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10917Tyson Dayley is not your average AAG model. Tyson did not gain his online stardom from posing for AAG, instead, he created his own “insta-fame”. Through Instagram and other Social media channels, Tyson has been able to gain a following on Instagram of over 100k followers. He started as your typical “frat boy who lifts” and has transformed into a fitness icon and personality. That kind of following on any social media platform is sure to come with a few opportunities. Tyson used his Social media network to move into other ventures, such as modeling. From his online stardom, Tyson has been able to pick up multiple sponsors, and has traveled the world, shooting with the biggest photographers around the globe! On top of being a fitness personality, Tyson is also a Certified Personal Trainer as well as a WBFF Pro bodybuilder. This guy has done amazing things with his life already at such a young age. We are excited too see him blow up over the next few years!

Shot by fitness photographer Michael Downs for the allamericanguys.net/nf project.

underwearI’ve been working on a post about “Why we don’t give underwear as gifts” and have hit a bit of a writers blog. Everything I write I hate. It either doesn’t make sense or sounds wonky. So what do I do? I turn to our amazing readers for inspiration and thoughts. You guys never let me down.

Let’s start by asking a few questions. I have a few thoughts of my own but want to hear from you guys. If you put your name in the poll, I’ll give you a quote! Don’t worry you can use Pseudonym, we can change the names to protect the innocent.

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Drake & Hutch participated in our Creativity in Underwear. They are a great British Brand. Read what they have to say!

Our readers love fun underwear. What makes fun underwear for your brand?

I set up D&H because I wanted to create a Brand that showed real British character and our sense of humour. Initially we started with fun preppy prints in vibrant colours as a way to turn something as simple and every day into a talking point. Over time we have developed a more subtle approach including things like fun card inserts and cheeky messages on the underside of our garment labels. While we pride ourselves on the quality of clothing we make, we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a great deal of fun designing each range and it’s important that this shows through to the customer in the final product.

Do you have a Philosophy about creating underwear? If so what is it?

Whenever you mention underpants to someone they smile/laugh. Our philosophy is based around this, we want to make great quality great fitting every ay essentials that make you smile when you put them on.

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In one of your recent pairs/lines, what was the inspiration behind creating it? 

One of the first ranges we launched had preppy prints that were inspired by the prints you find on classic British made ties. Our own background is in British tailoring, so it was a way of having fun and demonstrating our heritage.

It took a few goes to get the colours right and our in-house design team took some very traditional prints and made them more modern without loosing the sense of tradition or fun.

If this is a pair you designed before the previous collection, how did it influence other pairs/lines going forward. If a new pair, is this pair/line going to influence more collections in the future.

We loved the fun preppy prints, but going forwards we are moving to a more simple colour pallet with key colours to create our new multi pack offering. Our details have become more subtle, but still demonstrate our sense of humor and the fun that we have designed the ranges.

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This week the Baskit $12 Tuesday pair is the Active Trunk

Baskit Delivers a 1, 2, punch with the Active collection. Inspired by the classic short worn by boxers at the corner gym.  Made from a 90/10 blend of Modal, a champion of soft fabrics made of Beechwood and premium Elastane, Active makes your everyday a TKO. For action outside of the sparring ring, the low-rise trunk shows just enough without sacrificing any support.

Find the Active Trunk on the Baskit site for $12 till midnight.

cx21n-emperor_red-1Cocksox furnished the CX21N Jock for review. This is my second jock I will be reviewing from Cocksox

Rating: 9/10 

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

Pros: Great pouch, amazing fabric, great design 

Cons: May not be the best for sports, some may not like the leg straps

UNB Tim recommendation: A good jock for everyday wear. You could wear for sports but it’s more of a fashion jock. The pouch is amazing great for guys who need the extra room in the front. I liked the leg straps, they are smaller than traditional jocks. 

 

I have said it before but I love Cocksox. Their underwear just fits me like a glove and feels amazing. The pouch is very high on my favorites list. So, when I get a chance to review new Cocksox, I am so excited to do so. I have a Cocksox Jock in my collection. It has bee one of my favorite jocks to wear. When I got this new one I was excited.

