Choose Men's Boxershorts That Are Right Fit For Your Activity Level and Outerwear

Most men settle on a style of underwear and stick with it regardless of activity or clothing choice. Tighter fitting underwear might make sense for men who spend hours at the gym, while looser boxers or briefs might be more comfortable during long days in a hot office.

However, changing up your underwear type can actually improve your comfort and performance if you select a pair of men’s boxershorts that are the right fit for your activity level and outerwear. These looser undergarments can provide better support and coverage than briefs without clinging to the skin like a wet sock, helping prevent chafing and making your pants ride up.

They also resemble shorts rather than long underwear, which makes them ideal for tall guys with slimmer legs who want to hide the extra fabric that can hang down from pant leg bottoms. For men with larger thighs, boxer shorts can also help prevent rubbing and chafing when you wear pants that fall below the waistline.

The most popular form of boxershorts is the traditional flat-fronted style that hits from the mid to low-thigh. Other forms include "gripper boxers" and "yoke front boxers," the latter with a wide waistband yoke that snaps open (usually at three points) to accommodate various movements. In addition, a number of brands now offer "tie-sides" with narrow cloth tapes on either side of the waist yoke, which can be tightened and tied to secure the garment.men's bamboo boxershorts