
Friday, August 31, 2007
Precious Undies... literally

A Jock Review
Hey guys! I know its been a while, I’ve been super busy with soccer and senior stuff, so I haven’t had time to get online. So a few weeks ago I got this great, and when I say great I mean amazing, jock in the mail. Yeah guys, let me tell you I love this thing! So I know you’re asking who makes it, what is it, and where can I get it. Well first off, its from WildmanT, and let me say I love their stuff, and it’s the Micro-Jock. And believe me, it’s micro. This jock is by far my favorite jock I have ever had, I’ve worn it everywhere, and I still find myself wanting to wear it more. I’m actually wearing it right now! So let me set the scene, I’m a fairly average guy, I’m packing a fair amount, and I’m currently shaved except for the base of the dick. So the great thing about the jock is I get to show this all off, you wouldn’t believe the looks I get in the locker room. I’m straight and all they guys know that so we have a lot of fun with it. So the top of the jock rides right at the base of the dick, leaving some of the shaft exposed, (how hot is that?) and the straps are so small you can barely see them. I just wish you could see it, well actually there are pictures with this entry, so have fun with those. I found these on some site, the model is wearing the jock perfectly, might I add. Well I know that support and performance is really important to you guys. Just to tell you how great it is in these areas, I have worn this in soccer games, when I run, pretty much all the time, in jeans to the mall, and around the house with nothing else on at all! And let me tell you, the guys at WildmanT have made this one perfect.
Okay, so a few weeks ago I got to ask Tim (owner and founder of WildmanT) some questions:
What was the inspiration behind the jock?
"Skimpy" that is the inspiration. The word "Skimpy" I was showing a dear friend of mine in Palm Springs the original Jocks that I was looking to make before we even started producing anything and he said…are you going to carry anything "skimpy". He said the newer underwear and jocks are very "heavy-duty" and more rugged, but some us of still like the "less is more sexy approach" and so I made the micro jock.
Who is this designed for?
Anyone can wear it, young and old. But it definitely is for the risk taker and someone who is not shy. The fabric was intentionally designed to barely cover your "goods".
What is this jocks main purpose?
It is a sexy novelty item. It is not meant for the gym or daily use. It is meant for those special occasions, intimate nights….or strippers!
Okay, so a few weeks ago I got to ask Tim (owner and founder of WildmanT) some questions:
What was the inspiration behind the jock?

"Skimpy" that is the inspiration. The word "Skimpy" I was showing a dear friend of mine in Palm Springs the original Jocks that I was looking to make before we even started producing anything and he said…are you going to carry anything "skimpy". He said the newer underwear and jocks are very "heavy-duty" and more rugged, but some us of still like the "less is more sexy approach" and so I made the micro jock.
Who is this designed for?
Anyone can wear it, young and old. But it definitely is for the risk taker and someone who is not shy. The fabric was intentionally designed to barely cover your "goods".
What is this jocks main purpose?
It is a sexy novelty item. It is not meant for the gym or daily use. It is meant for those special occasions, intimate nights….or strippers!
So I’m not a stripper, but I do think that would be fun, so guys if you are looking for a jock you can truly show off in, this is the one for you.
MY RATING: Overall, I give the WildmanT Micro Jock a total score of 9 based on the following criteria:
COMFORT -- 9 (out of 10)
PRICE -- 10 (out of 10)
WEARABILITY -- 8 (out of 10)
SEXINESS -- 10++ (out of 10)
DURABILITY -- 9 (out of 10)
MY RATING: Overall, I give the WildmanT Micro Jock a total score of 9 based on the following criteria:
COMFORT -- 9 (out of 10)
PRICE -- 10 (out of 10)
WEARABILITY -- 8 (out of 10)
SEXINESS -- 10++ (out of 10)
DURABILITY -- 9 (out of 10)
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Keep the Entries Coming...

Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Huge Swimwear Sale

What Not to Underwear...

