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Review – N2N Campfire Brief

January 8, 2013 No Comments

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

Fit	5
Materials	5
Construction	3
Look	3
Daily Wear	5
OVERALL	4
*OUT of 5*

This pair was furnished by N2N and is available for $24.00 at their site www.n2nbodywear.com

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Review – C-IN2 Personal Fit Factor Shower No Show Brief

January 2, 2013 No Comments

In the last few years men’s underwear companies have been making underwear for real guys. Meaning that they are taking in to account the pouch and seat sizes of all types of men. These companies have been making ergonomically designed underwear for guys needing more room up front. We are still waiting on the underwear for the guy who has a bigger backside. The Personal Fit Factor is C-IN2’s entry into this segment of the men’s underwear market.

I have tried many of the other ergonomically designed pouch underwear lines and have been enjoying the extra room up front. So, when a new brand comes out I definitely want to try it. The Personal Fit Factor Shower is, as it states on the C-IN2 site: “A slingless approach for more room in your pouch! The inside pocket supports the male anatomy, while the inverted pleats allow for EXTRA room as needed. A new “trophy shelf” moves anatomy forward, and there’s no center seam for additional comfort.”

This may sound a little confusing but it’s a pair is with out any straps or contraptions’ but rather it gives you really great support by the pleat design. The added pleat will adjust depending on the size you package. There is nothing I hate then having to have instructions to put your underwear on!

I wore these to work to really try them out. The pair C-IN2 sent to me was a large. Which had me worried, it was a 34-36. They were a little tight but fit snuggly. I am in the process of loosing weight and am just about back in a 36! So I was really surprised by fit. I would suggest looking at the sizing before you buy, not just C-IN2 but any undies.

The Trophy Shelf pouch really gave me incredible support. It wasn’t too tight or restricting but just right. The pouch also gave me a natural support. No squishing, adjusting or anything else through out the day. It really felt like I was wearing no underwear throughout the day. I will say it’s great to get a pair of undies you don’t have to adjust in any way though out the day. I like to think this was due to the 95 Cotton; 5 Spandex/Elastane/Lycra material blend.

I would highly recommend this if you are a guy in need of a bigger pouch. Finding underwear to fit is not always an easy task. Some the pouch isn’t big enough and can’t cover your package. While others have pouches that are too night and squeezes you through out the day.

Pros:

Amazing ergonomically designed pouch
Great construction and materials blend
Very reasonably priced compared to other brands

Cons

Only complaint is lack of colors! Only comes in White and Black

Ratings:

Fit – 5
Materials – 5
Construction – 5
Look – 4.5
Daily Wear – 5
Overall – 4.7

C-IN2 furnished these for review. They can be found in black and blue for $24 on the C-IN2 website .

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Review – C-IN2 Yoga Plank Short

December 30, 2012 No Comments

I was lucky enough to receive a package of a few pairs of C-IN2. One of the pairs was the Yoga Plan Short. Have you ever wanted a pair that moves with you? Well this line was made for yoga and should be able to bend and stretch into any position you can get into. I have tried many other sports brands and they never really kept their form through out the day.

I put these through their paces at work. When I put them on hoping that they would keep their shape. Like I said many times before, a few other brands the legs stretch, ride up and make me want to take them off as fast as I put them on. The material is 86 Nylon; 14 Spandex blend, when I put it on it felt great. It wasn’t too tight and restraining but rather felt just right. The short also has a wider waistband then the usual C-IN2, about 2 inches thick. The short really held its place through out the entire day. Honestly it felt like I wasn’t wearing underwear at all. This is saying something since when I wear boxer briefs they are usually noticeable some how though out the day.

There is only one con to the entire pair that is not a defined pouch. A few times through out the day I noticed it but it was pretty rare. Part of me wondered if this is done this way due to construction. I don’t think you could have a defined pouch and have the great fit. It’s only a minor complaint.

Here is the area where it really impressed me. I wore the pair to bed. If you are like a regular brief guy like me , wearing a boxer brief to bed could be horrible. However, this pair didn’t ride up when I slept. Its rare I wear a review pair to bed. C-IN2 has made a really great pair of underwear. I wouldn’t recommend it for daily wear but if you’re big time into yoga or other similar activities then I can almost guarantee you will love them. They are a little pricey but is about the same price as some of the other sports underwear on the market. The higher end UnderArmour and Nike.

Pros:

Amazing fit
Great construction
Feels like you aren’t wearing underwear

Cons

No defined pouch
Could be pricey for every day wear

Ratings:

Fit – 4.5
Materials – 5
Construction – 5
Look – 4.5
Daily Wear – 4.5
Overall – 4.7

C-IN2 furnished these for review. They can be found in black and blue for $60 on the C-IN2 website .

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Review – MyPakage Weekday Boxer Brief

December 24, 2012 No Comments

The one thing I love about UNB is the ability to try new brands of underwear. Over the last few years I have tried brands I never would have heard of any other way. Many of those have become my favorites. I was given a pair of MyPakage as a gift. It is not my usual style of underwear, but the pouch intrigued me.

The Boxer Briefs are made with the patented KeyHole Comfort Technology. “The 3-dimensional internal pouch provides both unparalleled support and comfort. By cradling the male package, our KeyHole Comfort Technology™ allows absolute freedom and eliminates the need for any shifting and adjusting.” Which makes a really interesting pouch design. I was kind of skeptical but as they say looks can be deceiving.

