Welcome to the Valentines Guide for 2013. It’s been a few years since we did a guide we shot ourselves. We had a few issues with the guide but things did work out for the best. This is only a sample of the undies out there for Valentines Day. We have a mix of some of the best underwear for you or your partner!
We want to thank our participants for sending in the underwear and our models David & Joey. They both did great jobs in a really long day!
David is wearing the Geovanny Mesh Brief, made out of a sports mesh. Not only could you wear this pair for Valentines Day but would be great for the gym or other sports activity. This pair was furnished by Geovanny Underwear and can be found at their site for $24.00
David is wearing the Geovanny Garter Jock in black. While it may look like a brief it has the Geovanny Garter back and is one of his best sellers. Geovanny has used his many years dancing to make underwear that fits and shows off what a guy has! This pair was furnished by Geovanny Underwear and is available on their site for $28.00
David is wearing the Pikante Sailor Brief.. The Sailor brief is a really fun pair for a date. It is a lager brief cut and sexy with red accents and has a sheer back. Your partner maybe surprised by the sheer! This pair was furnished by Pikante and can be found at retailers on the net!
Joey is wearing the Pikante Sparkle Jock. This jock is available in three metallic colors and has a cut out above the pouch. The rings and the pouch will be one pair that your partner will remember. This pair was furnished by Pikante and available are retailers across the net.
David is wearing the Clever Mesh Thong. This thong is made out of a sports mesh that is mildly see through. If you are a thong lover then we would suggest getting this for Valentines Day. This pair was furnished by Clever and is available at retailers across the net.
David is wearing the Clever Irreverent Tank Top and the Voyeur Brief in White. The brief has a solid pouch and mesh sides and back. Where as the tank is made out of a white mesh and has a hoodie design. This combination is best worn when you plan on staying in for a romantic dinner. These pairs were furnished by Clever and are available at retailers across the net.
David is wearing the Candyman Black Boxer 9630. The boxer has a net mesh side and back with a solid pouch. It is also available in white. This pair is not for the shy and if you wear these you will want your date to see them at some point in the evening. This pair was furnished by Candyman and is available at retailers across the net.
Joey is wearing the Candyman Jock Thong. Which is a cross between a jock and brief. This pair is solid black and has a solid and mesh pouch. Also available in gold/black. This pair was furnished by Candyman and is available at retailers across the net.
David is wearing the Joe Snyder Bikini 01 in Black. The bikini is available in multiple colors. That include red, metal black, black sheer and many more. This is the classic bikini that Joe Snyder created and one of their top sellers. When you take it out of the package it is small but stretches to fit your body! This pair was furnished by Joe Snyder and can be purchased from their website for $19.95
Joey is wearing the Cocksox CX01 Bikini in Red. This pair is available in other colors including Black, Red, White, Royal and more! The bikini is made with the famous Cocksox pouch that has no straps or contraptions to enhance your package. If you want a bikini that is fun then this is the pair for you! This pair was furnished by Cocksox and is available on their site for $25 AUD
David is wearing the Cocksox Bikini Brief. This brief has a traditional waistband with Cocksox pouch they are known for! The bikini is smaller then most but still covers everything, so would be perfect for a guy that wants to show off a little but not show off everything. This pair is available from the Cocksox website for $27 AUD.
David is wearing CX01 Bikini in stripes. This is one of the newer styles in the CX01. This is the same pair that Joey is wearing above but with stripes that accentuate the pouch and rear. This pair was furnished by Cocksox and can be purchased from their sire for $28 AUD.
David is wearing the new Baskit Simple Brief in Red. This is one of the newest pairs from Baskit. Baskit is known for making classic styled underwear that fits and feels incredible. This is one of the perfect date pairs for those just staring out in a relationship. If your partner does see it, it won’t show too much and we bet you will get compliments! Baskit furnished this pair for the guide and can be purchased at their site for $21
David is wearing the Venom Brief and Tank from Gregg Homme. This line has put the Gregg Homme sexy spin on snakeskin. It’s not your usual pattern. Venom is available in black and red. The tank is $45.95 and the brief is $36.95 . These were furnished by Gregg Homme.
