Black Friday Sales Round-Up

Black Friday is a day of great discounts, and the men's underwear world is no different. Here are some of the best sales going on today. Please feel free to comment with any good sales we missed. Happy shopping!

• Andrew Christian - 35% off Everything with code 35BFS. Ends Nov 26. 
• aussieBum - 50% off Storewide. Ends Saturday. 
• C-In2 - 25% off all collections. Ends December 1st. 
• Cocksox - Buy 3 for the price of 2 (discount on lowest priced item). 
• Freedom Reigns - 50% - 75% off sitewide. Plus free tank for orders $100+
• Freshpair - Extra 25% off PLUS free shipping with code TGIF25. 
• Garcon Model - Buy 2 get 1 free. Use code BUY2G1. Today only. 
• Happy Socks - 40% off + Free shipping. 
• International Jock - 25% off sitewide with code 'Black25'. 
• Jockstrap Central - 15% - 70% off. Ends Sunday. 
• Malebasics - 25% off your entire purchase. No code necessary. Through midnight on Sunday. 
• Mensuas - Up to 70% off select styles. Plus free shipping on $50+
• MeUndies - Up to 50% off multipacks. Through today only. 
• Obviously - Hundreds of pairs up to 80% off - starts Cyber Monday. 
• Pacific Jock - 25% - 60% off PLUS free standard shipping on all orders. 
• Rufskin - 20% off everything PLUS free shipping on $200+. Through Tuesday. 
• Teamm8 - 30% off sitewide + extra 30% off sale. Use code Black30. Through Nov 30. 
• Tommy John - 20% off orders of $100+. 
• Topdrawers - 10% off all underwear, 20% off all swim & clothing, and 30% off all 'Pump!' brand underwear. Free standard shipping on $75+. Ends the 25th. 
• Underfit - 10% off $100+ PLUS free shipping. Use code 10off. Today only. 
• Wyzman - Up to 65% off. 

Tomorrow is National Underwear Day!

Hey guys.  Tomorrow marks the 10th anniversary of National Underwear Day brought to you by Freshpair.com.  What are you going to do to celebrate?  If you're in New York City you can head on over to their pop-up event at 315 West 57th Street.  You'll be able to get yourself some free undies from top brands and sponsors like Calvin Klein, Rated M, C-IN2, and 2(x)ist.  The event runs from 11am - 7 pm.  Can't stop by tomorrow?  They'll be doing it the next day as well.  That's right, National Underwear Day is so big this year it's actually going to be two days (August 22nd and 23rd)!  Check out the official website for more details.  And for those of you not in NYC, you can still celebrating with 25% off top brands at Freshpair.com.  Also be sure to wear your best pair tomorrow in celebration.  

What will you be doing for National Underwear Day this year?

New Celebrity Brand: Rated M

Actor Mario Lopez of Saved by the Bell and Dancing with the Stars fame has recently launched his own collection of underwear.  The brand is called Rated M and is for "Manful men and their very special guests" according to the tagline.  There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of information available on this brand.  But from what I gather, there's a collection available through Mario's own site here.  This collection includes trunks, briefs, singlets, and much more in basic cuts and solid colors.  The collection looks like it would make a great foundation for dancing and rehearsals.  It allows movement while providing comfort.  There also appears to be a more limited collection available exclusively at Freshpair.  The difference here I believe is the colors and the waistband. UPDATE 12/29/11: I've spoken with the folks at Freshpair, and actually the entire collection is exclusively available at Freshpair.  The Rated M site is just a preview of the rest of the line that will be available at Freshpair.  Currently just the "elementary line" is available, the rest will be available over the next few months.

This is just another in a whole slew of celebrity lines out there. Although it appears that this collection has been carefully crafted and engineered to give you the comfort you deserve.  We're working on getting our hands on a pair or two, and as soon as we do we'll get back to you with our full report on how they fit and feel. 

Special Edition Good Devil Waistband Exclusively at Freshpair

Good Devil has teamed up with online underwear giant Freshpair to offer you an exclusive new waistband that is only available at Freshpair.com.  This waistband is available on the mesh brief, mesh trunk, mesh thong, and mesh jock styles.  They are available in an array of colors: blue, red, black, and white.  The special waistbands have a black base like the classic Good Devil waistbands, but these ones have the logo in an accent color to match the body of the garment.  The logo is done in a sort of collage around the top that to me looks very urban and grunge (in a good way).  So there you have it, check out these exclusive new waistbands only at Freshpair.

Freshpair Exclusive: 2(x)ist Maximize Collection

2(x)ist has just released a new collection called the Maximize collection.  As its name suggest, it maximizes your profile to make the most of what you've got.  But where it's different is that it doesn't use any straps or slings to do this.  It's an all natural profile booster that simply makes the most of what you've already got using the fabric to do so.  From the looks of it, these undies remind me of the anatomical pouch that Obviously offers.  This whole thing is about using comfort to maximize your profile.  The Maximize collection is available exclusively from Freshpair online and comes in both trunk and brief styles in black and white.  The fabric is a smooth, silky spandex/modal blend that will be sure to maximize your comfort.  They are topped with a sleek, platinum logo waistband.  These things are soft and sexy in an understated way.  They look to be a great go-to pair.  The trunks retail for $29 and the briefs go for $24.  I should be getting some pairs to try soon so stay tuned for a review. 

