I got these Hanes x-temp things that several years ago that were the best I'd ever had, but they've changed them up so they're mostly plasticy now.
it's expensive buying different brands to find when you like, what have you all found? bonus points if you live in a place we're going outside inevitably means swamp crotch
Armachillo from Duluth Trading Co. A bit too tight around the waist after I gained about 10lbs for a medium, but best I've owned so far. They stay up, elastic doesn't wear out, the colors don't fade, and they don't trap a ton of heat.
All citizens is amazing if you live in a hot climate and are well endowed. I’ve really enjoyed mine, and they have breathable mesh EVERYWHERE that’s made them amazing for this incredibly hot summer. My balls are never swampy wearing them. They’re also a pouch based underwear which my doctor recommended to me after having some issues around my balls with stress tension.
They have great colors, and they’re super soft and they stay in place with this weird thigh band thing. I love them and after buying a test pair bought like 12 more for my whole wardrobe. Cotton was out of the question due to how much it creates that swamp feeling. Paired with linen shorts or linen pants and I can bear the Cali Valley heat a bit more.
For day in, day out boxer briefs I go with Gildan. Especially for the price. I keep some Calvin Klein on hand because I like to feel fancy sometimes. But I will readily recommend the Gildan. I have big thighs and they will stretch by the end of the day but the elastic does its job until I take them off.
I just bought two pairs of Pair of Thieves brand boxer briefs at target with the pouch. I bought them specifically to wear on a long flight. It's more comfortable than I expected, and does make a difference on warm days. Everything gets a little separation and some air-flow. They are more expensive, so I reserve them for special occasions.
dude, right? for the rest of my body I've found things more comfortable than cotton, but there's nothing better than cotton for a ball pouch. everybody's out here cranking out rayon and polyester
They're expensive in upfront costs, but I think they're more cost effective in the long run. I'm a husky guy who runs hot, so all the regular Hanes, Fruit of the Loom, etc. stuff would wear out yearly - I'd get tears between the thighs or dead elastic in the waistband - and get wicked swampy.
I think the oldest of my buck naked boxer briefs are about 5 years old now and are still going strong. They cut down on swamp ass too.
If you keep an eye out, they go on sale pretty regularly, so I'd grab a couple pairs here and there and over time replaced all my underwear with them.
I live in Florida so I get the swamp crotch concerns. My answer? All Citizens. All the way. I was a boxers guy forever because I hated how boxer briefs felt. Riding up all the time, squeezed my junk in uncomfortable ways. All Citizens converted me because they fixed all of this. They're now my favorite underwear and I've basically replaced my drawer with them.
For note, I tried All Citizens, Pair of Thieves, Tommy John, and BN3TH. All Citizens blew them all out of the water. Their Elite line is solid for the price. Their Apex are my favorite though, but also the priciest. They have some anti radiation lining in the ball pouch and silver fabric that apparently reduces odor in the Apex line. Personally I think that's just marketing bs, but the ball pouch is noticeably comfier than the Elite line.
I think they're just referring to the silver lined fabric they're using? Again I dunno, it's probably just marketing bs, but shit's comfy, I'll tell you that.
I basically don't even notice I'm wearing it most of the time because of how form fitting it is, which good underwear should feel like imo
Also, Skull and Bones stuff is really nice, especially if you want something that looks good in front of a partner. Be aware that their lace stuff runs a little small and you probably want to go one size up.
I’ve really enjoyed the Uniqlo AIRism line. Only downside is that the regular length ones can ride up the leg a bit, but not the low-rise ones. They’re missing the ball pouches that some other brands have but for me it’s been fine. Nice balance between affordable and comfortable.
Awhile back I tried out MeUndies, and since then all my socks, underwear are from them.
I also bought a housecoat, some pants, shirts, etc.
I own ferrets and their claws are sharp as shit, they have torn up many of my shorts, chewed holes in sleeves, etc.
They have not put a single dent in my MeUndies clothes. I dunno what sorta Kevlar shit they make their stuff outta but it's pretty much indestructible, yet also comfortable and soft.
Shipping can take awhile though, so keep that in mind.
Do you get Schiesser in the US? They aren't cheap, a pack of 3 is like $50, but the 100% cotton ones are so amazing, I'll never wear anything else ever again.