Marc Ouest is bringing sexy back. They are known for their hot styles and this is no exception. IF YOU’RE GOING TO DO IT, DO IT RIGHT…… MARC OUEST Boi Enuf Tank. Candy color micro-mesh tank with contrast white micro-mesh trim @ $44.95. MARC OUEST Boi Enuf 16. Low rise tri-color micro-mesh brief @ $26.95. www.marcouest.com They don’t follow trends, They start them….. Notice the picture has been edited a little, the pouch is see through and too hot for our site!
Today’s Brief Distraction is from Ristefsky Macheda. This is an older picture but I think it’s a perfect Brief Distraction to show case! I hope you enjoy!
We gave away a ton of Andrew Christian jocks a few weeks back but they also sent us a jock to review. I really love the Almost Naked line. Michael is going to review the Almost Naked Brief and it’s amazing. We talked about it on the podcast. I got a chance to review the Almost Naked Jockstrap in royal blue.
As always when I put on something from the Almost Naked line, I wonder if it’s going to be too loose. So far, I have always been proven wrong. They really fit incredibly well. I don’t know how Andrew came up with this design or how long he worked on it, but it is my favorite of his lines. I put it on and wore it for another day full of errands. I usually wear review underwear while running errands in case I don’t like them and I can take them off on the go. I will wear them at a workday sometimes to give me a better feel for the undies. Sounds scientific doesn’t it? Not really! It gives me a quick impression of if I will like them.
My only complaint about the jockstrap is the leg straps get twisted. This is only a minor thing to me. For the most part, it was only noticed if I took my pants off. It was more aesthetic than function. With some jocks, if the straps twist, it makes for a really uncomfortable experience. If you are a fan of jocks, you really need to check these out. They are perfect for daily wear.
| Fit | 4.5 |
| Materials | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 5 |
| Daily Wear | 4.5 |
| Overall | 4.75 |
You can get these from the Andrew Christian website. They are available in red, royal, white, black and navy. They currently retail for $20.00. This pair was furnished for review.
Jockstrap Central sent us and exclusive, they are going to release the Flarico Jockstraps. They won’t be offiically launched till next week, but we are giving you a heads up. As you know Jockstrap Central is a jock superstore!
Here is what they sent us in the email:
The jockstrap is one of 4 new Flarico jockstraps and the model is our latest find, Santos. The guy is truly blessed with a beautiful face, killer body and a package to die for.
When they are released we will bring you more info, but until then you will have to settle for this teaser!
We decided to bring you a Brief Distraction from 2(x)ist. The model is Chris L and he’s wearing the 2(x)ist Essentials collection. I hope you enjoy
It’s Tuesday and that means its time for the $12 Tuesday from Baskit! Action Cool Low Rise Trunk (All Mesh), which is a sexy and practical low rise trunks made of a 100% cotton mesh material to keep you comfortable and dry. To get the special make sure you go to the site and click on specials! Its good til midnight!
Hello, and welcome back to “UNB Fitness Corner”. My name is Darrin Miller and I’m the staff writer here at UNB for fitness. Keeping in the spirit of the Papi promotion, I’m pictured here in one of my favorite undies – the classic thin band thong from Papi. Last week we focused on the first attribute required in setting successful fitness goals. This week, we focus on expanding upon the last two attributes:
Goals Must Be Realistic
The general rule of thumb here is do not set yourself up for a fall. Use common sense when setting your goals. The goal of “I want to be a millionaire by 30-Apr-2011” when today is 29-Apr-2011 is (barring the lottery of course) pretty infeasible. Similarly, if your goal is loosing 30 pounds and you started working on that goal three days before your goal deadline, good luck and more power to you! Remember, goal setting is a tool for you to use to achieve things in life. Moreover, we predict how well we will do reaching a goal by how well we have done in the past. Negative reinforcement related to unmet goals will set in motion a perpetual cycle of unmet desires. Therefore, reach for the stars but keep your feet on the ground.
Goals Must Be Modifiable
So far it sounds like goal setting is pretty stringent – must be specific, well defined, visible, measurable – almost carved in stone. How ironic then that they must also be modifiable. Almost sounds like that “back door” a manager always leaves himself when he says something like “Based upon predicted absenteeism and projected work load, I think we can handle the additional project should our parameters remain constant in our ever-changing environment.” The key thing to remember here is to be honest with yourself. Changing your goal from
Because you have decided to forego your good eating habits and you just did not feel like exercising is a cop out. Changing this goal because you were involved in an accident and will have your leg in a cast for eight weeks is simply using the rule that goals must be modifiable. If there is ever a question as to whether you are just giving up or righteously modifying your goals, just ask yourself one question. How guilty do I feel about changing this goal?
Now that you have been exposed to the ins and outs about developing goals, in the next issue we will discuss the benefits of proper goal setting.
