Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Logo Waistband Boxer Shorts – Hugo Boss

If you read my previous review of Boss brand underwear, this will be a little different. Hugo Boss is a German fashion brand specializing in high-end men’s and women’s clothing. Given that it’s a European brand, there seems to be some discrepancy in the terminology. Apparently, what the Europeans are calling boxer shorts, Americans call either boxer briefs or trunks. Like the last pair of Boss “boxers” I reviewed, these look and fit more like the American trunk.
The material is a blend of 6% Elastane (aka spandex) and 94% Cotton. This makes for an athletic, body-hugging fit. The material feels very soft against the skin. My only gripe with this kind of blend is that it doesn’t breathe very well, which can lead to some sweaty discomfort.
These have a true low rise waist and the waist itself seems to run a bit on the small side. There is a bit of a lining on the inside of the waistband which provides minimal comfort as there is still some irritation from the band itself. As with the Fashion boxers, these have an annoying tag sewn into the band that I had to remove before wearing.  
The legs retain their shape fairly well, although by the end of the day, you’ll start to notice some stretching.
Support is actually good. Sometimes too good. Sometimes I won’t notice at all, others I will have to constantly make adjustments.
The ride-up on these is moderate, but enough to be a constant nuisance.  This is due to the body-hugging fit.
Over all these are quite a bit better than Boss’ Fashion boxers. The designers were certainly more fashion conscious when designing these than their so-called “fashion boxers.” They’re still a bit basic, but appealing to the eye. If it weren’t for the constant need to alleviate the ride-up, I’d consider making these a part of my regular rotation. If ride-up isn’t a factor you care about, then they might be worth checking out, although you won’t catch me in them.

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