Mens Underwear Recommendations

LanceVance on 14/01/2026 - 13:37
Last edited 14/01/2026 - 15:29 by 1 other user

Hi all, several years Kmart sold the best underwear I've ever bought. They were bamboo cotton seam free trunks, and I've never been able to find anything anywhere near as comfortable. I am forced to look elsewhere though as mine are clinging on for dear life and it's really time for them to go.

The Kmart ones were incredibly comfortable, not too tight or clingy (why I don't like StepOne), breathable and I just never remembered I was wearing them which to me is the ultimate for underwear. I'm going to start trying out other brands, there seems to be quite a few new independent brands available now so please come at me with your recommendations.

Thanks!

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  • Duckie2hh on 14/01/2026 - 13:49
    +5

    Commando is best.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 14/01/2026 - 15:10
      +8

      Jerry: "Don't you see what's going on here? No boxers, no Jockeys."

      Elaine: "Ohhh."

      Jerry: "The only thing between him and us, is a thin layer of gabardine. Kramer, say it isn't so."

      Kramer: "Oh, it be so. I'm out there, Jerry, and I'm loving every minute of it!"

      • try2bhelpful on 15/01/2026 - 13:37
        +1

        The little boys need a home.

  • sandman20104159 on 14/01/2026 - 14:00
    -2

    "in the tune of Tom Petty - Free Fallin'" cause im free…. free balling. soon as i get home its all nude, for out in public shorts or jeans but free balling! i used to wear it and now its so much free and better.

  • Shadowsfury on 14/01/2026 - 14:06
    +3

    The more expensive ones at uniqlo are my go to

  • MS Paint on 14/01/2026 - 14:09
    -2

    Brand : any
    Colour : white (no exceptions)

    • Porker on 14/01/2026 - 14:28

      Any colour as long as it's white.

      • jv on 14/01/2026 - 15:20
        +1

        and then the Civil War started…

        • Muppet Detector on 14/01/2026 - 15:24
          -1

          You're so evil you're funny.

          You have a very impressive mind, jv. Yes, in a good way.

    • Muppet Detector on 14/01/2026 - 15:23
      +2

      Skid marks…

      Y fronts…

      Nooo

      MS Paint, you need to draw a line, or at least create boundaries.

      • MS Paint on 14/01/2026 - 15:47
        +2

        you need to draw a line

        That's exactly what I do in white undies

  • Onemoredeal on 14/01/2026 - 14:28
    +4

    I hear you… I’ve just started wearing the tradies ones, much lighter and more forgiving trunks , so they don’t feel like bike pants like the bonds and step one ones do. They are great !!! And better than step one for me. I got 5 pairs for about $50 on Amazon at one point, but if you just want to try them out they are $16 a pair . Search
    TRADIE Mens Bamboo No Chafe Long Leg Trunk Mens

    • FlyFire on 14/01/2026 - 18:57

      "I hear you… I’ve just started wearing the tradies ones, "

      So the tradie is now commando ?

    • LanceVance on 15/01/2026 - 09:28
      +1

      Bike pants is the perfect way to put it! Thanks will give the Tradie ones a go.

  • Some Human on 14/01/2026 - 14:31

    I like the kmart ones that have pictures of things I like on them. Fred Flintstone, road runner, south park.
    They are pretty comfy too.

    • Muppet Detector on 14/01/2026 - 15:25
      +3

      Seen the elephant ones? With a special place for the er ah trunk?

      • tenpercent on 14/01/2026 - 21:43
        +2

        Snuffleupagus Detector has entered the chat.

  • jv on 14/01/2026 - 14:43

    Yes. Wear them.

  • garnier001 on 14/01/2026 - 15:34
    +1

    I bought those Monday to Sunday labelled ones from Target, because I had trouble remembering the day and needed to peek at my underwear at work.

    • FlyFire on 14/01/2026 - 18:59
      +2

      Good that you had trouble with days, not months.

    • Muppet Detector on 14/01/2026 - 22:09
      +1

      Now everybody will know if you don't change your underpants every day.

  • Jetkuma on 14/01/2026 - 15:35
    +1

    My suggestion would be to get a modal material for underwear. Lululemon's underwears are pretty darn airy and comfortable, but they are expensive. I purchased Calvin Klein's modal underwear and so far it felt comfortable, airy, and loose. I am not sure what size you are but Calvin Klein has this 95% modal and 5% elastane currently on a deal for Underwear 1 - It has only size S and XL. The other one has more sizes but a little bit more expensive Underwear 2. You might want to go to store to buy one pack to try since online it has shipping fee.

