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I purchased the Joe Snyder Bulge Boxer, which isn’t in line with my normal choice of thong underwear, but I really liked the all day comfort that these offer.

Rating: 8.4/10 (Average of the ratings below)

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

Pros:

  • Super stretchy-soft nylon fabric that stays close to your skin and is very breathable
  • Roomy unlined pouch accentuates your package while keeping you cool
  • Comfortable for all-day wear

Cons:

  • Limited availability in prints
  • Unlined (if that’s even a con?)

UNB Ryan’s recommendation: I love thong underwear, and until recently I have worn them almost exclusively for the past 15 years or so.  However starting to review underwear over the past few months has given me the opportunity (and encouragement) to try different styles and fabrics.  I have this same suit in the wet look black fabric, and the red fabric feels like a completely different suit due to the difference in fabric.  These are really stretchy, and feel great for all-day wear, whether you’re lounging around the house or following the wife around a shopping mall!


As an underwear reviewer, I shouldn’t be biased to a particular brand, but I LOVE Joe Snyder! They offer styles to appeal to both men and women, which can be used as underwear and swimwear, and they offer cuts from modest to daring.  I love the multitude of fabrics and color choices that Joe Snyder offers, and like that all of their suits accentuate the cheeks.  While I do normally love to wear thongs, I have been branching out recently and have found many trunks and boxer styles offer a cheeky feel reminiscent of a thong or tanga style.  This suit was not entirely out of my comfort zone-I plan to try some brief and jock styles in the future!

I have only worn this pair one day, which was a good test because my wife and I were due to go see a movie and do some shopping afterward.  While watching the movie the pair was very comfortable, and I could hardly even notice them.  They have an almost natural fit that hugs your skin without being overly constrictive.  The pouch holds your package up and is supportive, and is unlined so it keeps you cool all day.  While walking around the mall with my wife these performed the same in that they were hardly even noticeable.  The bulge pouch does add some to your confidence, and depending on how snug your pants are, can even be noticed through a pair of jeans!

This suit was everything I have come to expect from Joe Snyder.  The construction is top-notch, with attention to detail.  All of the elastic is positioned to allow for maximum comfort and doesn’t dig or cut into your skin anywhere.  Also, the leg openings do not have any elastic, so they just follow the contour of your body and are extremely comfortable for long-term wear.  The only thing I don’t care for is the large tag that is present in all of their suits, but it is very easily remedied with a pair of scissors!

Joe Snyder’s line has always had a very consistent fit for me, even between different lines and cuts.  This pair is no exception; in fact, they may even feel a little better than some of the others I have in my collection.  I have this exact same pair in a black “wet look” fabric, and they don’t have near the elasticity that the red fabric has.  These feel great, don’t pull or ride up throughout the day and have just the right amount of give for all-day comfort and support.  This pair has a generously sized pouch that fits your anatomy, and has plenty of room to stretch throughout the day to allow for movement and support.

In conclusion, I was overly satisfied with this review, and will likely continue to wear them.  The quality is nothing short of what Joe Snyder is famous for, and I will continue to support them!  If I had to ask Joe Snyder to change anything about this pair, I would encourage them to design a smaller care tag.  If you like cheeky styles, give these a try, you won’t be disappointed

BRAND: Joe Snyder
PAIR: Bulge Boxer
COLORS: The pair I reviewed was in red.  Other colors available in the line include yellow, wine, white, turquoise, purple, black, navy, pink, white mesh, black mesh, black lace, white lace, royal, metal black, rainbow, nude, and camo
FABRIC: Red 80/20% Nylon/Spandex blend
SIZES: S-XL

COST: $31.00 through Joe Snyder online store
Where to buy: Joe Snyder

 

 

 

Addicted is not a company that does subtle sexual innuendo. Thier campaigns fully embrace sexuality and show it off. The new line is no different. It’s called LUST. Which is appropriate for the brand. Here is just a peek of the collection. Ths is what Addicted has to say about the line: Named Lust for its high sensual and sexual content, its freshness, sassy and jovial character represent the essence of a complete collection, with very fun prints.

This brief was purchased for review.

