Best Men’s Underwear 2021 – Top Brands Reviewed

by Cloth Karma | Updated May 14, 2021.

We’ve broken up our underwear reviews into various categories. Narrowing down the best men’s underwear depends on the specific features that the wearer will utilize in his day-to-day. To learn more about how we made our picks check out our underwear review guide and rubric below.

Best Luxury Underwear

Tommy John – Second Skin Long Boxer Brief

Modal is one of the softest fabrics available, and Tommy John underwear took it to the next level by using an even smaller micromodal fabric that is easily the softest to the touch fabric we’ve reviewed. These boxer briefs are almost dangerously soft, once you feel it you just might want to replace your whole wardrobe with them.

This premium fit is achieved by their micromodal and spandex blend, which allows the fabric to snuggle up to your body for a close fit. It’s close around your package as well, with a contoured pouch that provides a satisfying level of support for your boys. And it is one of the best examples of the newer horizontal fly underwear design.

Tommy John created this fabric with casual wear in mind. So these are perfect for regular day-to-day normal use, but you wouldn’t want to enter any marathons with them! Instead you’ll love them for lounging around the house in luxurious comfort.

Learn more about Second Skin Long Boxer Briefs in our full Tommy John underwear review.

Best Eco-Friendly Underwear

Boody – Men’s Long Boxer Brief

Most people don’t put a lot of consideration into the fabrics they’re wearing and how those fabrics are made. What chemicals are used? Are those chemicals recycled? How sustainable is the whole manufacturing process?

These are questions that you can answer confidently and with pride when you wear the Boody EcoWear line of bamboo underwear. They are committed to making a positive impact on the world with their sustainable boxers and briefs. And you can see this in the transparency they have about their whole production process. Furthermore they have environmental and ethical certifications from recognized organizations to back up that commitment.

And the bamboo boxer briefs are actually really comfortable, too! Organic bamboo clothing is super soft, often rated on par with modal fabric which makes up most luxury soft underwear.

Learn more about ethically and sustainably produced underwear made out of bamboo in our full Boody Underwear Review.

Best Pouch Underwear

Stance – Wholester Boxer Brief

Trying to find the best men’s underwear for ball support? Think you might like to try some men’s underwear with a ball pocket? If so, then you might be interested in these Stance boxers which are a soft lined underwear with ball pouch.

The goal of ball supporting boxer briefs is keeping everything in place throughout the day. And the Wholester is one of the best pouch underwear on the market. Which is saying a lot because there are more and more testicular support underwear brands on the market these days.

And of course the testicle pouch isn’t all the Stance Wholester has to offer. It’s made of an incredibly soft ButterBlend fabric that has modal, lyocell, and spandex fibers. It’s an excellent choice for casual wear and lounging at home.

Read more about these pouch underwear for men in our full Stance Wholester pouch underwear review.

Best Cool Underwear

Pair of Thieves – Cool Breeze Long Boxer Brief

How’s the microclimate in your pants? Do you get sweaty, damp, and smelly, leaving you wondering how to get rid of swamp balls? The Pair of Thieves underwear line now offers the Cool Breeze fabric to solve this specific problem. A good underwear microclimate is all about moisture control, of which you must consider liquid moisture and vapor moisture.

These Pair of Thieves boxer briefs are cool to the touch and great at wicking liquid moisture off your body. And they’re made in a jersey boxer brief style that has great airflow. All of which means you get to stay dryer and fresher on those hot summer days.

Learn more about Cool Breeze boxer briefs full Pair of Thieves underwear review

Best Breathable Underwear

Mack Weldon – AIRKNITx HD 8″ Long Boxer Brief

If you’re looking for supportive, breathable, moisture-wicking underwear I’d recommend trying Mack Weldon’s AIRKNITx. Their material and design provide an amazing level of package support. And the fabric has a jersey-like quality with a ton of tiny mesh holes that keep everything well ventilated.

Sometimes called the apple of underwear, Mack Weldon boxer briefs have next-gen style and fabric design. There are several fabric options available: AIRKNITx, 18 hour jersey, and the silver fabric. Out of these varieties, the AIRKNITx is primarily focused on moisture control and active support.

Those who are looking for high end performance fabric with a leading brand in the premium underwear scene should strongly consider the Macke Weldon underwear line.

Read more about one of the best cool men’s underwear in our full Mack Weldon AIRKNITx HD Boxer Brief Review.

Best Working Man’s Underwear

Duluth Trading – Performance Boxer Briefs

Those who have spent a full day working from sunrise to sunset in the brutal summer heat know exactly how important moisture wicking and odor control are. Nobody enjoys the dreaded swamp crotch smells, and nobody wants to feel like their peeling off their underwear when the get home in the evening.

And so Duluth Trading has stepped up to the plate with their performance boxer briefs. They offer moisture controlling and odor-resistant fabric that can make a whole world of a difference in your day-to-day life.

If you’re looking for one of the best construction clothing brands on the market, then look no further. Duluth underwear has the working man in mind whenever it creates products, and this boxer brief is a solid contender for best men’s cooling underwear.

Read more about the Duluth Trading Company and its offerings in our full Buck Naked Performance Boxer Brief Review.