little tight. Not binding tight but still noticeable when I put it on. As the day progressed I really didn’t notice it. The fabric like the Croft brief felt awesome. I love the fabric of the pair. The Poly Lycra fabric is becoming one of my favorites!

Kikini says this about the pair: “The Kiniki brief features an integrated front panel for optimum support & tailored comfort while the waist is completed with a new, wider, signature Kiniki waistband made from a shimmering elastic weave making for an extra comfortable waistband that reduces pressure on the skin and looks distinctive in it’s high quality finish.”

I mentioned above the print. This print is called HD print. It is designed exclusively by Kikini and you won’t find it anywhere else. I don’t think it is, but this pair reminds me of a snake print. Their other prints are just as amazing. If you are not a print fan, I suggest you stay away, if you are go now and buy!

The sizing was a little tighter than the previous pair. The bikini (micro brief) fit great. The waistband was a bit tighter than I would like. Like I mentioned above the pair didn’t bind or constrict me. But there were a few times I could tell it was a little tight. It detracted some but not a great deal from this site.

Pros:

  • Amazing Prints
  • Great fabric that feels amazing
  • Traditional brief design

Cons;

  • Sizing was a bit smaller
  • Not for those guys who don’t like prints

Ratings:

  • Daily Fit – 9
  • Sizing – 8
  • Construction – 9
  • Styling – 10
  • Daily Performance 9
  • Overall – 9

Kiniki furnished this pair for review. Find the Imola Brief on the Kikini website for £18.90

 

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Its’ been a long time since we have reviewed Kiniki. So when they contacted us to do some new reviews I was like “cool.” Then when I checked out the site and saw all they had the “cool” turned into “Heck Yeah I do!” They have really come out with a lot more underwear and swimwear since I last was on their site. The prints and patterns are super fun and it was a hard to narrow what I wanted down to a few pairs.

The first pair I am reviewing is the Croft Micro Brief. There are several reasons I chose this pair. The first is it’s a bikini cut. It reminds me of some of the first pairs I got hooked on. Next was the print. Super fun and different from a lot I have seen. And lastly was the material. It reminded me of the nylon of the first bikinis I ever wore.

When I got the package and opened it. The first thing I noticed was the fabric. Its called a Poly Lycra. However, it def reminded me of nylon bikinis of days gone by. I slid them on and at first I was worried that they wouldn’t stretch and be too binding through out the day. After I pulled them on they were tight but not uncomfortable. The fabric and the design really made this pair feel amazing through out the day. As the day went on I forgot I was even wearing underwear. It was a pair I wanted to wear for two days! But I didn’t!

I wore this on a regular day. It wasn’t a super active day but some work and errands. My one issue that I thought I may have would be the pair is too hot. If you are familiar with nylon type fabric you know it may not breath and you can get uncomfortable fast. As the day went on I had no issues at all with breathability. The pair performed really well. I will say that this pair not only met my expectations but exceeded them.

The sizing of the brand is pretty good. This was an XL and fit me well, after my initial “I don’t think this will work” moment. Just double check the sizing chart before you order. Their sizing is pretty standard but always remember that if you’re on the upper end of a size go a size up to be safe!

The design of this pair I have to say I love. The bikini cut definitely reminds me of why I fell in love with underwear. It’s got the small sides of a bikini. The design is made with no seams in the front or back. This made for the lack of apouch, which was another concern but it didn’t factor in at all. The back is a ¾ design so you won’t get full coverage. So if you have a butt you may take that into account.

Pros:

  • A Bikini Cut
  • Super Fun print
  • Amazingly comfortable

Cons:

  • Not for guys who don’t like prints
  • ¾ back design may not fit some guys

 

Ratings:

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

Kiniki furnished this pair for review. The Croft Micro Brief retails for £15.90 on the Kikini site.

We round out our review of Kiniki with the Savile Hipster. The pair has a really great print, so I was really excited to try them. I am not one too much for super wild patterns, but the paisley print was so very cool to me.  A silver waistband sets off the pattern of the hipster and looks very cool.

With that said I would say that this pair was my least favorite of the three I reviewed. And I really wanted it to be the most favorite. It just looks so cool! The main reason is because of the fabric. The Poly Elastane didn’t have enough give as I’m used too. My favorite brand has either lycra or spandex. Underwear made from material that forms to your body and gives great support through out the day.