David is wearing the Gregg Homme Tuxedo Thong and Cuff and Collar. You can be your own Chippendale’s dancer for your partner this Valentines Day. Each of these are sold separately at the Gregg Homme site, the thong is $22.95 and the Cuff and Collar is $24.95 These were furnished by Gregg Homme
Joey is wearing the Gregg Homme Pump-Up Brief. This is a pair that Gregg Homme has had in its line up for a few years. It’s a favorite and a great pair for Valentines Day. The pouch enhances and brings your pouch to the “forefront”. Available in Black and White with the red accent. The pair is $40.95 from the Gregg Homme Site. This pair was furnished by Gregg Homme
David is wearing the Go Softwear Satin Mesh Tank and the American Jock Action Mesh Sport Brief. The Satin Mesh line has a matching mesh boxer (not pictured here). The mesh brief is great for a date night or daily wear. These pairs can be found at the Go Softwear Site, the Satin Mesh Tank is $31 and the American Jock Action Mesh Sport Brief is $25. These pairs were furnished by Go Softwear.
Joey is wearing the Go Softwear Pop Boy Brief in Magenta. This is perfect for those who want a classical styled brief but in great colors. It has the new Go Softwear waistband. This pair was furnished by Go Softwear and is available for $23.00.
David is wearing lounge wear from N2N Bodywear. Not all underwear is made for date nights, this pair is made for staying in and relaxing. The two pairs featured are the Dream Robe and Dream Brief. The dream robe has a shorter Kimono cut and a hood. Where as the brief is a traditional cut brief and both are made out of super soft polyester/spandex blend. N2N Bodywear furnished these pairs and can be found at their site for $48 for the Dream Robe and $19 for the Dream Brief
David is wearing the SupaWear Supa Drive trunk in Red. SupaWear is a relatively new brand on the underwear scene. Made by the folks who brought you 2EROS, this is a super fun line. They are classic and great fitting pairs. This pair was furnished by and can be found at The Man Underneath for $25.
David is wearing the Frank Dandy Inspired Valentines trunk. This pair is not out yet but will be released shortly! This is part of the new Frank Dandy collection. You can find this pair at the Man Underneath, who also furnished this pair
David is wearing the Skivvies 5728 Color Guard Trunk. Many of you may not have heard of the brand but we see big things in the future for this brand. The red colors and pouch accents would make a great pair for any Valentines Date night, either going out or staying in! This pair was furnished by and can be purchased at the Man Underneath for $29.00
David is wearing the Modus Vivendi 07711 Brief in Red. This pair is super sexy with it’s mesh sides and back. You maybe saying it may not be comfortable to wear. However, our model David said the thought after a while it would be uncomfortable but it fit and felt great through out the shoot. If you’re a little bolder and want to make a statement then try this pair out. This pair was furnished and can be found at Erogenos for $25.00
David is wearing Pistol Pete Gelato Brief. Not all underwear on Valentines day has to be red or black. You can have a splash of color. This brief you can wear every day not just Valentines! Available in 4 colors. This pair was furnished by Erogenos and can be purchased for $24.
David is wearing the Male Basics Long Johns. Not everywhere in the world is warm, some places you have below freezing conditions and being warm is a must. However you can still be stylish and warm! The microfiber long johns do both of those quite well. Also you can still wear a Modus Vivendi or Pistol Pete brief under. This pair was furnished and can be purchased at Erogenos for $30.
David is wearing Cellblock13. This is the super fun line from Timoteo. Valentines Day can be either classic or super sexy for you. Not everyone wants to go to dinner, some just want to skip it and get to some other fun. The Timoteo Cellblock13 Gridiron Trunk is a perfect pair. Made out of a sports mesh and rear cut out. It’s perfect for a fun evening in! These were furnished by Timoteo and can be found at the Timoteo Cellblock13 website for $34.
