The Best Boxer Briefs for Men of 2026

• Material: 85% polyester, 15% elastane
• Sizes: S to XXL
• Colors: Available in five solid colors—black, navy, blue, heather, and teal—and five patterns

The Saxx Hot Shot boxer briefs feature the company’s patented Ballpark Pouch design, a set of supportive micro-mesh panels that holds you in place and keeps you cool. These were the breeziest pairs of boxer briefs tested due to rows of perforated mesh stripes that run throughout the body.

Made of recycled polyester and elastane, the Hot Shots performed well on humid days in Florida. There were no issues with fit and sizing, with no annoying waistband rolling or tightness around the legs. The stitching and construction are solid, and they never had to be adjusted while in motion.

With minor shrinkage and tough fabric that ensures they won’t fade over time, these boxer briefs are your best bet for warmer days. However, these aren’t for working out because they’re not tight enough to stay put during a run or gym session. (Saxx has a Sports line with added compression for that.)

Saxx’s biggest setback is a monetary one—a single pair is nearly double the price of many multi-packs on this list.

• Material: 85% polyamide, 15% spandex
• Sizes: S to 4XL
• Colors: Two-packs are available in 17 colorways including solids, patterns, and prints

These boxer briefs are a solid alternative to Saxx in terms of breathability, and they fit similarly but without the Saxx’s Ballpark Pouch design. Made of polyamide and spandex, they are perforated throughout—like a basketball jersey—helping air out your legs and crotch. Silky smooth to the touch and ultra-comfortable, these offer a great value pick for anyone wanting a set of reliable, comfortable boxer briefs that are great for all-day wear.

The biggest issues during testing related to sizing—the men's large fit well around the legs and hips, but they were a tad too loose around the groin. Those wanting extra support may have to size down. And although they’re excellent at wicking away moisture, they’re not the best for working out as they ride up during a run or gym workout.

• Material: 90% modal, 10% spandex (heather is 47% modal, 43% polyester, 10% spandex)
• Sizes: S to XXL
• Colors: Blue, black, gray, heather, white

Tommy John Second Skin boxer briefs are great for lounging around. They’re buttery soft, pliable, and snug in just the right places, thanks to their fabric blend of micro modal and spandex. They feature a horizontal fly, and we appreciated its contour pouch.

The material is slightly see-through when stretched, which helps with breathability and airiness, and the stitching and construction feel top-notch. When testing, they didn't need to be adjusted or yanked down, and the thick, sturdy waistband never rolled down onto itself. The Tommy Johns also impressed during lab testing, where they shrank by only 1% and didn’t show any signs of pilling or color fading.

The only cons holding this pair back from the top spot are its higher-than-many price and its comfort during exercise—despite being a synthetic, the material is not very moisture-wicking.

• Material: 47.5% cotton, 47.5% modal, 5% spandex
• Sizes: S to XXL
• Colors: Available in 11 colors—including white, black, blue, and two patterns

The style and fabric of Mack Weldon’s 18-hour boxer briefs are superb. They’re made of a blend of cotton, modal, and spandex, so they feel soft—but not smooth—against the skin with a bit of added stretch. The stitching and construction appear solid, as well.

The sizing and fit was an issue with these underwear. A large fit more like a medium and didn’t give much slack around the thighs. They felt tight to the point of being uncomfortable.

The waistband also rolled down, which can be a dealbreaker. If you’ve got thinner thighs and legs, you may have luck, but those with a thicker build should look elsewhere.

• Material: 92% modal, 8% elastane
• Sizes: S to 4XL
• Colors: Available in over 130 solid colors and prints

The MeUndies boxer briefs had a solid fit and style. And most notably, the brand offers over 130 different colors and prints to choose from for any wardrobe. However, we had concerns about construction and longevity—MeUndies showed pilling, as well as unraveled stitching, after a few washes at home. Although they’re silky soft, we doubt MeUndies’ boxer briefs will last in the long run.

• Material: 100% cotton
• Sizes: Medium to 2XL
• Colors: Available in multi-packs of various colors

Of all of the 100% cotton boxer briefs tested, Jockey’s Classic boxer brief is by far the best—which, unfortunately, isn’t saying much.

Although cotton shrinks, that wasn’t a bad thing here. In fact, shrinking felt like a necessary step for Jockey’s boxer briefs to fit better. Before washing them, these were loose around the legs and felt more like boxers than boxer briefs, unsupportive in the crotch and just too relaxed. After washing, they were more snug around the legs, but still not as supportive as we’d like.

As no-frills, soft, and pliable cotton undies, the Jockey’s Classic boxer briefs are fine, but they’re nothing special.

• Material: 58% cotton, 37% polyester, 5% spandex
• Sizes: S to 2XL
• Colors: Available in a four-pack of black/red

The Champion Elite X-Temp boxer briefs weren’t comfortable at all. During active exercise, they constantly rode up. It took tugging these down a few inches while walking to make them even remotely wearable.

The fabric blend of polyester, cotton, and spandex helps them wick away moisture while on the move and offers some flexibility, but the amount of shrinking that occurred during our lab wash tests, alongside poor stitching, makes them feel like they’re built to be replaced after minimal use.

• Material: 75% cotton, 25% polyester
• Sizes: S to XXXL
• Colors: Available in multi-pack of various colors

These boxer briefs from Hanes are your run-of-the-mill cotton pair—they soaked up sweat without wicking it away, the cotton fabric is paper-thin and rough, and the fit is horrendous.

They looked enormous and cheap when taken out of the package. A few washes later, they didn’t feel softer or fit better. They shrank during our lab tests by nearly 9%. A glance at the stitching along the seams also shows fraying, looseness, and poor craftsmanship.

• Material: 100% cotton (heathers are 90% cotton, 10% polyester)
• Sizes: S to XXL
• Colors: Available in multi-pack of various colors and patterns

Unsurprisingly, Fruit of the Loom is much like Hanes in the cotton boxer-briefs camp: cheaply made and uncomfortable.

The cotton on these is rough and feels poorly constructed. The fit is wonky—they’re too loose around the leg and crotch, even after shrinking over 10% during our wash tests. The fly has a mesh polyester window to help moisture control, but it was useless amid the absorbent cotton.