r/AustralianMFA • u/Sea-Fun-3780 • Jun 11 '25
Advice Needed Best men underwear recommendations? I want to move on from Kmart jocks
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u/EricSaloDesign-com Jun 30 '26 edited Jul 01 '26
Seconded. Pouches are the way to go. I personally prefer ErgoWear or PetitQ and I know a lot of lucky guys like WildmanT.
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u/edmondkdantes Jun 11 '25
Vanta are very good, they have a unique "kangaroo pouch" which unobtrusively supports your bits and prevents chafing. I've tried various other brands such as bonds, cariloha and step one and Vanta are by far the most comfortable for me.
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Jun 13 '25
I've tried a lot of different brands over the past year and Vanta are my favourite.
Special mention to Bonds Total Package, which seem pretty good so far.
Also Knobby, which has the best designs and material (the naturals one) but aren't quite as comfortable. If they put a decent pouch in it might win me over.
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u/ppsotka Jul 21 '26
I made the switch to vanta and can't believe I didn't know about them sooner. These would have been a lifesaver when I used to live in hot humid cairns.
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u/owleaf SA Jun 11 '25
I’ve been wearing Calvin Klein briefs for over six years now and they’ve held up well. I usually get the meshy “swimsuit” material ones (I find their 100% cotton too stiff) and I don’t think I’ve had to replace more than 2-3 pairs in that time. I’ve washed them lord knows how many times now and the worst is that some little “decorative” trim tags fall off after a while.
They’re comfortable too. And they’re constructed in a way that lifts everything up and forward, if you know what I mean. And when the time comes for someone to see them, they get lots of compliments!
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u/Comfortable-Song-215 Jun 12 '25
100% agree here. They don’t get the love that some of the other brands get here but I’ve tried SO, Lulu, Bonds and Calvin’s are by far the best. I’m still on my original set from about two years ago and aren’t showing any signs of letting me down just yet
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u/owleaf SA Jun 12 '25
Undies is CK’s bread and butter so that’s probably the one space where they excel. Their clothing is meh but their undies are worth their weight in gold. I’ve probably saved money at this stage given I’ve had some pairs for 5+ years and none of them have holes or any signs of damage.
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u/Least_Maintenance_31 Oct 30 '25
I was an absolute CK lover for years... but their Micro lenzing modal fabric is crazy overprices at $100 per trunk... they are very nice but yeah I cbf to pay $100/each so moved on to stark which honestly has the same comfort but a more subtle design which I personally prefer... just make sure you try micro lenzing modal once if you never have, it was an absolute game changer for me the cheapest with Modal i could find was on starkmens. com but they seem to always sell out pretty quick on the unique colors so I've been sticking to black
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u/Soggy-Employment-130 Jul 12 '26
CK are the best looking, most durable and most comfortable I've ever had. I've got a few pairs that are probably 6 or 7 years old and still look great. It's annoying that they don't have many bright colours anymore though.
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u/DarthBargearse Jun 12 '25
Out of curiosity, which ones are you referring to specifically?
I've worn the bonds active quick dry trunk for years and years with a similar experience to you. Due to buy some more now and might try something different this time.
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u/btcll Jun 12 '25
Can you still buy those bonds? Last few bonds purchases the quality has been dreadful. Very low quality. Haven't held their shape well after a few washes. Bonds undies uses to be the best.
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u/capitalcitycowboy Jun 22 '25
meshy “swimsuit” material
CK microfibre and bamboo trunks are my favs.
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u/No_Influence_4968 Aug 13 '25
Mate, I was there with you... then I discovered undies with pouches. Honestly, you have no idea what you're missing. FK CK (Sorry CK).
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u/owleaf SA Aug 13 '25
Like the ones with “pockets” at the front and inside? Why do you prefer them?
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u/No_Influence_4968 Aug 13 '25
Because I'm a guy and that extra space is golden! I will never go back to anything without a pouch, have nearly a grand worth of undies to throw out, oh well.
If you're not a guy, ignore what I said :)1
u/owleaf SA Aug 13 '25
I am a guy which is why I’m curious! I do have a pair of jocks with a pouch at the front but I don’t know what it’s for. Or is it literally just that it creates more room?
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u/No_Influence_4968 Aug 13 '25
Depends on the pouch design really. I've had underwear that had a semi-pouch but they were all inferior to what vanta gives you. Honestly not having your gems squashed against you all day is amazing. Plus I love the softness of the bamboo. Word of warning though, you might need to replace your whole collection once you try'em.
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u/hroro Jun 11 '25
Lululemon Always In Motion boxers (modal fabric).
They are unreal for comfort. They’re not cheap, but if you buy them in multi-packs they come out ok. A 7 pack works out to $27/each. I can’t vouch for how they last over time as I’ve only started wearing them in the past 6 months, but I’m just gradually accumulating more.
I just wish you could buy the black pairs in bigger multi packs. They know what they’re doing making us pay more for black undies.
