The Best Men’s Underwear on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers

Over 43,000 five-star reviewers rave about these tagless boxer briefs from Gildan for their comfortable yet supportive fit and modest price. “These briefs are quite a bargain,” writes one. “They fit well and hold everything nice and snug.” Another calls them “excellent boxer briefs for the money. They’re comfortable, the fly stays closed, and they fit great.” One shopper enthuses that these provide “some of the best comfort and support I’ve ever experienced,” adding that “the legs stay in place and don’t bunch up toward the crotch area. It’s a plus that the waistband is tagless and doesn’t chafe.” As one happy purchaser puts it, “They fit great, feel great, and I don’t have to adjust them AT ALL during my workouts. They’re perfect.”

“I have been wearing these same Hanes briefs since I was in junior high school, and I am 80 years old now,” writes one longtime fan. “I still find this particular brief to be the best of the Hanes lines and far better than any other brands on the market.” Many other reviewers agree that these briefs are especially comfortable, and nearly 40 percent of reviewers are impressed with the fit. “They fit great, no pulling or tugging at all,” one says. “Often feels as if I am not wearing any at all.” Another says, “They don’t pinch the boys or cause any discomfort.” And while they are stretchy, they aren’t loose, and many describe them as being plenty supportive. “After wearing briefs that were too loose in the crotch and were too loosely fitted around the elastic bands where your legs go through, I finally have underwear that fits perfectly and offers the ‘support’ I need so I don’t feel like a cow with a dangling milk sack when I walk,” one reviewer says.

“Hate to say it, but white Hanes underwear fits like it should, wears like it should, and is as inexpensive as it should be,” one reviewer writes of this inexpensive seven-pack of men’s briefs (which comes in at about $2 a pair). And though there’s nothing super-special about these briefs, they have a great fit at an affordable price, and they’re reliable. “They’re always the same — perfect fit, perfect comfort,” says one reviewer who has tried “spendy brands” but always comes back to these, explaining, “I’ll stick with my Hanes tighty-whities at a couple of bucks a pair that last me a year or more.” And even though many describe them as “tighty-whities,” they “don’t pinch in delicate places.” They are also appropriately thin, which means “they breathe better and collect less moisture.” They’re so comfortable, one reviewer is pretty sure that “God wears Hanes tighty-whities.”

One reviewer who has tried countless brands of underwear says, “At last, I stumbled upon these Amazon Essentials, ordered, and they fit great, are comfortable, nice soft material, and look great, too.” More than 25 percent of reviewers describe these briefs — which are also available in a boxer brief version — as comfortable, and a couple chalk that up to the extra fabric between the legs. “I also noticed that the area between the legs in the gusset is roomier/wider than in a lot of other briefs, which means no pinching or binding,” writes one reviewer. Another who had been scarred by another pair of underwear that didn’t have “enough cloth between the legs to keep vital parts from falling out,” says Amazon Essentials solved that and more. “The sizes are consistent, the waistband is comfortable, the seams are well sewn, and, most important of all, they have enough of a pocket between the legs to comfortably hold vital parts.” About 10 percent of reviewers also love the wide waistband on these briefs. One says “the thick waistband is awesome if you’re tucking in an undershirt.” Many agree that it also does a god job of not rolling, and they appreciate the simple design. Simply put by one reviewer it has “no big logos, looks great, and no tags to bother you.”

Reviewers rave about the bamboo-rayon fabric of these briefs, which many say makes for a uniquely “soft” and “breathable” pair of underwear. “These keep my skin amazingly dry,” one shopper writes. “Even other so-called ‘breathable’ cotton underwear still allow sweat to accumulate. With these, the bamboo material is pulling the moisture right off of my skin.” Another says, “Can’t believe I’m writing this, but: I LOVE THIS UNDERWEAR,” explaining that “the pouch is just the right shape, they don’t ride up, there is no scratching or chafing, and the fabric is very soft.” And one reviewer says these have made him a convert: “I have always been a trunk man, but these have made me a briefs man.”