    • saltypete on 15/01/2026 - 08:58

      I was going to suggest the Lululemon ones too. Got a few pairs because they wash and dry well for travel. They aren't cheap, but I'm worth it.
      The other ones that are good are the Kmart boxers - but only those with fish on them.

      • Muppet Detector on 16/01/2026 - 01:23
        -1

        The other ones that are good are the Kmart boxers - but only those with fish on them.

        Supposed to wash the tadpoles out between uses.

  • skid on 14/01/2026 - 15:41

    Agreed Kmart were the best. Got some full cotton ones from aliexpress which I am liking. Almost as good as the kmart ones.

  • 87percent on 14/01/2026 - 16:52

    Got Bonds Chaffe Free ones, and quite like them. They’re almost like bike short length though

  • Strikingviking on 14/01/2026 - 17:40
    +1

    I've tried bonds, Calvin Klein,Hugo boss, etc and my goto is now the Underarmor boxerjocks. These things are so good that I have converted several family members to wear them as well.

    These don't come cheap so check out DFO ex for pricing. Feels amazing all day.

    Highly highly recommended

    • kooljp on 15/01/2026 - 12:52

      +1 Underarmor boxerjocks

  • AustriaBargain on 14/01/2026 - 17:55

    Best budget underwear I ever bought was from H&M. Though apparently I have a different idea of budget than some of you.

  • BobsYourAunty on 14/01/2026 - 18:03
    +4

    Uniqlo

    • LanceVance on 15/01/2026 - 11:20

      polyester though, impression is that they wouldn't be breathable.

      • Muppet Detector on 16/01/2026 - 01:24

        I think that you're doing it wrong.

  • bohn on 14/01/2026 - 21:30

    I've heard good things about debriefs.com.au
    made from micromodal

    I have a pair on its way.

  • elgrande on 14/01/2026 - 21:58
    +2

    Bamboozld

  • 2jzzzz on 14/01/2026 - 22:51

    I just keep buying the alpha bamboo ones from kamrt. They're the best

  • ozb-plshelpmywallet on 15/01/2026 - 00:08
    +1

    +1 for kmart

  • mjuice7 on 15/01/2026 - 09:53

    men's undies are so last century. commando is definitely the way to go.

    • LanceVance on 15/01/2026 - 11:20
      +1

      Makes concealing unexpected boners much more difficult.

      • Muppet Detector on 16/01/2026 - 01:26

        Upload pics to website. Get followers. Charge them to subscribe.

  • Cyphar on 15/01/2026 - 10:18
    +1

    I used to swear by Step One. Recently bought my first pair in a few years and they are smaller and the quality has definitely dropped so can't say I recommend them any more. Following this thread for further suggestions!

  • rexanator619 on 15/01/2026 - 12:53

    Replaced all my older cheaper ones with Calvin Klein boxers and boxer briefs. Much better quality and comfort. Good value at TK Maxx and found them to be better than ones at Costco.

  • Never Pay RRP on 15/01/2026 - 14:30

    I really like uniqlo boxer shorts. Not the airism, just the regular ones

  • Ramrunner on 15/01/2026 - 17:33

    Not seamless - but after years of trying different trunks I seam (see what I did there?) to have settled on Maxx at Target as the most comfortable and good quality.

  • gakko on 16/01/2026 - 13:55

    Champion boxers on Amazon are a quiet achiever imo. Especially for the price. Not bargain basement but not crazy ex

  • 6figurefrugal on 16/01/2026 - 14:04

    Underarmor boxer jocks

  • Milkow on 16/01/2026 - 15:33

    Anything with a hint of bamboo is a No no as my shorts/ trousers slip down.

    Step-one worse than any others

    It’s UK marks and Spencer etc. for me

    • LanceVance on 16/01/2026 - 15:39

      Marks & Spencer pants were fantastic while I was over there. Is there a way to get M&S items delivered down under for a reasonable amount?

      • try2bhelpful on 17/01/2026 - 07:22
        -1

        I see what you did there.

  • sticky8anana on 22/01/2026 - 13:53

    Uniqlo airism esp when on sale

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