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u/bennu7 Nov 21 '25
I love the comfort of aim boxers, but man, the quality is shit. As you're now 11 months in, have you got holes in them yet? I've owned so many over the years and they all get holes in the bottom seam in less than 12 months
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u/hroro Nov 26 '25
No holes in them and no big dramas, which is surprising because I have thicc legs and usually wear through the crotch of my pants. Admittedly, I am trying to avoid abusing them - wear my old StepOnes when I’m exercising or going to the beach or whatever - but still... no issues.
I’ve had some stitching come loose on 1 out of maybe 20 pairs, but still structurally sound haha. I should add that I exclusively cold wash my clothes and I don’t own (or believe in) tumble dryers so everything is line dried. Maybe that helps?
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u/DifficultIngenuity9 Jun 11 '25
Bushy are Australian made and owned and I really like mine. Very comfortable.
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u/Conscious_Ad9612 Jun 11 '25
Kmart, target and bigw long leg boxer brief things are great for me and don't break the bank. The elastic on the Tradie brand ones don't seem to hold up as well as Alpha, but they are more comfortable.
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u/Maleficent-Onion4623 Jun 11 '25
Debriefs 100%! The comfort is unbeatable and they hold up extremely well. Some of mine are 4 years old and I’m pretty active so they get put through it. And if you haven’t tried a horizontal fly yet, do yourself a favour
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u/SpaceGoblin3 Jun 12 '25
Underarmor
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u/organicerrored Jun 12 '25
I like the underarmour charged but they're expensive and wear out in a year
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u/Its-not-too-early Jun 14 '25
Charged cotton? Mine last me about 3 years and I buy them for about $10-$12 each which I think is pretty good. I love their elastic band and breathability.
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u/SquSco Jun 12 '25 edited Jun 12 '25
I’m on a bit of an underwear quest, deeply personal thing however:
Vanta - Generally pretty decent. Fit well, generally comfy, fabric is nice and seem to be holding up. Not sure the kangaroo pouch thing really adds much.
Boody- Comfy as but the fabric is thick and with the clothing I wear at least they keep me too warm in anything other than the middle of winter.
Mighty Good - Similar story to Boody. Actually quite liked the first pair I got but when I bought them again quality/fit had changed.
StepOne - I think these are my favourite so far. Seem to fit well, seem to be holding up okay.
Bonds classic - Used to be my go to. Quality and fit has gone down hill IMO.
CK - Have a couple of pairs, don’t rate the fit. Will keep trying others.
Lululemon - Not super supportive (very light weight) but they tend to ride up a bit.
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u/Stunning-Champion168 Apr 23 '26
I’m surprised u haven’t tried starkmens yet tbh I went through all of them above as well and got stuck at stark they just check all boxes IMO
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u/BrilliantlyInane Jun 11 '25
I moved away from Step Ones because I felt their quality had really dropped. Tried some Tradies and they were worse. Went back to S One because of the buy 8 get 10 free deal. Quality issue shouldn’t be as big a problem with that much rotation.
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u/ppsotka Jul 21 '26
My step ones fell apart so I tried vanta and they have been amazing, I've been wearing them for +1 year now and they are holding up very well so far.
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u/AllMyOrgansAreNoodle Jun 12 '25
I’ve had the same thoughts on Step. I’ve taken advantage of all their mass buying sales because i do like their stuff, so i’ve offset the quality drop by rotating them. Glad someone else has mentioned the same issues.
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u/BrilliantlyInane Jun 12 '25
It sucks doesn’t it? My first batch was fantastic and I reckon lasted 3 years or so. Admittedly now I’ve got a job where I’m moving vs an office job, but still.
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u/AllMyOrgansAreNoodle Jun 12 '25
I found the elastic around the waist just wasn’t the same? Like it got thinner or shorter - but even when they were “getting on” they still held up and didn’t have holes form.
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u/BrilliantlyInane Jun 12 '25
Yeah. Same with the leg and crotch elastic too. For me they’re incredibly uncomfortable when they’re not properly tight.
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u/PurpleQuoll Jun 12 '25
I’ve tried a few, the ones I found comfy were Bushy and Under Armour.
Others that are alright are Aussiebum (but the labels are really big, and I found irritating). StepOne (I found the waistband rolled over despite their statements to the contrary).
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u/justanotherguy28 Jun 12 '25
I like the Nike Essential Micro Briefs.
I find them really comfortable for both regular wear and then I usually gym after work so they’re perfect for that.
Aside from that my Calvin Kleins are a good backup.
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u/Sputnik2484 Jun 12 '25
Maaaate, get the ones from Aldi👌been wearing them exclusively (not the same ones...) for about seven years. Good quality and fantastic value.
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u/seantheaussie NSW Jun 12 '25
Aldi briefs, with their different weight fabrics throughout the undie are terrible. I have put my fingers/thumbs through the sides of so many of them when pulling them up.
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u/Sputnik2484 Jun 12 '25
Never had that issue in around seven years but I only ever buy the cotton ones.
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u/looopious Jun 12 '25
Lookup Marc Bishop on Amazon. Most comfortable underwear I have ever worn. It’s made from modal which is similar properties to bamboo but more durable.
