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I recently reviewed some undies that Croota US provided me, and this led to a couple more purchases from this fabulous brand. I received a coupon code for reviewing a couple items on their website, so I used to that get my hands, or should I say body, on and in these undies.

First, get an idea of my feelings about the brand in my other posts by clicking here.

My use of this hipster / trunk was quite subdued compared to the Through Hipster, but none-the-less, it held up just as well. The pouch on this is a little more pronounced, and the seams around your package help provide a modest boost. It isn’t anything like “boosting” designs from other brands, so please don’t get your hopes up here, but it does allow for a little freedom and brings everything out front just a little more than a flat front. The fabric is a very shiny 95% Cotton, 5% Polyurethane blend that stands out and feels very sexy against your most sensitive area.

Overall, this hipster features a somewhat low rise, has a great detail on the rear (which my partner commented on looked very cute), and fits so nice that there is no riding up in the crack or bunching at the top of the legs. I suggest that if you lean towards this type of style, the fabric and pouch design on these bring this pair of undies to a new level of sexy from Croota’s other undies I’ve tried!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Croota sizes run small, so pay attention to their sizing chart! I normally wear a Small for my 29-30″ waist and that translates to a Medium in Croota.

Check it out for yourself at: http://www.croota.us/collections/hipster/products/croota-blue-tang-low-rise-hipster

As you’ve probably been following, I’ve been doing a series on Croota.us. I posted a brand preview, a video of opening the product, and a review of their Through Hipster. Today, I’m going to give you my reaction to the Straight Cuts Hipster (boxer-brief).

The croota.us website lists the item like this:

Croota Straight Cuts Hipster

This is designed with the man with an active lifestyle in mind; square cut hipster with check patterns, two point buttons on the front, and 5cm height of elastic band. More form in fitting, provides more athletic support.

95% Cotton, 5% Spandex

2(x)ist, in my humble opinion, is one of the premier companies that brought men’s fashion underwear to the mainstream.  They offer many designs, styles, fabrics, colors, and all of this in front of the general public in retail and specialty internet shops.  What is nice to see, however, is that 2(x)ist doesn’t stop innovating, and their new SLIQ line should raise the bar for this brand, and they are really going to have to reach high to beat this new high.

From 2(x)ist about SLIQ http://www.2xist.com/site/collection-detail.asp?wd=100024:

With extraordinary, provocative fashion, 2(x)ist redefines “sexy” for the modern man Fall 2010 with the introduction of the revolutionary collection called Sliq (sleek). The introduction of a Sliq Brief and a Sliq Trunk lead the way, both featuring a lower rise than before, super slim side widths exposing the thigh, and an (x)-treme contoured pouch for more support and better profile enhancement. The micro-fiber waistband is tipped with a bright red stripe, leading to the engineered 2(x)ist logo in a sexy and mysterious shadowed layout.

First of all, h/t to Men’s Underwear Store, where I bought my pairs.  They ship in discreet packaging same day, and even though it was shipped USPS First Class, I ordered on a Friday and received on a Monday!  For this review, I’m not going with my previous good / bad / verdict, because the verdict is these are some of the most comfortable undies I have ever worn from 2(x)ist.

The rise: One of my complaints with some recent lines from 2(x)ist, and one of the reasons some of their undies don’t end up at the front of my rotation, is that they are very inconsistent in what they call low rise.  The SLIQ line, however, absolutely delivers in the low rise department!

The pouch: I can’t say it’s particularly (x)-treme, especially when you have tried the Obviously or Andrew Christian Almost Naked, but it’s more of a pouch than 2(x)ist has ever put out before.

The fabric: Made from a 90% cotton 10% spandex blend, these are about what you would expect.  They both cling well, stretch just right in the right places (you can imagine here), and are extremely soft and light.

The wear: Both the brief and trunk have a wear that feels like you aren’t wearing anything, yet you are really well supported.  I’d say about a couple hours into the day, regardless of the cut I was wearing, literally forgot I had any underwear on!  This is how underwear is supposed to fit.

2(x)ist offers many colors and cuts for this line, so you can get a pair (or more) in whatever tickles your fancy!  What I can say, however, is that you will most certainly not regret your purchase, so get out there and buy one today!

Where can you buy these?

• http://www.mensunderwearstore.com/shop/whats-new/2xist/
• http://www.freshpair.com/mens/2xist/Sliq.html?CID=SEM-G
• http://www.hisroom.com/2xist.shtml
• http://www.barenecessities.com/2xist_brand_205.htm
• http://www.internationaljock.com/2xist.html

Pictures of me in them:

Calvin Klein released their latest line in their arsenal of undies recently, and quite honestly, took the men’s undergarment world by storm with the X Micro collection!  The buzz on the internet was all over these undies, and after trying this pair, I not only understand and agree, but have also picked up a few more in the range as well!

No question that Calvin Klein’s X Micro collection is smooth, sleek, and sexy.  The Fabric blend combines the smooth texture and breath ability of 90% Nylon with the support and body-defining stretch of 10% Elastane.  Most notably, however, is the bold waistband with Calvin Klein logo in Crimson red with embossed X-collection patch at front and center.

The Good: I have found the durability to be top-notch, as you would expect from CK.  The fabric is soft, supportive, breathable, and non-binding for comfortable all-day wear.  I like that they come in several colors and cuts, to suit several tastes.

The Bad: Could have more colors, and would love to see a couple more cuts in this popular line.

The Verdict: Get yourself a few pairs from this line!

Where to get it?

• http://www.hisroom.com/Calvin-Klein-X-Micro,1857,9.html
• http://www.cku.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3982282&cp=3001611.3001615
• http://www.freshpair.com/mens/Calvin-Klein/X-Collection.html
• And many more, just Google it!

Pics:

For those familiar with the Obviously brand of undies, you know they are known for their extreme pouch.  The brand has been evolving with various designs, and the one I tried (the Low Rise Trunk) is a classic design.

This is the first Obviously pair of undies I have tried, but thanks to the wearing experience, I have more on the way.  The fabric is a very thin, yet durable (has survived several wear / wash cycles perfectly), modal/lycra blend that is soft and silky on the skin.  When pulling these on, they claim that all your goods will fall naturally into the pouch, and they aren’t kidding!  It keeps everything comfortably out of the way, and with this particular trunk, felt like literally wearing nothing up front!

The good: Amazing cut and fabric, incredibly comfortable for all-day wear, no riding in the back, and the goods up front are well-supported, yet feel free.

The bad: Fabric is a little thin and the pouch doesn’t “boost” you, it simply holds you up front very comfortable.

The verdict: This trunk has an amazing feel and has quickly risen to one of my favorite pairs to don!

Where can you buy it?

• International Jock: http://www.internationaljock.com/obviously-anatomical-pouch-low-rise-boxer-briefs-white,1682.html
• Mens Underwear Store: http://www.mensunderwearstore.com/shop/obviously/
• Dead Good Undies: http://www.deadgoodundies.com/apparel/obviously-for-men-low-rise-boxer-brief.html
• Zodee: http://www.zodee.com/mens/obviously/low-rise-classic/mca/

The pictures: