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God gives his stinkiest, swampiest battles to his strongest soldiers. The battle? A dank groin. The soldiers? The best men's underwear. You might not realize it, but the least visible thing you’re wearing is also the most crucial. Sure, you could enlist a basic pair to fight the good fight—but you’ll come out scathed and chafed.
Whatever style you prefer, your underwear needs to be comfortable and made from quality fabrics that are soft to the touch and breathable against the skin. They should also offer sufficient support without a shred of discomfort—because no one has time for bunching or chafing. And that’s before we even get to how they look on you. In a word: flattering. They’ve really gotta be flattering.
To help you refresh your drawers, we relied on years worth of collective testing and assembled a new panel of GQ staffers with different preferences and body types to test an arms-full of undies based on fabric, fit, and function. If you’re interested in pledging your allegiance to one label and one label only, be sure to read our guide to the best underwear brands for men.
Skims
Kim Kardashian might not be the first person you associate with men’s underwear, but ignore her burgeoning pedigree in the space at your own peril. Ever since Skims debuted its first collection of undies specifically designed for guys in , the brand's collection of ultra-soft and supportive underwear, offered in an array of subdued and refined colorways, has run away with the title of our favorite underwear for men.
The boxer brief is cut from a mid-weight cotton, and receives high marks for its softness and all-day wearability. The mid-weight cotton does have some heft to it, so if you're looking for something more breathable, we suggest looking into Skims' Sport Brief, which offers the same cut in a breezy four-way stretch fabric.
Material43% cotton, 43% modal, 14% elastaneSizingXS - 5X; 3" or 5" inseamSupportGusseted pouch; non-functional flyColors5 classic options and a rotating limited edition selectionCare instructionsMachine wash cold with like colors; tumble dry lowCalvin Klein’s genre-defining boxer briefs tend to dominate our rankings for good reason: when the brand introduced them in the early ‘80s, they made designer underwear a thing, ushering in the era of the celebrity campaign in the process. Forty-odd years after their debut, the brand’s megawatt briefs still set the standard—and they look just as great on Average Joes in need of a jolt of everyday confidence.
According to our testers, CK’s cotton-stretch underwear is as good-looking as it is comfortable. The fabric comes imbued with just the right amount of stretch, solid support in the pouch, and more breathability than our best overall pick from Skims—a major win for the old guard. Even testers unconvinced by the boxers’ comfort and fit were quick to concede their value, especially when you buy them in bulk.
Are there cheaper options on the market? Absolutely. But few offer as much bang for your buck, let alone the quiet satisfaction of shimmying into designer underwear from the designer that did it first.
Material95% cotton, 5% spandexSizingS - XLSupportContoured pouch; functional flyColorsOver a dozen options and pack combinationsCare instructionsMachine wash coldUniqlo
The rigor we’ve devoted to our testing might’ve clued you in to a little secret: we’re not entirely sure that the perfect undies exist. But there are options that consistently impressed us across a range of crucial factors. Exhibit A: Uniqlo’s AIRism boxer briefs. Our testers noted their support, breathability, and moisture-wicking abilities—all three of which make them solid gym buddies—but really emphasized their overall value.
According to our panel, Uniqlo’s famously breezy briefs weren’t the best in any given category, but at $15 a pop, the combination of properties they offered was too good not to mention. GQ’s skivvies braintrust liked the lightweight-but-smooth feel of the fabric, a matrix lesser brands struggle to approximate. They’re more expensive than Calvin Klein's boxer brief, but when you factor in the gym-ready benefits they start looking like a steal.
Material89% polyester, 11% spandexSizingS - 3XLSupportFunctional side flyColors5+ rotating optionsCare instructionsMachine wash cold on gentle cycleWhen the time comes to nix the 12-pack and upgrade your skivvies drawer, there’s only one brand for the job. That brand, according to our testers, is CDLP, the upstart Swedish label that emphasizes fit and fabric above all else,and charges accordingly for its expertise. These days, plenty of brands hawk undies adorned with billboard-sized logos or done up in gaudy colorways, but CDLP’s approach is a lot more subtle, and in our opinion, a lot more effective.
CDLP CEO Andreas Palm says that Tencel fabric is a great, eco-friendly material that performs exceptionally in fit, fabric, and feel. “What truly sets it apart is its luxurious softness, breathability, and moisture-wicking properties, keeping you cool and fresh throughout the day,” he adds. One thing to note: CDLP crafts almost all of its briefs from that silk-like lyocell jersey, which feels decadent (and is plenty durable), but can run a little snug. Size up judiciously.
