Low-rise Excites (Xzytes) - A Review

I've mentioned Xzytes a couple times in the past as being a great place to get cheap, fun underwear.  While today I want to review one of their own styles, their low-rise boxerbrief.

As far as the fit of this thing goes, it's decidedly very skimpy - no question about it.  You are definitely going to want to size up on these (if you normally wear a small get a medium) because they are super small and tight.  I normally wear a small and I can barely fit all my junk into the medium.  Consult their size chart for information, although I'm a 28 inch waist and I'm pretty sure that this medium would not fit someone with a 33 inch waist.  So size accordingly. These undies are super small and low-rise, they are not nearly large enough to be considered a boxerbrief.  They barely cover my ass-crack and some of my cheeks hang out the bottom.  Guys with bubble butts beware, these are not going to cover you in the least.  They also have a tendency to conform to your body and the center seam in the back rides right up your butt.  The front is super tiny with barely any extra room in the pouch - try not to get hard because there's no room.  The cut is super sexy and when they say super-low-rise, they mean it.  

As far as the comfort of these things goes it's a little varied.  The nylon/lycra blend is surprisingly smooth and not itchy as you might expect.  It is very light-weight and quick-drying - perfect for a hot summer day or a hot night in the club.  The fit, however, hinders the comfort.  While I feel adequately supported, at times I almost feel squashed - especially when you first put these things on.  The center seam, however, often makes it feel like you're wearing a thong even though you're not.  This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it's worth pointing out.  After a little getting used to them though they feel a little better.  But I find myself wanting to pull them up to cover my crack.  But if you pull them up your cheeks hang out, and when you pull them down your crack hangs out.  So it's hard to win.  But if that's what you're going for these are perfect for you. 

That being said, the style of these SCREAMS go-go boy and would be the perfect skimpy pair to wear in the club.  They're really about showing off, but without looking like you're trying too hard.  Their skimpy coverage looks sexy, but not vulgar.  And the subtle sheen of the fabric would look great under the disco ball.  Bring on the dancing!  But for everyday wear, these probably aren't the thing.  

These undies are currently on sale at Xzytes for only $10 (originally $20).  That's definitely a steal - you can get two for the price of one!  The quality of these is quite exceptional and will certainly hold up to a lot of bumping and grinding.  

MY RATING:
Overall, I give the Xyztes Boxerbrief a total score of 7 based on the following criteria:
FIT -- 8 (out of 10) - Super skimpy, not really a boxerbrief  Does not cover it all at once - you have to choose between your crack and your cheeks.  Runs small - make sure to size-up from your normal size. 

COMFORT -- 7 (out of 10) - Fabric is surprisingly soft.  Don't feel covered due to the fit.  Requires adjusting.  No room to grow. 
STYLE -- 5 (out of 10) as underwear; 9 (out of 10) as clubwear - Sexy and hot.  Feels more like clubwear than underwear though. 
QUALITY -- 9 (out of 10) - Well made. Holds up well. 
VALUE -- 10 (out of 10) - Great deal for $10.  Great for summer fun. 

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C-In2 Relaunched + New "Hand Me Down" Collection

You may have noticed that popular C-In2 underwear brand was nowhere to be found for a while.  But now they're back and better than ever with their relaunch.  They are re-making some of their most popular collections like Pop Colors and Kinetic while at the same time they are creating some new ones as well like the new Hand Me Down collection that just launched.  The C-In2 Hand Me Down collection is C-In2's vintage collection in collegiate colors.  It comes in all the popular styles that you would expect like the no-show brief and no-show trunk as well as ringer tanks and boxer shorts.  They are also implenting what they call "burnt" fabric for the first time in underwear.  I prefer to call this type of fabric "mottled".  It is quite popular in outerwear and basic t's, but this is the first time it has been used for underwear.  The idea of the Hand Me Down collection is that these undies look and feel a little worn-out, but in a comfy way.  I'm not sure that this is the greatest title for the collection, but I definitely like the way it looks.  And they definitely look comfy.  Check out this new collection and more at C-In2. Also, as a relaunch special get free shipping until the 15th!

