My top picks - best men’s boxer briefs for the gym
Having the right underwear can make all the difference in your workouts. If your underwear bunches up or overheats, it can be pretty uncomfortable and distracting. Research shows excessive heating of testicles can reduce sperm count. Boxer briefs typically work well for thick legs.
I go to the gym regularly (4x week) and have tried many underwear over the years. When I choose my gym underwear, I look for;
- Underwear that can stretch for movement
- Fitted underwear with body-define shape
- Underwear with a supported pouch to hold my boys ( I am very picky)
- Underwear that won’t ride up when I squat
I have tested and tried these boxers; check them out below.
Nike men’s boxer briefs
Design and Fit
- These boxers provide a snug fit- not too tight or loose-fitting
- 6inch inseam sits around mid-thigh length
- The hems are quite thick, which I don’t mind.
- It fits well and looks sexy
- Most seams are very
Support:
- I love the contoured pouch of these underwear. The pouch is big enough to hold your boys without bunching during workouts
- No Ride-Up: thick hems legs that help prevent the fabric from riding up during movement.
- The elastic waistband is not too thick or slim and keeps the boxer briefs in place without pinching or rolling.
Fabric type
- These are made from polyester and spandex mix, which provide reasonable stretch.
- Moisture-wicking materials to keep the skin dry.
- I have washed these many times so far, and these have not faded and retained their shape.
Overall rating
Design and Fit
- These boxers provide a snug fit- a little of a fitter side
- 6inch inseam sits around mid-thigh length
- You can purchase them in different bright colors
- Open fly or easy access
Support:
- The pouch is a little small, but because these are open-fly, it creates room for the boys.
- These don’t ride up; they are better than Nike
- I do like the waistband, mainly the bright logo.
- The waistband keeps the boxer briefs in place without pinching or rolling.
Fabric type
- These are made from polyester and spandex mix, which provide reasonable stretch.
- Moisture-wicking materials to keep the skin dry.
- I washed these many times, and so far, these have not faded and retained their shape
Overall rating
These ExOfficio boxer briefs are probably my favourite gym underwear. Even though these marketed as travel but I absolutely love wearing these for gym
Design and Fit
- These Boxer briefs will hug your body in all the right places
- The stitching are design to give a body defining fit
- Open fly is functional and ok to use
- Perfect leg length for boxer briefs 6 inch inseam, but there feel bit shorted compare to Nike or New balance
- I love the contrast stitching panels and good range of colors.
Support:
- ExOffcio boxers briefs has one of the best pouch design. I wore these to gym quite reguralry. The pouch is supportive and roomy.
- Waistband is little slimmer but it won’t pinch or roll
- No ride: the shape and design prevent bunching and riding
Fabric type
- These are made from polyester and spandex mix, which provide plenty stretch.
- Fabric is great quality and feel good on skin
- Moisture-wicking materials to keep the skin dry.
- These will dry quite quickly and has anti-odour properties meaning no more smelly jock.
- After many wash they have retained their shape and colour
I must say these are expensive but given quality, fit and multipurpose use it is worth the money.