I knew I needed to put this through a test. The other jock I have fits great and I know what it can handle. This one I wore to work and a day I had to move some stuff. While I was doing my work and errands, the pair really felt amazing. The pouch doesn’t fit as great as the CXO1. This is due to the design, the leg straps don’t provide the same stability as the brief. However, it still has a great pouch, you can’t go wrong with a Cocksox pouch.

Two things that they do well with are construction and fabric. Over the last 10 year’s they have perfected the formula for amazing fitting underwear in the most awesome fabric. They get two thumbs way up! As for sizing, as long as you follow the sizing guide there should be no issues. Their sizing has been pretty standard over the last several years.

All in all, this is a great jock. It’s a great design with smaller leg straps than other jocks. This is a bonus for me but many may not like them. I would suggest for every day wear over sports. However, you could easily wear it to the gym.

BRAND: Cocksox
PAIR: CX21N Jock
COLORS: Emperor Red, Nightfall, Fervent Blue, Azure Blue and Purple Funk
FABRIC: 92% Supplex® 8% Lycra®
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $25.00
FURNISHED BY: Cocksox
Where to buy: Cocksox CX21N Jock

 

 

do-all-thingswith-loveYou may be asking, “Why do you ask for money to run the site?” Well, when I founded UNB I really focused on the user experience. I HATE, intrusive ads and sponsored content that isn’t labeled as such. We just recently launched sponsored posts, but they do not affect our views and reviews. We still speak about what we love in the world of men’s underwear.

There are really three ways you can help. The first is the ongoing donations through the UNB Patreon. You can donate as little as $1 a month. Which may not seem like a great amount of money. However, if only 10% of our readers donated we would have a good amount to do some big things on the site. You also, get to join our Patreon Slack and talk to our editor and other Patreons. We have some great conversations. I also give out underwear from the UNB Closet from time to time.

Next, is a one time donation. Which would currently go towards a new computer for UNB. Since, I had two computers die in a week, it’s not easy to do everything on a Chromebook and iPad. You can easily do that via PayPal.




Lastly, shop via our affiliate links. Affiliate programs give us a percentage of what you buy. The ones we currently have affiliate programs with are;

We will be adding more over the next year. This is a great way to donate and get some great undies.

If you like UNB and you want to see us do a lot more, support us! If you can’t afford to support sharing our content with others is awesome too!

 

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In the new Gregg Homme collection, the new Drive collection is probably my favorite. I think it’s because the bright and fun colors they used. Plus, I think all the styles, including the jammer, are super sexy as well. But, that’s my opinion. You guys will have to judge for yourself.

Gregg Homme calls Drive a sporty collection. I agree with this statement. The fabric is an “perforated Italian technical fabric which is highly breathable.” The Jammer, Boxer, Jock and thong have a mix of solid and mesh fabric. The brief and string are made just of the mesh fabric. The only one that looks semi-see through is the pouch.

Several of the pairs have a “fly.” As you can see with the boxer above, it looks more traditional. However, I don’t believe that is a functional fly. Even the thong has this fly front. It’s definitely a cool design element that GH did in the collection.

The Jammer is a new style with Gregg Homme. The longer boxer brief is coming into fashion. I’m not a big fan of boxer briefs but I love the longer ones. The Drive Jammer looks very hot with the mesh down the leg. If you have great legs it will look even better!

Also included in this collection is a tank. Certain GH collections include matching shirts. This is one of those. Made out of the same fabric as the underwear. You can get it to match your undies or you can mix and match the colors.

Find this and more at the Gregg Homme Site.