David is wearing another pair from Timoteo. The Cellblock13 pair maybe a little more then you want to wear on Valentines Day then check out the Timoteo 2.0 Soccer Jock. It’s a smilar cut to the Girdiorn but made out of a cotton material, so you don’t show too much but still has the cut out back. It’s a mix of traditional and wild. This pair was furnished by Timoteo and can be found on there for $30
We hope you enjoy this Valentines Guide. You will see more of David this year. Make sure you go check out his Facebook page! We have more pics of him at our Facebook Page as well! We will have an interview with him and have already booked him for our Swim Guide in May!
Today’s Brief Distraction features N2N Bodywear and our model David! We just shot our Valentines Guide with David. It will be out later this week. But this is a shot we did back in December in the N2N Campfire Thermal! We hope you enjoy this pic. There will be more undies coming soon!
Today’s Brief Distraction features David and N2N Bodywear. We just shot him yesterday for our Valentines shoot! He’s a really fun model to work with and will be doing shoots for us every so often. This week we will have the Valentines Guide out!
Today’s Brief Distraction is another UNB original. This is the last shoot we did for N2N our models are wearing the N2N singlets. We have a few more to share. They will also be in our Valentines Shoot!
Today’s Brief Distraction is another UNB exclusive! This was taken for our N2N Shoot we did last month. This is one of the models we’ll be using in our up coming Valentines Shoot! We will be doing a fun behind the scenes video and more! We have a few more pics to share!
This is a review of the N2N Bodyewar campfire brief in moss green. My first impression was of the color—a muddy green—which was not my favorite but it was reminiscent of military colors and seemed to go with the rainy weather. The brief is made of 100% cotton with ribbed thermal knitting that allows it to expand for a good fit and would most likely keep you warm on a cold day. The stitching is tight and the brief seemed to be well made. When I put it on, the fit was somewhat looser than expected, perhaps due to the ribbing. As to be expected with N2N, the cut enhances your package but without typical N2N exposure, which can be somewhat more explicit than I would normally be comfortable wearing. Importantly, there was sufficient material for the butt, which I find to be rare among many modern briefs. Also, the cut seemed to emphasize and outline the buttocks, about which I never complain. Strangely enough, there is a small half-sized fake fly that seemed to serve no useful purpose.
I wore the campfire brief all day at work and then for a weight lifting workout prior to washing it. Even though this brief initially seemed to be fuller than I usually wear (bikinis are my favorite), the cut of this low rise brief looked surprisingly good. It does look smaller than a low-rise brief in front and back. I would call this an extremely low, low-rise brief, so whoever wears it should be comfortable with a low low cut in the front. Unfortunately, the side view has more fabric than one would expect, and it makes the brief look somewhat awkward–like it was trying to be a bikini but just could not make it.
Even with the weight lifting workout, the campfire brief did not ride up with wear and the cotton fabric breathed well. Both my package and buttock felt comfortably supported without feeling restrictive or tight. Whenever I went outside, the thermal fabric kept me feeling toasty warm. I am not the biggest fan of the silhouette, and the moss color was not my favorite but it is also available in navy, white (“natural”) and grey. All in all, it is extremely comfortable brief and perhaps perfect for a cold rainy winter day.
Pros:
- Enhancing cut in front and back
- Sufficient space in front and back for those well-endowed
- Ribbed, thermal knitting
- Comfortable all day in work and play
- Good for cold weather
Cons:
- Lateral silhouette not as attractive
- Moss color not appealing
Ratings
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Fit |
5 |
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Materials |
5 |
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Construction |
3 |
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Look |
3 |
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Daily Wear |
5 |
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OVERALL |
4 |
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*OUT of 5* |
This pair was furnished by N2N and is available for $24.00 at their site www.n2nbodywear.com
2012 is coming to a close and I asked some of the guys on the site what was their favorite pair from last year. Some maybe we reviewed and others are ones that were purchased. But it was a great year for undies!
