# Where the heck do I buy (men's) underwear? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [May 27, 2006, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419 "2006-05-27T05:36:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lama\_Pacos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Lama\_Pacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lama_Pacos)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/1 "2006-05-27T05:36:44Z")
Seriously-- I have no clue. I usually buy most of my clothes from thrift stores, but you can’t (I hope) buy second-hand underwear. Where can I go to buy cheap but not crappy (heh heh) underwear? ---
**Author:** ![pool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pool/32/4152_2.png) [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/2 "2006-05-27T05:52:51Z")
Wal-Mart…Pretty much any department store…Macy’s, J.C. Pennys, etc. ---
**Author:** ![Lama\_Pacos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Lama\_Pacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lama_Pacos)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/3 "2006-05-27T05:59:36Z")
Thanks. That seems…so obvious. Now I feel stupid for having posted this. ---
**Author:** ![ParentalAdvisory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/53a042/32.png) [@ParentalAdvisory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParentalAdvisory)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/4 "2006-05-27T06:00:52Z")
Where did you get the ones you have? ---
**Author:** ![Lama\_Pacos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Lama\_Pacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lama_Pacos)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/5 "2006-05-27T06:21:33Z")
I think Target, but I don’t have easy access to a Target nowadays. Ok, this thread is just embarassing now. Sink, I command thee. ---
**Author:** ![Dervorin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Dervorin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dervorin)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/6 "2006-05-27T11:19:09Z")
> [@Lama Pacos](#): > > I think Target, but I don’t have easy access to a Target nowadays. > > Ok, this thread is just embarassing now. Sink, I command thee. You could always check the google ads. Oops… did I bump? Apologies, most sincere! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![racer72](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/racer72/32/3075_2.png) [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/7 "2006-05-27T12:48:02Z")
I happened to notice my local Safeway sells Hanes underwear. The price was kind of steep compared to Walmart and all they had were tighty whities. ---
**Author:** ![A.R.Cane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ee7513/32.png) [@A.R.Cane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A.R.Cane)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/8 "2006-05-27T13:04:34Z")
> [@Lama Pacos](#): > > Thanks. That seems…so obvious. Now I feel stupid for having posted this. OK, this is an exception to " there are no stupid questions.". The only reason this thread attracted my attention was I thought you were asking for advice on style or size. ---
**Author:** ![ThisSpaceForRent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thisspaceforrent/32/345_2.png) [@ThisSpaceForRent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThisSpaceForRent)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/9 "2006-05-27T13:26:15Z")
You could get my Mom to adopt you… I an 40freaking6 years old and she still feels compelled to by my skivies…titey whities, colorful boxers, boxer briefs, you name the i got a drawer FULL…I just dont wanna break here heart and say STOP, it seems like a harmless obsession. TSFR ---
**Author:** ![Whammo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8dc957/32.png) [@Whammo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whammo)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/10 "2006-05-27T16:29:21Z")
Well underwear is obvious… …but socks, come on now, where ya gonna find socks these days?!? ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/11 "2006-05-27T21:36:20Z")
I buy all my underwear and socks at Old Navy, but in an emergency I can think of 50 other places to buy them. Yes, let’s revoke the “no stupid questions” rule. ---
**Author:** ![Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Otto)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/12 "2006-05-27T23:05:51Z")
> [@Whammo](#): > > Well underwear is obvious… > …but socks, come on now, where ya gonna find socks these days?!? My dad sends six-packs of socks to me every so often. I have no idea if he gets some great deal on white calf-length tube socks or what, but every once in a while I’ll be at my post office box and there another package will be. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/13 "2006-05-27T23:10:36Z")
Check the Sunday newspaper for sales ads. You can save dough. Or, borrow the ads on Monday, if you don’t buy a paper. Seriously, getting a Sunday paper more than pays for itself with coupon savings alone. ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/14 "2006-05-27T23:11:32Z")
If I hit the lottery, every week, I get new socks and drawers. I love new socks. That’s my innocent little secret love. ---
**Author:** ![levdrakon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2006, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/15 "2006-05-27T23:45:31Z")
> [@Otto](#): > > My dad sends six-packs of socks to me every so often. I have no idea if he gets some great deal on white calf-length tube socks or what, but every once in a while I’ll be at my post office box and there another package will be. Your dad sounds awesome. White tube socks I can use. The stupid little brown dress socks my mom used to send were useless. To the OP, Wal-Mart & Target are fine. But be a bit brand-conscious. Hanes is pretty good. Fruit of the Loom is fine. Stay away from a similar looking products like “Cherokee,” or “Cambridge Classics.” They don’t hold up as well. C’mon, spend a little more money. How much is a pack of undies? You probably spend more out on a single night out of eating & drinking. Treat yourself and get a couple Calvins. But don’t wear 'em right away. Save 'em for those _special_ evenings. You know what I’m talking about. ---
**Author:** ![Whammo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8dc957/32.png) [@Whammo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whammo)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2006, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/16 "2006-05-28T00:35:39Z")
BTW, just so this thread doesnt die, I recommend Boxer Briefs. Support of a brief, comfort of a boxer… its like finding a second home. Kinda feels like your wearing shorts under your pants at first… but you get used to it. 😉 Otto… have your pop send me some ankle socks would ya? ---
**Author:** ![Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hey_It_s_That_Guy)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2006, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/17 "2006-05-28T00:39:16Z")
> [@Whammo](#): > > BTW, just so this thread doesnt die, I recommend Boxer Briefs. Support of a brief, comfort of a boxer… its like finding a second home. > > Kinda feels like your wearing shorts under your pants at first… but you get used to it. 😉 Totally agreed. Best of both worlds. ---
**Author:** ![levdrakon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2006, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/18 "2006-05-28T00:47:44Z")
> [@Whammo](#): > > I recommend Boxer Briefs. Oh, yeah. Those cotton knit boxer briefs are totally the way to go, unless you have large quads. Then you gotta stick with a high-quality pair with good stretchability. ---
**Author:** ![Laughing\_Lagomorph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6bbea6/32.png) [@Laughing\_Lagomorph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laughing_Lagomorph)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2006, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/19 "2006-05-28T02:37:18Z")
> [@Bosda Di'Chi of Tricor](#): > > Check the Sunday newspaper for sales ads. > > You can save dough. > > Or, borrow the ads on Monday, if you don’t buy a paper. > > Seriously, getting a Sunday paper more than pays for itself with coupon savings alone. That’s a great idea…'cuz if **Lama Pacos** still can’t find a place to buy underwear he can make shorts out of the old newspapers… ---
**Author:** ![Whammo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8dc957/32.png) [@Whammo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whammo)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2006, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/20 "2006-05-28T03:18:20Z")
> [@Laughing Lagomorph](#): > > That’s a great idea…'cuz if **Lama Pacos** still can’t find a place to buy underwear he can make shorts out of the old newspapers… Hell he can make himself MAN Diapers… hey… maybe your on to something! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419.md?page=2)