# The 6 Best Underwear for Men on Amazon in 2026

> Best underwear for men in 2026: cotton boxer briefs, classic briefs, woven boxers, a 6-inch cotton boxer brief, a designer 3-pack and modal trunks.

Guide: https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/ · Updated 2026-10-01 · By TwelveTabs · Search it live: https://twelvetabs.com/?q=men's%20underwear&guide=best-underwear-for-men

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## The top picks

- **Everyday cotton boxer briefs in a 6-pack:** Hanes Cool Comfort Boxer Briefs, 6 Pack. A cotton or cotton-rich boxer brief with a Comfort Flex waistband, a no-ride-up construction, moisture-wicking Cool Comfort fabric and a tag-free interior, shown as a 6-pack.
- **Classic mid-rise briefs:** Fruit of the Loom Briefs, 6 Pack. A 6-pack of mid-rise cotton briefs with a plush-backed waistband and a support-shaped fly, assorted colors.
- **Loose woven boxers:** Hanes Cool Comfort Boxers, 5 Pack. A 5-pack of boxers in assorted patterns, made from 55% cotton and 45% polyester, with moisture-wicking Cool Comfort technology and a no-gap fly.
- **A 6-inch inseam in ring-spun cotton:** Gildan Boxer Briefs, 5 Pack, 6-Inch Classic Length. A 5-pack of boxer briefs in soft ring-spun cotton with a 6-inch regular inseam, a tag-free waistband, a contour pouch with vertical fly and moisture-wicking technology.
- **A designer-label cotton 3-pack with a logo waistband:** Calvin Klein Cotton Classics Boxer Briefs, 3 Pack. A 3-pack of premium-cotton boxer briefs with a functional fly, a contoured pouch, a soft logo waistband and a full-rise cut with a longer leg line.
- **Short-leg trunks in modal microfiber:** wirarpa Modal Microfiber Trunks, Multipack. A multipack of short-leg trunks in micro modal fiber with a 1-inch covered waistband, a 3D contour pouch with no fly and a one-piece back.

Our top pick is the **[Hanes Cool Comfort Boxer Briefs](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-1)**, a cotton or cotton-rich boxer brief with a Comfort Flex waistband and a tag-free interior, shown here as a 6-pack. We read 97 organic Amazon listings for "men's underwear", compared the pages of 10 finalists and kept six that cover four cuts: boxer briefs, briefs, boxers and trunks.

For classic briefs, see the [Fruit of the Loom Briefs](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-2). The [Hanes Cool Comfort Boxers](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-3) are loose woven boxers, and the [Gildan Boxer Briefs](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-4) add a 6-inch cotton leg. The [Calvin Klein Cotton Classics](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-5) are a designer-label 3-pack, and the [wirarpa Modal Microfiber Trunks](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-6) are modal microfiber trunks. Several of the biggest sellers are not picks, because they repeat a cut we already cover. Need socks too? See our [running socks guide](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-running-socks/). Need sweats too? See our [men's sweatpants guide](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-sweatpants-for-men/). Want a fitted athletic short instead? See our [compression shorts guide](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-compression-shorts-for-men/).

## How to choose men's underwear

The Underwear Review and GQ both start with fabric, waistband and fit, not the brand.

- **Cut.** GQ splits its winners into boxer briefs, briefs and boxer shorts. Our picks cover boxer briefs ([Hanes Cool Comfort Boxer Briefs](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-1), [Gildan Boxer Briefs](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-4) and [Calvin Klein Cotton Classics](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-5)), classic briefs ([Fruit of the Loom Briefs](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-2)), boxers ([Hanes Cool Comfort Boxers](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-3)) and trunks ([wirarpa Modal Microfiber Trunks](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-6)).
- **Fabric.** GQ says cotton is a classic, while cotton mixed with modal, elastane or polyester keeps its shape and handles moisture better. It adds that modal resists odor better than cotton. The [Hanes Cool Comfort Boxers](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-3) list 55% cotton and 45% polyester, and the [wirarpa Modal Microfiber Trunks](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-6) list modal microfiber.
- **Waistband.** The Underwear Review looks for a waistband that is comfortable and also stays in place, and GQ says a waistband that rolls means the cut is not for you. The [Hanes Cool Comfort Boxer Briefs](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-1) lists a Comfort Flex waistband, the [Fruit of the Loom Briefs](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-2) a plush-backed one and the [wirarpa Modal Microfiber Trunks](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-6) a 1-inch covered one.
- **Leg openings and seams.** GQ says leg openings that grip too hard ride up, loose ones bunch, and flat seams help over a long day. Check the leg length on the listing: the [Gildan Boxer Briefs](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-4) name a 6-inch inseam, and the [Calvin Klein Cotton Classics](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-5) a longer leg line.
- **Pouch and fly.** The Underwear Review credits a contoured pouch that supports your natural shape. The [Gildan Boxer Briefs](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-4) and [Calvin Klein Cotton Classics](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-5) list a contoured pouch, and the [wirarpa Modal Microfiber Trunks](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-underwear-for-men/#pick-6) are a no-fly design.
- **Pack and size.** Every page we read showed one size and one color or pack. Choose the pack count and size you want before you order, because several of them share one listing.