I received a large and to me it seemed to be a little big. I am just about to be back in a 36 in waist. The large fits 34-36 inch waists, which seemed to to be almost a little too big fit . The material is a 93% Modal and 7% Spandex, making it really soft. The fabric composition was one of the favorite things. The KeyHole Comfort is another great great feature. The pouch that is created is an ergonomically designed one. It really gave good support and held up through the day.

My biggest complaint with boxer briefs is they ride up in the legs. This pair did ride up but it wasn’t too bad. If they had a little more elastic in the waistband legs, this problem could be solved. No other major complaints for this pair. I wore these at an active day at work. They held up nicely.

Pros:

Super Soft Materials
Great patented KeyHole Comfort Technology pouch

Cons:

Legs bunched and rode up

Ratings:

Fit – 3.5
Materials – 5
Construction – 5
Look – 4.5
Daily Wear – 3.5
Overall – 4.3

You can find these at the MyPakage website. They also have a list of retailers as well as an online store.

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Review – Clever Front Mesh Boxer

December 22, 2012 No Comments

I am very excited to be reviewing my first pair of boxers for UNB. Today’s pair is the Front Mesh Boxer from Clever. This pair is made of 94% cotton and 6% spandex blend for a snug fit. These boxers are available in a black/gray and green/black color combinations and feature a comfortable logo waistband. And as the name suggests, the front panels are made of mesh. I am always a big fan of mesh in undies.

I have worn the Clever Front Mesh Boxer several times since I received them. Personally, I like to put a new pair through the paces and wore this pair both for a relaxing day lounging on the couch and some busy days around town where I spent my time on and off the metro, walking all over the city and taking a couple sit-down meetings for good measure.

With that said I must admit that I’m a bit torn about this pair. The snugness that I previously mentioned is a double-edged sword. The seat felt a little too snug, like I was always on the verge of (and please forgive the crude terminology) a wedgie and they tend to ride up on the legs just a tad and the snugness meant they did not return when I stood up. This was especially noticeable when I was lounging around my house; however, when I wore them on my more active days, I did not notice the wedgie or riding up. Not too say this snugness is all negative because this pair made my ass look amazing – seriously, I received comments.

Another detail that deserves further mention is the mesh front. As usual when mesh is used in undergarments, this promoted great circulation and kept all the equipment cool on the days that I found myself running for the train. The mesh was comfortable like a pair of comfortable basketball shorts, and while it is definitely noticeable, it isn’t so bad that I would avoid wearing them to the gym. Additionally, the construction is also very sturdy which can sometimes be lacking with mesh.

Overall, I still find myself in the middle of this review. They looked amazing but weren’t always the most comfortable which to me is a big factor.

Pros:

Great construction
Made my butt look awesome
Eye-catching

Cons:

The seat was too snug
Ride up on legs

Ratings

Fit – 3
Materials – 5
Construction – 5
Look – 5
Daily Wear – 3
Overall – 4.2

Clever furnished this pair for review

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Review – Jack Adams Ranger Fly X Jockstrap

December 20, 2012 No Comments

I have only one other pair of Jack Adams and am relatively unfamiliar with the brand. So I was a little uncertain with this jock . I find some ‘features’ of modern jockstraps to be gimmicky and this pair the straps that make the “X” for which this jock is named. I thought the jock looked over-designed and almost like complicated lingerie. However, I couldn’t have been more delightfully wrong/surprised.

This jock features an ample, knitted pouch that is very soft and provides a great cradling fit. Composed of 70% Polyester, 15% cotton and 15% rubber. I joke that the knitted material is more like the most comfortable sweater than a jockstrap. The leg straps are tighter than I expected, being a beefier guy, I expected that they would be uncomfortable; however, they provide great lift to my rear and keep the pouch snug and comfortable. My only complaint is that I wish the straps were slightly larger to help prevent some minor rolling which I experienced.

The great feature that makes this a truly stand-out jockstrap is the functional fly that makes for easy access in the restroom. The fly that creates the “X” that I previously said gave the complicated lingerie- look, is available in eye-catching Black/Yellow, Black/Red and Black/White that actually gives it a decidedly edgy, athletic look.

Pros:

Super soft and unique pouch
Functional fly

Cons:

Small legstraps
Somewhat gimmicky design

Overall, this is a great new take on a classic and I will definitely be buying several more for my drawer.

Fit	5
Materials	5
Construction	4
Look	4
Daily Wear	5
Overall Out of 5	4.6

Find this jock at the 10Percent.com site!

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Review – Cocksox CX16 Waistband Bikini Brief

December 19, 2012 No Comments

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Review – Joe Snyder: Launch Bikini

December 18, 2012 No Comments

I had a tingle of joy when I heard I’d be getting a Joe Snyder pair for this review cycle. Joe Snyder is one of the brands I’d always wanted but never could find on sale as a very budget restrained college kid. Low and behold it arrived, and I received…THE LAUNCH BIKINI, in white.

As I took the pair out of the packaging, I had a two-part reaction. Part one was the ooh and ahh over the feel of the fabric in my hand. Part two was the moment of confusion upon inspecting the front of the undies. I’ll go into more detail on that in a minute.. The Launch Bikini is an 80% Polyamide and 20% Spandex Lycra blend which gives it the luxurious feel and luster. It is available in White, Black, Red, Turquoise, and Mango (a goldish yellow). There is a tag on the back of the undies that is QUITE noticeable, it’s actually folded over the band so there is taggage on the inside of the back AND the outside of the back, but having worn them for the day, I honestly only felt it a couple times. The price point is on the more expensive side for a pair of underwear, but if you factor in the construction techniques, it is totally understandable (my degree in costume design stands behind this statement).

Now, to explain the confusion over the front of these undies. This bikini features a dual front, the outer front is a nice full contoured pouch to carriage the genitals. The INNER panel is an uncontoured panel with a hole in the center. This pulls your testicals UP and out from your body, and lets your penis drape over them, being presented even FURTHER out. This bikini also doesn’t elasticize the ring, so luckily, you don’t feel like you’re being choked until the elastic is worn in more. The built in ring isn’t a new concept in men’s underwear “technology”, but this is the first time I’ve seen the construction like this. The outer POUCH on this bikini is attached at the front and the top of the pouch, leaving the sides open. It was slightly fussy to put it on and “dress” everything properly, but not too bad. I have two slightly opposing opinions attached to this engineering.

Having worn it all day, I found it very sensational…in a good way, and a very nice feel for a pouch. I felt supported while still given breathing room to hang, and it definitely added a little SOMETHING to the front of my pants, but without the pants on, it kind of turns into a peek-a-boo pouch. Because the front pouch panel is not connected on the sides, when I’m wearing it, my genitals were pushing out the pouch panel so much that I was getting the male version of “side-boob”. In my opinion, the outer panel would do better to be attached from the bottom and sides, leaving the TOP open, so if there is a peek-a-boo panel, it’s a slightly more alluring sight”

Although I think the front pouch is not great for “show”, I completely recommend this for daily wear, it felt great all day, and it added a little spring to my step.

PROS

Beautiful fabric
Great “display” features
Comfortable
Durable

CONS

Not the most appealing front construction
A little hard to put on

Ratings

FIT 5
MATERIAL 5
CONSTRUCTION 2
LOOK 2
DAILY WEAR 5
OVERALL 3.8

Joe Snyder Furnished this pair for review

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Review – Nukleus Water Series Mekong Micro Bikini

December 17, 2012 No Comments

This review is of the Nukleus Water Series Mekong Micro bikini. This brand of underwear initially attracted my attention due to their company’s emphasis on environmental protection. They use a new fabric called Lenzing Viscose, which is made sustainably from wood, and they recycle all the by-products of production, minimizing their impact on the environment. Colors available include Navy blue, royal blue, red, black and yellow. I am sucker for bright colors, so I got a three-pack of yellow ones, for $16.50 including shipping. Their sizing tends to follow European sizing, so I bought one size up (medium) and tried them out. First impressions were: “damn, they make me look hung” and they also fit my more than ample butt—-which can be a challenge to fit sometimes.

I wore the Nukleus all through the day at work, which has me getting up and down often, as well as sitting in several meetings. After work, I went to the gym for a weight-lifting workout with my trainer. I was very impressed with the comfort of this pair—at times it felt like I was hardly wearing underwear while still giving me the support I expect from a bikini. Even through a tough leg workout at the gym, they still maintained their shape, did not ride up with wear, and still made me look hot when changing in the locker room. The lenzing material is naturally sweat wicking, and in this case, actually helped keep me dry during the workout.

I was really impressed on how the cut of Nukleus appeared to augment the size of my plumbing. Andrew Christian may have his nearly naked briefs, but Nukleus figured this out several years prior, and at slightly more than $5 each, you can’t beat the price. Keeping me comfortable while working out and looking good in the locker room afterwards were unexpected bonuses as well. Many brands claim to be “sweat wicking” which usually means you end up with wet and soggy underwear after the workout. Nukleus’ claim to keep you dry actually was the truth.

The main disadvantage of buying Nukleus is the lack of a US seller. They can only be purchased over the internet from Malaysia, and the lag time for delivery can be as much as 3 weeks. Also, I purchased another three-pack after my initial review, and ever though I ordered the same size, they were significantly smaller than first ones I bought, despite being labeled “medium”. Not sure if that indicates a problem with their quality control or if it was a one-time fluke. Given my initial impression of their product, it’s not enough to scare me away from buying more. The overall comfort, shape, body enhancing cut and sweat wicking of the material helped make this become one of my new favorite pair of underwear.

Pros:

Price ~$5 each
Body enhancing shape
Sweat wicking
Bright colors available

Cons:

Delay in delivery
European sizing
Possible quality control issues

Ratings

Fit	4
Materials	5
Construction	5
Look	5
Daily Wear	5
OVERALL	5
*OUT of 5*

You can find this pair at UnderwearConcept.com and three-packs are available for $16.50 at their site.

Note: UNB-LJ is a new reviewer who is based in the US and travels the world and always picks up new undies where ever he goes. He’s going to share some reviews of those pairs and how he finds great undies all over the world.

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Review – Cocksox Active Long Boxer

December 12, 2012 No Comments

I really love the look of long boxers. I don’t know what it is about them but I just look cool to me. But looking cool and fitting well are two different things. Over the last few years I got to try just about everything Cocksox has to offer except the boxer briefs. I felt it was time I step outside my briefs box and try the ones I really like.

I got a size large, which definitely fit very well. If you are a 36-38 you should have no trouble with these. They are made out of 95% cotton/5% Lycra blend and really conform to your body. The pouch is one thing that really worried me. Not a lot of boxer briefs makers get a great pouch. There did have a good pouch, not like the bikinis but still good none the less. I prefer the bikinis to boxers, but these did fit nicely through out the day. They didn’t require any major adjustments or drove me crazy.

The day I wore these to work was a day I didn’t know I was going to be quite so active. It was not a day I sat at a desk, rather ran all over the office and was on the go for about 5 hours. This was good because the longer legs gave me more support and got to test out the “active” in the Cocksox Active. They did a great job. Now these won’t be my go to pair but they are good ones. These are perfect for a winter’s day when it’s going to be cold and you don’t want to wear long johns.