- Put on your undershirt (if you wear one).
- Put on your underwear. You may tuck the undershirt into the underwear, or you may choose not to (tucking the undershirt into the underwear is only an option if you are going to tuck another shirt into your pants).
- Put on your shirt.
- Put on your pants in such a way that the shirt is automatically tucked in.
- Voila, there is now no way that your underwear will stick out!
PS. The photo is really just here as something to look at. I couldn't find a photo to illustrate what I am referring to.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
New arrivals at Malestrom

Also, if you spend more than $100 at Malestrom, you will receive a complimentary 2(x)ist contour pouch brief.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Contest: See the 2(x)ist Runway Show

1. What rock-star celebrity attended the Fall 2007 2(x)ist runway show?
A. Dave Navarro
B. Fred Durst
C. Steven Tyler
D. Brett Michaels
E. None of the Above
2. Models in 2(x)ist underwear were recently spotted handing out free cups of coffee outside of what busy NYC location?
A. Grand Central Station
B. Square
C. Rockefeller Center
D. Penn Station
3. In what year was 2(x)ist first introduced?
A. 2000
B. 1981
C. 1996
D. 1992
E. None of the Above
4. Which of the following is one of the new 2(x)ist collections that will debut on the Spring 2008 runway?
A. The Lap
B. The Track
C. The Aqua
D. The Mercury
Be sure to get your entries in soon as the show is on the the 11th of September. Remember, if you don't enter, you can't win. So enter early!
The Great Jock Sale at WildmanT

New Arrivals at International Jock
Be sure not to miss out on these new arrivals at International Jock, this is one of their most extensive new product introductions ever. Here's what they've added. They've added the great new UnderToys line (from Australia) that I've mentioned to you guys before (which by the way I should be getting some UnderToys for review soon!). One of the best things about having the UnderToys line at International Jock is that now there are actual photos of the products online, and not just cartoon style drawings. They also have some great new additions from Kyle. Kyle's claim to fame is creating the first ever fly-front jockstrap (which is a trend that has now become very popular in the underwear market). These new arrivals have lots of fun, bright, new colors and lots of fun contrasts between the underwear and the fly inset. And finally, there are some great new arrivals from Punto Blanco. This is the first arrival of Punto Blanco at International Jock. So many of these styles are actually older and can be found elsewhere, but they are simply new arrivals to International Jock. If you've been reading this blog with any frequency, you'll know that I really enjoy the offerings from Punto Blanco. I have not yet tried anything from Kyle or UnderToys. But all these products are great, so be sure to check out all these great new arrivals.
CORRECTION: Nation Up North, NOT National
Many of you brought this error to my attention. In this post I numerously referred to the brand Nation Up North as "National Up North". There is no such thing as a company called "National Up North" (or at least not an underwear company). Sorry for the error. The actual brand name is Nation Up North. I have now changed the entry to the correct brand name.
Free Shipping at Wyzman

Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Brand Notice: Nation Up North


In the summer of 2006 Eric Konz, a Las Vegas entrepreneur, wandered into a boutique shop in Madison, Wisconsin and picked up a pair of Nation Up North underwear. “I tried them on and it was the most comfortable pair of underwear I’d ever owned,” said Eric. He wasted no time contacting Nanna in Denmark and they put together a strategy for launching Nation Up North™ in the USA exclusively through the webshop.


If you have had any experience with NUN underwear, I welcome you to share your experiences in the comments section of this post.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Calvin Klein Display at Macy's
So today I was walking through Macy's, and I noticed a very in-your-face underwear display. Positioned at the entrance to the men's section were four mannequins modeling just their Calvin Klein underwear. Now these weren't any Calvins, they were Calvins from the new CK Steel line. So if you have not looked into this new line, you should. The underwear looked hot. The large display was in honor of the new line and Macy's Glamorama. Unfortunately, I did not have my camera with so I do not have a photo to share. But if any of you have seen such a display and have a photo, please send it to me and I'll post it. Or maybe I'll have a chance to stop by again and snap a photo. Anyway, the display was very sexy, and the mannequins were wearing just the underwear and holsters (in honor of Glamorama's Western theme). So if you are in a Macy's near you, be sure to check it out.
New Arrivals at Planet Undies

