Boxer shorts are the unsung heroes of the fitness kit world. You might not think they’re too important, but get the wrong pair and you’ll soon know about it. Support is at hand, however, with these sweat-wicking, chafe-resisting, performance-focused sports boxers for men…
Pair these boxers with the best gym sweatpants and joggers for men for optimal workout comfort
Best Sports Boxers For Men
SAXX Light Compression Mesh Kinetic Boxers
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£30, saxx.com
Comfort: 4.5/5
Support: 4.5/5
Style: 4/5
Overall: 4.5/5
Materials: Moisture-wicking nylon fabric and elastane | Features: BallPark Pouch; non-chafing flat-out seams; moisture and odor control; 4-way stretch; anti-roll waistband | Sizes: XS – XXL | Inseam: 5″ | Colours: 7 colours/patterns available
With the soft seam placed on the inside rather than out, and a stretch micro-mesh fabric ensuring everything moves as you do, you’ll be hard pushed to find a comfier pair of briefs, earning these the top spot on our round up of the best sports boxers for men. A ‘semi-compression’ fit, along with a BallPark Pouch hammock, keeps everything in place.
Second Best Sports Boxers For Men
Tree Trunk SueMe
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£15, sueme.com
Comfort: 4.5/5
Support: 4/5
Style: 4.5/5
Overall: 4.5/5
Materials: Tencel Modal with 5% Lycra | Features: Soft, stretchy and sustainable material; antibacterial and fast-drying; | Sizes: S – XL | Colours: Various colours/patterns available
Made from fast-drying beech tree pulp, which is silky soft and odour-resistant, the seams are placed in out-of-the-way spots that aren’t prone to chafing. What’s more, every pair comes with tree seeds to plant yourself.
Björn Borg Stretch Shorts
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£36 (pack of three), bjornborg.com
Comfort: 4/5
Support: 3/5
Style: 3/5
Overall: 3.5/5
Materials: Cotton and elastane | Features: Midrise waist; soft and stretchy; medium support; soft elastic waistband with microfibre | Sizes: XS – XXL | Colours: Various colours/patterns available
Made from soft BCI cotton, these have a mid-rise waist with a medium leg length. A panel on the crotch keeps things stable (though some might want more support) and an all-over soft elastic microfiber means comfort is king.
EDZ Merino Wool Boxer Shorts
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£22.99, edzlayering.com
Comfort: 4/5
Support: 4/5
Style: 3.5/5
Overall: 4/5
Materials: Superfine merino wool | Features: climate control for hot and cold conditions; fly opening; absorbent, moisture-wicking and fast-drying | Sizes: S – XXXL | Colours: Black, blue, green or grey
The greatest asset of this pair is the fact they keep their shape, resisting the urge to ride up regardless of your activity. Merino wool dries at the drop of a hat, while breathability, natural sweat-wicking and odour resistance are also ensured.
Runderwear Chafe-Free Boxer
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£22, runderwear.co.uk
Comfort: 3/5
Support: 4/5
Style: 3/5
Overall: 3/5
Materials: Polyamide and elastane | Features: seamless and chafe-free; moisture-wicking and breathable; silicone leg-grips to hold them in place while you run; long-lasting, durable and technical fabric | Sizes: S – XXL | Colours: Black, blue or navy
Runderwear made its name in, well, running underwear, with plenty of support and chafe-free comfort. These are light as a feather, and made with seamless, flat-lock stitching to eliminate irritation and rubbing.
Lululemon Always in Motion
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£22, lululemon.co.uk
Comfort: 3.5/5
Support: 4/5
Style: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
Materials: Modal and elastane | Features: ergonomic pouch shaped for optimal room and support; 4-way stretch; sweat-wicking and fast-drying; naturally breathable | Sizes: XS – 3XL | Colours: Various colours and patterns available
Lululemon is best known for its women’s activewear, but now it’s making a move into men’s fitness, and the Always In Motion boxer shows the brand knows what it’s doing, with ultra-soft Modal® fabric the star of the show.
Stance Cactus Rave Boxer Brief
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From £20, stance.eu.com
Comfort: 4.5/5
Support: 3/5
Style: 3.5/5
Overall: 3.5/5
Materials: Modal, lyocell and elastane | Features: Feather-Seam construction to reduce irritation; hidden Core-Flex waistband to prevent rolling; super soft ButterBlend fabric; light compression for added support | Sizes: S – XL | Colours: Various colours and patterns available
Available in a huge range of designs and colours, ranging from plain neutrals to bold patterns, these breathable sports boxers feature a feather-seam and non-restrictive waistband providing supreme comfort.
Kalenji Running Boxers
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£4.99, decathlon.co.uk
Comfort: 4/5
Support: 3.5/5
Style: 3.5/5
Overall: 3.5/5
Materials: Polyester (including recycled), elastane, polyamide and latex natural rubber | Features: Quick-drying and moisture-wicking synthetic fabric; seam-free inner legs to prevent chafing | Sizes: S – 3XL | | Colours: 8 colours available
Decathlon’s cheap and cheerful kit can’t be beaten on price, but these do a pretty good job of holding their own when it comes to quality, too, with sweat-wicking fabric and chafe-resistant displaced seams.
UA Tech 6″ Boxerjock
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£30 (pack of two), underarmour.co.uk
Comfort: 3.5/5
Support: 4.5/5
Style: 3.5/5
Overall: 3.5/5
Materials: Polyester and elastane | Features: Soft, breathable fabric; articulated mesh fly panel & gusset; no side or back seams for ultimate comfort; 4-way stretch; sweat-wicking & fast-drying | Inseam: 6″ | Sizes: XS – XXL | | Colours: Black, grey, blue, navy or red
Under Armour’s cool-down tech is a feature of all its sports gear and it’s a welcome addition to these sports boxers. Also present is ‘4-way stretch construction’ to help you move freely.
Uniqlo AIRism Boxer Briefs
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£9.90, uniqlo.com
Comfort: 4.5/5
Support: 4/5
Style: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
Materials: Polyamide and elastane | Features: Seamless construction; no elastic waistband or leg hems to reduce tightness; three-dimensional front moulded to your body; fast drying, odor-neutralising and breathable with cooling features | Sizes: S – 3XL | | Colours: Grey, black or navy
Uniqlo is best known for its casual wear, but these briefs are light and breathable enough to feature in your fitness wardrobe. Enhanced with odour-neutralising properties and ventilated comfort for any exercise.