Rating10/10

  • Daily Fit: 10/10
  • Sizing: 10/10
  • Construction: 10/10
  • Styling: 10/10
  • Daily Performance: 10/10

Pros:

  • 4-way stretch fabric (90% polyamide, 10% spandex) provides all-day comfort
  • Pouch enhances your profile better & is more comfortable than AC’s “Show It” collection
  • Fabric’s unusual pattern makes this brief a must-have winner
  • AC has fixed previous problems with too-tight leg bands.

Cons:

  • It’s sold out on AC’s website, but some brick and mortar stores still have them.

 

Osgon’s Recommendation:  A Strong Buy! 


As some readers know, Andrew Christian not long ago shifted manufacturing from Taiwan to China.  This resulted in sizing problems.  More specifically, leg bands from products made in China were much tighter than those coming from Taiwan-based plants.  Garments made in China also appeared to have slightly smaller pouches.  Testing of this brief (manufactured in China) suggests AC has corrected those sizing issues.

To make sure past manufacturing problems had been ameliorated, I tested this brief by washing, line-drying, wearing, washing, line-drying and wearing again on two different days.  Both days involved 16+ hours of wearing the garment.  The leg bands held true to size during the second wearing and weren’t overly restrictive.  The overall fit of the brief was perfect (including the pouch) and the colorful print did not bleed or noticeably fade after being washed twice.

As is true with most AC “almost naked” pouch products, this tagless undergarment was very comfortable.  The fabric contains a very comfortable blend of 90% polyamide and 10% spandex.  The fabric’s blue body has a ½” repeating ghost character.  The 1¼” black waistband perfectly centers the Andrew Christian moniker up front and repeats it around back.

Andrew Christian’s website has sold out of its stock in all sizes.  This brief is still available at some brick-and-mortar outlets such as Tapelenders in Dallas.  An internet search reveals a few online stores haven’t yet emptied their stocks.

Because this brief was so comfortable – and because AC appears to have fixed the sizing problems for its made-in-China items – I recently ordered a few similar AC products from its website.  Stayed tuned to UNB for updates

Growing up I’ve always had a passion for cute and fun underwear. It wasn’t until I was about 17 that I realized there were much more options aside from Hanes briefs and boxers. The excitement I felt when I purchased my first pack of thongs is a feeling I will never forget. It was a brand Target used to carry called BVD. They were very comfortable and the fit was amazing. From that moment on I was hooked on wearing thongs and other sexy underwear.

Moving forward a few years I began to notice the cute patterns and fabrics that women’s underwear were made of. I wondered why I could never find men’s underwear in mesh or lace unless I went to an adult store and even then the choices were unflattering at best. It wasn’t until I met my fiance who also shared a love for underwear almost as much as I did. We would always talk about cute underwear and how women’s underwear and lingerie were always so much sexier than what was out available for men. On my birthday he surprised me with my first pair of panties and they were so sexy that I tried them on instantly. I not only felt so cute but also very sexy in a taboo sort of way. A feeling much different than I would get when I would wear men’s underwear.
For years I have always mixed masculine underwear with feminine lingerie and panties in the privacy of our home. It wasn’t until recently with the support of my fiance that I wanted to share this love of mixing the two with the rest of the world by creating my Instagram account. I was very nervous about putting myself out there like that as I didn’t know the reactions I would get. I was terrified that the feedback would be so negative it would make me want to rethink my love of underwear and lingerie.
I checked my phone constantly to see what reactions I would get and to my surprise the feedback was positive and people loved it.
To be able to mix fabrics such as lace, mesh, lingerie with everyday clothes makes me not only feel better about myself but it empowers me to want to continue to do what I love and be able to share that with others as others have shared that with me. I try to be unique by mixing my everyday geekiness into my photos to give a little insight into my everyday life. To put it plainly, I am just your average Joe. I love video games, movies, comics, working out, and above all else underwear. Whether it be men’s thongs, jocks or women’s panties, and lingerie.
I personally don’t believe that underwear should be confined to either sex but rather be embraced and accepted by both men and women. I personally love seeing other men in panties, lingerie, thongs, and jockstraps. I merely appreciate the male body in all its beauty but something about seeing a body in some sexy underwear just adds that much more to the beauty of it all.
I hope that anyone who follows my Instagram who is curious about trying something new and different should not feel ashamed or embarrassed but rather feel powerful and sexy. If we are confined to societies gender constraints about what masculine and feminine should be rather than what we can make of it than we are not living up to our full potential.
If I can inspire just one person to be able to embrace both their masculinity and femininity than I feel I have done my part.
Sincerely
Undiesgeek85