Obviously Low-Rise - A Review

We've discussed Obviously numerous times in the past.  Just as a quick refresher, Obviously is an Australian brand that specializes in making "anatomically correct" underwear for men.  The idea is that there is a separate pouch that allows your junk to hang as it naturally would.  They promise no sticking, squashing, readjusting, chaffing, or sweating.  I've reviewed their Sinuous line bikini brief in the past, today I'm going to review their low-rise brief which is available in a lot of different colors and in all their collections.  

The fit of this brief is actually quite skimpy, although upon first glance it appears that you are well covered.  In reality, the sides are quite tiny with less than an inch of fabric at the smallest point.  However, this is augmented by a rather large waistband, so the overall visual impression is that more is covered.  These briefs fit true to size and are very form fitting across the sides, butt, and perineum.  The low-rise of these briefs just barely covers the assets.  As I have pointed out in my previous review, the pouch seems a little unnecessarily large at times and doesn't really hold your member in place but rather allows it to flop around - but that is afterall the point of these.  I personally find this to be a little annoying at times.  This is especially true when wearing tighter fitting pants as the underwear lets your member hang freely in the front, thus tight pants tend to squeeze things awkwardly up front.  As was the case with my previous Obviously experience, you are not completely hanging free and the pouch does allow a certain amount of support. 

Just like all Obviously products, these are made from an oh-so-soft and smooth modal and lycra blend.  The fabric is super soft and sensuous against the skin.  It is also thin and feels almost weightless, a perfect choice for hot summer days.  The tag is printed onto the inside for additional comfort.  My only complaint comfort-wise is there is a seam at the bottom of the pouch across the perineum area.  This seam I found is too far forward on these briefs and tended to brush up against my balls in an uncomfortable manner that required an occasional readjustment.  While this is not a deal breaker, I found myself adjusting these undies way more than I would like.  Part of this, however, has to do with the pants you wear them with and how much you make the pouch expand to handle your manhood throughout the course of the day. 

As for the style of these things, these briefs are sizzling... sssssss.... They're almost too hot to handle.  As I said, they are super skimpy.  The back is full coverage, but the sides are practically non-existent.  These come in a fun array of colors that are bright and playful as well as more subdued colors for the more reserved individual.  I really love the way the logo waistband is set with the type not quite fitting on the band. 

As with all Obviously underwear, these will set you back a pretty penny or two, but they are very good quality and well made.  These will last you a good time.  And with summer coming up, something this light-weight is perfect for keeping you covered and comfortable during the hot, sticky, summer days ahead.  For even more comfort this summer from Obviously, try their thong. 

MY RATING:
Overall, I give the Obviously Low-Rise Brief a total score of 8 based on the following criteria:
FIT -- 9 (out of 10) - Low-rise, minimal coverage.  Anatomically correct pouch - a little too large. 

COMFORT -- 7 (out of 10) - Soft fabric.  Lightweight fabric perfect for summer.  Occasional readjustments necessary. 
STYLE -- 9 (out of 10) - Sizzling.  Lots of fun colors to choose from. 
QUALITY -- 9 (out of 10) - Well made. Will last you. 
VALUE -- 8 (out of 10) - Good value.  Great for summer.

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Craig Ferguson Tucks in His Banana Republic boxerbriefs

I just wanted to share with you guys this fun(ny) video of talk show host and comedian Craig Ferguson talking about his underwear and sharing them.  He explains that he always tucks his shirt into his undies so that the shirt won't bunch up while on television.  He also mentions that it helps hide his large endowment.  He even pulls down his pants around 00:24 to reveal black Banana Republic brand boxer briefs.  

This brings up an interesting question for discussion: when you get dressed up, do you tuck your shirt into your underpants?

