If you are on our Facebook page, our new cover image is from Addicted. This is one in that same series. This is the new 2013 Addicted Swimwear collection. Find Addicted at the ES Collection site
So I was sitting at my desk the other day thinking about how men’s underwear has changed so much since I have joined this site back in 2008. From cuts and styles, to colors and brands, the men’s underwear industry has been turned up-side-down in the last 5 years. So, I decided to start a conversation with the readers of UNB and see what matters to you when it comes to choosing just the right pair of undies.
For me, style is where it starts. I know what cuts I like (there aren’t many that I don’t) and what looks good on me. I think this is something that ranks at the top of the list of important things for most guys. There is nothing worse than getting a pair of undies that you don’t feel comfortable in. If they don’t provide enough coverage, or too much coverage, it can really make or break a guy’s take on a pair of undies.
From there, I look at color. I know most guys don’t really care about the color or what the underwear looks like, but this is a big one for me. I match a lot of my undies with my mood and personality. Having some fun and frisky pairs can help enhance your mode, whatever that might be. I can honestly say that my underwear drawer is a direct reflection of my personality. I think that is what a lot of guy’s strive for, but most don’t. Break out of the white, grey and black colors of the past and add a little color!
Fit and Fabric are also up there on my list. I have a wide range of fits and fabrics and it really does make a good pair of underwear. Some guys miss the mark with this however. For example. I have a friend that was just getting into undies. He wanted to get a jockstrap to wear to the gym. He ordered one, and when it come it was mesh and see through and not a jock that would be apocopate for the gym AT ALL. He bought a jock he thought was colorful and thought he would wear it. He still does but just not to the gym. Lesson being, know what you want and when you are going to wear it. The more versatile the better in my book.
The last things on my list is brand. For me a brand name doesn’t say much for me. Of course I have my favorite brands, but they are my favorite not because they have spent tons of money on marketing, but because they meet my list of expectations. Surprisingly some of my favorite pairs of undies are from brands that aren’t mainstream. I think a lot of guys miss out on opportunities to try great undies because they get tied into the marketing.
So what is important to you when it comes to buying your undies? What things to do take into consideration before you checkout? If you aren’t sure, make a list… it doesn’t have to be a physical, write it on a piece of paper list, but think about what is important to you when it comes to find that perfect pair of undies, and stick to it. Everyone’s list will be a little different, but that is why everyone’s underwear drawer is different. We are all unique and I think underwear should be a direct reflection of that.
Feel free to leave your list in the comments below, we would love to hear from you!
Photos: Adrian C. Martin (http://acmphotos.tumblr.com/) & Gustavo G Valladares (http://gust-arte.com/)
Model: Sergio Del Pino (unsigned)
Underwear: XTG Summer 2013 Collection
Today’s Brief Distraction features Skmpeez! This is a great picture featuring their Undeez Line! We know you should know about them already, now check them out!
Jockstrap Central just launched some (de)lovely jockstraps and jockbriefs you’re going to (de)vour. The name says it all – it’s the (De)Luxe collection from Baskit – made from the awesome Modal fabric that’s not only ultra-soft but it wraps around, molds to your basket, fits like a glove and most importantly, shows off your bulge to perfection. When something pops up, Baskit has you covered – they’ve incluced a hint of spandex for stretch and shape retention when things finally calm back down.
They’ve got both a traditional jockstrap or a jock brief design and with the contrasting piping and waistband detailing these are not only comfortable but slick and stylish as well.
They may be inexpensive but they’re not cheap. Baskit gear is expertly crafted and at only $21 (jockstrap) and $22 (jock brief) you can’t go wrong. Both styles come in three color variations (black, grey or white) so be sure to get a few so there’s always a clean one available. Get them at Jockstrap Central
Tonight’s Brief Distraction is from Male Basics. Their photographer Anibal Velazquez got inspired and just sent them this picture of the model wearing one of their boxers from their Performance Collection
Today is the last day of 7 Days of Sin with Cocksox. We announce our last winner today! It has been a great week and it’s great to see all the entries. But like all good things it must come to an end. We hope you sinned a little during this giveaway, and had a lot of fun.
