Wool underwear vs Synthetic

I picked up two pair of the MEC seamless synthetic, and was surprised at how heavy they are. The microlight merino on my T-shirt definitely feels lighter.

The seamless also have a pretty short leg. I found regular sports boxers to be lighter and a little longer.

(Can't comment on the Merino briefs)

Rod

can't comment on the undies but my experience with mec brand merino has been pretty poor. i've had long johns and a longsleeve and they fell apart pretty quickly despite carefull washing. i will not buy merino from mec again.

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i've got the synthetic boxers and they've worked well and seem
to be durable. i wasn't expecting them to be comfortable as i prefer longer length as well but the've proved really comfortable. my personal choice if the quality was there would be the merino though.

I have a pair of smartwool merino boxers and they have been great.

Matt

Either wool or synthetic will work. Synthetic will be more durable, but I personally prefer wool. I feel less itchy wearing wool for a few days compared to synthetic for a few days.

My preference is for Ibex's Balance Seamless Boxers. I'm not sure how durable they are, but they are the most comfortable underwear that I've worn.