Alex – My favorite pair of 2012 are the Andrew Christian Almost Naked Air Jock. This super comfy pair of underwear took one of my favorite briefs, the Almost Naked, and made them better by taking off the butt. I don’t know if it just makes me feel sexier or is more comfortable but matting these briefs with a jock is absolutely amazing. Come 2013 more brief/jock combos will be making their way into my undies drawer.
UNBTim – My Favorite pair this last year is the Joe Snyder Pride Frame Bikini. This was my very first pair I have ever had of them and the fit and feel was amazing. I loved the pouch and the way they fit all day! They are truly amazing pair of undies. I have to mention the N2N Bodywear Air Trunk as my other favorite. This is because they are so breathable and lightweight. N2N Did something really amazing with the air line!
theamazingT- Andrew Christian Almost Naked Brief in Turquoise. I consider this my 2012 pair because I didn’t own any of the Almost Naked briefs until I started working for this site last winter. After having the Almost Naked brief in my collection, it very quickly became my go to. Whether I just wanted a comfortable pair of undies to lounge around in, or I wanted a sexy bulgy pair to wear out on the town, the choice ended up coming down to my AC Almost Naked’s every time. I now own multiple pairs from the collection, with different colors and cuts, but these will always be my “first love”..
MrShane-I purchased a Baskit Jock in olive green this last year and I absolutely love it. It is no secret that I am a major jockstrap fan as I have about 25 of them and wear them at least three times a week. Well, the Baskit jockstrap is one of my favorites. It is extremely soft and comfortable. The pouch is adequate in size without being confining while being supportive and the waistband and leg straps are both soft and comfortable. I love the Baskit logo in the contrasting olive green color on the bright white waistband. There is nothing about this jockstrap that I can find at fault. I love it!
UNBThongGuy – Obviously Chromatic Collection Low Rise Thong -My favorite thong I got to review this year was by Obviously. It’s probably the perfect thong. Soft material, great design, comfortable pouch and strap. I can wear it all day and forget I am wearing it. It’s hands down the best thong in my col
Today’s Brief Distraction is another UNB original. This features new model Josh in N2N Bodywear. He is wearing the Quantum Bikini in orange. This series was shot at the Avondale Brewery in Birmingham, AL. If you ever are in Birmingham stop by and have a beer! Also, this was shot by Seven Continents Photography.
Todays Brief Distraciton is featuring the UNB N2N Bodywear. This is the second in many pictures we took that day. We hope you enjoy our new model David as well. He will be featured in our Valentines shoot coming up soon! Let us know what you think of him! Taken by Seven Continents Photography
We are proud to bring you this Brief Distraction. This is a UNB original and features two new models. The model on the left is David and he is wearing N2N Bodywear‘s PX4 Performance X Brief. While, Josh, the model on the right is wearing the N2N Bodywear UN91 Quantam Bikini. We hope you like these two guys because you will be seeing more of them. We have them already booked for another shoot! This was done by our friends at Seven Continents Photography.
If you follow us on Instagram or Twitter you may have seen this picture, but if not here is a behind the scenes pic from the shoot we did featuring N2N Bodywear. This is our new model Josh, who filled in at the last minute! We are glad Josh did, he did some amazing pics and we’ll have more this week!
It’s Underwear of the week and the second week is Thong week. As Brandon has said on the site, every guy needs to try a thong regardless of who you are. We agree and think we should give every underwear a chance. Heck I am even going to review a boxer soon! So stepping out side your underwear comfort zone is a good thing.
We think this thong, the N2N Bodywear Air G is a perfect first time thong. The Air line is one made out of super light weight material that seems like you aren’t wearing any underwear at all. We have reviewed several of the other in the line and all performed great. That means it will be made to fit will be just as great!
