Boxers/Underwear/Socks

[flipstah]

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Merino is awesome, but not anymore durable for socks.

Yeah they’re nice but they don’t last as long (for socks)

[tonytiger55]

Ok... I have a update in the underwear quandary.

So I had gift card for The Bay laying around. I thought this may be a good opportunity to venture out for supplies. It felt like a scene from the game 'The Last of Us'. I got into my car. Heated seats, heated steering and lane keeping assist...I was all set to go.

At the Bay the brands were not ones I would look at. But hey I have a gift card... free shit. The value brands had fabric I was not keen on. I picked up a box of Saxx and upon seeing the price I politely put the box back down. I could sense Buster laughing at me and mocking me (Muhhahahaha peasant!). I looked at CKs and a few other brands. After mulling about for 30 minutes. I gave up. I went and asked a elderly male sales assistant. I tried to explain the situation. But he looked at me confused and tried to show me the brands. I was half expecting him to lecture me about when in his day they did not have underwear.
I decided to go for a pair of Tommys, 3 pack. Recognised brand, sells a lot. Cant go wrong. They are on sale too.

I got home with the excitement one had when they bought their first copy of Playboy as a teen(we all been there). Don't ask me why I don't know either. Its the first time I am buying premium underwear in Canada. A monumental occasion. A milestone. Perhaps it is a marker of when one has made it here. Who knows.

Ok. So the fabric is a bit boujee. The fit is... well.... How would I say... The boxers fit okaaay. BUT the compartment for the crown jewels is tight. Its like they did not factor in the 3D dimensional shape and ergonomics. One would think with advancement in textiles and fashion design they would understand the male plumbing better? I mean the space is like a after thought. Do the fashion designers not realise its not a slight add on us guys have here. Its a whole different section with its own HR department for heaven sake.
Its like the cup holders on a Toyota Yaris. Yes they look like they do the job. A cup of coffee fits in a bit tight. But if one is going to Starbucks everyday and ordering a Venti chai tea latte. One would prefer a cupholder with a bit more space. This is something I noticed with the Joe boxer brand too. I need space for my tools. I don't know if anyone else has this issue?

I feel a bit let down. Its like I went and bought a first class ticket, but I ended up on economy class seat on Air Canada. I am feeling inclined to do a international order and just pay the import duty for a pair of M&S branded underwear.
Maybe I can drown my sorrows with drink at the Beyond meetup this Friday..

[ExtraSlow]

So, I don't know how it works in jolly old, but around here full price for clothing is too much, at basically every store. You should be able to routinely find minimum 25% off your everyday clothing, and if you don't you aren't trying.

Finding the right fit can be a trial and error thing. Don't know a method to assist you. Doubt you have substantially different geometry than us Eskimos though.

[bjstare]

You didn't buy the first class ticket, you bought premium economy. Get what you pay for.

Nut up and buy a pair of Saxx, so at least you can make an informed decision. They are roomier in the jewel dept than CK ones, in my experience.

[DonJuan]

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... I picked up a box of Saxx and upon seeing the price I politely put the box back down...

Damn right, I was out shopping with the wife and saw it was Bay days. Did the same thing, picked up the Saxx saw the price, put it down gently. I have a couple saxx I got as gifts they are really good, I use em mostly when playing soccer etc, keeps the boys cradled and not hitting or rubbing on things. Bought a 3 pack of CK on sale for $34 on sale, they feel alright for work. They keep my pants clean.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Every so often Saxx stuff goes on sale on their own site. They're also available through Sport Chek, so hit up one of those friends and families sales, and they're pretty good as well. I've replaced all my existing cheaper boxers with saxx at this point. I picked up a few t-shirts for the gym as well.

[Buster]

No coincidence that Kert has nothing to add to this conversation.

[suntan]

Isn't kert a chick? I just imagine her wearing sexy transparent thongs.

[Asian_defender]

David Archy from Amazon, the Bamboo Rayon ones. Can't beat those in terms of comfort and price

[ThePenIsMightier]

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Isn't kert a chick? I just imagine her wearing sexy transparent thongs.

How dare you assume kErT's gender.
But I also picture a big snail-trail leading up to a slippery bar stool. A bit like Buddy Cole. But without any wit, savvy, panache, ironic timing, intelligence, charisma, etc.

[redline]

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Isn't kert a chick? I just imagine her wearing sexy transparent thongs.

No girl on this site is any part of sexy …

[tonytiger55]

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So, I don't know how it works in jolly old, but around here full price for clothing is too much, at basically every store. You should be able to routinely find minimum 25% off your everyday clothing, and if you don't you aren't trying.

Finding the right fit can be a trial and error thing. Don't know a method to assist you. Doubt you have substantially different geometry than us Eskimos though.

In 'jolly old' Marks and Spencer is the benchmark. Thats how it works when buying anything not just underwear (dress shirts, trousers etc). Its a good benchmark to see how good something is. I thought the underwear reputation was a myth until I tried it over 20 years ago. I even spoke with a friend who moved to Australia. I was surprised to hear he even still buys his from the UK.

A five pack from M&S is about $44 (non sale).
The Tommys were on sale at $41(three pack) down from $53. Cj Blair summed it up. Premium Economy. Compression of the crown jewels is not good.
From a analysis perspective. Most seem to be at the sameish price point when they are on sale. With premium brands on the top end of this.
I might try another brand next month.

I agree its a trial and error thing. But I would like to get input from other men. Its not so much a issue of size, its more of a mens health issue. We all should be talking about this. If it can be done with humour, even better.

[suntan]

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No girl on this site is any part of sexy …

[jwslam]

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No girl on this site is any part of sexy …

@spikerS might have some frustration to take out on you for that statement...

[spikerS]

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@spikerS might have some frustration to take out on you for that statement...

LOL!

But, while she is sexy, she is not really on Beyond anymore so redline may have a point.

[eglove]

Uniqlo for me

[tirebob]

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LOL!

But, while she is sexy, she is not really on Beyond anymore so redline may have a point.

Well you are still here and kinda sexy so it all works out...

[Buster]

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I fucking spit my coffee you dick.

[JRSC00LUDE]

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The fit is... well.... How would I say... The boxers fit okaaay. BUT the compartment for the crown jewels is tight. Its like they did not factor in the 3D dimensional shape and ergonomics. One would think with advancement in textiles and fashion design they would understand the male plumbing better? I mean the space is like a after thought. Do the fashion designers not realise its not a slight add on us guys have here. Its a whole different section with its own HR department for heaven sake.
Its like the cup holders on a Toyota Yaris. Yes they look like they do the job. A cup of coffee fits in a bit tight. But if one is going to Starbucks everyday and ordering a Venti chai tea latte. One would prefer a cupholder with a bit more space. This is something I noticed with the Joe boxer brand too. I need space for my tools. I don't know if anyone else has this issue?

I feel a bit let down. Its like I went and bought a first class ticket, but I ended up on economy class seat on Air Canada.

This was sure a long play just to make a humble brag about the ol' banger and faggots. Also you actually bought economy but expected first class, go buy some saxx.

[Disoblige]

Saxx loose-fitting FTW. I was skeptical but I'm a believer now.
Just get them when they are on sale and stock up then. They are so good in many ways, in terms of cooling, comfort, the fact that they don't ride up, etc.

Just great.