## Our picks in detail

### 1. Hanes Cool Comfort Boxer Briefs, 6 Pack: best everyday boxer briefs

**Why it made the list**

- The listing describes a Comfort Flex waistband and a no-ride-up construction.
- It names Cool Comfort technology that wicks moisture, and fabric made from cotton or a cotton-rich blend, depending on the color.
- The interior is tag-free.

**Drawbacks**

- The fabric blend depends on the color, so two colors in one pack can differ (our inference from the listing).
- The listing text we read gives no inseam length.

**Watch for this:** Hanes lists this boxer brief in several pack sizes and colors under separate listings. The page we read showed the Black/Gray 6-pack in Medium, so check the pack and size before you order.

**Skip it if** you want a modal or microfiber fabric.

### 2. Fruit of the Loom Briefs, 6 Pack: best classic briefs

**Why it made the list**

- It is a brief, with a mid-rise cut, in a 6-pack.
- The listing names naturally soft and durable cotton and a plush-backed waistband.
- It has a functional, support-shaped fly.

**Drawbacks**

- The listing says actual prints and colors may vary, so you cannot pick the colors in the pack.
- A brief covers less of the leg than a boxer brief (our inference from the cut).

**Watch for this:** Fruit of the Loom sells this brief in several pack sizes. The page we read showed the 6-pack in assorted colors, size Medium.

**Skip it if** you prefer longer legs, which a boxer brief gives you.

### 3. Hanes Cool Comfort Boxers, 5 Pack: best loose boxers

**Why it made the list**

- It is a boxer, not a boxer brief, and the pack has five in assorted colors and patterns.
- The fabric is listed as 55% cotton and 45% polyester, with moisture-wicking Cool Comfort technology.
- It has a no-gap fly and a Comfort Flex waistband, and the interior is tagless.

**Drawbacks**

- The fabric is nearly half polyester, where GQ says blends help shape and moisture control, but pure cotton suits those who want a natural fiber against the skin.
- The page we read showed a plaid 5-pack, so the colors in the pack are not your choice (our inference).

**Watch for this:** Hanes sells these boxers in solids and patterns under different listings. The page we read showed the plaid 5-pack.

**Skip it if** you want underwear that holds the leg close, which boxers do not.

### 4. Gildan Boxer Briefs, 5 Pack, 6-Inch Classic Length: best 6-inch cotton boxer briefs

**Why it made the list**

- The listing names a 6-inch regular inseam, the only inseam length stated among our picks.
- It is made of soft, breathable ring-spun cotton with a tag-free waistband.
- It has a contour pouch with a vertical fly and moisture-wicking technology.

**Drawbacks**

- The listing text we read gives no fiber percentages for the colors in the pack.
- The page we read showed Mixed Navy in Classic Length; other lengths and colors sit on the same listing.

**Watch for this:** Gildan sells a covered-waistband version and other lengths under separate listings. Check that the page says Classic Length and 6-inch regular inseam.

**Skip it if** you want a longer leg or a modal fabric.

### 5. Calvin Klein Cotton Classics Boxer Briefs, 3 Pack: best designer-label cotton 3-pack

**Why it made the list**

- It is spun in premium cotton yarns, and the listing says it wicks moisture.
- It has a functional fly, a contoured pouch and a soft, flexible logo waistband that stays put.
- The cut is full rise with a waist above the hip and a longer leg line that sits low on the thigh.

