# 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:** 2
**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, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/21 "2006-05-28T03:19:57Z")
BTW… if you need WOMENS underwear I have found you can buy those off the Adult section of Ebay… :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2006, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/22 "2006-05-28T07:46:39Z")
Walmart for sure…great deals on multi packs. Same with socks. Years ago, I read that Jerry Lewis never wore a pair of undershorts twice. He only wore new ones, had his “old” ones washed and donated to Goodwill…I always wondered who in the hell would buy used undershorts from a Goodwill shop?! Then again, there are some people who like to buy undershorts from men or women, unwashed and sniffable, over the internet… ---
**Author:** ![11811](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/9d8465/32.png) [@11811](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/11811)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2006, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/23 "2006-05-28T12:11:29Z")
> [@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. Second the rec for boxer briefs. In the winter time, they’re just that much warmer than regular briefs. 11811 ---
**Author:** ![chaoticbear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f07891/32.png) [@chaoticbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaoticbear)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2006, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/24 "2006-05-28T12:30:13Z")
> [@levdrakon](#): > > 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. Or just big thighs. ---
**Author:** ![dwc1970](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a183cd/32.png) [@dwc1970](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dwc1970)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2006, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/25 "2006-05-28T12:53:18Z")
You definitely have to buy your underwear at K-Mart, 400 Oak Street, Cincinnatti, Ohio, yeah. Why yes, “Rain Man” is one of my favorite movies. ---
**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 28, 2006, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/26 "2006-05-28T18:37:56Z")
> [@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… \ ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2006, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/27 "2006-05-29T01:52:35Z")
I don’t care for either Hanes or Fruit of the Loom myself. But Pennys has pretty good stuff. ---
**Author:** ![levdrakon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2006, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/28 "2006-05-29T02:18:30Z")
> [@chaoticbear](#): > > Or just big thighs. Yeah, well. I prefer to refer to my big manly quads than my “fat thighs.” ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/46a35a/32.png) [@Tim\_T-Bonham.net](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_T-Bonham.net)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2006, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/29 "2006-05-29T18:59:25Z")
> [@Lama Pacos](#): > > I think Target, but I don’t have easy access to a Target nowadays. Target online, mens underwear: [http://www.target.com/gp/search.html/ref=sr\_ln\_1/602-5896796-2910255?\_encoding=UTF8&index=target&field-browse=1041828&field-keywords=mens%20underwear](http://www.target.com/gp/search.html/ref=sr_ln_1/602-5896796-2910255?%5Fencoding=UTF8&index=target&field-browse=1041828&field-keywords=mens%20underwear) ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2006, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/30 "2006-05-30T14:04:47Z")
The Google ads for this particular topic are a hoot, by the way, and might even be of some help. At present, I’m getting Google’s recommendations for “Pocket Design Briefs” (seriously, don’t ask), “Just Wear and Toss” cotton disposable underwear, and adult pull-ups. :eek" ---
**Author:** ![Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f19dbf/32.png) [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2006, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/31 "2006-05-30T19:57:50Z")
And if regular underwear just leaves you feeling like you’re not _PRETTY_ enough, **Lama Pacos** , you can always order [Manties](http://www.manties.net/) online. D&R ---
**Author:** ![levdrakon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2006, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/32 "2006-05-30T20:01:00Z")
> [@Only Mostly Dead](#): > > And if regular underwear just leaves you feeling like you’re not _PRETTY_ enough, **Lama Pacos** , you can always order [Manties](http://www.manties.net/) online. > > D&R I just threw up in my mouth a little. ---
**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 31, 2006, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/33 "2006-05-31T02:30:52Z")
> [@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. When my father passed away, I inherited dozens and dozens of white handkerchiefs. I have no idea why he had them; maybe he got them from \*\*\*his \*\*\*father. I could have used socks. ---
**Author:** ![Kuizelemartz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19b73/32.png) [@Kuizelemartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kuizelemartz)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2006, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/34 "2006-05-31T03:10:30Z")
> [@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. Oh no Honey, we can’t let this one sink. I think of you every morning. I put on my underwear, selected from a whole drawer chock full. I wonder, hey, how is that guy doing with his quest for underwear? Wow, who knew I could be so creepy? So, how are you doing? Got your goods secured in new white cotton? Maybe something sexy in silk? Inquiring minds want to know. ---
**Author:** ![phall0106](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phall0106/32/5934_2.png) [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2006, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/35 "2006-05-31T15:02:46Z")
> [@Only Mostly Dead](#): > > And if regular underwear just leaves you feeling like you’re not _PRETTY_ enough, **Lama Pacos** , you can always order [Manties](http://www.manties.net/) online. > > D&R Oh, wow. Just wow. ---
**Author:** ![Improv\_Geek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b3f665/32.png) [@Improv\_Geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Improv_Geek)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2006, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/36 "2006-05-31T15:46:59Z")
Where do I buy…? When in doubt, Amazon. I order underwear off Amazon :). And shoes. Socks. Etc. Etc. ---
**Author:** ![Hampshire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hampshire/32/4887_2.png) [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2006, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/37 "2006-05-31T16:02:19Z")
I went to the boxer/briefs over a decade ago and will never go back. My favorites are the **Joe Boxer** brand you can now get at Kmart. ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2006, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/38 "2006-05-31T16:02:42Z")
> [@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. Sorry, **Bosda** , that ain’t very helpful. I mean where in the world are you supposed to buy a Sunday paper? ---
**Author:** ![Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac8455/32.png) [@Bippy\_the\_Beardless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bippy_the_Beardless)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2006, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/39 "2006-05-31T16:35:55Z")
If you use Macy’s be sure to take advantage of there sales racks. Macy’s clothes are generally overpriced so that they can have frequent sales, so don’t buy full price from them. ---
**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 31, 2006, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419/40 "2006-05-31T17:21:39Z")
> [@Gangster Octopus](#): > > Sorry, **Bosda** , that ain’t very helpful. I mean where in the world are you supposed to buy a Sunday paper? 😕😕😕 Are you joking? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-heck-do-i-buy-mens-underwear/358419.md?page=3)