Best Undies?

I like the Ex-Oficio sufficiently to import them to the UK; although trips to the US find I have a large stock now.

Recently been using Rohan Ultra trunks too – light at 38g a pair and treated with polygiene; they work really well.

> I'm becoming far too aware of the fact they ride up

Most likely this is a sizing issue. I found that going 1-2 sizes smaller than what the packaging suggests works best for me.

–Mark

Ex Officios that work as boxers or shorts. Or nothing.

Walmart sells compression shorts that are as comfortable as the bigger brands (nike, UA, etc) but they retail for $7

Obviously they are less durable and lower quality but cant beat the price!

Try Campmnor and Cabela's. They both sell quick drying synthetic briefs and Cabela's has synthetic knit boxer shorts. Both are very reasonable, better prices than Ex-Officio unless you can find Ex O. at a discount store like Stein Mart.

After wearing the compression shorts for literally only a day, I determined they weren't for me either. The waist band was easily the itchiest thing I've worn in years, and their tightness ended up defeating its purpose, because once they started clumping together, they felt even more unrelenting than the Officio's.

I think I'm going to try a different size in Ex Officio's, or just suck it up. I've had no chaffing with them so I guess I really can't complain.

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My new personal favorite. It wicks, dries quickly, and doesn't smell. Not bad for cotton.

I've experimented with a lot of performance underwear – Jockey Go Mesh briefs have the best fit but don't wick as well. The C9 performance boxer briefs work the best for me and I wear them at the gym and when hiking. In the gym I actually like the regular length but the 9" for hiking as they prevent chafing better. The fit is solid, the material wicks very well and do not get funky, the seams are comfortable, etc… Never had them ride up.

There are as someone mentioned two versions – one is 100% synthetic, the other has some cotton mixed in (roughly 50/50). I've tried both and the synthetic is lighter and overall more comfortable if you are really working out hard or sweating a lot. The blended ones are OK for everyday underwear but not my favorite for performance.

"http://www.target.com/p/c9-by-champion-men-s-1pk-performance-long-boxer-brief-black/-/A-13442912

These are the best I've found for the money."

I like them so much I've replaced all my boxer briefs with them for everyday wear. Now, I have purchased enough of them to see that there are some manufacturing defects. Some of the seams were sewn poorly- like the stitching didn't exactly follow the edge of the fabric and some gaps showed up, and some stitching popped, but Target was real good about exchanging them even without a receipt.

BM

9" is key in my experience. The shorter ones just eventually ride up and then clump up in the crotch. Yucks. I'd rather go jungle. Maybe it depends on the girth of your thighs or the ratio of girth to length.

I wrote ex officio a couple months ago and begged them to add a 9" inseam model to their line so if that happens you can all thank my omnipotent powers. Hey Hey…..Next?

I love these:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/redram-by-icebreaker-boxer-briefs-merino-wool-for-men~p~4710w/?filterString=s~redram%2F&colorFamily=02

I've been using them for a few months.