Hey everyone, and welcome to another edition of Show us your Drawers, where we take a look at a UNB writer or reader’s underwear drawer. Today we have our first reader submission, from Steve. Here is what he has to say:

“Here’s my drawer. I’m up to 43 pairs organized by category of course. Jocks are on the left, then g-strings, thongs, bikinis toward the middle, briefs and finally trunks on the far right. As you can see, I try and mix it up with a variety of colors and patterns.

There are 15 different brands represented, with the top three being Gregg Homme, C-IN2 and JM. My current favorite pair is definitely the teal Grip thong from Gregg Homme. It’s got a really sexy strappy cut-out on one half and detachable buckles.
Love the blog, keep up the great work!”
Thanks so much Steve! Want to be like Steve and show off your collection? Send an email to info@underwearnewsbriefs.com with  Drawer in the subject line, along with a picture of your underwear drawer and a paragraph or two about your underwear collection and/or storage system. We look forward to seeing your drawer!
French label L’ Homme Invisible released a new line of underwear for men made from a fine Italian fabric in masculine cuts. Synonymous to luxury and style in France, the label has been present in the industry for over 30 years offering a unique mix of innovation and comfort. The Velours Mystique collection comprises hipsters, boxer briefs, the brand’s trademark V Boxers, strings and undershirts in two colour ways: burgundy red and ice blue. The outstanding fabric L’ Homme Invisible chose for this line is sheer and luxurious, elevated with black velvet patterns in floral motifs. All the garments feature elegant black detailing and very discreet branding.

The campaign for this collection was photographed in a private residence in the centre of Paris by photographer and owner of the brand Sandeep Sahni with model Jeremy Douille. The lush backdrop accentuates the luxurious feel of the garments that will look like precious jewels on a man’s body.

Credits
Underwear: L’ Homme Invisible
Photographer: Sandeep Sahni
Model: Jeremy Douille
Location: Paris, France

SlickItUp is one of my favorite gear companies. They are creative, fun and always go all out in their designs. Some of you guys here love gear, especially sports-inspired gear. One of the newest pairs is the Buttless Football pants. Which are a mix of sports gear and leather?

I say this is a mix of leather and sports gear because from the front it’s very much a pair of football pants. From the back, it’s more like a pair of chaps. Well, a pair of chaps with a thong built in. These are really cool to me. Mixing two things that I really like. Slickitup is known for their creative vision in gear.

Some of you may be asking where would you wear this. Well, if you’re bold! It can be worn to a gear night at a bar. A liberal dress code bar. If you’re like me this would be more for at home and private sessions. I suppose you can pair it with a jersey and watch your favorite team as well. But this isn’t something for a sports bar.

The pants come in two sizes. They are small/medium and medium/large. I’m not typically a fan of sizes together. Being a tall guy and bigger they typically don’t feel tall guys well. Which sucks cause I really love these pants. Currently, they just come in black, but I could see these made in other colors as well.

Slickitup says it’s the mix between the best of sports and fetish wear and I totally agree. They are sexy and hot! While not for every guy, i”m sure we have quite. few who will love them. The Buttless football pants retail for $94 on the SlickItUp site. Make sure you check out all the gear on the site form swimwear, underwear and a great deal of fetishwear.