National Underwear Day is Today

Today marks Freshpair's 8th annual National Underwear Day.  Instead of the usual festivities in New York City, this year Freshpair has moved the celebration online.  So this year it's not just New Yorkers who get a chance to get some free pairs.  From now until August 14th Freshpair is giving away 5,000 pairs of underwear, no strings attached.  All you have to do is fill out the simple form on their website and you're entered to win.  You even get to select your style preference!  For more details, check out Freshpair's site.

Also, as further celebration, Freshpair is offering 25% off many of their top brands including 2(x)ist, Unico, and Go Softwear.

Freshpair also cites some startling statistics about underwear: Did you know that 80% of Americans never change the style of underwear they wear in their adult lives, and 60% of those people don’t even wear underwear that fits!  Whether it’s the wrong size, fabric or cut, people have been settling for second best for far too long.  So we think that now is the perfect time to try a new fit or style and spruce up your underwear wardrobe. 

Question of the Day:

Do you wear multiple styles of underwear or do you stick to the same thing every day?

Do You Have Your Summer Body?

I just came across this fun advertisement for Freshpair on the web. The moral of the story, make sure you're always wearing a fresh pair because you never know when it might come in handy.

National Underwear Day Contest Winners

You may remember we hosted a contest in conjunction with Freshpair in honor of National Underwear Day. Well the entry period is finally over and the winners have been notified. The winners are as follows:

First Place:
Wil O. - For all his fantastic contributions through commenting and for his fantastic ideas in emails - some of which will be published here soon.

Second Place:
Victor C. - For his fantastic comments on the site.
Thijs W. from Belgium - For a sweet and heart-warming entry. We just couldn't refuse him a Freshpair.

So there you have it, that's who won! If you didn't, don't worry because we have quite a few new contests in the works so stayed tuned for those! You might just be our next winner.

7th Annual National Underwear Day - Exclusive Giveaway!

Today, August 5, 2009, marks the 7th annual National Underwear Day put on by Freshpair. National Underwear Day is a celebration of everything underwear and includes lots of men running around in their underwear, especially in the Times Square area (stay tuned for photos later in the week). We at MUB have been a part of this celebration since our beginnings in 2005 and this year is no exception. Freshpair has made it clear that this year they intend to celebrate National Underwear Day all month long! To celebrate Freshpair would like to offer 10% off to all MUB readers who make a purchase of $75 or more this month. Use coupon code "MensUnderwearBlog" at checkout.

In addition, we are pleased to announce a special giveaway for Men's Underwear Blog readers that will last for the rest of the month.

Here's the deal. You can win one of three gift certificates from Freshpair. The first prize is a $50 gift certificate and there are two second prizes of $30 gift certificates. All you have to do to win is:

1. Send me an email at underwearblog@gmail.com with the subject "I want underwear"
2. Then in the body of the message mention what underwear from Freshpair you'd like to get with your certificate.

It's that simple! Entry period is from Wednesday August 5, 2009 to midnight August 31, 2009 (CST). The winners will be choosen at random. You may enter once per day. Multiple entries in one day will result in the voiding of all entries. The contest is open to anyone 18 years of age or older (or whatever the legal age is in their country). Contest is void where prohibited. We reserve the right to change the rules if needed without warning and disqualify any entries for whatever reason. Men's Underwear Blog is not liable for any technical issues that may result from the electronic gift card. Men's Underwear Blog is not liable for any taxes. Winners will be announced here on Men's Underwear Blog by first name, last initial and location. By entering you agree to have this information published online. Your entry is the property of Men's Underwear Blog and Freshpair and may be used for promotional purposes. Past or present bloggers of Men's Underwear Blog and past or present employees of the sponsor and their immediate family are prohibited from entering.

7th Annual National Underwear Day

Tomorrow marks the 7th Annual National Underwear Day put on by Freshpair. In honor of the occasion they have a whole site dedicated to giveaways and sales. Including winning Calvin Klein, or 2(x)ist wardrobes. And their sales include buy one get one on Bjorn Borg, 20% off Ginch Gonch, 20% off Go Softwear, and lots more! Even though the National Underwear Day is just one day long, Freshpair will be celebrating for the entire month of August! So go check out their site for more info. Also, stay tuned to MUB for a very special giveaway.

New Site: Cheapundies!

Cheapundies is a brand new site specializing in bringing your underwear for cheap. Cheapundies is the online liquidation site of Freshpair, so everything that doesn't sell out there goes to here. That said, the quantities and sizes on this site are limited and you have to continually check to get good deals in your size. Everything on the site is a bargain with designer undies as much as 75% off! They have duds from 2(x)ist, Ginch Gonch, Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Diesel, XXX, Andrew Christian, C-In2, RIPS, Play, and more!