15% off at Mensuas

15% off at Undergear

Monday, August 20, 2007
Short notice... Save 10%
Save 10% off your purchase at Mensuas through the end of today when you use coupon code "joej".
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Brand Update: Cocksox


The next new thing isn't really underwear, but it promises to be underwear soon.
The folks at Cocksox brought together some of the best men in white coats and the latest computer technology to design a new way of making lycra print fabric. This new innovation promises to eliminate the cracking, fading, and running that sometimes happens with lycra prints. I can't wait to check it out and see how well it actually works. If this really does what they promise, it will definitely revolutionize the way we print on fabric and you will be sure to be seeing a lot more printed undies and swimsuits on the way.
Well obviously, these new prints are exclusive to Cocksox so you won't find them anywhere else. So this Cocksox Original Prints design series comes in two prints on swim briefs, Cherry Paradise and Tiki Lagoon. So check them out. And I'm sure they will be coming out with more prints (and probably printed undies) soon! They are definitely going to be releasing some swim trunks (the tight kind) soon because there was a sneak peek on Cocksox TV (read below). And to celebrate these new prints, they are giving all customers 10% off ALL purchases from now until the 24th with the coupon code "paradise".



End of Season sale at MaleBasics

Freshpair Giveaway Reminder!

- Send me a great question via email that will inspire a great blog entry or blog debate.
- Send me a photo of you or a friend (ask their permission) in underwear with one of two themes: Underwear in the City, or Summer Underwear. Use your creativity.
- Write a quality comment on a post (but make sure you say that you are entering the Freshpair Giveaway).
Also, you MUST include your size along with each method of entry.
RULES: We need a valid email at which to contact you (make sure you include this on any blog comments). You must include your desired size for the entry to be valid. Readers may enter up to 3 times during the giveaway period (the end of which will be determined at a later date). Winners will be selected by judges. The judges' decisions are final. Your words and/or photo(s) will become property of UB and/or Freshpair and may be used in public places regardless of the winning status.
RULES: We need a valid email at which to contact you (make sure you include this on any blog comments). You must include your desired size for the entry to be valid. Readers may enter up to 3 times during the giveaway period (the end of which will be determined at a later date). Winners will be selected by judges. The judges' decisions are final. Your words and/or photo(s) will become property of UB and/or Freshpair and may be used in public places regardless of the winning status.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Review: RIPS Drawstring Brief

I have had the opportunity to try all of the RIPS line and a lot of it has far exceeded my expectations. But today, I'd like to highlight their drawstring brief because it is such a unique product to their brand and you won't find anything like it elsewhere.
The drawstring brief, in a sense, is like a Speedo (swim brief) minus the water-proof fabric and liner. It is one of the most comfortable briefs that I have tried. The legbands fit snugly around the legs, as they should, and I have never felt them riding up too high during the day. But they are just the perfect amount of tightness, because I have also never felt constricted by them, nor have I found "legband marks" when I take them off at night. I think the unique aspect, though, that highly contributes to their comfort is the drawstring waist. Unlike other briefs, the fabric is not taut in the body of the brief, the waistband truly holds up the briefs. Without the waistband (or without tying it) the briefs would simply flop down around your mid-thigh (the legbands would still hold them that high).

The look of these briefs is also great. They provide full-coverage while still maintaining some sexiness. These briefs truly could be worn as swimwear and you would not feel exposed at all. But they still feel sexy because of the drawstring, and the fact that if the drawstring is loosened just a bit they will fall open and reveal all (which also makes for easy access in the restroom).
The variety in fabric and colors that these briefs come in is great. They make them in crisp, classic white, a heather gray and a sexy black. They also have them in blue in the RIPS colors range (shown). They also come in the performance range. And in the future, they will come in red and yellow once those colors in the colors range have been launched.
All in all, these briefs give a good bank for your buck. When you wear these, you'll be sure to have something comfortable and fun that hardly anyone else will have. The unique waist really makes these briefs the great product that they are. You can also get a trunk version with a drawstring if you prefer.
MY RATING:Overall, I give the RIPS Drawstring Brief a total score of 9 based on the following criteria:
FIT -- 10 (out of 10)
COMFORT -- 10 (out of 10)
STYLE -- 9 (out of 10)
QUALITY -- 9 (out of 10)
VALUE -- 8 (out of 10)
********** 9
Friday, August 17, 2007
Short Notice... deals at Malestrom