 

  • Designer: GIL EVEN
  • Brand Manager: JONATHAN CAMPOS
  • Stylist: GAZELLE PAULO
  • Stylist Assistant: Nick Lee
  • Hair by: ELI ALEXANDER , MARK WILLETS & IAN UTTERBACK

Models Asaf Goren Jake Mast Matt Young Andrew Ley Simon Sherry-Wood Jason Batra Charles Bilgrien Thiago Lusardi Kevin Johnson Gamzat Luguer

Special Thanks to APAIT, Suzanne Von Schaack Show Producer,

Apait LA Models, Vision Models, DT Models, & IEG Models Gilson Martin, Havaianas, Bossa Tropical, DJ Hector Fonseca & Albert Lopez Photography Videograpy & Editor: Ricardo Osuna Photography by Albert Lopez

Joe Snyder is a favorite of many of our readers. It’s probably one of the most often mentioned by thong lovers. They have developed a secret formula for making the perfect thong. The perfect thong is something many of you are after as well. Most thong lovers on the site prefer the smaller ones. I think the skimpier the better. Today’s Thong Thursday, is made for you.

The new Sock It line emphasizes the pouch. This isn’t a bad thing in a thong. I have seen several readers of UNB posting pics of them in this thong. It’s super sexy in all the pics posted. Joe Snyder site says this thong is made with an enhancing pouch. One that is made to make your package look bigger. This is definitely true. The design of the pouch is to boost what you have and make it eye-catching! The site says it makes you more confident. We think all underwear you love gives you this, and this pair is not an exception to that rule.

The waistband is pretty minimal. I honestly don’t know the difference between this pair and the g-string. They look almost identical. If we are playing “What style is this?” I would go with a g-string from the look of the front. In the back, unlike a g-string, it does have fabric rather than a simple string. The material is a nylon lycra, similar to the other fabrics in the Joe Snyder line up.

The description also says you can wear it to the gym. I don’t know about you but Its not a pair I would wear to the gym. Not because it won’t pass our “Gym Factor”, rather it will show off too much when I am working out. That’s just my opinion and you can be the judge for yourself at your own gym.

This is a pair I want to try. I LOVE the Pride Frame line and this line seems super fun. Make sure you check it out in the brief and g-string as well.

BRAND: Joe Snyder
PAIR: Sock It Thong
COLORS: Black, Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
FABRIC: Nylon Lycra
SIZES: Small – XL
COST: $30.00

Forget trick OR treat – this year Jockstrap Central is all about double dipping in the candy bowl so they’re doing trick AND treat. Shop at Jockstrap Central between now and Wednesday, November 1st (at midnight) and you’ll not only get 10% off store wide but with EVERY order they will be including a free gift!

It couldn’t be easier, just start shopping and you’ll find all their products on sale. Jockstraps, underwear, shorts, sports fetish wear, tank tops, full-frontal display suits, bulge boosters, cock rings and more are all listed with the regular price crossed out and the new sale price listed in red. Once you’ve finished shopping, simply complete your order as normal and on the final page you’ll be asked your waist size so they can choose an appropriate sized gift.

The free gift is either a jock, some underwear or product from their vast selection of samples, photo shoot stock and over stocked items they have on hand.

What are you waiting for, go knocking on Jockstrap Central’s door to find out what goodies they have in store for you.”

NOTE Post contains an affiliate link.

Today I thought I would profile something different. A pair of boxer briefs! It’s not every day we do that. I know most of our readers tend to go for smaller styles. However, N2N Bodywear makes some of the best boxer briefs on the market. This is the Mojave Spring boxer. Available in 3 colors that pop! Also, they know how to make a pouch work well in Boxer briefs. Retails for $23.00 on the N2N Site.

I am in the market for new undies. But, reading an underwear blog aren’t we always in the market for amazing undies? After my visit to Skivvies in Dallas, I wanted to get some new undies that would be amazing! So I peruse the usual sites and see what strikes my eye.  It’s either feast or famine when I shop. This time,  after being on a few sites there is everything I want. Narrowing down my decisions is difficult.

Shopping online I usually just start adding things to the cart and will sort it out at the end. So after looking for 30-40 minutes, I open my cart to see the damage. As I opened the Cart it was over $700 in underwear. I thought there must be an error in the cart. Like a few pairs had quantities of 2 or 3. After going down the list, nope everything was single pairs. At this point, I was like, NO WAY I have this much here. But I did.