Reasons this thong is our underwear of the week:
- Made from super light weight material
- Great almost there fit of the Air line
- Perfect starter thong for the guy wanting to try them
- Low rise fit and smaller waist band
- Available in Black, White and Cream
- 60% polyester/32% Rayon/8% spandex
You can find the the N2N Air G on the N2N Bodywear Site for $19. Also we welcome nominations from readers! So send us your suggestions!
We love bringing you guys great new places to buy underwear. There is a new online store called Designer Drawers. This weekend I got a chance to meet up with the owner this week to talk about their recent fashion show.
The fashion show was held on October 13th as a launch party for their new store. The store is based out of Birmingham, AL and was held a a local bar called Al’s on Seventh. They had 11 models at the sports themed show called “Tailgate Fall Fashion show. The brands they showcased are also the same brands they sell. These brands include Timoteo, Baskit, Pistol Pete, N2N and Skmpeez.
“It was an amazing show with a great turn out. it was held at a gay bar but a mix crowd turned out. It was an exciting night!” said Matt the owner.
They have plans to do another show soon. We will keep you posted! Find them online at http://www.desingerdrawers.com and find more of the Tailgate Fashion show pictures at their Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/DesignerDrawers
It is with GREAT happiness I write to you about the Galaxy Wrestler singlet by N2N Bodywear. Now anyone that knows me intimately will be able to tell you that N2N was my first designer underwear crush. Sadly, being the college student I was, I had to wait until the sales happened, as I gleefully clicked through their 5$ and 10$ digital “bins” looking for my selections. Those who know me through circus, will know that I usually end up wearing a one piece to train in. I’m a professional aerial circus artist. I need my torso covered or else I’ll get friction burns all over the place. So, I was the lucky reviewer picked to tell you all about a great wrestling singlet by N2N called the Galaxy Wrestler.
The Galaxy Wrestler is N2N’s most covered singlet. The Galaxy is a one-piece tanktopped singlet, made out of 83% Nylon, 17% Spandex. The design features contrast block panels down both sides, with N2N branded in little flat metallic dots down the side. There is no front seam, but there is a back seam, which is the optimal fabrication for a singlet, so your behind gets nice definition to it, while the front doesn’t get the “guillotine” feeling. I really like the design of the singlet, because the seam lines and color block detail really emphasize the chest, and help narrow the waist. There are three-color options for this singlet, black with platinum sides, olive with cream sides, and navy with baby blue sides. Putting it on, as always with N2Ns stuff, you can’t help but feel sexy. They sure know how to make products that feel good on the body.
Since this is an article of clothing I train in, and I train everyday, I happily gave it a test drive through my daily schedule. Putting a singlet on can sometimes lead to some odd arm/shoulder contortions to get through the neck hole without stretching too far and ripping the elastic. The Galaxy is cut open enough that getting your body through the neck hole isn’t that big of a hassle.
My day usually consists of about 1-2 of stretching to gain flexibility and elongate the muscles before training. Then usually about 2 or more hours of actual circus training (trapeze, aerial hoop, hand balancing, acrobatics). Followed by at least 2-5 hours of teaching circus classes.
During my stretching was when I really put the singlet through its paces. Because a singlet is a top and bottom connected, your lower half movements have an effect on your top half garment and vise versa. The 3 areas you’ll notice can go VERY wrong on a singlet/leotard…etc are the front crotch, back crotch and shoulder straps. If any of your forward or backward bending body movements make it feel like either the front of your crotch or your tailbone area are being sliced by the seam of a singlet, it doesn’t fit well. Also, you will notice the straps digging into your shoulders to accommodate the lack of room down at your crotch. Having dropped that bit of knowledge, I am happy to say the Galaxy fits wonderfully. It feels snug, without chafing, but doesn’t feel baggy either. Goldilocks’ hunky brother would be happy to wear this.