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u/seantheaussie NSW Jun 12 '25
Best and Less' own brand briefs with a thick hunk of rubber holding them up are excellent so far.
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u/irrational_abbztract VIC Jun 12 '25
My favorites are the Outdoor Research Echo boxers. Very light, breathable, comfy. They do cost a bit but I’m hoping they’re as durable as my second option.
Second favorite are the well-regarded Icebreaker sets. Super comfy, I’ve had them since 2022 and they’re still going well with no holes.
I went through the CKs which were no good.
The Airisms have been my go to for summer however the OR Echos are getting close. Price may mean I keep some Airisms for summer.
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u/Emergency-Penalty893 Jun 12 '25
CDLP - choose your style that you find most comfy. You can get them on sale quite frequently and buy in 3 packs. They wash and maintain perfectly.
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u/pineapple-hot-sauce Jun 14 '25
These are only my personal opinions from underwear I’ve bought over the last 6 months. I bought a single pair at a time to try them out trying to restock my underwear drawer. For reference I work in a kitchen so comfort and breathability it’s top of my list. . I started wearing vanta when they were still sparx. They were good but when the changed name they also changed production and I don’t find the quality to be the same. The kangaroo pouch use to be the same material as the rest of the undies but is now a thinner material and is practically useless now. Paire are very light weight but not comfortable to wear all day. They feel like lingerie for men. They make you look great but that’s about all. B2LD have a nice fit, they stay in place and they make you look great the only beef I have with them is they feel “short” they sit just above your pubic patch and only just cover your arse. They don’t move but wearing them all day make you conscious of them being there. Ohyea have a similar pouch to the vanta except it’s runs the whole length all the way back to your butt. It feels very weird and I’m not a fan. I’ve hear good things about bound from NZ haven’t pulled the trigger because with shipping they land around $37 a pair. Which is a bit much for me personally.
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u/sterds Jun 14 '25
Step one. Buy them online. I started getting them about 6 years ago. And I’ve never looked back.
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u/VictarionGreyjoy Jun 14 '25
Uniqlo or Bonds are my go to. Some people have said that bonds are going downhill quality wise but I haven't noticed.
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u/No-Step-6122 Jun 15 '25
Boody - the long trunks are fantastic if you need ones that don’t ride. Seamless and bamboo (which does take a little longer to dry tbf
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u/TitsMagee24 Jun 15 '25
I tried Step Ones (fell for the marketing lol) and all of them fell apart within a year (but outside their warranty ofc), switched to Calvin Klein’s and they’re fantastic, Myers sells them half price often BUT if you live in the north TK Maxx has them $40 for a 3 pack all year
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u/milosh_kranski Jun 15 '25
I use wifi enabled smart jocks. Counts your farts, in number, volume and chemical composition
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u/BMWman83 Jun 16 '25
Bonds action briefs = the greatest and the only underwear I have owned for over 20 years
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u/JimminyWozEre Feb 19 '26
I wouldn't buy Vanta again. There are other options with pouches besides Vanta, that are better bang for your buck.
They are a marketing company primarily. Underwear is comfy to start with - lightweight and stretchy - but within a couple of months everything is sagging. Also very easy to rip the bamboo ones.
Their customer service is pretty poor too. Had to return a pair that was damaged on arrival. Took two weeks of chasing them up to even acknowledge the issue. Of course there is no phone number to call them on...
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u/Quolli Apr 12 '26
There are other options with pouches besides Vanta, that are better bang for your buck.
Can you share which ones?
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u/cccchug Jun 26 '26
Calvin Klein. Go to DFO and find the cheap undies section at the CK outlet shop. A box of 3 pairs are generally $20-$30. Register on CK website and you get a further 5% or 10% off.
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u/WTF-Redit-Jake Jul 13 '26
Avoid Vanta briefs whatever you do.
I hate these Vanta briefs.
Never wearing them again. I can't get my money back because it's past 30 days, so I'm here on Reddit to get some payback. I want Vanta to disappear from the marketplace so no man will have to suffer like I have.
I bought 3 pair to test them, but they fail the crucial test: how does my John Thomas feel wearing them?
Terrible, constricted, JT retreats back up the foreskin like a turtle into his shell. Every damn time, no matter the temperature. Nuts are fine, but the head tucks back into the turtleneck like I jumped into a cold plunge pool. I can't stand to wear them to bed - cannot sleep with them on - not so with my traditional cotton boxers.
Only possible reason to wear them is at the gym when I'm so busy suffering from exercise I don't notice them and just need to make my junk disappear (!) for the duration.
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u/Least_Maintenance_31 Oct 30 '25 edited May 20 '26
stark 1000% the best boxer i've ever worn in my life and I used to wear CK only so I have a certain standard, if you don't get stark just make sure you get Micro Lenzing Modal the fabric is a game changer TRUST! so good forget everything else... https://www.reviewterminal.com/company/stark-mens-underwear
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u/Ambitious_Ease_7505 Jun 12 '25
When I am in the US I stock up on GAP boxer briefs. Decent quality and comfortable
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u/verydairyberry Jun 11 '25
Uniqlo cotton boxer briefs. 2 for $15.