Eye Candy: Brent Corrigan in 7Up briefs

Here's a photo I found of actor, model and pornstar Brent Corrigan strutting his stuff in a pair of 7 Up briefs.  I have no idea where to find underwear like this, but he sure fills them well.  And in the words of their 1980 slogan I'm "Feelin' 7 Up".  

Smart Undies Shopper

I went on a huge shopping spree yesterday when I got back to school... I was in the mood to get some new undies. When I shop for undies I usually have a goal. The goal for me yesterday was to get some jockstraps. The jock that I already own is this 2(x)ist All Star jock in white. I really love the feel of jocks and think they will be great for the summer! Let me tell you I ended up ordering a ton of undies!

Now we all get those emails from the different underwear stores with different sales they are having. I feel like I get at least 2 emails from different places a day. It is so tempting to just keep buying undies every time you get an email. But the rule I follow is always wait till the item you want is on sale or get it if it is under $15.

In total I ended up getting 14 pairs of underwear for $94 including all the shipping. I looked at different stores and compared all their sales and got the best price! I ordered from a total of four stores and can't wait for everything to come! This is my last big order of stuff for the summer when I'm at home. So with a haul of 5 briefs, 1 sports brief, 3 trunks, 5 jocks I think I am all set for a few months!! Just remember, underwear sites have sales all the time, make sure you pounce on the ones that will get you the most undies for you buck!!

-Matty

The Only Boy In Briefs

Today we're pleased to welcome new poster Matty to the MUB team.  Here's his first regular post, he guest posted a couple weeks back here.  Let us know what you think!

Being a college student I know I am in the minority when I wear briefs. Most guys in college wear boxers or boxer briefs. I like when I wear briefs because it makes me feel so much more cute. Something about being different than everyone else makes it exciting. With warmer weather on the horizon, wearing the least amount of fabric also won't do any harm.

My favorite briefs are these 2(x)ist contrast fashion no show briefs. They have an amazing blue color that any guy would love! It is bright enough to brighten up your day. The comfort factor of these are off the charts. If I could, I would wear these briefs every day. They fit comfortably under jeans and then when you are home, they are great to lounge around in. When I go to bed I love to have everything in it's place so to speak. With these I can fall fast asleep in total comfort. It is safe to say I really love these briefs!

I have just started to get into briefs again and I plan on getting many more! At the moment 2(x)ist is my favorite brand, but who knows what great undies I will find next?

-Matty

2(x)ist at GILT today

Today marks yet another underwear sale at GILT.  This time from 2(x)ist.  While they often have sales of 2(x)ist, this time around they have a lot of great pairs for sale (not just basics like usual).  They have camo no-show briefs and trunks in three colors as well as sports briefs.  It looks like everything comes in a three-pack today for about $29-$35, which is a great deal considering normally it costs about that much for one pair.  If you aren't familiar, GILT is a membership only website, so if you don't yet have an account, you can sign up for one for free using our exclusive invitation link here.   The 2(x)ist sale is good until this Saturday (4/23) at midnight.  But you should act now as desirable pairs and sizes will sell out fast. 

New Brand Blue Line at His Trunks

Blue Line is a new range of high-quality sexy underwear for men available at His Trunks. The product range covers everything from thongs, to jockstraps, to trunks, all in either super-soft mesh or slinky microfiber. Not only are these products super sexy, but they are also quite affordable and fun! They range from $12 - $15 a pair.  Featured above is the Blue Line full pouch micro-fiber lace-up boyshort.  This product is available in three colors (black, navy, and white) and costs only $14 a pair.  There are only two sizes S/M and L/XL.  I've had the chance to try these out and the fabric is such that it fits well for a small (what I usually wear) but will also stretch out enough to comfortably be a medium.   Stay tuned for a mini-review soon.  These underwear as well as and many more Blue Line products are now available only at His Trunks so check it out!