**Drawbacks**

- The pack holds three pairs, fewer than the 5, 6 and 7 packs elsewhere in this guide.
- The care line recommends hang drying to extend the life of the garment, which adds a step.

**Watch for this:** Calvin Klein sells cotton stretch and microfiber versions under similar names. This one is Cotton Classics.

**Skip it if** you want underwear with no brand name on the waistband.

### 6. wirarpa Modal Microfiber Trunks, Multipack: best modal microfiber trunks

**Why it made the list**

- The listing names micro modal fiber that it says breathes better than cotton, and GQ names modal as a premium fiber.
- It has a 1-inch soft fabric-covered waistband and a short leg with a one-piece back.
- The pouch is a 3D contour design with flat-locked stitching.

**Drawbacks**

- The pouch bullet says no fly, so there is no front opening (the listing's own words).
- The listing text we read does not give the pack count, and the page showed a print design.

**Watch for this:** The pouch bullet says No Fly, and a wirarpa briefs listing is a different product with its own page. Read the bullets before you order.

**Skip it if** you want a front fly.

## What we left out, and why

Of the 97 organic listings we read, ten had their pages read in full and six became picks. Wrong-type items such as accessories were dropped first. The rest were left out for a reason a shopper can check.

- **Fruit of the Loom Coolzone Boxer Briefs, 7 Pack.** A second boxer brief in a larger pack with a mesh fly; we kept the Hanes as the boxer brief pick.
- **Gildan Covered Waistband Boxer Briefs.** A second Gildan boxer brief; we kept the 6-inch classic length.
- **Calvin Klein Microfiber Stretch Trunks, 3 Pack.** A second Calvin Klein; we kept the cotton boxer brief and the modal trunks.
- **wirarpa Modal Microfiber Briefs.** A second wirarpa listing, briefs rather than trunks; we kept the trunks, which cover a cut we had no other pick for.

Wirecutter was not read for this guide, so there is no Wirecutter pick in the comparison table.

For underwear made for runs, with synthetic fabric and seam details, see our [guide to running underwear for men](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-running-underwear/).

## Questions people ask

### What are the main types of men's underwear?

GQ splits its winners into boxer briefs, briefs and boxer shorts, and its fabric advice applies to all of them. Our picks add a trunk, a short-leg cut. Boxer briefs run longer and hold the leg, briefs cover less, boxers hang loose, and trunks sit between a brief and a boxer brief (our description).

### Is cotton or a blend better for underwear?

GQ says pure cotton is a classic, and that blends with modal, elastane or polyester keep their shape and manage moisture better. Modal also resists odor better than cotton, per GQ. Our picks include cotton, a cotton and polyester blend and modal microfiber.

### Does the pack size change what you get?

Yes. Several of these products are sold in different pack sizes and colors on one page, and the fabric can vary by color. Check the pack, color and size on the page before you order. Need socks too? See our [running socks guide](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-running-socks/). For everyday socks, see our [socks for men guide](https://twelvetabs.com/reviews/best-socks-for-men/).

### How did TwelveTabs choose these underwear?

We compared the Amazon results for one search phrase, set aside sponsored repeats, accessories and wrong-type items, and read each finalist's page for its cut, fabric, waistband and fly. We kept one product per cut where we could and left out a second listing of a brand we already picked. Each pick is a product a shopper can buy new today.

## How we researched

On October 1, 2026 we read 97 organic Amazon listings for "men's underwear" across two pages of results. AI compared them, set aside sponsored repeats and wrong-type items, read the pages of 10 finalists and chose 6 underwear that cover four cuts: boxer briefs, briefs, boxers and trunks. AI wrote this guide from that research.

Listings change: we read them on October 1, 2026, and a pack size, color or seller may differ today. Every page we read showed a size Medium and one color or pack, and several pack sizes of the same product share one page. Specs are the listing text as we read it, which the collector cut to about 200 characters per bullet. Wirecutter was not read.

### Sources

- [The Underwear Review: Most Comfortable Boxer Briefs](https://www.underweareview.com/post/most-comfortable-boxer-briefs)
- [GQ: Best Underwear for Men](https://www.gq.com/story/best-underwear-for-men)