I really liked the materials and fit of these. As I have said I love the look of longer boxer briefs. I am glad I stepped outside my briefs box and tried them. I wish the pouch matched the other briefs Cocksox makes, but I think that is more difficult with a boxer brief/trunk. These would be great for working out or another activity where you need the support in your legs and else where. My owe complaint is the waistband. I love a great waistband and these have a low key one. They wouldn’t have to be crazy but something classic and fun.

Pros:

Great materials
Good support through out the day
A sleek looking pair of boxer briefs

Cons:

Wish had the same pouch as the briefs
Needs a flashier waistband

Ratings:

Fit – 4.5
Materials – 5
Construction – 5
Look – 4.5
Daily Wear – 4.5
Over all – 4.7

Cocksox furnished these for review. You can find these and the other Active underwear collection at the Cocksox site, http://www.cocksox.com

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Review – Male Power Herringbone Mustang Bikini

December 5, 2012 No Comments

I don’t always get to review the underwear after wearing it several times. Many times my opinion on a product can change after its been put in the washing machine. Some fabrics doesn’t hold up and some fray. So I am able to tell you all about this great bikini and give you feedback on it after washing it.

The Male Power Herringbone Mustang Bikini has become my new pajamas. When I first wore them I was first impressed with the fabric used for the bikini. It’s a knit Herringbone made of 85% Nylon, 15% Spandex. It’s super soft and feel great on the skin. It’s basically a loose knit piece of fabric in a herringbone pattern. Guys- if you haven’t felt a knit as your underwear this is the perfect one. It’s breathable and so comfortable. Sometime our sexy underwear is not the most comfortable to wear to bed.

I even wore it to the gym and loved it. Most bikinis tend to ride up my butt cheeks and never stay in place. This rear design is great and stays in place. The only issue I had was the big itchy tag sticking into my crack. Just cut it out and its fine. Why do underwear companies still insist on putting big tags in underwear? Especially itchy ones?!

Pros –

Great design
Great quality knit fabric
Comfortable to sleep in

Con’s –

Itchy tag!

Ratings

Fit: 5
Materials: 5
Look: 5
Construction: 5
Daily Wear: 5
Overall: 5

Male Power furnished this pair for review.

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Review – Joe Snyder Running Short JS-M8

December 2, 2012 No Comments

Starting off, Joe Snyder is my favorite brand for thongs, briefs and specialty wear and am a huge nylon lover so anything that has that elastic spandex feel is amazing. I have numerous pairs and varieties of Joe Snyder underwear. One of the things I love about this brand is how most of their underwear gives you the pouch for extra support and pushes you out to give that buldge appearance. Joe Snyder underwear is machine washable and very durable. Even their specialty underwear is great quality. With having a nylon fetish, Joe nyder is the perfect brand to get into and support.

The pair I reviewed most recently was the Joe Snyder Running Shorts. When I saw that they did sportswear, I wanted to try it out. I am a huge gym fanatic and do a lot of cardio at the gym so I thought that these pair of running shorts would be perfect. When I received them I quickly put them on to try them out.

Here is the downfall of the shorts. They fit more like briefs than anything. I still had some support but I did feel “out there” and kind of exposed… but that could be solved by any jock strap. Being a bigger guy and having thicker thighs, the shorts expose and really do not leave a lot to the imagination but it shows everything you got. SO if you are comfortable being exposed, these are for you! This can be a good and bad thing. I wouldn’t not recommend wearing these in the gym to run in front of your workout buddies, possibly risking something falling out, but to wear them in the privacy in your own home if you have your own treadmill.

I would recommend wearing these on the beach as a bathing suit. If you are not comfortable wearing a thong or a speedo, these could be the next step to still feeling sexy in the sun. Still being able to cover your junk and butt checks but still getting the sun on your thighs and legs.
Would I recommend these “running shorts”? I would. I would recommend them to be worn at the beach as a bathing suit, or as shorts to wear around the house, or even underneath your jeans as your underwear for the day. I would not recommend them to be worn at the gym, but if you were to, I would put on a jock strap underneath to give you that support. Would I call them “Running Shorts”? No. Running shorts would be a little longer than this pair. But I would call them sporty boxers. They have some versatility other than running shorts so that would be a reason to buy them. If you are wanting and willing to try them, I would fully recommend doing it. if all else fails you have a great pair of sporty boxers that you can use at the beach or in your daily life.
Pros

Versatility
Great to wear at the beach/tan in
Lightweight
Stretchy fabric
Great feel
Doesn’t ruin in wash

Cons

Not to be worn in the gym
Not a lot of support in the pouch area
One size fits most
Not considered “running shorts”

Ratings:

Fit-3
Material-5
Construction-2
Look-4
Daily Wear-5
Overall -3.7

Joe Snyder supplied these for review. Find these and more at the Joe Snyder site.

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Review – Cocksox CX03 Waistband Brief

December 1, 2012 No Comments

I always get excited to review underwear and I was even more excited when I heard I’d be getting to review the Cocksox CX03 Waistband Brief. If you know me by now, I am not shy with the underwear I wear. However, I get concerned about certain brands and how I perceive they might fit me and Cocksox was one of those brands. For that reason I am glad to have my first pair from the brand and just may have to explore what else Cocksox has to offer.

