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Only three things to remember here. Light. Strong. Strategic. Our revolutionary approach to delivering premium performance in an ultra lightweight package. Ergonomically shaped panels wrap around large muscle groups for support, power and strength. The stretch woven fabric supports via super lightweight, breathable compression while running, climbing and training while the power mesh delivers enhanced breathability.

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You maybe going, didn’t you just review this furnished by Saxx? I did review the Grey boxer but this one is the Red boxer in the Vibe collection. I LOVE the print of this one. It’s def has the ugly Christmas sweater vibe! That is one reason I loved it so much. It’s a pair you can wear to any holiday occasion or party!

I really hoped I liked this pair because the print is one I really like. The grey one I reviewed was good but It didn’t remind me of the pairs I have reviewed in the past. This pair lived up to that and more. The fit took me back to one of the first pairs I ever reviewed. The innovative pouch held everything great and no discomfort!

I wore this on a busy day. This was to see how well it would hold up. It was an active day on the go from 9 am till 8 pm! The pair rarely got in my way or was noticeable in a negative way. Unlike the other pair this one held up much better. The pair moved with me and during an active day it was a perfect pair to wear.

Again, the print! I love what some would consider tacky and over the top. Its my thing and I just embrace it. So when I opened and saw the grey pair I was like, Awe! Then I saw this pair and said “YES!” or as is popular “YAAAASSSSS.” The pair has a holiday print so this may limit when you wear it or you can rock it in July. I wouldn’t suggest wearing to the gym because in July you may get some strange looks wearing  Christmas underwear

The sizing was great. I had no issues. I got an XL and it fit me pretty well. I hope to go back down to a 36 but I have to work on it. They have had consistent sizing over the years and I don’t think you will have any issues.

Pros:

  • I love the print, did I say I love it!
  • Great for an active day
  • Fabric to be active in

Cons:

  • Print maybe too much for some
  • Its an interesting pouch design

Ratings

  • Daily fit – 8
  • Sizing – 9
  • Construction – 9
  • Styling – 10
  • Daily Performance – 8
  • Overall – 8.8

Find this par on the Saxx site for $31.95. If you like the print make sure you check out all the Holiday prints they have for the season!

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When Saxx asked me if I wanted to review the new Holiday collection I immediately said YES! They sent me two pairs to review! I was told the new collection was based on the “Ugly Christmas Sweater” and I said SOLD! I had to get these! They send some really great ones. The first pair I am reviewing is the Grey with Reindeer print.

I have tried a few pairs of Saxx over the years. They have an innovative pouch design that is designed to give some great support and cause less issues that would make you adjust. The first time you put on a pouch you kinda go “What the heck?” But there are no tricks or such to get it on. You can wear them for every day or to work out in.

We all know I’m not a big fan of trunks/boxer briefs. I never like the lack of support I get from many pairs. This is not something I had to worry about with Saxx. The innovative pouch design would guarantee me good support. There were a few times that it required some adjustment but it wasn’t bad.

I wore this pair on a day full of errands. I was pleasantly surprised that the legs stayed in place. These were a bit longer than previous pairs I have reviewed. They never rode up or caused issues. The pouch like I said gave me some issues but it Unknown-40wasn’t a constant ongoing issue. The fabric is great with Saxx. It’s a 95% Viscose / 5% Spandex blend.

Let’s talk about the print. I am a big fan of prints and this one is amazing. It definitely was ugly sweater inspired. But to me it wasn’t ugly enough! It’s a lot of fun though. This would be a great pair to wear to a Holiday Party or home for the Holidays. It’s definitely something I haven’t seen in underwear before. Few companies have ever done pairs like this, my hat is off to Saxx!

The sizing is good with Saxx. The best thing to do is look at the sizing chart. The XL they sent fit me pretty well. I had no issues with it. It should be pretty standard with US sizing. They are based out of Canada and most Canadian companies match the US sizing standards pretty well.

Pros:

  • OMG The Print
  • Great fabric
  • Available to wear at work or play (working out and etc)

Cons:

  • Some may not like the print
  • The pouch is different and not everyone may like the fit

Ratings:

  • Daily fit – 7
  • Sizing – 9
  • Construction – 9
  • Styling – 10
  • Daily Performance – 8
  • Overall – 8.6

Find the Holiday Vibe Boxer on the Saxx site for $31.95. If you like the print make sure you check out all the Holiday prints they have for the season!