I also have to say that I really like the site's design. It's very fun and fresh and very Web 2.0 with a very easily navigable interface. So next time you're shopping for undies on a budget, be sure to check out Freshpair's new outlet Cheapundies!

Five Freshpairs Winner

You may remember that a while back we ran a contest to win five free freshpairs from Freshpair. Well the winner has been chosen and it is Josh H. His preference is briefs. Congratulations Josh. We received a record number of entries for any MUB contest ever. Thanks to all who participated in this contest. The results of the question (what is your underwear preference) will be announced soon. Also, it is not too late to save 10% off at Freshpair with coupon code FPMUBContest with $50 or more purchase. Coupon expires at the end of the month.

Five Free Freshpairs Giveaway

Freshpair, founder of National Underwear Day, is bringing an exclusive contest to all MUB readers. You could win a week's worth of underwear (five pairs) from 2xist, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, and Sean John (or other leading underwear brands depending on your size and product availability). All you have to do is a send an email to contest@freshpair.com with your favorite style of underwear and you are automatically entered to win. The contest will run for one week (until 10/27/08). Official rules will be sent to you in an email.

Also, for those of you who are eager to get a fresh pair, or just in case you don't win, Freshpair is giving an exclusive 10% off discount code to MUB readers from now until 11/30/08. Just enter coupon code FPMUBContest at checkout.

Remember, this contest is exclusive for MUB readers. Good luck!

Freshpair's Freshpink

Today Freshpair launched their first collection of underwear in collaboration with C-In2. The new collection is called Freshpink. This collection is all in an exclusive color available exclusively at Freshpair. The styles are all based off popular C-In2 styles and include a brief, a boxer, and two undershirts. So check out Freshpair's Freshpink today and be the first to get this new collection! And remember, you heard about it here first!

Freshpair: up to 75% off

Shop Freshpair's pre-holiday clearance section and get up to 75% off!

Who got a fresh pair....

Many of you have been emailing me asking me who the winners of the Freshpair Giveaway were and if they have missed the announcement. No, you have not missed the announcement, I have just been really bad at keeping you in the loop lately. I apologize for that and will try to do better in the future. But the winners have been notified and have most definitely already received their fresh pair (and there are a few reviews from them coming up, so stay tuned for those). The winners are as follows:
Greg P. - Ontario, Canada
David W. - Tennessee
Bart S. - New York
Congratulations to all of you! And thank you to all of you who entered, there were many great entries, it was very difficult to choose the winners. It's really great to have so many people put so much effort into their entries, it really makes my job fun! There will be some fun discussions happening soon based on the winning entries as well as some great guest reviews from the winners. So stay tuned!

Freshpair Giveaway Reminder!

I'd just like to remind all of you about our Freshpair Underwear Giveaway in honor of National Underwear Day. Even though the day has past, the giveaway is still going on and you can still enter. I have not yet set an ending date for the contest, but I must get at least 20 more entries before I can consider ending the giveaway. So even if you think your entry may not be winning material, submit it anyway. You've got nothing to lose! I have been a little vague in the past about the details. So let me clear it up. There will be three (3) winners who will win underwear in their given size. You may enter in one of the following ways:

• 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.

Review: RIPS Drawstring Brief

Well, I've gotta say, on a whole, RIPS may very well be one of the most over-looked brands out there. I think this may be due in part to the fact that their imagery is pretty low-key and basic. But don't let that fool you, they are anything but boring and blah. Yes, their underwear is fairly basic, but it is incredibly high-quality basic and every man deserves to experience their comfort and quality. And as an added bonus, the are re-vamping their site and image to include much more flashier, sexier imagery of their products (some of the new imagery can be seen in this post).

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). This feature is really great because it allows you to tie your briefs as tightly or as loosely as you desire, allowing for a more roomy or a more supported feel depending on your preference or mood.

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

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.

National Underwear Day and exciting exclusives for UB readers

National Underwear Day was founded by Freshpair in August 2003. National Underwear Day is a day to celebrate all things underwear. In the above video (not available in email feeds) you can learn more about the holiday. Well being an underwear blog, this is definitely up our street. In honor of National Underwear Day and UB's relationship with Freshpair, we have some very exciting things in store for you. This August 7 brings National Underwear Day once again to Times Square. This year it will be bigger and better than ever before and will be featuring more sponsors, underwear giveaways, contests, and some surprises. But even if you cannot make it to Times Square, you can still receive some free underwear. Here's how it will work. You can enter to win some free underwear by one of the following ways:

• 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.

If you do not wish to enter, or you do not win, you can still get a great deal by using one of the exclusive UB discount codes at Freshpair. Here are the codes and what they give you:

Code 1: underwearblog

Discount: 10% off on $85

Expires 9/1

Code 2: underwearblog15

Discount: 15% off on $150

Expires 9/1

That's all for now. But stay tuned for more info on National Underwear Day. And if you are in Times Square on August 7, be sure to drop your trousers and show your skiviez (make sure you have your best ones on). And while you're there, snap a photo or two and send them our way.