Material95% Tencel lyocell, 5% elastaneSizingXS - 3XLSupportNon-functional flyColors6 optionsCare instructionsMachine wash cold and hang dryHow do you do, fellow boxer short apologists? We see you, we hear you, and we have not forsaken you. That’s mostly thanks to the efforts of Sunspel, the generations-old British label responsible for some of the crispest, classiest skivvies on the planet. Sunspel tees were worn by Daniel Craig as James Bond, so naturally, the brand's underwear is endowed with an inimitable sense of retro Hollywood flair. And just like the clothes of that era, its basics are made better. In this case: Long-staple cotton that’s light, smooth, and far more durable than most of the newfangled schlock.
I'm an avowed boxer shorts-wearer, and I swear by Sunspel for one detail: a back panel that’s actually cut and shaped. Not only does it make for a better fit, it means they don't bunch at all. At the end of the day, they're very well made, super comfortable, and actually elegant. And while some boxer shorts include a button fly, the majority of our testers preferred Sunspel’s open-fly alternative. They might be multiple factors more expensive than the big-box store fare, but who says you need to replace your underwear drawer in one fell swoop?
Material100% CottonSizingXS - 4XLSupportFunctional open flyColors13+ solid colors and patternsCare instructionsMachine wash cold and hang dryWe tested plenty of mid-range skivvies, but generally speaking, expensive underwear is much better than the stuff you buy in bulk. “Generally speaking” being the operative words here, of course—and Uniqlo being the exception to the rule. The Japanese juggernaut’s boxer briefs earned top marks in our value category, and its impeccably crisp boxer shorts are poised to do the same.
Like its rainbow of straight-ahead socks, Uniqlo’s range of woven boxer shorts (which they insist on calling “trunks”), is a great value proposition. I swear by them on the days I'm not wearing Sunspel. The cotton fabric is soft, the fit is roomy, and the elastic waistband is noticeably pinch-free. I've been wearing them for years, and haven't noticed any of the telltale sagging that defines cheapo boxers. All that room does have a slight downside, though—when some of our testers wore them with slimmer pants, the extra fabric was prone to laying a little funny.
Material100% CottonSizingS - 3XLSupportFunctional open flyColors10+ solid colors and patternsCare instructionsMachine wash cold and hang dryMack Weldon
If you love the feel of a knitted material but want the freedom to go with it, a pair of knit boxer shorts are the underrepresented undies you need. Our favorite pair comes from the meticulous fabric nerds over at Mack Weldon. GQ associate commerce director Michael Nolledo alternates between Mack Weldon’s 24/7 Woven Boxer and the AirKnitx Boxer, noting that he likes the latter for its traditional fit and tailored look.
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“They’re cut in a way where I have full range of motion throughout the day,” he says, adding that they're “easily the most comfortable boxers" he's ever worn, “no contest.” With Mack Weldon’s proprietary AirKnitx material, these boxers have even more breathability than traditional cotton boxers and can wick away more moisture, too.
Material56% Polyamide, 29% Polyester, 15% ElastaneSizingS - 3XLSupportFunctional open flyColors10+ solid colors and patternsCare instructionsMachine wash cold and hang dryDerek Rose
When we say that expensive underwear tends to be better than its cheaper counterparts, Derek Rose’s ridiculously luxe boxer shorts are exactly what we’re talking about. The version our testers tried was cut from 100% cotton with an eerily silk-like feel—augmented by a downright regal sheen befitting the brand’s generations-long pedigree.
Even the staunchest members of GQ’s “never boxer shorts” crowd walked away impressed, praising the extra top buttons and the second-to-none quality. A word to Mr. Rose: our intrepid undies experts would love to see a couple of side seams for added comfort.
At $70 a pop, would they buy a pair themselves? Well, that’s a slightly more complicated question—but if you don’t live on a writer’s salary, and refuse to compromise when it comes to your skivvies, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more worthy splurge.
Material100% CottonSizingS - 2XLSupportFunctional open flyColors15+ solid colors and patternsCare instructionsMachine wash cold and hang dry; can be dry cleanedLululemon
In a not-so-shocking development, Lululemon’s Built to Move boxers scored highest marks among GQ’s resident fitness buffs. According to that lovable crew, who swear they're “totally natural," the brand’s signature boxers outperformed the competition by a healthy margin, providing reinforcements at every hard-earned PR. They supported our testers more ably than an eagle-eyed spotter; wicked away sweat while allowing crucial airflow; and protected against the inevitable odors associated with “slanging massive numbers” in the squat rack—without bunching, chafing, or riding up.
