Happy I took a chance with these
I'm not one to put much stock in spending loads of cash on clothes, and this rings especially true when it comes to clothes few will see like underwear. I've been more than content most of my life buying bulk packs of Hanes and calling it a day. Having lost a bit of weight and looking through a drawer of worn out boxer briefs, I of course first went back to Hanes and ordered as close to what I'd been using for ages again. 5 or 6 for $15 and I was thrilled. However, when they arrived, I found them too tight, too coarse and overall uncomfortable, so I decided to throw a search and Amazon and see what stuck. That's how I landed here. To be honest, I didn't fully grasp how these briefs would be laid out regarding the two pouch system (I think some of the products have better interior images now though). Still intrigued by the idea of the separation and reduced sweat and adjustments, I took the gamble. I had seen other, similar briefs advertised on TV for much more in cost, so I liked the idea, but I didn't like the idea of $10 a pair! I'd have to be rather impressed with these to stick with them... ...and impressed I have been. These are surprisingly soft and comfortable and if you order the right size and give them a chance, I think you'll find they're worth the purchase. I did have a bit of trouble, if you can call it that, starting with these. To wear them, you're essentially starting your morning inserting yourself into a soft, tight hole of fabric and you can imagine where that might lead during your inaugural run. Settle down and figure it out though and they sit comfortable. Once I got over the initial excitement/awkwardness of this change in style, I was able to finally find that 'feels like I'm not wearing anything' that many other reviewers mentioned. If you get comfortable with wearing them and situated right, it really does seem to fade away. These are snug enough to support but soft enough to remain comfortable to wear at lengths...and provide room to give if your member decides it needs to stretch its own legs... I've since purchased other models of Separatec briefs and seem to enjoy them all relatively equally. I like this set the most though, perhaps in part because I've had it the longest, but I also like the subdued branding on the waistband; some of the other models have outright obnoxious branding on them that I think should be reigned in a bit (full, bold, white lettering for high contrast). Cons? With this type of setup, I imagine length may come into play for some folks. I'm happy with what I've got and I seldom have issues, but I do find on rare occasion (and more so with the micro modal pairs I have), that bending and moving in certain ways that will pull your junk back may cause it to fall out of the support holster you get with these. The few times that happens is far easier to deal with than the regular adjusting that came with older pairs of briefs though. The only other qualm I have with these underwear lines in general is that the primary pouch has a seam right down the middle that is usually avoided when you dress left or right with your equipment, but if it happens to rub down the center, it can be irritating on that sensitive opening. Doesn't happen often and when it does, it's almost always while getting dressed, but it does prompt a quick readjustment. Would be nice if they could somehow craft these without that seam, but I'm no fabric wizard so I don't know if that's asking too much. Other thoughts? I don't much about babying clothes when it comes to laundry, but I've taken to not drying these. Not sure if that's necessary, but I figure air drying them will keep them together longer. In short, I've spent more on underwear with Seperatec in the past 6 months than I probably have in over a decade, and I'm happy to have found them. I've also had some brief contact with their customer service and have found them to be responsive and attentive. I'll be sticking with them for as long as they're around. Read more