The pair of briefs I received in the mail was size L (36-38) and the pair fit my 36” waist very well. They are made from 92% “Supplex” (Cocksox’s choice microfiber) and 8% Lycra elastane. These really are a “bikini” cut rather than a more traditional brief and while you get pretty much 100% rear coverage the side of your bum is more exposed than with similar cuts from other brands.

I put them through a day’s worth of wear and they held up pretty well. I am a fan of briefs with a built in pouch, and Cocksox seems to have been in that market for quite some time. Their pouch really does bring you “out and up” and as someone who is already subconscious about the size of my bulge, wearing these to work was a bit of a decision, but I decided to throw caution to the wind, as it were.

I am getting pretty good at “judging books by their cover” when it comes to shopping online and looking at pictures, and I must say the one issue I thought I would have with these. While the pouch is shaped to “lift” my anatomy doesn’t really “do” that easily so the pouch at times would become uncomfortable and cramped. It wasn’t so bad that I wanted them off, (I wore them until bed time) but they didn’t have the comfort I was hoping for, either.

Style-wise these briefs hit the right notes. I think a bikini cut is naturally more stylish than a basic style, and the neon green definitely stands out. I also appreciate that Cocksox has gotten away from their niche a bit, and ventured the world of the logo waistband. My wife’s reaction was “whoa” when I got them on—though she is an impossible read when it comes to the underwear I wear.

In the end, the Cocksox CX03 Waistband Brief is a really decent brief and I was pleasantly surprised and how well they fit overall. Though the contour of the bulge could be a bit bigger, or more forgiving, I think my main issue is that it is something I just am not used to with any other pair I own. I’d say if you’re a fan of the brand’s thong or original brief, you should give these a try. Be careful though, one thing is for sure with these briefs, which doesn’t stray from the brand’s overall design concept, you may need to be a bit less-than modest to wear these on a daily basis.

Pros:

Good Fit
Super supportive
Breathable
Stylish

Cons:

Unforgiving pouch
Not for the bashful

Ratings

Fit – 5
Materials – 4
Construction – 4
Look – 5
Daily Wear – 3
Overall *Out of 5* – 4

Cocksox furnished these for review. You can find them on the Cocksox website.

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Review – Joe Snyder Pride Frame Bikini

November 28, 2012 No Comments

I have never had a pair of Joe Snyder underwear. I know that is very hard to believe considering I run an underwear blog. There have been many things I have heard over the years about Joe Snyder. There are some who swear that Joe Snyder is the best underwear company around. While others have said that the pouch is small, it’s tight and etc.

With all these opinions going through my head, I was a little worried how I would like them. Would the pouch be big enough? Would it fit? More on that in a minute. The newest line from Joe Snyder, it has made a big splash in the world of underwear. Joe Snyder is one to use vibrant colors and classic designs. The line has a black accent stripe that literally frames your pride. It will draw attention to the pouch.

I wore this pair to work and knew the minute I put it on that it would be an amazing pair. The complaints about the pouch being small are not true with this pair. When I first put them on it was like the pair was made for me. It fit so well that I didn’t’ want to take them off. It was like I wasn’t wearing any underwear through out the day. It is a line that I will get more of and put them in my drawer. These came at a good time because after loosing weight I’m in the market for new undies to fill my drawer.

If you have been a long time reader of the blog you know that a pouch is the most important thing to me in underwear. I don’t care what else the underwear has going for it, with out a pouch I won’t like it as much. The pouch on the Pride Frame has to be one of my favorites I’ve ever reviewed. Why did I like it so much, it was the combination of the fabric and design that has won me over. I want to get them in all colors now!

The Pride Frame is made out of 90% Polyamide, 20% Spandex mix, which is super stretchy and conforms to your body. The pair I wore was an XL, in typical American sizing it would be a Large. Meaning it would easily fit a 36 waist. The important thing on Joe Snyder is read the sizing chart at their site or the retailer to pick the right size. There is nothing worse then getting the wrong size of underwear!

Pros:

Great pouch
Classic Bikini style
Incredible fabric,

Con’s

I want the entire line

Ratings:

Fit – 5
Materials – 5
Construction – 5
Look – 5
Daily Wear – 5
Overall -5

Joe Snyder furnished these for review. Available in 7 colors from $23.50.

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Review – Joe Snyder Boxer JS-XPSO1

November 26, 2012 No Comments

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Review – Joe Snyder JS-LCH01 – Bikni

November 25, 2012 No Comments

Over the past week, I have had the pleasure of reviewing Joe Snyder’s Launch (LCH) bikini and it was the first time that I have worn any piece of Joe Snyder underwear. While getting the chance to try new and unique undies is always welcomed, there is always a slight fear of the unknown in terms of style, construction, as well as brand. This bikini certainly was different than any other brief that I have worn since it features an elastic ring within the pouch of the brief to provide a substantial front profile enhancement. Pictured above this review are images of myself in the review pair to give you, the reader, an idea of how the pair fit on me so you can further understand my perspective. I will attempt to do this for each underwear review that I do moving forward. Now, onto my review.

When I first opened the package containing the bikini, I had no preconceived notions on what to expect. In fact, when I first looked into the pouch and saw the size of the ring that I would put my junk through, I was honestly pretty confused. After three or four tries to snake my stuff through the hole, I was amazed by the profile increase. It is very drastic. In terms of comfort, the longer I wore the bikini, the more I got used to the feeling of the ring and grew to enjoy it. Along with the ring in the front, there are also two slits on each side of the pouch. At first, these seemed very unnecessary and I wasn’t very fond the of aesthetics of the front of the pair. Once I wore the underwear, I quickly realized that these slits make both positioning your junk through the ring and using the bathroom much easier. Featuring a fully covered rear, this bikini never rode up and the leg opening do not separate from my legs. Even after working out and putting the underwear through the paces of a normal day, the underwear did not change positions at all. Very impressive.