Goals mean different things to different people and effect, mold, and guide each of us differently. Some people have their whole life designed out as a series of never ending goals. They strive for the next victory, the next accomplishment, the next milestone. Other people create goals only when the “bigger” milestones in life are to be focused on – that first car, that first house, etc. Whatever type of individual you may be keep in mind that developing and striving to achieve goals will help you shape your vision of your future. As one of my friends once said “Goals pave the pathway to success through the forest of life.”
We hope you enjoy this great picture from Sweat Under Gear! This picture is of the Fighter Brief! If you haven’t checked it out Sweat you should, they will have new lines out this year!
When we got the Sports Mesh Briefs from Andrew Christian, they were going to go to Michael. But, when they sent my size, I got to review them. Skeptical about another pair of underwear…yes! They are made of the sports mesh you see many basketball and work out shorts made from and they have no lining. They aren’t necessarily see-through, but they aren’t solid. Being made by Andrew Christian, I felt I shouldn’t have much to worry about.
I wore them to a conference I attended and I didn’t know what to expect. When you are at an important event, there is nothing worse than having a bad fitting pair of undies. As the day went on, I felt really good in them. I was surprised they didn’t get hotter. I guess the holes in the fabric allow for more air circulation.
Andrew Christian seems to have a good insight when designing underwear. He always seems to take something that doesn’t seem as though it would work and makes a great item. This pair also has a fun factor to it. It’s a traditional cut with untraditional materials.
| Fit | 4 |
| Materials | 4 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 5 |
| Daily Wear | 4 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
The sports mesh brief is available directly from the Andrew Christian website. It retails for $22.00. It is also available in blue, navy, and black. This pair was furnished for review.
We have a lot of N2N Bodywear reviews coming up and figured we needed to profile some pics from them. They always do some great photography around their undies and swimwear. Look for the reviews starting soon!
Almost Naked Thong – Enhancing Anatomically Correct Thong
Package enhancing anatomically correct brief in a sexy European thong cut. Feels like you’re not wearing any underwear at all. Hang-free design with no annoying hidden cups, straps or padding. 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. Virtually eliminates sticking, squashing, re-adjusting, sweating and chafing. Constructed from super soft rayon made from bamboo fiber with Anti-Muffin Top elastic to minimize the appearance of love handles.
Product Features:
Specs:
24% Off Coupon Details: Purchase Style: 9145 in Royal, Red and Navy only in the next 24 hours on AndrewChristianShop.com and receive 24% off this style only. Does not apply to any other items. Enter code: 24AN9145 during checkout for the discount. Offer expires: April 26, 2010 at 11:59PM PT. May not be combined with any other coupons or offers. While supplies last. Offer subject to change at any time without notice.
The last of the new Papi reviews is the Cotton Stretch Brief. I am a briefs guy so I was very happy to review them. I haven’t had too many cotton briefs lately. I have been loving spandex/nylon blends that fit me. It was good to try a cotton brief.
These are a fuller cut brief and really didn’t seem like it. You know sometimes when you wear a full brief that it can feel like granny panties? I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. It’s huge and will drive you crazy! These didn’t have that feeling. They fit well and didn’t lose their form throughout the day. I think it is great that many more companies are taking the time to make great fitting underwear that looks great as well. Papi has done that in many of their lines.
These would be fantastic for daily wear. Being that they are cotton, I wouldn’t recommend them for the gym. For work, running errands, or just hanging out, I think you will really like them. They have a mix of spandex and cotton. In order to give Papi a great compliment…remember the original CK tighty whities, the ones that really fit great? Well, this pair reminded me of them. They have classical styling but a much better fit than FTL or Hanes.
| Fit | 4 |
| Materials | 4 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 4 |
| Daily Wear | 4 |
| Overall | 4.25 |
You can get these from the Papi website. As with the others, they aren’t currently available, but as soon as they are released, we will let you know. They will retail for $16.00. This pair was furnished for review.
We decided to give you a three for one today! This picture is from Schultz Jeans. We have profiled them before. If you don’t know they are a jeans company that makes underwear to show just over the waistband of the jeans. They usually have sayings like above, “Hands Free” and such. We hope you check them out and see their jeans and undies. You can find them in stores in the US or order online!
I continue my reviews of Papi with the Modern Stretch Trunk. The last one is not one my favorites, the cotton boxer briefs, but this one is what I like. When I have worn boxer briefs/trunks, they have always been a nylon/spandex blend. I prefer them to hold everything in place and fit like a glove. Notice a trend here? I don’t like loose or baggy underwear.
I have a pair of the Modern Stretch low-rise briefs and I love them. I was all for having the chance to review these. I wore them for another day of running around and errands. I put them on and at first, they seemed a little loose and I wondered if I should have ordered a smaller size. As the day went on, I was pleasantly surprised that they held up well and they weren’t as loose as I thought.
They are made of a spandex/nylon blend that really fit well and I had no issues with them. In fact, it was a pair that I found myself not realizing they were there. To me, that is one of the best things you can say about a pair. You feel so comfortable you don’t feel like you are wearing undies.
| Fit | 4 |
| Materials | 4 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 4 |
| Daily Wear | 4 |
| Overall | 4.25 |
I do recommend these if you want a great pair of trunks. You can get them directly from the Papi website. They are not currently available but will be out soon. They will retail for $22.00. This pair was furnished for review.
