Pair of Thieves Cool Breeze Boxer Brief: We enjoyed how the modal in these boxer briefs felt as we wore them, but we’re not sure about the overall quality of their construction. However, if you love the feel of modal fabric, we like these much more than MeUndies (dismissed below). We’ll continue testing these to see if they stand up to daily wear and use.

Hanes Ultimate Men’s Comfort Flex Fit Cotton/Modal Boxer Briefs: A former top pick of ours, these are perfectly decent boxer briefs for the price. After another year of testing, though, we prefer the Kirkland underwear, which is cut in a way to shape and accentuate the body—unlike these Hanes boxers, which tend to stretch and flatten across the skin.

Tommy John Second Skin Boxer Brief: These Tommy John boxer briefs came close to our premium picks. Some testers were fascinated with the unique horizontal fly, but others expressed concern that it felt as if it cut off “flow” when deployed. Ultimately, the slightly higher quality of our picks allowed them to edge out this Tommy John pair in our estimation, but some people may enjoy it.

Saxx Ultra: These boxers have the same cut and design as the Saxx Undercover, but they’re made from a viscose fabric (better known as rayon) rather than a cotton blend. Overall, the Ultra briefs are looser, and we’ve found that the thinner weight of their material makes it less durable than the cotton blends Saxx uses on other models. However, if you don’t mind the reduced durability and prefer a softer and less supportive feel—something between that of boxer briefs and classic boxers—the Ultra might be a good pick for you. It comes with a fly.

Duluth Trading Company Men’s Buck Naked Performance Boxer Briefs: Duluth has a surprisingly vocal following for a smaller brand based in Minnesota. We received multiple requests that we try the Buck Naked model. Although these boxer briefs weren’t bad, and the nylon—a performance fabric similar to what’s often used for sports underwear—fits Duluth Trading Company’s working-person design, in our testing we didn’t find this pair particularly comfortable for all-day wear. Also, the large, flat panel doesn’t offer much separation or support and looks a little odd. If you spend most days on your feet or working hard, though, these boxer briefs seem like a great choice.

Bn3th Classic: Bn3th has a cup design similar to that of our Saxx pick. However, instead of offering two separate panels, the Bn3th design forms a complete U-shape, which is—to put it lightly—disconcerting. If you want a cup design in your underwear, the Saxx boxer briefs are slightly cheaper, more comfortable, and available in a wider range of styles and materials.

Calvin Klein Cotton Classic Fit Boxer Brief: Although the design includes a two-way fly, which is an interesting feature, our testers complained about this underwear’s small size, rougher material, and tendency to chafe. You can and should get something better for the same price.

Fruit of the Loom Men's Breathable Boxer Brief: The leg holes on these Fruit of the Loom boxer briefs didn’t flex well in comparison with our top picks. We also weren’t thrilled with the quality of the fabric—it felt brittle and unkind against our skin.

Jockey Classic Boxer Brief: These boxer briefs lost their shape too quickly over the day. Unfortunately, the problem seemed to get worse as we washed them.

MeUndies Men’s Boxer Brief: If you’ve listened to a podcast or scrolled Instagram recently, you’ve probably heard or seen a MeUndies advertisement. It’s unavoidable. These boxer briefs initially received good reviews online for their softness and fit, but Wirecutter staff members who have worn MeUndies in the past discovered durability issues. The thin micromodal fabric doesn’t hold up for the six-month minimum that we expect, especially on the printed pairs. That lack of durability and the company’s stingy “100 percent satisfaction guarantee,” which covers only one pair of underwear if you haven’t tried it on, combined to knock MeUndies out of the running.

Organic Basics Organic Cotton Boxers: These boxer briefs were extremely expensive for plain cotton underwear. The organic aspect may intrigue some people, though these boxers come in only a shorter European cut. We also don’t like the raised stitching, when so many other brands’ designs offer flat stitching these days.

Polo Ralph Lauren Boxer Brief: These boxer briefs felt thin and less durable compared with our top picks, even up against pairs half the price. They also changed their shape a bit after washing.

Gildan Men’s Classic Length Boxer Briefs: There’s no way other to say it—these felt exceptionally cheap from the moment we held them, they felt exceptionally cheap when we wore them, they felt exceptionally cheap when we took them off. Throughout the day they rode up, bunched oddly, and made for a deeply uncomfortable experience all in all.

Lululemon Always In Motion Boxer 5″: These boxer briefs were a disaster. The fabric was too thin, and once on it felt more akin to a stocking material than anything else I’ve ever worn. Although we don’t think the fabric will last long, we’re going to continue testing this pair. Still, we know that much better options are available for the price.

Uniqlo Men Supima Cotton Boxer Briefs: These have a dedicated following, and we were excited to test them, but ultimately we were underwhelmed. The cotton felt stiff and somewhat cheap in comparison with the material of our top picks, even the picks of a similar price. Unlike our picks, the Uniqlo boxers also lack any kind of tailoring or shaping in their cut, so they’re less flattering to wear as a result.