BRAND: Gregg Homme
PAIR: Drive Jammer
COLORS: Orange, Blue, White or Black
FABRIC: Trade Secret
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $62.00
LINK: Drive Jammer

BRAND: Gregg Homme
PAIR: Drive Jock
COLORS: Orange, Blue, White or Black
FABRIC: Trade Secret
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $56.00
LINK: Dive Jock

BRAND: Gregg Homme
PAIR: Drive Pouch
COLORS: Orange, Blue, White or Black
FABRIC: Trade Secret
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $31.00
LINK: Dive Pouch

BRAND: Gregg Homme
PAIR: Drive Boxer Briefs
COLORS: Orange, Blue, White or Black
FABRIC: Trade Secret
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $62.00
LINK: Dive Boxer Briefs

BRAND: Gregg Homme
PAIR: Drive Thong
COLORS: Orange, Blue, White or Black
FABRIC: Trade Secret
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $44.00
LINK: Dive Thong

BRAND: Gregg Homme
PAIR: Drive Brief
COLORS: Orange, Blue, White or Black
FABRIC: Trade Secret
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $46.00
LINK: Dive Brief

BRAND: Gregg Homme
PAIR: Drive Tank
COLORS: Orange, Blue, White or Black
FABRIC: Trade Secret
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $72.00
LINK: Drive Tank

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There is one thing I love about underwear. It’s the ability to wear something fun. BodyAware is one of those companies that makes fun underwear. While, it may not be for everyone, it’s great to have options over the boring thighty whities. One of the newest lines for the Holidays is the Cuddle Up line. You may be asking what the heck is the cuddle up line?

It’s a line that features Polka Dots and Sock Monkeys. I admit, I am a big sock monkey fan. I have been since I was little. When I saw this line I freaked out. I hear you guys going “Seriously over sock monkeys?” Yeah, what can I say, I”m a dork. But, we all collect something, right?

The Cuddle up line comes in two different styles. A Boxer, which many of you may go, UGH, and a Brief. The brief is my favorite. It has the polka dot front and sock monkeys in the back. The phrase Business in the front and party in the back comes to mind. LOL yeah, I”m a bit punch.

I really respect BodyAware for doing new things. They aren’t afraid of fabrics, cuts, and prints. They just go all out and make it super fun. This is why they have really grown in popularity over the last few years. They are giving guys options they never had before.

Body Aware has started to create videos of each of their new products. Here is the Boxer video. Their model is amazing and has a lot of fun doing these

Now the Cuddle UP Briefs

If you love these as much as I do run don’t walk to your browser and go to BodyAware.com and shop! How can you really go wrong?

BRAND: BodyAware
PAIR: Cuddle Up Boxers
COLORS: Red or Brown
FABRIC: 100% Nylon
SIZES: Small – 2X-Large
COST: $22.95
LINK: BodyAware Cuddle Up Boxers

BRAND: BodyAware
PAIR: Cuddle Up Briefs
COLORS: Brown
FABRIC: 100% Nylon
SIZES: Small – 2X-Large
COST: $21.95
LINK: BodyAware Cuddle Up Briefs

mv-broaded-line-instagram-cubes4A new line called Broaded has just been released by Modus Vivendi. The new line comprises men’s underwear in three distinctive styles as well as tank tops and t-shirts in three colours: blue, red and black. The underwear of this line comes in jockstraps, briefs and boxers all handcrafted from a high quality ribbed cotton based fabric. This is probably the most comfortable underwear you’ll ever wear! The fabric is extremely soft, the waistband is covered to avoid any discomfort and the pouch is contoured to offer space and support exactly where you need it. The tanktops and t-shirts feature broad elastic trims and curved hems. They are great for the gym but can also be worn as streetwear with your favourite jeans.

The campaign of Modus Vivendi’s Broaded line was photographed in France. Talented photographer Lionel Andre created some stunning images with models Jess Vill and Tony Model Fr in the olive tree fields near Aix-en-Provence. The campaign is sexy and masculine showcasing the new line at its best!

Credits
Underwear, tanktops, t-shirts: Modus Vivendi
Photographer: Lionel Andre
Models: Jess Vill, Tony Model Fr.
Location: Aix-en-Provence, France

1431-playerWhen you think erotic underwear, Leather is a fabric that comes to mind. Gregg Homme also does leather underwear, but in only a way Gregg Homme can. So what does that mean? Take the finest leather and match it with the best mesh fabric and you have the new Play line.