I wore this pair to work and through out the day at work and for the first half of the day it did great. However for the second half of the day it kinda rode up and didn’t lost its support. This is what I like least about trunks/boxer briefs. I want to try them after the second wash to see how they hold up.

This review isn’t all bad because the material did feel good against my skin. I think if some spandex or other stretchy material were added in it would be one of my favorites.  The waistband is a classic design. The solid silver really sets of the pair.

The construction if the pair is very good. I think all the underwear I have gotten from Kiniki has been very well constructed. This pair is just a matter of personal preference. I know we will have other guys out there who love it and it will be their favorites.

Pros:

  • Great pattern
  • Accenting waistband
  • Soft Material

Cons:

  • Rode up during the day
  • Material didn’t give support through out the day

Ratings:

  • Fit – 3.5
  • Materials – 4.5
  • Construction – 4.5
  • Look – 4.5
  • Daily Wear – 3.5
  • Overall -4.1

This pair was furnished by Kiniki for review

This is our second pair of Kiniki to review. The first pair really impressed me, so I was really looking forward to trying the brief. Yes I am a brief guy and they are my underwear of choice on a daily basis. The pair I got to review is the Latimer Trim Brief in XL. Again, the sizing for this is a large for the US.  It fit pretty well. I would suggest this one for anyone around 36 inches or so.

The brief looked very cool to me. The body was navy and the waistband was a snake print. Now, I’m not normally one for snake print but there is something about it that I really liked. It was different but not over the top. I love a great waistband in a pair of undies. It’s the icing on the cake for me, something few people see but to me an important part of undies. I know we have guys who read who could care less or like plain bands but not me!

I wore the brief to work. You maybe asking why we say where we wore the pair, but I think to really try out an underwear you have to put it in every day situations. To me work is where I find if a pair of underwear will be good or not.  The pair wore great through out the day. One thing that worried me was the lack of a defined pouch. To me it can go either way with a pair without pouches. But, the pair felt good all day.

Will I wear this pair again? Definitely, the pair has a good design, great materials and the waistband is awesome. The pair is made out of 95% cotton and 5% elastane for “improved fit” third site says.  The 5% elastane gives it some give and not as rigid as 100% cottong.

Pros:

  • Great waist band
  • Classic brief styling
  • Holds up through the day

Cons:

  • No contour pouch design

Ratings:

  • Fit – 4.5
  • Materials – 4.5
  • Construction – 4.5
  • Look – 4.5
  • Daily Wear – 4.5
  • Overall -4.5

These were furnished for review by Kiniki and can be found on their website.

There is one thing I really love about UNB, it allows me to try new brands. Some of the ones that I never heard of have become some of my favorite Kiniki could be one of those companies, I had only heard of once or twice in passing.. Kiniki is a British company founded in 1970 that has been making great undies many of you in the UK may know about already.

The pair I got to review is the Camden Trip Hipster. As you know, if you are a long time reader, I am not a big fan of boxer briefs. But over the course of the last four years I have tried some really great boxer briefs. So I haven’t totally changed my opinion but I’m not as rigid in my underwear choice now! I will give many more pairs a chance.

The Hipster is one that is a magenta color with a digital pattern waistband. It’s a little on the funky side. If the shows over your jeans you will definitely get noticed. I really like this waistband, it’s different yet not too over the top. The pair is an XL, which in the US is a large. I have lost a good bit of weight so going down in sizes is a good thing.  Definitely check the sizing charts, because in the world of undies not everyone uses the same sizes.

I wore these to work on a regular day. To me wearing a pair in every day use is the best review. They fit really well through out the day. There isn’t a defined pouch, which had me kind of skeptical. However, after the day they fit really well. The legs didn’t ride up and I barely noticed that I was wearing boxer briefs. They were very comfortable and I enjoyed wearing them.

Pros:

  • Great waistband design
  • Fit great throughout the day
  • Loved the bright color

Cons:

  • No Defined pouch

Ratings:

  • Fit – 4.5
  • Materials – 4.5
  • Construction – 4.5
  • Look – 4.5
  • Daily Wear – 4.5
  • Overall -4.5

Kiniki furnished these for review. They can be found at their site for $31.99 but currently on sale for $15.99