30 Best Underwear for Men 2022: The Finest Skivvies to Buy Now – GQ

30 Best Underwear for Men 2022: The Finest Skivvies to Buy Now

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If you’re trying to build a great wardrobe, your first step needs to be finding the very best underwear for men. Underwear is the first thing you put on, the last thing you take off, and the one garment that gets closer than any other to your, uh, prized possession. More than you know, the wrong pair could throw off your whole day—or worse, your whole fit. (Ain’t nobody got time for bunching and chafing!) It’s for those very reasons that we firmly believe that guys (yes, you) should spend a few extra dollars for top-quality skivvies when re-upping their underwear drawers.

To put it in precious cargo terms, going budget on your underwear is like buying a car seat based solely on the lowest price (i.e. don’t do that). So break up with whatever shrink-wrapped eight-pack you’ve been buying, because a proper underwear restock requires the good stuff. We’re talking quality fibers that move with you whether you’re shifting weight at a standing desk or going beast mode on some kettle bells. We’re talking a cut that’s both comfortable and flattering. And we’re talking about a design that won’t raise an eyebrow in the locker room or when your third date goes really well. That might sound like a lot to look out for in a simple pair of undies—and it would be, if we hadn’t already done all the looking for you and settled on these 30 unassailable pairs for every taste and body type. Here’s the best underwear for men.


The Best All-Around Underwear

Calvin Klein boxer briefs (3-pack)

The best men’s underwear that covers all the bases we just listed above? It still comes from the brand that changed the men’s underwear game in the first place: Calvin Klein. The American designer’s foray into men’s undergarments turned them from something guys had to wear to something they wanted to wear (and okay, yes, still had to) and maybe even wanted to show off. Plenty of it had to do with those ads, but most of the change happened because Klein and Co. started cutting them way guys wanted to wear their underwear (read: not at their belly button). Cue the now-standard-issue below-the-navel stance, the wider waistbands (and yes, the logos on those waistbands), and the idea that underwear should show off your goods, not hide them. Add to that a super soft cotton blend (with just the right amount of stretchy elastane), a waistband that’s equal parts robust and comfy, and a price (for two pairs!) that’s tough to beat, and you get an iconic pair of trunks that won’t be relinquishing its throne anytime soon.

The Best Wallet-Friendly Underwear

Uniqlo Supima cotton boxer briefs

Remember earlier, when we said not to go budget when it comes to underwear brands? Well, as per usual, Uniqlo is the exception to that rule. If you really don’t have funds to spare but desperately need to overhaul your drawerful of drawers, you won’t find a better deal than these Supima cotton boxer briefs: $7 indvidually, $13 for two. Will they last as long or feel as good as the CK numbers we recommended? No. But they’re a third of the price and will do the job plenty well until you can afford to upgrade.

The Best Hot ‘n Steamy Underwear

Tom Ford silk zebra boxers

If you’re looking for an extra-special pair to keep aside for your steamiest nights, you go to Tom Ford—a menswear god so inherently sensual he famously doesn’t wear underwear himself. “Let’s say you’re going on a date,” Ford told GQ’s Mark Anthony Green back in 2018. “When you take off your pants, you want it to be kind of a great moment—which of course it will be when you take off your underwear. But before you get to that point, why wouldn’t you want silver metallic underwear? Or zebra? Or leopard? Or something a little crazier?” It’s hard to argue with that logic, especially once you see his signature skivves up close. The zebra print is rendered in pure silk, with a touch of equally luxe velvet at the waistband—and it’s a boxer short, a cut we might not normally advise, but it’s a Tom effing Ford boxer short, so it feels sexy and just plain works. And it’s guaranteed to make for a unforgettable moment anytime you’re lucky enough to show ’em off.

If you’re looking for an extra-special pair to keep aside for your steamiest nights, you go to Tom Ford—a menswear god so inherently sensual he famously doesn’t wear underwear himself. “Let’s say you’re going on a date,” Ford told GQ’s Mark Anthony Green back in 2018. “When you take off your pants, you want it to be kind of a great moment—which of course it will be when you take off your underwear. But before you get to that point, why wouldn’t you want silver metallic underwear? Or zebra? Or leopard? Or something a little crazier?” It’s hard to argue with that logic, especially once you see his signature skivves up close. The zebra print is rendered in pure silk, with a touch of equally luxe velvet at the waistband—and it’s a boxer short, a cut we might not normally advise, but it’s a Tom effing Ford boxer short, so it feels sexy and just plain works. And it’s guaranteed to make for a unforgettable moment anytime you’re lucky enough to show ’em off.