Let's Get Kinky with Lick - A Profile and Review

So I briefly mentioned Lick brand underwear in passing in my holiday gift guide.  Today I'd like to tell you a bit more about the brand and review their jockstrap.  Lick brand has four lines: Leisure, Individual, Classic, and Kinky.  When put together, the first letters of each line spell Lick, which I find very clever.  They also implement this into the waistband of their undies by highlighting the letter of the collection that the particular pair comes from (so on the Kinky collection undies the 'k' is highlighted on the waistband).  Lick's big claim to fame is that they have a new patented pouch design that claims to "cradle" your extremities just right.  While many brands claim this, you will see below that this actually may be true.  So without further ado, let me tell you about my thoughts on their "Kinky" collection jockstrap.  I tried it in pink but it also comes in black and white. 

So what's there to say about the fit of a jockstrap.  It's just a waistband and pouch with two elastic bands across your ass, right?  Well not entirely.  Surprisingly there's actually quite a number of different ways to cut a jockstrap, and Lick has done it right.  They've implemented a relatively large pouch into their jockstrap.  I've found that most fashion jocks have ridiculously small pouches that are impossible to stay in, especially when your junk gets excited.  But with Lick this is not the case.  They've incorporated a substantially sized pouch that is roomy enough to hold any man's junk in place (flaccid or otherwise).  But it is not so big that it looks ridiculous.  Then they have put thin, colored straps across the back.  Now I don't have the largest ass in the world, so often with jockstraps I find that the straps are too long to be tight against my butt, thus making the entire pouch too loose.  But these straps are a good length for me, but will also stretch comfortably to accommodate larger assets.  

Now these are definitely what I would call fashion jocks, I wouldn't recommend you wear them for protection in sports.  But they do their job and hold everything in place nicely and they're awfully comfy with their 95% cotton/5% Spandex blend.  The straps do not cut into your butt as is sometimes the case with jocks.  The large pouch also is great because it stays in place and doesn't make your junk feel squashed.  

This fashion jock truly has style.  I tried it in pink which has a lot of style.  The black and the white are much more basic.  The waistband is white on all the colors, so it makes for a nice contrast on the pink and black pair.  The straps, however, match the rest of the jock.  The waistband is wider than many, but not too wide.  Overall, they have a very fun, almost retro feel to them. The pink is quite bright and a little out there, so you can't be shy about wearing them.  But then again, wearing fashion jocks in general requires you to be a little out there.  

These are well made and hold up good to multiple washes.  The color is also as bright and vibrant as ever with no signs of fading.  At £12 a pop (about $20 USD), these are moderately priced.  They're maybe a little over-priced for something so basic.  But you will be hard-pressed to find this degree of comfort in another fashion jock.  

MY RATING:

Overall, I give the Lick "Kinky" Jockstrap a total score of 9 based on the following criteria:

FIT -- 10 (out of 10) - Not your average jock.  Ample room in the pouch to accommodate everything. 

COMFORT -- 10 (out of 10) - No cutting.  Large pouch makes for comfy, all-day wear. 

STYLE -- 9 (out of 10) - Basic with a little retro flair.  But they are jocks so they're out there. 

QUALITY -- 9 (out of 10) - Well made, bright colors do not fade. 

VALUE -- 8 (out of 10) - Moderately priced, but hard to find an equally comfortable fashion jock. 

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PIPE - Campus Video

I just wanted to share with you this video of one of PIPE's latest lines "Campus" from the "College Jock" collection. I think this fun video really embodies the spirit of the collection. Enjoy!

Sexy Bastard at GILT today

Once again, Sexy Bastard underwear is available at GILT today.  Everything in the sale is $12, including boxerbriefs and briefs.  There's some really fun designs this time around, like these super low-rise American flag briefs (pictured).  The sale ends on Saturday at midnight.  If you don't already have a GILT account (it's a member's only store) you can use my exclusive link to sign up for free.