Tuesday, August 14, 2007
$5 shipping at Undergear

Bruno Banani Knights Line and 3Sixty

New Bjorn Borg colors at Mensunderwear.nl

Monday, August 13, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007
I'm back..
I'm back. I'm sorry that I didn't tell you that I would be away for the week because I honestly thought I would have internet access. But I was mistaken. But I am back now.
Lots of things happened this week, and I have TONS of emails to read and respond to. So hopefully I will get to those soon. But I just wanted to quickly spotlight the main event of the week, National Underwear Day.
I hope that you all remembered about Freshpair's National Underwear Day which was on the 7th. And hopefully some of you even participated in it. I would love to hear your stories and see your pictures to share on the blog, so feel free to send them in.
And remember, you can still submit your entries for the Freshpair Giveaway.
Lots of things happened this week, and I have TONS of emails to read and respond to. So hopefully I will get to those soon. But I just wanted to quickly spotlight the main event of the week, National Underwear Day.
I hope that you all remembered about Freshpair's National Underwear Day which was on the 7th. And hopefully some of you even participated in it. I would love to hear your stories and see your pictures to share on the blog, so feel free to send them in.
And remember, you can still submit your entries for the Freshpair Giveaway.
Sunday, August 05, 2007
Exclusive Interview: WildmanT


WM: What a lot of people don’t know is WildmanT is a family business. It started about two years ago as a solution for my mother and her excess time. Three years ago she was diagnosed with what doctors thought was going to be a terminal illness. She wasn’t able to work and run around all day like she use to. So on top of being ill, dieing, she felt functionless and useless. So I started WildmanT to give her something to do. We were just another website reselling other people’s clothes and all she really had to do was get a few orders together every couple days and go to the post office. Keep in mind, I always wanted an underwear line since college when I went to school for fashion design so I thought well this will serve two purposes.
UB: Was creating your own line all part of the plan at the beginning, or did you add that later?
WM: About 8 months ago, her illness left as quickly as it came on and the business was doing a lot more than we thought. When I realized she could do more and I wanted to do more, we started looking to make WildmanT a bigger part of our lives. We had a little momentum with our name and it was just time to start making some items of our own.
UB: What has influenced you most in the design of your products (other designers, other brands, other people, etc.)?
WM: I was a really skinny guy growing up and I was infatuated with bigger and meatier, beefier guys.

UB: You have mentioned how your business is family run, to what extent does your family help out in the business and how do they feel about the whole thing?
WM: As I mentioned, it was created to give my mother something to do, but nowadays, she does the accounting, the shipping, and the customer service. When we start new lines, before we get it produced in bulk, I make the patterns and she cuts out all the fabric and I piece them together. My brother helped launch us financially to get started with all the costs and he helps with planning and manufacturing research and follow-up. Plus, come crunch-time, no matter what needs to be done, you will see the four of us around the kitchen table working through the night to meet whatever deadline we have.
UB: You are your own model, what prompted you to do that and what do your friends and family think about it?
WM: Hmmmm, well at first I thought it was just flat out funny and a way to keep costs down. My mother was a tad worried about the extended West Virginia family seeing some of the photos, as they are not as open minded, but she got over it real quick when she was able to pay her mortgage with Ball Lifter money J My other brothers laugh their ass off and try like hell to embarrass me whenever they can. Personally, I didn’t think many people would even see them and I long forgot they are even me until someone mentions it…like my brothers.
UB: Something that people often wonder about is your name, is your last name really Wildman?
WM: I think one of the best things I ever got from my father was his name. Although a curse as a skinny little shy boy growing up, it turned out to be a defining characteristic of my own personal growth. I used to get picked on as a kid being called Wildwomen. But somewhere around the 8th grade, I became 6’4” and kicked a couple asses and permanently became WildMAN.
Yearrrrrrrrrsss later, I worked as a waiter in NYC. We punch our orders into the computer and they would come out to the cooks in the kitchen with the table number, the food order and the server name “ Wildman T” The T stands for Tim. So I just got use to “WildmanT, your order is up” “WildmanT, you are the worst waiter in the world” “WildmanT, WildmanT” You get the picture.
UB: What underwear are you wearing right now?
WM: You have no clue how often I am asked that question. Well today I am home alone working on the computer all day….so none…commando. I suppose that is not a very good plug for my own product, but you asked J