Unsurprisingly, they were also among the most breathable undies we tested, largely thanks to Lululemon’s proprietary Luxtreme fabric, a silky-but-dry miracle blend that conforms to the body like memory foam without constricting your range of motion. Two downsides: If we were designing them from scratch, we’d probably opt for a functional fly—and make ‘em twenty bucks cheaper.
Material76% nylon, 24% elastaneSizingXS - XXL; 5" or 7" inseamSupportErgonomic pouch; non-functional flyColors5 classic colorwaysCare instructionsMachine wash cold and tumble dry lowTen Thousand
Ten Thousand’s boxers perfectly teeter the line between supportive boxer briefs and compression liners—they're tight but not too tight where your nether regions are screaming for room. They're also designed to be stink-free thanks to silver ion technology, and the modal construction feels slick and smooth against the skin.
Under Armour
For an affordable pair of athletic underwear UA’s tried-and-true Boxerjock has no side or back seams, and a wide and comfortable waistband. We’ve tested both the 6” and 9” lengths for HIIT and MetCon sessions, and our panel applauded the supportive fit and moisture-wicking prowess. “Between the waistband and bottom hems,” one tester noted, “these will never roll up on you.”
SAXX Underwear Co.
If support is what you’re after, Saxx’s “Ballpark Pouch” will certainly deliver. Our panel loved the feel of the Non-Stop Stretch Boxer Briefs, with a tester appreciating the fact that the fabric pouch is designed to keep the legs and the balls separated, which resulted in “much less sweaty conditions.” The skivvies lost marks for its loud branding, but if that’s not bother you, this could be a winner.
Tommy John
Tommy John hasn’t been around as long as some of its counterparts, but in the time since we started our annual ranking of the underwear market, its name has surfaced again and again. More than one GQ staffer swears by the brand’s Second Skin briefs, which come equipped with a signature internal pouch and what Tommy John endearingly calls a “quick draw” fly. Our testers’ verdict: not bad! But also a smidge too expensive for a modal-spandex blend, no matter how precisely designed.
Mack Weldon
While Mack Weldon’s AirKnitx fabric underwear is among our favorites, the brand’s jersey fabric is worthy of honorable mention. The cotton-modal blend is breathable, comfortable, and stood up well to our testing. While the boxer was a favorite in our testing, the brand also uses the material for boxer briefs and briefs.
Calvin Klein
If nothing comes between you and your Calvins—least of all your penchant for boxer shorts—the first name in designer skivvies has you covered in superlative fashion. CK’s knit boxers were a quick favorite among GQ’s testers, satisfying both the prodigiously-thighed among us and the fellas who’d sooner go commando than adorn their waistline with the name of any other brand. And the price is so right.
Choosing underwear is a very personal decision. While our preferences may vary, there are several common threads that every guy can agree on. Whether it’s boxer shorts, tighty whities, trunks or jock straps, underwear should be comfortable, soft to the touch, and breathable. Hitting those marks comes down to triangulating fit, fabric and feel to come up with the right combo to make for a perfect pair of underwear.
David Telfer, Design Director of Sunspel, says that long-staple fibers are key to ensuring softness and durability, even after extensive launders. “When it comes to construction,” he says, “flat seams are key to maximizing comfort and ensuring a smooth feel against the skin.”
Fit can often be overlooked. After all, few people will ever see you in your underwear. Even then, it matters a lot. “The fit is key to ensuring comfort and confidence,” says Andreas Palm, CEO of CDLP. Comfort is the obvious reason to focus on fit, but confidence is that secret sauce that can turn a plain pair of boxer briefs into the reason you feel like a Hollywood heartthrob.
There’s another secret ingredient, too. “Beyond that, underwear should match your personal style, make you feel sexy, and be crafted from high-quality, responsibly sourced materials,” Palm says. “It’s a category that’s often overlooked, but when done right, the difference is undeniable.”
Personal style, as we’re wont to remind you, is just that: personal. Nowhere is that more true than your underwear, the first piece of clothing you put on in the morning, and the last piece you (or a lucky someone) removes at the end of the day. The right underwear for Jack isn’t the right underwear for Joe—especially if Jack swears by all-cotton boxer shorts, and Joe prefers silky, thigh-hugging trunks.
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