The fabric feels great, it manages sweat very nicely, it fits snugly (and looks sexy), and is designed well. I am proud to not only to add this to my collection of training clothes, but it’s probably my favorite now too.
Pros:
- Great fit
- Good color choices
- Sexy design
Cons:
- Kinda pricey, but the fabrication is quality.
- I wish I was sent all three color options to review 🙂
Fit – 5
Materials – 5
Construction – 5
Look – 5
Daily Wear – 4
Overall: 4.8/5
The singlet was scheduled for review by N2N Bodywear.
The Presidential Election is coming up but voting for Underwear of the Month you get more then one vote! This month we have a 4 pairs to choose from. In case you forgot here are the pairs that were chosen this month:
- Diesel Andre Brief
- N2N Bodywear L.A Haze
- Candyman Two Shades Jockstrap
- Calvin Klein Micro Modal Essentials Boxer Brief
Which do you think should be the Underwear of the Month? Vote and if you let us know why the pair you voted for should be underwear of the month and you just maybe quoted in the post!
The weather has started getting a little cooler here in Atlanta (believe it or not). Soon we will be into Fall and then eventually for what we call “winter”. Just cold enough for most Southerners to go into hibernation and stay indoors for a couple of months. And for those of us who love to be outdoors no matter what the weather, it’s the season of hot men in running tights. I run year-round, so I own several pairs. Worn with a long sleeved t-shirt and running shoes, it’s the perfect combination of just enough and not too much clothing to keep me warm on those blustery days. I received the PX Runner athletic tights from N2N Bodywear in a size medium, and although it’s not quite cool enough to wear them for my morning runs I gave them a try one day while working out in the fitness room where I live. These tights are multiple fabric; the solid fabric is 79% recycled polyester and 21% spandex, the mesh fabric is 96% micro polyester and 4% spandex. Super stretchy and form fitting, the standard that N2N is known for, these tights are not for the faint of heart.
The first thing you notice about these tights is the pouch front. True to form, the pouch is designed to accentuate your god-given parts, and leaves nothing to the imagination. And I do mean nothing. Anyone who sees you in them will know just exactly what you are working with down there. As daring as I tend to be, I’m not sure I would ever be able to wear these out running unless I wore shorts over them. I caught two of my neighbors who happened to be in the fitness room stealing glances; lord only knows what they thought of my attire. I do love the way they look though. The different colors of the accent fabric and the mesh portions almost create a natural definition of the leg muscles. And as I worked out I didn’t get over heated since the mesh is very breathable. I did an upper body workout and then ran on the treadmill for 45 minutes. I have to admit that as I ran I forgot about the pouch and just got into my run. They were that comfortable. So who knows, maybe once it’s actually cold outside I’ll give them a whirl on the streets. That’ll be sure to stop some traffic (just what Atlanta needs, another traffic jam).
These athletic tights are available in three color patterns: black and white with grey mesh panels, yellow and white with black mesh panels, and blue and black with white mesh panels.
Pros
- great fit
- breathable mesh panels
- inside drawstring
Cons
- prominent pouch may cause some to wear additional layers
Ratings
- Fit – 5
- Materials – 5
- Construction – 5
- Look – 5
- Daily Wear – 3
- Overall – 4.6
*Out of 5*
The PX Runner was provided by N2N Bodwear and is available at http://n2nbodywear.com for $60.00.
Today’s Brief Distraction is another picture done by photographer Scott Barnes. We commissioned him to do a few shots for us. This pair is the N2N Bodywear Air Bikini, furnished by Premium Underwear Store!
Today’s Brief Distraction is another UNB original from photographer Scott Barnes. This time the underwear featured is the 2(x)ist Gold Brief and N2N Bodywear Air Bikini. These were furnished by Premium Underwear Store
It’s Underwear of the Week day! I am so happy how well this feature has taken off with our readers. The second week is a thong or something really fun. This week it was hard to finding a really fun thong. Last week I had such an easy time narrowing it down to one where, however, this week not so much. I know a few good potential thongs I saw at Magic/Curve but many of them aren’t out yet. So, this had me go back and think of the recent reviews we’ve done in the last few months.