When I was in Las Vegas I got a sample pair of Saxx which I then put in my bag, brought home and promptly forgot about them until I finally unpacked a more than a month later.  I know many people think when you go to Magic and Curve, you get tons of underwear to bring back home, but the opposite is true.  Shows like these are designed for buyers and very few companies actually give out samples.  Saxx is the only company I got a pair from this year.

The first thing I noticed is Saxx’s continued design innovation.  This new design is made for guys who are active in sports, hiking and other vigorous activities where chafing is a concern and comfort is a must.  However, when you first see it you will be going “HUH?” and will think there is no way this is going to work.  But yet, it does work and works quite well.  The pair has a lining that is perfect for an active guy.

Not all underwear is made alike, especially for the activities listed above.  Not only does the design help prevent chaffing but it also wicks moisture away.  If you are like me and are active, the last thing you want is wet underwear.

I didn’t wear these doing anything active—just normal daily activities.  It still amazes me how well they fit.  I love a pouch in my underwear and while this pair doesn’t have a traditional pouch, everything is still held together nicely .The construction is top notch and I had no issues with the qaulity.  I have a friend who’s an HVAC technician and he got some of this same pair and loves them for working. So if you are in an active job or do a lot of activities, check out Saxx.

What I liked:

  • It’s a really innovative design for men’s underwear
  • They make a really great pair of underwear

What I didn’t Like:

  • Could have been a bit tighter, I prefer boxer briefs that are tight
  • Just available in black and white right now. I am looking forward to more colors
Fit: 4.5
Materials: 4.5
Construction: 4.0
Look: 4.5
Daily Wear: 4.5
Overall: 4.5
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These were furnished by Saxx Underwear for review. You can see the entire line at the Saxx Site.

You may have seen the Saxx Underwear video we did with at Curve. We wanted to give you a bit more information about Saxx Underwear and what they have been up to this last year. This is part of the Curve/Magic follow up. I think Saxx is doing some great things and they are doing something different in the world of men’s underwear.

Your brand is growing, for those not familiar with your brand can you tell a little bit about Saxx?

Saxx was founded on a simple inspiration. Make men more comfortable by re-thinking and re-designing men’s underwear. Saxx founder Trent Kitsch came up with the idea for the underwear while on a fishing trip off the coast of Alaska. He was wearing a survival suit for three days and experienced what most men do, discomfort and irritation. He realized that there had to be a better way to design men’s underwear. In 2006 the first pair of Saxx underwear was introduced in a University cafeteria. Trent manufactured 200 prototypes, which he sold in a matter of minutes to his classmates. The underwear featured integrated parallel mesh side panels, which eliminated contact between a man’s package and inner thigh. The product was an instant hit and introduced a new level of comfort to the men’s underwear market.

Saxx has gone from Saxx apparel to Saxx underwear why the change?

Through the rebranding process that began last year, we found that “Apparel” was just too broad of description for our brand. Saxx is based on underwear and the technology that was created for it. We wanted to make sure that our customers knew we did underwear and only underwear.

What has been the biggest obstacle in this process?

To be honest there hasn’t been that many obstacles in this process. We are a young brand, have only been in the US market for 6 months, and in Canada for 2 years. Customers that were aware of our brand before the name change really knew us as Saxx, not Saxx Apparel. The shift to Saxx Underwear has mostly gone unnoticed.

Anything surprised you (in a good way) while rebranding?

We knew that there would be a response to our new packaging and brand direction, but I don’t think that any of us would have guessed that it would be this positive. The quality of our product has always been there so it’s great to see that we now have the brand image to match.

I had the chance to talk to you at Curve and we did a video, what are some of the new items you have coming out?

For May of this year we have an number of new items coming out for Saxx. The first is the introduction of new colors in all of our fabric lines. That includes Utra, 24 -Seven and Pro Elite. We had been focusing on producing only Black and White until this point, these are still the main colors that men buy in underwear. We will continue to do Black and White but with the colors we now have reach into some new markets. I am personally really excited about having a variety of colors  and not just black in my own underwear drawer.

We will also be introducing a new line which we call Luxury. The fabric is a Modal/Cotton/Spandex blend. Modal is an extremely soft, light weight material.  Luxury  will be available in Black, Navy and White with Red waistband in both Boxer Brief and Trunks cuts.

Along with better fits, an increase size range, we now do XS all the way to XXL, new packaging and new in store POP we have a lot of exciting things happening at Saxx.

For more info about the brand visit our website at www.saxxunderwear.com and become a fan on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/SaxxApparel.

We want to thank Saxx Underwear for taking the time to talk to us. I will be doing another review shortly. I received a pair at Curve and will write it up soon. So check them out or check out our previous review of Saxx Underwear!