Today’s winner is: Ron G of Waltham, MA
Thanks again to Cocksox for doing a giveaway with us. Everyone should receive their prizes in a few weeks. Even if you didn’t win you can buy you some Cocksox
Modus Vivendi has just released a limited edition range called Crossfit Sweatshorts. They are fun, diverse and original. The Crossfit Seatshorts are a sporty take on Modus Vivendi’s best selling Ancient Skirt. High quality, ultra-sheen lightweight sweatpant fabric in six vibrant colours: aqua, red, blue, purple, yellow and lime. Deep pocket and contrasting white stripes, open between the legs. Elastic waistband and press-stud closing legs allow you to wear them in alternate ways – “sarouel” style with the studs closed, or let it loose with the stripes or the pocket at the front, back or side. Fabric: Polyamide 100%.
All the items can be found here: http://e-modusvivendi.com/gbu0-catshow/mc_Painter.html
Today’s Brief Distraction is from BOISKIN™ Bodywear. They are a new brand that i think we’ll see a lot of in the coming years. it’s great to show new brands. The owner is has such a passion for underwear/swimwear and I think it shows in the work. Their new underwear line will be out soon. I hope you will check them out! This picture features the BOISKIN™ Fusion Stripe Swim Brief
This is Day 6 in our 7 Days of Sin with Cocksox. That means we have one more winner to announce, and one more day to enter! The Day 6 winner is:
Jason W of Signal Hill, CA
Congrats Jason you just won 7 pairs of Cocksox. Remember everyone you have one more chance to win. Enter on our site here till midnight tonight. Then our giveaway will be over!
Boxer shorts can be both exciting and super comfortable, especially when Croota designs them! The brand’s new “Traveller” range of boxer shorts offers guys a comfortable alternative to walking around in the nude.
And if one thing’s for certain these days, it’s that guys enjoy being naked. Celebrities making headlines recently range from actor Channing Tatum to British Rugby star George Burgess, reportedly both of whom just love being in the buff. But the next best thing to being fully nude is wearing a pair of Croota’s “Traveller” boxers. That way you can feel like you’re naked, only fashionably so!
Made from 100% polyester, but feeling like silk, “Traveller” boxers come in two color variations, white and navy. The distinctive pattern gives these boxers a colorful flair, and Croota’s traditional low-rise cut offers a longer, slimmer leg that provides definition along with flexibility and comfort. They’re relaxed and light for all day wear or perfect as nighttime sleepwear.
Croota’s “Traveller” boxers retail for $21.90 USD, and are available at www.croota.com.
Today’s Brief Distraction is from Pikante Underwear. We are a few weeks away from the new collection. This is from the spring collection. We will bring you full coverage of the new line shortly.
We wrap up day 5 of our 7 Days of Sin! That means you have one more day to enter! Then we will draw the last winner. We now announce winner of day 5!
Matthew L, Calgary Canada
Congrats to Matthew for winning 7 pairs of Cocksox. Remember its not too late to enter to win.
Enter below
If I was excited to try to the PPU Boxers I reviewed last month, I was thrilled to try out the Baskit just /b/ briefs from the moment they came in the mail. I once had a a Baskit jock that I absolutely loved, but it got lost in a move and I never replaced it. I was eager to try something new from the brand, though to be honest, I wasn’t too sure about the high cut hips. The just /b/ brief is available in three color combinations: Black/Red, Bubblegum (read: pink)/Grey and Bright Blue (read: aqua)/Navy. Baskit also makes the same style in a low-rise trunk in the same three color combos. I tried the black/red brief.
My review day was slightly more active than my normal routine. I drove 45 minutes to work, went on a site visit about an hour-and-a-half away (so that’s total 4 hours in the car), was out in the hot sun for about two hours while on the site visit, did several hours of work in the office in the afternoon and evening and then went out with friends for several hours after that. I planned a less active day than that, but considering how long my day ended up being, the diversity of activities I was engaged in and how held well this pair held up, I think that they would be perfect for just about any kind of day.
I got a size small (S), and Baskit says guys with waists between 28 and 30 inches should feel comfortable with that. This pair fit like a glove, so I would suggest people get the size that Baskit recommends for them.
More than anything else, I loved the fit of this pair. It was absolutely perfect. I’ve worn several pairs of high-rise style briefs and none have fit quite right until these. They’ve always squeeze my butt a bit too much and seemed to sit oddly on my hips. I didn’t feel any of that with this pair. I also felt a lot of support with this pair, but not in a uncomfortable or constricting way. I haven’t found many pairs that accomplish that feat. Also, I really liked the material this pair was made of. Baskit says its 90% Micro Modal and %10 Elastane. I’m not quite sure that means, but whatever it is it works. The pair was soft and breathable against my skin at the same time.