My favorite part of this bikini is the fabric. Using an 80% polymide and 20% spandex fabric blend, this brief is incredibly soft and smooth while having the ability to wick away sweat. I found its feeling to be very similar to the swim briefs which I have worn swimming laps in high school. When compared to the fabrics of all the briefs I currently own, this Joe Snyder bikini wins hands down. The fabric alone can make you forget that you are wearing any underwear at all, even though your goods are stuffed through the inner elastic ring.

Joe Snyder offers this brief in four other colors other than turquoise. Following this test, I intend to try wearing more Joe Snyder products and I suggest you do the same.

Pros-

Superior front profile lift
Lack of underwear shift throughout the day
Amazing fabric blend

Cons-

Other than my minor aesthetic gripe regarding the front pouch, none at all.

Ratings:

Fit: 5
Materials: 5
Look: 4.5
Construction: 5
Daily Wear: 4.5
Overall: 4.8

These were furnished for review by Joe Snyder. They can be purchased at the Joe Snyder site.

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Review – No Limits Low Rise Brief Model #36

November 21, 2012 No Comments

It’s always fun to try new brands. It can be a little frustrating because men’s designer underwear isn’t cheap. A brief from one brand can be cut completely different from another brand. So when we find a brand that fits our body we stick with it. I get that. I don’t like wearing many brands briefs or bikinis because if the fit isnt right i end up with a wedgy as soon as I start walking. Its the bubble butt curse. It’s a huge reason why I primarily wear thongs. There is nothing worse than having to adjust your underwear.

No Limits is not a brand I was familiar with. I had never worn them before. When my red Low Rise briefs (also available in black) pair came in the mail to review it came in a reusable black zip canvas pouch. The canvas pouch has already been assimilated into my everyday life. It now holds my gym lock, deodorant, and small bottle of saline solution for my contacts. The uses are endless for this canvas pouch especially because the pouch is left plain and not branded. There are literally no limits to its potential (yes folks, that pun was intended). It might not be the most effective marketing for the brand but it is definitely “green” with the idea of reusing packing for everyday life.

I will admit when I first held the pair up I was a little nervous about my comfort level with the cut of the rear of the brief. It’s not a conventional full cut for the seat. It’s more of a french cut. I immediately thought this was going to end up becoming a thong. I went to the gym in a loose pair of shorts thinking the back of the brief was going to ride up. And it was cardio day so if this brief was going to be tested it would be on my cardio day. The polyester/ spandex is super soft and really comfortable. The brief’s pouch was a perfect fit and offered great support. I was surprised that the brief’s rear didn’t ride up. I was totally shocked. I loved the overall comfort level. I forgot what underwear I was even wearing. That’s how light and airy they felt. I would definitely wear more of their briefs and I never want to wear briefs. If their briefs are this comfortable I would love to try their thongs.

No Limits has a new fan.

Pros –

Great design
Great quality
Super comfortable

Con’s –

Sincerely, I have no complaints.

Ratings

Fit: 5
Materials: 5
Look: 5
Construction: 5
Daily Wear: 5
Overall: 5

This pair was furnished by No Limits and is available for $12.50 at their site.

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Review – Kiniki Savile Hipster

November 20, 2012 No Comments

We round out our review of Kiniki with the Savile Hipster. The pair has a really great print, so I was really excited to try them. I am not one too much for super wild patterns, but the paisley print was so very cool to me. A silver waistband sets off the pattern of the hipster and looks very cool.

With that said I would say that this pair was my least favorite of the three I reviewed. And I really wanted it to be the most favorite. It just looks so cool! The main reason is because of the fabric. The Poly Elastane didn’t have enough give as I’m used too. My favorite brand has either lycra or spandex. Underwear made from material that forms to your body and gives great support through out the day.

I wore this pair to work and through out the day at work and for the first half of the day it did great. However for the second half of the day it kinda rode up and didn’t lost its support. This is what I like least about trunks/boxer briefs. I want to try them after the second wash to see how they hold up.

This review isn’t all bad because the material did feel good against my skin. I think if some spandex or other stretchy material were added in it would be one of my favorites. The waistband is a classic design. The solid silver really sets of the pair.

The construction if the pair is very good. I think all the underwear I have gotten from Kiniki has been very well constructed. This pair is just a matter of personal preference. I know we will have other guys out there who love it and it will be their favorites.

Pros:

Great pattern
Accenting waistband
Soft Material

Cons:

Rode up during the day
Material didn’t give support through out the day

Ratings:

Fit – 3.5
Materials – 4.5
Construction – 4.5
Look – 4.5
Daily Wear – 3.5
Overall -4.1

This pair was furnished by Kiniki for review

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Review – Latimer Trim Brief

November 18, 2012 No Comments

This is our second pair of Kiniki to review. The first pair really impressed me, so I was really looking forward to trying the brief. Yes I am a brief guy and they are my underwear of choice on a daily basis. The pair I got to review is the Latimer Trim Brief in XL. Again, the sizing for this is a large for the US. It fit pretty well. I would suggest this one for anyone around 36 inches or so.

The brief looked very cool to me. The body was navy and the waistband was a snake print. Now, I’m not normally one for snake print but there is something about it that I really liked. It was different but not over the top. I love a great waistband in a pair of undies. It’s the icing on the cake for me, something few people see but to me an important part of undies. I know we have guys who read who could care less or like plain bands but not me!