The leather that Gregg Homme has been using is Italian lambskin stretch leather. This is super soft and feels great against the skin. I haven’t tried this yet but have felt it many times in Vegas. This is the perfect leather for some amazing underwear. If you have tried leather gear from others and felt it stiff and not really comfortable, try this line out. It may change your mind about underwear.

The Brief and Thong both have the leather pouch with the lace up front. They also have the mesh inserts. My favorite is the brief. I love how the leather is at the top and the bottom of the back is mesh. It’s sexy and fun. If you don’t want to brave the leather and just want the mesh. The string and tank are both made out of the mesh fabric. You can mix or match any of these in the collection as well.

There are only two colors in this collection. They are black and red. The color denotes the mesh color. The brief with the black leather and red mesh is super sexy and fun. Love how they placed the mesh inserts. I think many of you guys will too!

This is not an inexpensive line. Being leather it’s a higher price than most of the Gregg Homme line. This makes it great for the Holidays and potential gift for you or the guy in your life.

BRAND: Gregg Homme
PAIR: Player String
COLORS: Red or Black
FABRIC: Mesh and/or Italian Lambskin stretch leather
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $22.00
LINK: Player String

BRAND: Gregg Homme
PAIR: Player Thong
COLORS: Red or Black
FABRIC: Mesh and/or Italian Lambskin stretch leather
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $98.00
LINK: Player Thong

BRAND: Gregg Homme
PAIR: Player Brief
COLORS: Red or Black
FABRIC: Mesh and/or Italian Lambskin stretch leather
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $116.00
LINK: Player Brief

BRAND: Gregg Homme
PAIR: Player Tank
COLORS: Red or Black
FABRIC: Mesh and/or Italian Lambskin stretch leather
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $58.00
LINK: Player Tank

 

 

want-to-join-unbWe are winding down the year at UNB. I think overall we had a pretty good year. But we are always looking for a few good men to join the UNB Family! So what are we looking for in guys?

Here is our short list:

  1. You have a love of underwear, swimwear, and maybe other gear
  2. You’re gay, bi or straight
  3. You have good writing skills
  4. You Enjoy being part of a team of guys who love underwear
  5. You are socially active and want to share your love of underwear to all
  6. You’re creative and join in the brainstorming and creative process

If you answered yes to these questions, we should talk. No need to email us, the easiest way is fill out our form. We can send you more info about joining!

 

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Kickstarter has been a great thing for men’s underwear. There are many companies that have gotten their start or increased production due to the crowdfunding site. No longer to people have to go pitch to investors, now they can reach their customers direct and get them to invest. Men’s underwear is not an easy market to get funding in. One of the newest is Sundies.

Sundies is a company I have talked with for a while now. They will be selling undies and matching socks. I know we have many guys out there who a big sock fans. Now you will be able to wear matching! I really love this concept.

The styles they will be offering will be:

  • Flamingo
  • Pineapple
  • Watermelon

They say this about their underwear:

Our underwear is made using a combination of cotton and elastane, giving them a snug and flexible fit. The cotton provides a comfortable and soft layer while the elastane provides the underwear with stretchability. This perfect combination of premium materials makes them comfortable for any situation, whether you’re traveling, running or simply relaxing at home.

The Kickstarter starts at $1 and goes all the way up to $2,000. You may be asking what $2,000 gets you. You get 50 pairs of each of the socks and underwear. That’s 150 pairs of undies and 150 pairs of socks. Your underwear drawer will run over with all the new gear! Don’t worry there are a lot more levels.

If you are interested in helping this brand get off the ground. And you love socks with matching undies. This is a brand you will want to back! Head over to the Sundies Kickstarter page to find out more information.