Tim Melideo, the founder of men’s fashion site Stay Classic, recommended these boxer briefs to us, and many Amazon reviewers are satisfied with them too, saying they excel at comfortably staying put on their legs without “riding up” or “bunching up.” One reviewer writes, “I was skeptical about buying ‘cheap’ boxer briefs, but these don’t ride up; they keep their elasticity throughout the day and don’t get ‘baggy’ near the end.” Another describes them as “ridiculously comfortable. I love the waistband, as it doesn’t dig or press tightly into the skin.” Many express how pleased they are with how well these have held up over time. As one wearer explains, “Others loosen around the leg, and waistbands start to roll after the first wash, but not Hanes.”

“The modal fabric is so nice and comfortable,” says a reviewer, one of dozens who specifically call out the modal fabric. “My frugal side isn’t thrilled, but the rest of me is. I just want to replace all my boxer briefs with these.” Another adds, “These are so soft it’s unbelievable. Wearing these is more comfortable than wearing nothing at all, while simultaneously supporting the goods.” And in one particularly poetic review, a very satisfied customer writes, “It’s like a benevolent wisp giving my manhood and buttocks a gentle and knowing caress.”

Reviewers highlight how breathable and comfortable they find these mesh boxer briefs from Fruit of the Loom. “After owning a pair of these mesh underwear, it was pertinent to purchase as many as my underwear drawer would hold. Light and airy. I love ’em,” one shopper writes. Another says these are “light and comfortable with great airflow. The mesh is the key.” Some attribute the impressive breathability to the briefs’ high cotton content: “The perforated cotton really does keep me cool and dry, more so than modern, polyester-based, wicking performance fabrics.”

“How does this product fit? Like some fragile eggs are being held in soft silk. Like the material they would use to swaddle the last sea-turtle egg on the planet. Like my husband won’t wear any other kind of underwear. They wick away the ‘ball sweat’ and keep him from chafing,” writes one passionate reviewer. The jury is still out on the whole sea-turtle-egg thing, but reviewers do agree that these boxer briefs keep them from chafing. “They are long enough and snug enough to keep my inner thighs from chafing,” writes one reviewer, who is one of many to wear these when working out. “Very lightweight and moisture wicking, which is much better than working out in regular boxers.” A newbie runner says, “While I still dread every stride, these boxer briefs have removed any of the discomfort associated with chafing and sweat buildup.” They also don’t ride up, which dozens of reviewers appreciate, even for one reviewer who wears the tightest of pants: “I wear skinny jeans, and with these boxers, it’s amazing they don’t ride up at all.” Another notes they “give everything down there a tight fit that nothing moves out of place when walking, running, or working out.”

“In a perfect world, I would go commando every day, but this world isn’t perfect and such things are frowned upon. Instead, all I can hope to find is a boxer that makes me feel like I’m not wearing anything at all. And that’s precisely what these boxers do,” writes one satisfied owner of these Hanes boxers. They’re also praised by men who prefer looser-fitting underwear. “I wore briefs for so many years I didn’t know what I was missing,” writes one boxer-shorts convert. “You briefs wearers, try them. You will like them. No more uncomfortable feeling between the upper-thigh area and the groin.” If you want to stock up on boxer shorts at a good price, purchasers say this multipack is a great choice. As one recommends, “buy four packs and don’t buy underwear again for several years.”

Purchasers love that these low-rise trunks “don’t ride up,” which is an issue many report having with longer-leg boxer briefs. One reviewer explains, “What I REALLY like is the short-cut legs and inseam. They don’t ride up because they are already up.” Another says, “These trunks are amazing. Fashionable and sexy enough to wear with your significant other in bed but comfortable and durable enough for everyday wear.” And according to one slightly shy reviewer, “they are flattering to your, you know … that.” While some shoppers wish these were less expensive, they say they’re worth it because of the superior fabric and fit: “Unlike the typical cotton or poly-blend fabric, the Steel Micro fabric retains its support always and allows breathing far better than any other fabric. It’s much more expensive than the cheap stuff, but you totally get what you pay for.”