I wore the brief to work. You maybe asking why we say where we wore the pair, but I think to really try out an underwear you have to put it in every day situations. To me work is where I find if a pair of underwear will be good or not. The pair wore great through out the day. One thing that worried me was the lack of a defined pouch. To me it can go either way with a pair without pouches. But, the pair felt good all day.

Will I wear this pair again? Definitely, the pair has a good design, great materials and the waistband is awesome. The pair is made out of 95% cotton and 5% elastane for “improved fit” third site says. The 5% elastane gives it some give and not as rigid as 100% cottong.

Pros:

Great waist band
Classic brief styling
Holds up through the day

Cons:

No contour pouch design

Ratings:

Fit – 4.5
Materials – 4.5
Construction – 4.5
Look – 4.5
Daily Wear – 4.5
Overall -4.5

These were furnished for review by Kiniki and can be found on their website.

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Review – Camden Trip Hipster

November 13, 2012 No Comments

There is one thing I really love about UNB, it allows me to try new brands. Some of the ones that I never heard of have become some of my favorite Kiniki could be one of those companies, I had only heard of once or twice in passing.. Kiniki is a British company founded in 1970 that has been making great undies many of you in the UK may know about already.

The pair I got to review is the Camden Trip Hipster. As you know, if you are a long time reader, I am not a big fan of boxer briefs. But over the course of the last four years I have tried some really great boxer briefs. So I haven’t totally changed my opinion but I’m not as rigid in my underwear choice now! I will give many more pairs a chance.

The Hipster is one that is a magenta color with a digital pattern waistband. It’s a little on the funky side. If the shows over your jeans you will definitely get noticed. I really like this waistband, it’s different yet not too over the top. The pair is an XL, which in the US is a large. I have lost a good bit of weight so going down in sizes is a good thing. Definitely check the sizing charts, because in the world of undies not everyone uses the same sizes.

I wore these to work on a regular day. To me wearing a pair in every day use is the best review. They fit really well through out the day. There isn’t a defined pouch, which had me kind of skeptical. However, after the day they fit really well. The legs didn’t ride up and I barely noticed that I was wearing boxer briefs. They were very comfortable and I enjoyed wearing them.

Pros:

Great waistband design
Fit great throughout the day
Loved the bright color

Cons:

No Defined pouch

Ratings:

Fit – 4.5
Materials – 4.5
Construction – 4.5
Look – 4.5
Daily Wear – 4.5
Overall -4.5

Kiniki furnished these for review. They can be found at their site for $31.99 but currently on sale for $15.99

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Review – Jocks by RJ’s Leather Pouch Jockstrap

October 28, 2012 1 Comment

Wanna know a secret? I love wearing leather. It’s true. I love underwear but I also love the feeling of putting on a leather garment. I don’t wear many jocks though it seems lately I have been getting a bunch. So now I can add a leather jockstrap to my growing collection. For those of you that have never worn leather let me break this down for you in a very PG rated way. There are groups of people that love wearing leather as a fetish/lifestyle. It’s primarily associated with gay men but there is also a large straight population as well. Within this leather community there are people usually more dominant and more submissive in nature. The leather garments they wear often illustrate their power role. The Leather Pouch Jockstrap is basic enough that it could be worn by anyone regardless of their role. And here is the best part: It’s a really comfortable jockstrap.

Now I don’t recommend wearing this jock to work out in but I did wear it all day long with no discomfort. The jockstrap is made from black elastic with the leather pouch. The leather pouch comes in a variety of colors, the pair I reviewed was black leather. The other color options are yellow, red, blue, grey and white. The elastic waistband is 2 inches wide. It’s just regular elastic. Its not super soft or scratchy but it is a little stiff and will soften often time. The straps are one inch wide. It’s very much a regular jockstrap. The pouch is made from two pieces of leather that has a center seam down the front. There is plenty of room in the pouch. I should also mention that the quality of the leather is really nice.

There was one tiny snag with jockstrap. During the day I went to pull up the waistband and heard a rip. That’s when I realized that the one seam attaching the top of the pouch to the elastic waistband had ripped on the side. The pouch began to separate from the waistband a bit. It was totally my fault for trying to yank it higher up. However, even though I ripped the seam the garment didn’t fall apart. The separated side was only half an inch long and didn’t continue to rip even more. It’s hardly noticeable. And anyone with a sewing machine can easily fix it. I wouldn’t say that my accident is because of the products poor craftsmanship but I would recommend that Jock’s by RJ consider double stitching the stretch stitch on the pouch to the waistband.

The pricing for leather products can be ridiculous. As much as I would love to get more and more the truth is, I have rent to pay. I recommend this brand. If you are new to leather then this is a great economical brand to begin exploring with. They also can custom make any order you place. For example on their website it says, “if you are hard to fit because you have a small waist and large legs, you can just give us your measurements and we’ll make sure your items fit perfectly. No more worries about whether online items will fit.” There is also more than just leather and jockstraps available. I cant wait to try some of their different thongs.

Pros-

Great quality leather
Comfortable design

Cons-

Seam ripped

Ratings
Fit: 4.5
Materials: 5
Look: 5
Construction: 2.5
Daily Wear: 4

Overall: 4.2

This pair was furnished by Jock’s by RJ and is available for $25.95 at their site www.jocksbyrj.com

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Review – N2n Bodywear Galaxy Wrestler

October 27, 2012 No Comments

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.

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Review – Big Boys Pants Lo-Rise Boxer

October 16, 2012 No Comments

I get to wrap up my three review of Big Boy Pants. They have been a really fun company to review. As I have said I love pairs with great pouches and this brand has them. I want to try the thong next so I can have all the pairs they offer! But on with the last review!