Then one stood out and that thong is the N2N Bodywear L.A. Haze G. It’s the same cut as the Odyssey thong they discontinued but now with a fun and funky color pattern. This cut is a favorite of our thong reviewer UNBThongGuy. He says the style is one of the best thongs he’s ever had and he knows his thongs. It’s been my experience as well that N2N really knows how to design underwear for men.
Reasons for making it our underwear of the week are:
- Super comfortable design
- Really fun hand dyed pattern fabric
- Each design is different and individual
- 90% cotton/10% Spandex
- $19.00
Find this pair and more at the N2N Bodywear Site! You can always email us suggestions for Underwear of the Week at info@underwearnewsbriefs.com
It’s almost assured that if you’re reading this, you know all about the Jockstrap-how it’s typically made, what it’s basic purpose is, etc. For those that may not, a jockstrap is an undergarment that both covers and supports the male package while simultaneously leaving your behind exposed to the world, or the backside of your shorts and pants. The long story on Jockstraps is that they were invented by a guy who started Bike and the brand’s jockstraps are made very similar to how they were made over 100 years ago. We’ve come a long way since then, and thank heavens for that.
For those of you that haven’t read my evolution into the world of men’s designer underwear, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I have to evolve when it came to the typical understanding of what a jockstrap is good for. It wasn’t until I got into underwear in the first place that I decided to purchase my first jockstrap. I was doing rigorous circuit training and my trunks just weren’t cutting it in the support department. I opted for the traditional and safe Papi 3-Pack Cotton Jockstraps and thought that’d be the end of my journey. After those passed their sell-by date, my underwear evolution was well under way, and I wanted to keep with the traditional, but seeing all of what I just refer to as “Fashion Jocks” I snapped up some of the 2(x)ist All-Star Jocks as well as some Go Softwear Cotton Lycra Jockstraps. For the most part, I was happy. Not only was I getting the practical support a jock offered me, the nice colors provided an added boost to my self-esteem.
It wasn’t until I decided to start blogging about my underwear collection, and visiting sites like the brilliant Underwear News Briefs and some of the other friendly underwear bloggers’ sites that I discovered that men were actually wearing Fashion Jocks under there everyday clothing. While that should have been more than obvious to me at that point, I am a slow-to-school straight guy, so bare with me. I tried to join the trend back in March, wearing one of my Go Softwear jocks to work and it wasn’t the greatest experience. The thick cotton, that is great for comfortable and supportive workouts quickly became swampy and cramped. I came home, dying to get my jockstrap off, and was resigned to the fact that I just wouldn’t be a jockstrap guy.
A few weeks passed, and as I started showing off my underwear collection, the fact that I didn’t wear jockstraps as daily wear was a negative in two ways. Primarily, it was locking me out of reaching more of you guys (our invaluable followers and fans), but second, (which was an eventual realization) I was missing out on one of the best styles of men’s designer underwear out there! However, I remained frustrated. I wanted to try some more “wearable” fashion jocks, but for the most part, the ones that I was attracted to shaped up to be similar to the ones I already had, fearing they’d fit the same and cause similar problems.
And then, came my “Ah Ha!” moment…
Not long after my failed attempt, I discovered what is perhaps the most brilliant (and in my opinion best) fabric in men’s underwear design today, “Rayon”. A pair of Obviously for Men briefs (which I wore yesterday) introduced me to the fabric’s magical qualities and I was hooked. It didn’t take long for me to put two and two together. Obviously made jockstraps with rayon, and knowing how soft, form-fitting (I’ll discuss this, later) comfortable and most importantly, breathable the fabric was, I decided to try one. Once I got it on, I was in heaven. After wearing it for the day, I finally realized what I had been (knowingly) missing-I knew why so many men loved this style as everyday wear.
