The boxer-briefs appreciation thread: let's all celebrate

Why today? Well, it was in the fall of 1993 when I first started wearing boxer-briefs almost exclusively. I remember it well… I was seeing Ian, that nice yet emotionally troubled Jewish boy from Dollard-des-Ormeaux, and he commented on my black Calvins the first time he got into my pants.

I had switched to boxers a few years earlier, and judging from my locker room observations, every other guy had as well. But ah, the boxer-brief… we called them Marky Marks back then, after the infamous ad featuring the hunky - and as we now know, very talented - Mr. Wahlberg. A fellow named Jamie, whom I briefly dated in the beginning of 1993, wore them exclusively, and I was intrigued. Far more interesting than my striped or plaid boxers.

But it was still with much trepidation that I, a slightly shy young gayboy just beginning to find his way in the big city, went to the Bay to buy my first pair. Back then it was Calvin Klein, with very few knockoffs available - at least up here. (Joe Boxer appeared soon thereafter.) And they were $20. Twenty dollars for a pair of underwear! Would that strain my meagre student budget? Was it really worth it? And what color should I get? Small or medium?

As it happened, I had just recently acquired my first Visa card (long since cut up and paid off, but that’s another story). I discreetly chose a pair of black Calvins - small, because I had a 31" waist in those days - and went to pay. The thrill! The excitement! My loins literally did tingle. Then, when I got home, I tried them on. Pure comfort. No more swinging from side-to-side, but ample leg coverage. No risk of bunching, or of visible panty line (at least VPL of the ass).

But $20 a pair? That seemed steep, if I was going to replace all of my regular boxers with my new-found preference - which was quickly becoming a minor fetish.

I found reasonable knock-offs at a store called Tip Top, and these were three for $20. Much more reasonable.

Fast forward ten years. Good quality boxer briefs by such underwear giants as Fruit of the Loom (which now goes by the slightly more hip moniker FTL) and Hanes can be had two pair for $10, or less. My underwear drawer is filled with nothing but. All of the Calvins have since been thrown away, as nothing - not even cK - lasts forever.

I did realize later on that boxer-briefs do present a certain form of visible panty line, around the thigh. But it’s a pleasant kind of VPL to see on a cute guy whose jeans are just tight enough to show what he’s got on underneath.

And so, today I toast the boxer-brief. Support, comfort, fashion, quality, and now, economical. How did I manage before?

I’m a boxer dude, but I’ve got one question: How would you compare boxers with boxer briefs with regards to chafing? I’m thinking about exploring my options here…

I look good in boxer-briefs but they make my ass sweat.

I consider this a reasonable trade-off.

Boxer-briefs are THE underwear for men.

Mmm… boxer-briefs. So sexy!

Boxer-briefs are sexy, no doubt. They have a way of accenting the package that is enticing. And I find them far more comfortable to wear than regular old boxers. I got my first pair about three years ago and they are forcing the regular boxers out of my underwear drawer. Surprisingly enough, JC Penny’s store brand (Towncraft) are about the best I’ve tried.

I join you in your toast.

Salute!

I completed my trade-in for boxer briefs just a few weeks ago.

I went on an overseas holiday, catching n flight 18 hours earlier than I originally expected. As a result of the change in departure time, I didn’t get a chance to wash my undies before I left – so I took the opportunity to buy a completely new wardrobe of underwear while I was away. This time I went for the boxer briefs exclusively.

Mmm, comfort.

… but it’s CKs all the way, baby. Other brands have too much room in the ass area, which makes me look saggy.

I feel so untrendy and out of the loop… I tried boxer-briefs once but found them really uncomfortable; they bunched up around my thighs. So I just wear briefs.

I like BBs, except for the “Tommy H.” pair that I have. They have a seam that runs across my cheek and it’s uncomfortable.

I started wearing knit boxers and now prefer them with slacks. Briefs or BBs for jeans.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: that is so hot.

Boxer-briefs are the only way to go.

Not only are they comfortable and supportive without binding, but they free men from the tyrrany of briefs vs boxers. For centuries the war was fought. You made your choice, and you stuck with it for life. Now…freedom! A third alternative that didn’t mean going commando! A cry of joy was heard throughout the land!

Not to mention that my fiance thinks they make my butt look cute.

Hmm, the sweaty ass of a guy who looks good in boxer-briefs… I’m sorry, what were we talking about?

Boxer briefs rule.

They have more support than boxers, but don’t look as gross as briefs.

Re. chafing - if you get the ones that hug your legs, they’ll prevent your thighs chafing together.

Also, the first time I wore a pair, I hooked up with this girl, and as we were getting down to things, it turned out she was wearing them too. “There’s no point in both of us wearing CKs,” she said, as she undressed me…

They make them in little-kid sizes. Honestly, they make them small enough for 2-yr-olds! My son has been wearing them and they are so cute on tykes.

Am I the only one who doesn’t like boxer-briefs? I always thought they looked kinda goofy. Not nearly as goofy as regular briefs, but still… ::shrug:: But I don’t have to wear them, so I guess they’ve probably got other good qualities.

:dubious:

As I live and breathe.

ah boxer-briefs… so damn comfortable.

Add me to the list of fans of boxer-briefs. Former SO wore them, and he always looked sexy as hell in them.

I’m an FTL man. I tried Hanes and CK, but just didn’t like the fit. My 3 year old son is a hanes boy. Because I couldn’t find FTL in his size. I might just have to try that JCPenney brand (I suspect queer eye for the straight guy might recommend against the store brand variety). Does anybody else have a favorite brand?

FTL recently started coming out with some patterned styles. I wish they’s have a little more fun with it, y’know? I had a Boxer for every holiday when I was a boxer man.