These lived up to the other reviews. I hear you saying well DUH! But we have had brands where not all brands are created equal and sizing was not consistant across the styles. The Lo-Rise boxer had a very similar fit to the Boxer Brief. While I am not the boxer brief aficionado, I didn’t tell too much difference between the fit of the pairs. The Big Boys site says this pair has a waist band lower then the boxer brief. Either way it fit very well. This pair also had the great pouch the others had. It just felt so awesome to wear all day. It was a pair that I wanted to wear more then one day, but I didn’t!

I put these through the paces running around town. They gave me really great support. I can’t rave any more about the pouch. If you love ergonomically designed underwear then this is a must for your underwear drawer. It feels like you aren’t wearing any underwear. Which to me is the best compliment you can give a pair of underwear, as odd as it sounds. Because there is nothing worse then underwear you know you are wearing and it will drive you crazy. But, back to the daily wear part of the review…I love these and the fit. They are going to be one of my favorite new companies.

These are made out of a 95% Modal – 5% Elastane blend. Which for those of you not familiar is super soft and stretchy. The fabric conforms to your body and allows your body to breath. I very much doubt you will feel constricted or hot in these. The legs stayed in place and just felt great all day.

Pros:

Amazing pouch
Super soft breathable fabric
Stayed in place
Available in great colors

Cons:

I need more of these!
None to mention

Fit – 4.9
Materials – 5
Construction – 5
Look – 4.9
Daily Wear – 4.9

Overall: 4.95

These are available from the Big Boys Pants site for £14 and available in 7 colors!

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Review – Big Boys Boxer Brief

October 14, 2012 No Comments

Last week I got a chance to review the Big Boys Brief and I loved them. So, with that great review I had high hopes for the Boxer Briefs. I was hoping that the great pouch carried over and I wouldn’t disappointed? Well I can say that I wasn’t disappointed at all!

I got the Big Boy Briefs in a size large. They fit me very well and moved with me through out the day. Its great to find a pair of boxer briefs with an amazing pouch. So many times I have high hopes for a pair of boxer briefs but they never live up. I’m always wary of when I get a pair of boxer briefs to review. Many boxer briefs don’t build in a pouch.

My worries were calmed when I put these on. These like the briefs were made out of the modal mix material. Which makes it super soft and conforms to your body. I actually liked the way this pouch fit a little better then the briefs. Which I didn’t think would be possible. The way it holds everything in place and gives you amazing support. For me one of the most important factors is support. I hate to have everything flop around all day. This pair meets and exceeded my expectations.

I wore the pair to work and had no issues. The boxer brief didn’t ride up or bunch at all. The modal material really conformed and held in place all day. Nothing worse in any pair of underwear then riding up or bunching up. These would be great for someone who has an active job. The material will breath and keep in place. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

I think that Big Boys is going to be one of my new favorite underwear companies. They have designed really great underwear and I’m super happy that I got to try them out. Its great to have an underwear company pay attention to how guys are made and deign around that.

Pros:

Amazing pouch
Great Fit
Super Soft Material

Cons:

Can’t think of any

Rating:

Fit – 4.9
Materials – 5
Construction – 5
Look – 4.9
Daily Wear – 4.9

Overall: 4.95

These were furnished for review by Big Boys Underwear. They can be found on their website.

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Review – Calvin Klein Limited Edition ‘X-Ray’ Cotton Trunk

October 10, 2012 No Comments

Calvin Klein put out a Limited Edition line just in time for Halloween which just about coincided with one of its big sales of the year. While there are several varying designs, the Limited Edition X-Ray Cotton Trunk in black was my favorite design and I was lucky enough to be able to review them.

I have gotten away from buying trunks as of late, but I am always happy to try new ones out from time to time. Luckily for me, these arrived just in time for me to wear them last Friday on a very cold day in the Midwest. If you follow my Tumblr then you knew this already, but if you don’t you can still follow me. Generally I was pleased with the trunks. They are made of 95% cotton which made them warm and comfortable for the whole day.

Unlike some of the other CK Trunks I own, the legs on these were a bit longer, not long enough to be a boxer brief, but not as short as most trunks. These trunks also have a seam running from the outside of the pouch on both sides that travels down the front part of the inner thigh, which feels weird at first but the functionality is useful. I know nothing about clothing construction, but it seems as though the seam is to prevent “ride up” but it doesn’t entirely do its job. Still, these stayed in place on my legs for the most part, which is all you can ask from a longer pair of trunks like these.

You can’t really go wrong with CK trunks, I fit well into a Large (36-38) and as I’ve said they were really comfortable over a long wear. Style-wise, the over all shape or “cut” of the trunks aren’t going to turn any heads, but the “X-Ray” Skull screen print on the left leg which actually glows in the dark is kind of “fun” and adds some flare to an otherwise boring pair. The contrast waistband is a burgundy color, which is also an interesting touch.

Overall, the only thing that makes this trunk stand out from any other every day trunk from Calvin Klein is the Skull print. That’s obviously not a bad thing, CK makes great underwear and this is not an exception, but I think in the end, a trunk is a trunk. While my preference lies in briefs, I am glad I have this trunk to throw into the mix every once in a while.

Pros:

Good Fit
Comfortable
Fun-Geeky Style

Cons:

None

Fit – 5

Materials – 5

Construction – 4.5

Look – 4.5

Daily Wear 4

TOTAL: 4.5

Find these at retailers around the country and net.