I had found the perfect style of underwear for me, and needless to say, I became obsessed. My jock collection exploded and continues to grow when new rayon jocks hit the market that I cannot live without. A jockstrap made with rayon, is the Jockstrap, done right. For those of you who do not know, Rayon is a fabric made from cellulose fibers of bamboo. It’s incredibly soft, and while not the most moisture-wicking, it is still near the top, but what makes it most comfortable is the fabric’s elasticity. While there are several jockstraps on the market that use similar fabrics to rayon, I am convinced that the Jockstrap is at its best when the pouch is made of the stuff.
What we know about all underwear made from rayon, is that it allows your package to sit in its most natural state, hanging away from your body and in front of your legs. While some men may argue that this feature doesn’t give them the support they’re looking for, I disagree. For those of us working 8-12 hour days, a jockstrap with a rayon pouch is the penultimate in all-day comfort because it’s doing the job all underwear sets out to do, but does so in the best way, performing the task without so much as a little reminder of what it’s doing.
While the rayon jockstrap provides excellent support, I think its best part is the fabric’s body-hugging fit. When laying on the bed, it doesn’t appear that there is much to a rayon jockstrap pouch. The pouch seems much smaller than you would think it needs to be, but that couldn’t be further from the truth once you get it on. As soon as you’ve got your package secured into the pouch, the greatest thing happens, you’re done for the day. The fabric molds to whatever natural changes might occur to your package during the day. What I love about rayon in general is that for men like me, who are just slightly above-average between their legs, no fabric on the market does a better job in supporting us without ever cramping our natural “hang.”
Rayon is an expensive fabric, and for companies that produce huge quantity, it’s gets expensive to sell. In addition, its production costs typically mean that rayon fabrics will tend to be monochromatic. Most men prefer cotton jock straps because they come in the widest varieties of colors and styles, and do not get me wrong, this wholehearted endorsement of the rayon jockstrap is not in any way a slam on those designs or designers who do not produce them. A non-rayon design I favor is C-IN2 and their jock design. It has an excellent pouch that is very deep in its contour. Another great designer, N2N Bodywear makes jocks in just about all of the commonly used fabrics in men’s underwear design.
If you are like me, and are either afraid to start wearing jocks as daily wear, or have yet to find one you really feel comfortable enough in to wear for several consecutive hours in a day, I firmly believe the answer lies in the jockstraps that feature rayon as the fabric in the pouch design. I guarantee it will provide unparalleled fit and comfort and will reshape how you once viewed the jockstrap. It’s a design that truly is the Jockstrap, done right.
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Anyone who knows me and my love of underwear knows that I love the N2N brand. They always create styles and cuts that accentuate the important parts while providing great comfort at the same time. I received the Haze Pouch brief in blue in a size medium. “Hand spun and dyed”, this underwear is 90% cotton 10% spandex. And true to N2N, they were a hit with me.
Typical of many N2N lines, this brief has a pouch front. The pouch provides support and lift, pushing the goods forward more than regular cut briefs. When I pulled them on, I immediately knew I would love them. They felt great. Throughout my work day I felt like I was almost wearing nothing, the fabric is so soft. A couple of times I had to adjust the pouch, as it seemed to stretch a little as the day went on.
I love the patterns this brief comes in. I got them in Indigo Blue; they also come in Sunset Yellow. The fabric is such that it appears slightly transparent even though it is really not.
Pros
- pouch front
- feels good on the skin
- fun pattern
Cons
- pouch stretches a little
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Fit |
4.5 |
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Materials |
5 |
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Construction |
4.5 |
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Look |
5 |
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Daily Wear |
4.5 |
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Overall *Out of 5* |
4.7 |
This pair was provided by N2N and is available at http://n2nbodywear.com for $21.
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