8g7a7013We have plenty of readers out there who love mesh. It’s been one of the most popular fabrics in men’s underwear for a few years. Now, AMU has made shorts out of mesh. Yes, you heard me right, but don’t worry. You won’t be flashing everyone you see. New AMU Extreme Sport Mesh Shorts

The shorts have a modal pouch that keeps the goods hidden. Some of you guys will not like this but there is a whole group who will be glad for this feature. First, because you won’t be showing off everything to everyone. Next, the pouch will be super soft since it’s made out of modal.

The shorts are available in 5 colors. Depending on skin tone, you can be guaranteed the black will be the most see through. The highly flexible mesh fabric has been specially designed to give a large amount of stretch for an exceptionally comfortable fit, making them ideal to be worn at the gym or whilst playing sports.With a Comfortable elasticated waist,extreme Split sides and AMU Logo on the side.

AMU suggest that you can wear these shorts in many ways. ” These shorts are also great to pull on over your underwear , swimwear or even a Jocktrap depending how daring you are feeling.” If you’re daring I would say wear these without underwear. They also say that this pair can be used as underwear by itself.

These are just fun shorts. Personally, I wouldn’t wear them to the gym. However, I would wear them around the house or for a night in with my partner (if i had one!). But, I’ll leave it up to you guys when and where you choose to wear them.

BRAND: Alpha Male Underwear
PAIR: Extreme Sport Mesh Shorts
COLORS: Black or Red and three other colors
FABRIC: N/A
SIZES: Small – Large
COST: $38.10
LINK: Extreme Sport Mesh Shorts

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Joey Keys is an up and coming fitness entrepreneur who is really beginning to make some waves in the industry. Joey started as a fitness model, shooting with the most established photographers in the world. Joey then became a personal trainer to accompany his fitness lifestyle. Recently Joey signed with fitness entity “Shredz” supplements, which is a huge deal in the fitness world. Joeys web presence will be more prominent than ever after signing with a company like “Shredz”, so don’t be surprised if you see this face again!

See more at Allamericanguys.com

90084-_1_Are you looking for a great pair of undies for yourself? Maybe a nice bikini cut or brief? One of the newest pairs from Andrew Christian is the new Tagless Apex Brief. You may be thinking, “This looks just like an average pair of briefs.” You would be wrong. And we’ll get to that in a minute.

The pair has a sporty look with the contrasting trim. The both the color combinations, Navy or Red, really pop with the trim. I especially like the navy and white combo best. The trim also accents the pouch as well. Speaking of the pouch. It’s not your average pouch.

The pouch allows you to hang free. Meaning it’s designed to let a guy be a guy. Unlike some of their other pouches the Hang-Free pouch design doesn’t have straps, cups, padding or anything to enhance the pouch. More guys are gravitating to these pouches. Including myself, I hate straps and such.

The official description is “The limited edition Apex Tagless Brief may seem like another basic pair of underwear. That could not be more wrong. In two classic color options and Tagless, each pair features sporty contrast trim and is built to make you feel and look amazing. It features our hang-free design with no hidden cups, straps or padding. Each pair has extra room in front, just where you need it. When you pull them on, your package falls naturally into the super soft snuggle pocket to create a truly enjoyable unique wearing experience. It virtually eliminates sticking, squashing, re-adjusting, sweating and chafing. Highlight all your assets in this brand new offering.”

Made out of a 95% Cotton, 5% Spandex blend, that will fill great all day. It’s a great fabric to make the hang free pouch. Find the Tagless Apex Brief at the Andrew Christian Website.

 

COLORS: Navy or Red
FABRIC: 95% Cotton/5% spandex
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $22.00

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Ross is 28 a sale Manager in the automotive industry. Fitness is his passion and he got into it with a restart of life due to a loss. He loves what he does and loves inspiring people to do the same. He has sold cars for over 10 Years and would not change it, it takes a lot of his time. But he still fits in time to have a good work out.

You can follow Ross  and check out his progress on Instagram @rossco_fit  Images are the great work of Fitness Photographer Wright fitness photo, give them a follow  on Instagram @wrightfitnessphoto 

Ross wears AMU