Today’s Brief Distraction is from Papi! We have a few pairs to review and thought it would be fun to show you some of the current styles they have!
From now until April 25, 2010, when you buy two items from select brands at FreshPair.com, you will get another item free. The offer applies to some of our most popular brands, including:
Ed Hardy: Get a FREE Ed Hardy Trunk with the Purchase of 2 Ed Hardy Items: http://www.freshpair.com/mens/Ed-Hardy.html
Buy any 2 Gregg Homme or 3G underwear, Get one FREE! http://www.freshpair.com/mens/Gregg-Homme.html 3G: http://www.freshpair.com/mens/3G.html
Go Softwear: Buy 2 Go Softwear items, Get a FREE boxer brief: http://www.freshpair.com/mens/Go-Softwear.html
Unico: Buy 2 Unico items, Get a FREE thong: http://www.freshpair.com/mens/Unico.html
Joe Snyder: Buy 2 Joe Snyder items, get 1 FREE: http://www.freshpair.com/mens/Joe-Snyder.html
Clever: Buy 2 Clever items, get a FREE pair of briefs: http://www.freshpair.com/mens/Clever.html
Watch out for our newest contest with FreshPair.com VERY SOON!
I will admit that I was very excited to receive some Papi products to review. I have two pair of their underwear and really wanted to try more. I have the modern stretch brief and a trunk. Getting the chance to try more of the line…who am I to complain! The first pair I am reviewing is the Cotton Stretch Trunk.
When I first opened them I was a little skeptical. I am not really a fan of cotton boxer briefs. Since the first ones CK introduced, I just haven’t ever cared for them. They bunch, ride up, and simply drive me crazy. I knew I had to keep an open mind.
I wore them around for a day. I will say that I was surprised they didn’t ride up. The legs stayed in place. For that, I was thankful because the last time I wore cotton boxer briefs, they made it till 10 AM and I went without underwear the rest of the day. The pair had great construction and is made from high quality cotton. I like these and will wear them again.
These fall in the middle of the road for me. I think it is mainly because I am not a cotton boxer brief/trunk kind of guy. They are really well made. I have never had any issues with Papi. If you are a fan of cotton boxer briefs/trunks, I think you should definitely check them out.
| Fit | 3.5 |
| Materials | 4 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Look | 4 |
| Daily Wear | 3.5 |
| Overall | 4 |
This pair is not currently out. It will be shipping soon and can be bought directly from the Papi website. It is available in white and black. The cost of the trunk is $18. This pair was furnished for review.
We bring you another picture from Rufskin. They have some really great photography of their underwear and swimwear. This picture is from their swim collection.
Celebrate Earth Day with His Trunks and receive 40% off using the discount code “EARTH”. Discount last from now until April 23rd. You must act FAST to get this sweet discount!
I got this from our friends at Dead Good Undies. Its’ a video that features my favorite underwear company, Unico! I think it’s great to see some videos in men’s underwear that is fun and creative
It’s been a while since I did one due to jury duty and being sick, but here it is! We will start doing these every few days!
Andrew Christian’s Sport Bikini features a prominent contrasting yoke across the back to make you “booty” look great. The front, back and waistband of the suit are also contrasting colors. The front features an Almost Naked pouch for extra room in front, just where you need it. When you pull them on your package falls naturally into the snuggle pocket to create a truly enjoyable unique wearing experience. The anatomically correct design, virtually eliminates sticking, squashing, re-adjusting, sweating and chafing.
Other features include super low cut, racing brief styling with a lined contoured pouch, with the custom Andrew Christian drawstring. Features new technology using Sport UPF 50+ fade resistant fabric for a body-hugging fit and quick-drying characteristics.
24% Off Coupon Details: Purchase Style: 7158 in the next 24 hours on AndrewChristianShop.com and receive 24% off this style only. Does not apply to any other items. Enter code: 24SPORT7158 during checkout for the discount. Offer expires: April 22, 2010 at 11:59PM PT. May not be combined with any other coupons or offers. While supplies last. Offer subject to change at any time without notice.
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10Percent.com has two great lines! They are Frank Dandy and Pistol!
The Frank Dandy Superwear ® brand was created in Sweden in 2003 as a reaction against the boring – single colored- men’s underwear fashion. A Series of patterned underwear was launched together with marketing that, in a daring fashion, challenged the traditional view of men’s underwear.
Frank Dandy Superwear ® refuses to follow the norm. Each collection offers something new and unexpected. But the fit, materials and attention to details always remain.
Pistol Pete was established in 1997 and features the latest in men’s sportswear, athletic wear, swimwear and underwear. They have a really innovative new line they just released. I saw the entire line at Magic and was really impressed with all they have accomplished. The line is also designed by Pedro Diaz.