I’d rate the design about average. The cut is great: sporty, slightly sexy and super comfortable. But I’m not a bit fan of the waistband, the wide stripes on the side or the red/black color combination. That being said, I really like the pictures I’ve seen of the pink/grey version. To sum up:
Pros:
- The fit was amazing. There’s no comparison to any other high-rise brief I’ve tried
- The material is both soft and breathable
Cons:
- Not the biggest fan of the color selection
- I’d take the tag off the waistband and maybe go with one of the other two color choices
And here are my ratings:
- Daily Fit — 10
- Sizing — 10
- Construction/Materials — 10
- Styling — 7
- Daily Performance — 9
- Overall — 9.2
This pair was furnished for review by Baskit.
We have had rain in Atlanta for weeks. I needed a picture with some sun! This is part of the new Swimwear collection from Addicted. It makes you want to lay by the pool all day!
Today’s Sin is Pride! And we have to announce our fourth winner in our 7 Days of Sin with Cocksox. This is our halfway point, so make sure you get entered so you don’t miss your chance to win. Today’s winner is:
Richard W, Surrey UK
Congrats Richard, we will email you to confirm your address/size.
Enter now! Don’t miss out!
Today’s Brief Distraction is from Troy Wise. Featuring Model Peter Pretty.
Model: Peter Pretty
Photographer: Troy Wise – http://www.troywisephotography.com
Stylist: Rick Guzman
Underwear: N2N Bodywear
We reveal the winner of Day 3 of the 7 Days of Sin with Cocksox. Each day for a week we are going to post a winner who will win 7 pairs of Cocksox. The winner today is:
Paul N – Rockford, IL
We will pull four more winners. So enter below to win your own 7 pairs of Cocksox
Today’s Brief Distraction is from Underwear Nation. This is the pair for this month!
Underwear: Private Structure Luminous Brief and Trunk, in multiple colors.
Model: Ajdin Sefer
Photographer: Jerrad Matthew
We are in day 2 of Seven Days of Sin with Cocksox! We pulled the first winner yesterday and today we announce another lucky winner for 7 pairs of Cocksox. Could it be you? Well, it could be if you entered! If you didn’t enter now at the form below. Now on to the winner!
The Day 2 winner is : Brad Q from Duluth GA, congrats you will get an email shortly to confirm your info!
If you haven’t entered, enter now and tell your friends
Today’s Brief Distraction is from teamm8. They have done a great series of pictures. In fact they always do some really fun pics! We hope you enjoy
We are pleased to announce the first winner in our Cocksox giveaway! Even if your don’t win today, we have 6 other opportunities to win! Just enter below!
Today’s winner is: Dustin S. from Beverly Hills, CA
To enter fill out the form below and good luck
Today’s Brief Distraction is from Rufskin! This is one of their great pictures that features the Cadaques swimwear in Tagete. It is also available in 8 other colors.
Jockstrap Central just launched two new Pistol Pete jocks and they’ve got a hot new model to show them off. Here’s the details:
Millennium Jock Brief:
Typical of a jock brief, it’s got a brief style front and jock style back; made of a subtly see-through mesh that becomes more see-through with your bulge pushing up against the fabric, stretching those ventilation holes just large enough for a hint of what’s lies beneath. Trust us, those close by will insist on closer inspection.
Black contrasting elasticated piping improves the fit and adds a dash of style. Finally, this jock brief includes a 1.5 inch wide black ultra-soft waistband with subtle embossed repeating Pistol Pete logo.
Intimo Jockstrap:
Visually stunning, whether it’s the soft ribbed pouch with ribs running vertically defining every curve nook and cranny of your bulge or the two “eyes” formed where the top central part of the pouch meets the waistband exposing your pubes. Comfort is enhanced by the stretch of the rib and contour of the pouch design. Style is heightened by the contrasting elasticated fabric edging.
Of course it wouldn’t be a jockstrap without the leg straps – they’re soft one inch wide elastic to keep everything in place. Lastly, a one and a quarter inch soft elastic comfort waistband in white with navy blue and green centered stripe and front centered Pistol Pete logo woven into the design.”
Jockstrap Central’s latest model Farzad is pretty hot. He’s a Middle Eastern construction worker and puts the new Pistol Pete gear through a workout. See him all jocked out in high definition goodness exclusively at Jockstrap Central.”
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