Cheap vs Expensive Boxer Shorts

Shocky-FM · 25 Sep 2017 at 12:17

I don't wear any.

Tefal · 25 Sep 2017 at 12:20

Cleisthenes said:
I can believe it. Pics?

when I get home

robgmun · 25 Sep 2017 at 12:21

NewGamer11 said:
M&S obviously. Used to get CKs but they're not worth the extra to me.

Same, i tend to go more for briefs (the ones that look more like shorts) and the more expensive ones are really comfortable and last a little longer than the CK ones

gort · 26 Sep 2017 at 15:26

UA all the way for me.
Tried many brands and materials and I find their stretchy ones keep things cool and in place!
They are usually £10-12+. Not found any other brands as good or cheaper unfortunately.

glenimp617 · 26 Sep 2017 at 15:29

so the next question....

socks

Street · 26 Sep 2017 at 15:35

TheOracle said:
so the next question....

socks

To stuff in the boxers?

subbytna · 26 Sep 2017 at 15:53

A pack of plain cotton boxers is all you need. Cotton will keep you sweat free and warm. CK boxers, you're just paying for two letters.

TallPaul1878 · 26 Sep 2017 at 15:55

I just bought 6 pairs of boxer shorts from Aldi. They're perfectly fine, comfortable, don't ride up like some more expensive brands. I think I paid £12 for the lot.

Pyr0m@nI@]{ · 26 Sep 2017 at 16:03

krooton said:
Site said 30-32" waist needs a medium, and I'm a 32" waist, grrrr

Street said:
I'm about 30-32 depending on make and a small is perfect.

yeah I used to be a 32" waist and now 30" waist and the small are really snug. I have a mix of mediums and small, but mostly small

TheOracle said:
so the next question....

socks

Bamboo socks with seamless toes work well and they're really comfortable. The last ones I purchased were Glenmuir

Slam · 26 Sep 2017 at 21:22

Shreddies for the win surely

https://www.myshreddies.com/

Rroff · 26 Sep 2017 at 21:27

Pyr0m@nI@]{ said:
yeah I used to be a 32" waist and now 30" waist and the small are really snug. I have a mix of mediums and small, but mostly small

34" waist here and the UA mediums fit me perfect - someone definitely in the 30-32" area might do better with the small - the large are too loose on me fit wise though I can wear them I find medium better for support.

esoteric · 26 Sep 2017 at 21:59

Quite a few years now I've been using Lonsdale boxers from SD. The socks I wear are from George, super cheap, super comfy and 7 to a pack. They are thin and 80% or more cotton. I love smoothness on my socks and don't like bulk.

Telecaster · 1 Oct 2017 at 12:11

Ok so I thought I'd try a pair of the UA boxer jocks based on reviews here and elsewhere, wore them yesterday and didn't do anything strenuous or exerting and I was absolutely sweating my ******** off!!

They're a great fit, I like that, but they're way too hot and clammy with no breathability going on. I see from the label that they're 90% polyester and 10% elastane, I checked my other stuff and it's all 100% cotton. There's no way i/ could wear these for work in the week, so I'll look for something else.

Any suggestions for cool/breathable stuff but still has a firm grip, so to speak

Street · 1 Oct 2017 at 12:40

Usually synthetic materials are better for sweating as they wick and dry a lot better than cotton. Cotton tends to stay wet and not dry out. This is why most base layers are poly not cotton. If I work out with cotton boxers on they get soaked with sweat, stay wet and start to chafe, which doesn't happen with synthetic fibres.

glenimp617 · 1 Oct 2017 at 12:51

as something to try, the ben sherman boxers from m&mdirect look to be ck copies for half the price

hux · 1 Oct 2017 at 13:55

TheOracle said:
so the next question....

socks

BlueGuard

Telecaster · 1 Oct 2017 at 19:04

Street said:
Usually synthetic materials are better for sweating as they wick and dry a lot better than cotton. Cotton tends to stay wet and not dry out. This is why most base layers are poly not cotton. If I work out with cotton boxers on they get soaked with sweat, stay wet and start to chafe, which doesn't happen with synthetic fibres.

I can only go on how it feels, the UA boxers feel like a plastic nappy, cotton feels so much cooler.

glenimp617 · 26 Nov 2017 at 11:18

Amazon are selling the 2pack UA boxers for £12.50

Bargain!

Street · 26 Nov 2017 at 11:37

TheOracle said:
Amazon are selling the 2pack UA boxers for £12.50

Bargain!

Good spot, shame it's only the black ones that are that cheap though.

glenimp617 · 26 Nov 2017 at 12:07

Street said:
Good spot, shame it's only the black ones that are that cheap though.

I don't mind the colour, especially at that price. I've bought a fair few packs which should last me a while.