I had to rethink my shopping. I love underwear but no way I can afford $700 in undies! I decided to be strategic about this shopping. Specifically, get pairs I can review on UNB, not just buy undies for the sake of buying them. We cover a ton of brands we never get to review. After this revelation, I cleared out the cart and decided to start over.

Now I’m looking at some of the brands we don’t get great gear from on a regular basis. Brands like Obviously, Mundo Unico, Ergowear, aussieBum, John Sievers and more. Yes, all these do have great pouches! This is one of the most important things to me in underwear. One pair I am thinking of getting as well is one from the Waistband Post the other day. Can you guess which one it is?

The Spartan Race – Hong Kong’s longest, muddiest, and most thrilling obstacle course – is back with a vengeance, and so is BWET Swimwear! Last April, BWET – the original creator of high-quality city style swimwear for men – surprised thousands of Spartan racers by running a DJ shower station.

The 2017 Spartan Race promises to be the toughest yet, and for a bigger, rougher obstacle course, BWET Swimwear will be bolder, and its showering booth will be bigger – This year, BWET Swimwear will outfit its showering stations with soaped-up models holding water guns, tons of fun, and an exciting DJ for its bravest fans: the thousands of participants running in the Hong Kong 2017 Spartan Race!

BWET Swimwear is a Spanish brand, designed and developed for professionals by creative minds in Barcelona, and New York.

BWET Swimwear, the largest sponsor of the Hong Kong 2017 Spartan Race can’t wait to get out there. Can you?
We’ll see everyone who’s bold enough to BWET Saturday, November 4th, at the Kam Tin Country Club, in Yuen Long.

For an impression of the BWET shower experience at the last Spartan Race, follow this link https://bwet.com/pages/bwet-swimwear-city-style-mens-swimwear-spartan-race

Do you love a pair of underwear with a functional fly? The Baskit Utility Low Rise Trunk is a pair for you. This pair is, as described by Baskit “want to sacrifice style or functionality. Our Baskit Utility Low-Rise Trunk is the perfect fit. With a longer leg than a traditional brief, but shorter than a boxer, our low-rise trunks hit that perfect “in between” zone so many guys love today.”

This pair is the $12 Tuesday pair as well. Making it an incredibly low price for today only! Go shop and get a pair or two! Shop the Baskit site.

We have two different guys. Those who love waistbands (like myself) and those who do not like them. I am firmly in the camp of having fun and amazing waistbands. Logos and names don’t bother me at all. Sometimes the waistband is the reason why I buy a pair. It can really set a pair off. This post we will talk about which brands consistently have amazing waistbands. This is also, is a primer on what brands not to buy if you hate waistbands. The brands that really outdo themselves on designing of waistbands are Andrew Christian, aussieBum and 2EROS/SupaWear.

Andrew Christian

Andrew Christian has consistently created amazing waistbands. Most of his lines carry different kinds of bands. Sometimes they include the name of  the brand and other times it’s the line. Lines include Trophy Boy, Blow, and Massive just to name a few. One of my favorite bands he has created lately is the FUKR line. The black band with small writing in orange. It’s different and fun to me! I think Andrew spends as much time on the waistbands as he does the underwear!

aussieBum

aussieBum has bands that are for branding. They always have the aB name on it. I can’t recall off the top of my head when they last did a band that didn’t. aussieBum can have classic bands like the Classic Original. This basically their take on the classic brief. The only thing classic is the design. The colors and fabric are super awesome. My favorite brand by them right now is on the Grizzly line. It’s a chunky thick band that has aB written in BIG letters. I love the design as well! Watch out I maybe reviewing them soon.

2EROS/SupaWear

I think 2EROS sees the waistband as an extension of the underwear. It is designed to complement and sometimes match the underwear. Every detail with them is thought out and nothing is left to chance. The newer underwear has the name of the brand and sometimes line. The one line that I think I like the best is the Vavoom line. The brand matches the color of the underwear. It’s genius!

Underwear waistbands are almost like an art form. I’m not knocking any brands for not doing them. They take work and money to create.  Give me an amazing pouch, incredible fabric, and no waistband and I”m still sold. The waistband is something extra for me! I’m curious are you guys for waistbands?