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abcunderwear_2272_10887956I am really excited to get back into the swing of UNB by reviewing this jock. I had a hiatus this summer because I was working at a job with no internet connection…and then moved across the country. So this undies writer is now a Seattleite 🙂 In my new apartment’s mailbox last week, arrived this gem. I had never heard of NDS before I got this jock. I had no preconceived notions, but I was very excited from what I opened. When I first took it out, I saw that it was going with the “new” cut of jock (referring to not just the pouch in front, but more of a brief cut in the front). And the back is a traditional jock (not the brief jock that looks like a brief in back with a porthole cut out) with straps.

I googled my jock and found that it is available in black and a really vivid purple (I got the black).

Upon fondling the pair a bit before trying it on, I became really eager to see how it fit. The fabric is a 95% Viscose 5% Spandex blend, Viscose being the derivative of Rayon (a great man-made substitute for silk made out of cellulose fibers (wood pulp mostly). I’m a sucker for Rayon, it just ends up having a better feel to it than cotton. The pouch definitely had room in it, but the straps felt secure. Obviously, you can’t see this pair without noticing the BIG DEAL, the sexy 1 1/4” gold waistband. It’s pretty bold, but I’ve never shied away from bold undies before. Another few things I like about the undies are the fact that the butt-straps are cut WITH the front pouch, as in, there is no seam where the butt-straps get sewn on. The fabric from the front pouch just glides up and over the hips and then thins out into a butt-strap. The front pouch has a VERY comfortable front seam down the center. I literally had to check with my hand cause I couldn’t tell just by wearing it.

So now, let’s get to putting it on. It fits very nicely, snug without being tight. I am a 34-36 underwear size kind of guy, and Tim sent me a Large which is listed as 34-36”. Perfect fit. NDS makes this pair in small through 2XL, but they do have a 2$ materials surcharge for cuts above XL (I find that a bit annoying, 2$, really?). The butt-straps are pretty much perfect, they are comfortable, sit just at the right place without really needing to do any manual adjustments (except for the first trying on moment, but that’s the case with any jock right?). There is no chance of awkward tag-sightings, because they sewed their label right above your junk. I didn’t even know it was there, I’d risk to say if you go for the “bald” look down there, maybe you’ll notice the tag.

I wore this around town, and to a hot yoga class (more than once). It is probably my new favorite jock. It fits in all the right places, has room in all the right places, doesn’t need constant strap adjustment. The fabric feels great, even after 2 rounds in the laundry (I washed it just like I do all my clothes, cold water wash, medium heat on dryer). My only real negative I can think of is maybe it’s a bit too roomy in the pouch, but I think that’s a personal thing (I’m not small, but I’m not one of those droopy elephant trunk kind of guys either)

PROs:

  • Sexy waistband/butt-straps.
  • No midday/midyoga adjustments needed.
  • Great feel on skin.

CONs:

  • Limited color range
  • I don’t own more of them
  • Seriously, I can’t think of any.
  • Maybe a little too roomy in the pouch.

RATINGS:

  • Daily Fit: 9
  • Sizing: 8
  • Construction/Materials: 10
  • Styling: 8
  • Daily Performance: 9
  • OVERALL: 8.8

Abc Underwear 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