WM: I always try to wear my own brand first, but when the laundry time comes around, the secondary kind is Joe Boxer. I have always loved Joe Boxer, they are so comfortable.

WM: We are currently in production with new boxers and other sturdy low-rise styles, but I am probably always going to like our WildmanT Low Rise Leg-band Bikini the best because they are soooo comfortable…much like the Joe Boxers.
UB: What is your favorite color of underwear?
WM: My personal favorite color for underwear is yellow with white trim, but didn’t start our first line with any yellow underwear. Although I like it best, it doesn’t sell best. It will definitely be integrated in the near future.
UB: What is your favorite pair of underwear out of the whole WildmanT collection?
WM: First let me say, the stuff we are working on is my favorite but it won’t be released for a few months. But I do love the WildmanT Micro Jock Laced. I think it is sexy cool looking at the same time.
UB: Do you have plans to expand into other colors and maybe even prints?
WM: The majority of all our products are done or start off being done in-house, meaning we design, cut and sew. We are starting to work with a contractor to meet our growing needs. These items will have a lot more of the intricacies that we could not accommodate with our current equipment. So yes, new lines, new colors and a fun line of boxers called “WildmanT Big Fruit Boxers” made with four fun fruit patterns.
UB: Can you tell me a bit about your popular Ball Lifter style and what your inspiration was for that?

UB: Do you have any upcoming new styles that you can tell us about?
WM: No new ball lifters, but new underwear items. I don’t have a projected release date as we are testing several contractors. But I think it is important to mention, that every product made and sold is made in the USA and always will be.
UB: You also have a blog, can you tell us a bit about that?
WM: It is just a personal journal about the process it took me to get here. It also is a place to get good feedback from viewers, customers and other bloggers. I contribute a lot of our success to our blog and more importantly other bloggers who have supported our content like yourselves.
UB: Your site promotes WildmanT as "gay mens underwear", do you really think that your underwear is just for gay men? Or do you think that straight men are also buying and wearing your products?
WM: Definitely both, as we have a lot of female customers buying for their boyfriends. I will sell to anyone, but I will not ever become a “non-gay” company even if it means a better market and more sales. Gay men have worn “straight” clothing their whole lives and have been fine with it. I target gays, but anyone is welcome to wear what I make.
UB: You have a unique section on your site for users to share their photos. Most underwear companies don't do this, why did you decide to include this section on your site?
WM: My whole marketing plan was based off of the networking of individuals, and making them feel they are part of a community and part of my company.
UB: Do you have any final comments that you'd like to make?
WM: Live green, be proud of who you are, and buy my underwear J
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Exclusive RIPS photo #5

Friday, August 03, 2007
Show Off your Underwear Drawer

This is your opportunity to show the world what you have in your underwear drawer. Dead Good Undies is running a small contest in which 5 lucky people will win some goodies by entering a photo of their underwear drawer. Here's what they are looking for:
- Men's or Women's Underwear Drawer Photos
- Messy or Organized Drawers

So if you think your drawer has what it takes to win, or you just want to show off your underwear collection, send in some photos to drawerscomp@deadgoodundies.com
Also, if you'd just like to show off your drawer and you aren't so sure if you will win, feel free to send UB your photos and we will be sure to post them. Good luck everyone, and I hope you win!
Photos from grubbybastard and jackncokewithlime respectively. Thanks guys!
Photos from grubbybastard and jackncokewithlime respectively. Thanks guys!
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