The 6 Best Underwear for Men on Amazon in 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.