The Best Sensible British Underwear

Sunspel superfine cotton boxer briefs

For going on 160 years now, U.K. outfitters Sunspel have been turning out some of the finest cotton goods on the planet: they invented the T-shirt, perfected the polo, and, to the surprise of no one, make a damn good pair of underwear, too. There’s something about crisp white undies that just feels practical, honest and true—and these boxer briefs live up to that billing. The jersey cotton fabric they’re cut from is soft and light, the elasticated hems keep them sturdy and fitted, and the fly-front pouch makes for easy, button-free access when it’s time to hit the bathroom. Just one more notch in the belt for the storied British maker.

The Best Underwear for Hitting the Gym

Lululemon Always In Motion boxer

When you need your underwear to be as active and flexible as you are.

When you need your underwear to be as active and flexible as you are, try these unsurprisingly stretch-forward boxers from the first name in premium yoga gear. The four-way stretch fabric molds to your body and goes wherever you go while also retaining its shape. And no matter how steamy your workout sesh gets, they’ll keep things breathable and dry down low. As far as we’re concerned, they’re the best gym partner you could ask for.


25 More Pairs of Underwear We Love

Saxx sport mesh boxer briefs

Boxers built to the exacting specifications of a NASA spacesuit.

Derek Rose “Nelson” 87 prrinted cotton boxer shorts

Derek Rose cuts its signature shorts with gently-curved leg seams designed to stay immune to bunching no matter how many times you put ’em through the wringer.

Industry of All Nations jersey boxers

Because no unnatural dyes or materials should come between you and all-day comfort.

$20

Industry of All Nations

Under Armour UA Tech boxerjock briefs

Like its Portland-based competitor, Under Armour makes a lot more than just undies. But the same rigorous approach that defines its activewear also informs the brand’s performance underwear. Its boxerjock briefs are cut from a sweat-wicking 4-way stretch material for maximum comfort and then enhanced with anti-odor technology for maximum freshness.

2(X)IST no show briefs (3-pack)

Don’t call them tighty-whities.

Tommy John cotton boxer briefs

The only funny thing about Tommy John’s [Kevin Hart-backed undies] is just how laughable the competition looks in comparison.

Nike Dri-FIT ReLuxe boxer briefs (2-pack)

The Swoosh’s high-quality, quick-drying boxers combine the best elements of its Dri-FIT technology with extra-soft recycled polyester fibers engineered to hug your lower body in all the places they should.

J.Crew patterned boxers

Tired: matching your dress shirts to your socks. Wired: matching your dress shirts to your *undies*.

Polo Ralph Lauren 4D cotton and modal boxer briefs (4-pack)

Your lower half needs horsepower too.

Adidas performance boxer brief underwear (3-pack)

The moisture-wicking, activewear base layers to reach for when you’ve got an extra heavy gym sesh planned.

CDLP boxer brief

True minimalists will go nuts for these black-on-black, tagless, softer-than-silk briefs.

Emma Willis sky linen boxer shorts

It doesn’t get much cooler than linen.

Hanes ultimate tagless boxers (6-pack)

Take it from His Airness: tagless is the way to go.

Zimmerli micromodal-blend jersey boxer briefs

Micromodal is a specially-treated form of rayon prized for its unparallaled softness. The Swiss underwear wizards at Zimmerli put it to use, in tandem with a touch of elastane, to ensure your most sensitive parts never feel anything but sheer bliss.

Raf Simons patched boxer shorts

Best worn with a big, billowy banker shirt, scrunched tube socks, and a sturdy pair of hardbottoms.

Jockey classic full-rise briefs (3-pack)

Classic-as-they-come briefs from the brand that put briefs as we know ’em on the map.

Calvin Klein modern cotton stretch boxer briefs (3-pack)

If you need a little more coverage than a trunk can provide, the boxer brief version of our go-to CKs are also perfect for everyday wear.

Everlane boxer brief

Everything you need (super soft Supima cotton and just the right amount of elastane), nothing you don’t.

American Trench boxer briefs

The blend of Supima cotton and micromodal feels like being swaddled in velvet.

Hanro sporty knit boxer

More substantial than your typical woven boxer short—and way, way softer.

Paper Project mint tech boxer shorts

Like mouthwash in boxer form: Breathable paper yarns, silky smooth rayon, and a touch of mint extract will leave your crown jewels feeling fresh.

Smartwool merino 150 boxer brief

The idea of wool skivves in the summertime sounds like a punishment, right? Turns out, though, that merino wool is naturally antimicrobial, moisture-wicking, temperature regulating—once you try these on, you’ll want ’em all year long.

Ron Dorff boxer briefs

Been making some real gains lately? These low-rise, second-skin-like joints are your best bet for putting all your hard work on display.

Mack Weldon silver trunk

Infused with antimicrobial silver to ward away stink.

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