Highest Quality Boxer Shorts for $20?

[cpadude]

Does anyone have a recommendation for some high quality boxer shorts for about $20/per? Every store at the mall and elsewhere seems to sell them and there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to tell the quality apart. And as I obviously don't want to try them on (out of fear that someone else already had ;>), I'm looking for recs for some undies that are high quality, last a long time, dont ride up the crack, etc. And preferably are available online since I hate actually going to the store.

Much Thanks

 

[EL72]

I really like the BR ones - on sale for < $10.

 

[Brian278]

Originally Posted by EL72

I really like the BR ones - on sale for < $10.
I had a few BR and Express pairs that wore considerably around the waist after 2 years to the point that the elastic was showing in multiple places, but they are comfortable. I now have several Polo pairs that seem to be of higher quality fabric, I've only had them for 12 months but so far so good.

 

[tiecollector]

I am going on 7 years for the Hanes I have. I have one pair from Structure, which I think is now Express that are still going strong too, nicer fabric than the Hanes. Getting tired of the patterns though. If BR has some on sale for less than $10 I might pick some up.

 

[Tarmac]

believe it or not I have had some merona (target) brand 100% cotton boxers for over 5 years, still going strong. 2 for $10. The material is very good, light but not too light. Also they have that &quot;dump-truck panel&quot; as I like to call it, the seamless 3rd panel in the back. I like them better than gap, CK, etc. I havent tried the BR ones however.

 

[tiecollector]

I have a couple leftover white Hanes pairs, they are now see thru and the ladies love to hate em.

 

[Shirtmaven]

CEGO makes fantastic boxer shorts......
the better boxers are made from 100/2 fabric or even better. some are even 140/2
they have a covered waistband with side slits.
$25 each 5/$100
they come in even sizes. 30-40. full cut
Carl

www.cego.com

 

[bobbyd]

I have not had anything else from them in my wardrobe in over a decade, but I have to admit my Abercrombie &amp; Fitch boxers, both the boxer-briefs and the patterned boxers have lasted a good long time and are of top quality. I march into their stores once or twice a year to see if the boxers are on sale for under $12 and usually grab a couple of pairs.

 

[cpadude]

Originally Posted by Shirtmaven

CEGO makes fantastic boxer shorts......
the better boxers are made from 100/2 fabric or even better. some are even 140/2
they have a covered waistband with side slits.
$25 each 5/$100
they come in even sizes. 30-40. full cut
Carl

www.cego.com

And how can I (in Chicago) buy some of your fine wares? I don't see an internet storefront on your site...

 

[Sartorian]

Uniqlo makes good underwear. I've found them nicer than the Zara and BR boxers I also owned, and priced well, as I recall.

 

[chorse123]

Originally Posted by cpadude

And how can I (in Chicago) buy some of your fine wares? I don't see an internet storefront on your site...

I can vouch for the quality on these. They are great. I picked up about five pairs of the better boxers from Carl a month or so ago and I don't want to wear anything else. The covered waistband is awesome. So much more comfortable.

Re storefront, just call CEGO and they can sort it out with you, I'd think.

 

[AlanC]

Originally Posted by chorse123

I picked up about five pairs of the better boxers from Carl a month or so ago and I don't want to wear anything else.

I'll be sure to avoid your future WAYW thread posts...

 

[EL72]

Originally Posted by AlanC

I'll be sure to avoid your future WAYW thread posts...

 

[gamelan]

Originally Posted by Tarmac

believe it or not I have had some merona (target) brand 100% cotton boxers for over 5 years, still going strong. 2 for $10. The material is very good, light but not too light. Also they have that "dump-truck panel" as I like to call it, the seamless 3rd panel in the back. I like them better than gap, CK, etc. I havent tried the BR ones however.

+1. my first thought when i read the OP. the plain ones at my local Target were three for $8.99.

-Jeff

 

[shoreman1782]

Are we really expecting our unmentionables to last 5+ years?

I like Nordstrom boxers. Nice fabrics, well-cut (not too baggy), self-fabric waistband w/ buttons. <$20 at their anniversary sale.

I've had Merona before but I've been unsatisfied with my last Merona purchase (crew tshirts and boxer briefs), so I'm off them.