Online shopping makes me feel like a kid before Christmas.
The suspense, the expectation, the jubilation when my package finally arrives.
And it doesn’t seem to matter what I’ve ordered—a $2 bend-y tripod thing or my new headphones—it’s all the same on delivery day.
So when I decided I needed new underwear, I navigated loyally to Amazon to see what was on offer. I settled on a few pairs of David Archy because, seriously, have you seen the reviews? And praise be to Bezos, my new purchases arrived while I was staring aimlessly at the Netflix homepage.
So what did I think?
Was that gentle twinkle in my eyes as I cupped this silky-soft goodness in my palms true love—or just a flash of buyer-lust, destined to fade once the UPS-induced endorphins wore off?
Let’s see. Here's my review of David Archy underwear.
First Impressions
Feel
Straight out of the delivery box, all three of the pairs I ordered were ultra-soft, silky, and cool. The lines I chose from covered a couple of various fabric blends, and neither of them snagged or pulled—despite their silkiness. The buttery smooth texture is definitely an immediate win.
Value
Likewise the price—because finding affordable underwear that look this good makes me feel a little smug. I ordered a 4-pack of the Ultrasoft Breathable trunks for less than $21 (including delivery), and the Dual Pouch 4-pack for twice that. $10 a pair for quality dual pouch undies?
There are worse deals out there, my dude.
- PATENTED SEPARATE POUCH: Innovative two pouch design for our bulge enhancing mens underwear boxer briefs...
- FEELS LIKE SECOND SKIN: Luxurious Micro Modal fabric is natural material which is derived from...
- KEEP FRESH ALL DAY: Micro Modal material is moisture wicking and more breathable than synthetic fabric....
Looks
This brand knows how to make underwear that looks good at a low-ish price, and the color palette—which uses gray, heather gray, black, olive, and a duck-egg blue that the brand bafflingly calls green—is bang on-trend.
If vanity is a thing for you—and I’m not afraid to own up to mine—a pair of David Archy boxer briefs in green are on par, appearance wise, with Mr. Tommy John’s uber-premium offerings.
The size range spans small to 2XL, which is less generous than it could be for the US market, but I’m not a market—I’m a guy. A guy who wears a stock-standard Large.
Another point to me!
Now let’s dig a little deeper into what’s on offer. I purchased three pairs of David Archy underwear:
Here’s how they stood up to my rigorous life testing.
David Archy Dual Pouch Trunks with Fly
I got the 4-pack, but you can also select a 3-pack or a 7-pack—ideal if you want to wear the same undies all week without actually wearing the same undies all week.
This first offering is unique from my other purchases in two significant ways:
- The fabric is a Micro Modal / Spandex blend (92% and 8% respectively), and
- They are from David Archy’s Dual Pouch line.
Good Stuff
Not Good Stuff
Win or Lose?
100% Win.
Let’s talk about the dual pouch for a minute. (Have you ever seen a rambutan? Check it out. It’s the most nut-sack of fruits).
If exercising in boxer briefs makes you feel like you’re storing your rambutans in a dank basement, a dual pouch is upgrading them to the penthouse.
It stops them from adhering awkwardly to your thigh crease or taint, keeps them feeling fresh, and generally just treats them like welcome guests—instead of the weird middle-children that should have moved out decades ago.
And directly below the rambutan penthouse, you’ve got this nifty piece of mesh that acts like air-conditioning.
What I’m saying is: the David Archy Dual Pouch tech is on point. Ultra-comfortable, ultra-cool, and easy to access. And while the graphic description on the Amazon listing leaves oh-so-much to be desired, the actual boxer briefs come with detailed instructions on where to put the meat and two veg. Don’t be intimidated though, it all kind of happens naturally if your soldier isn’t standing at attention.
And just FYI: If you’ve got teenagers at your house—or houseguests—your days of sliding through the living room Risky Business-style are done, my friend. Junk + Dual Pouch = Super-sized Junk. Put on your bathrobe.
David Archy Breathable Ultrasoft Bamboo Rayon Briefs without Fly
I scored the 4-pack in Green / Gray for less than the price of a department store brief, and they. are. amazing.
They live up to the Ultrasoft name, they’re breathable, and they’re well-constructed. I’m not a small guy, and these have great, snug contouring around the legs and waist. The waistband feels premium, and holds its own without rolling down no matter how hard I’m working.
The fabric is 95% Bamboo Rayon, and 5% Spandex. I’m guessing the bamboo portion is what makes these so breathable and cool. They’re far superior to cotton underwear in that respect, and no matter how much I sweat, they keep me dry and comfortable.
Good Stuff
Not Good Stuff
Win or Lose?
An easy win for David Archy. Aside from the packaging, which could possibly build me a bamboo tree (is it a tree?), these are the most comfortable underwear I’ve worn in a long time. No pinching, no ride-up, no yanking up the waistband, and no flashing my buttcrack at unsuspecting colleagues.
Special Mention: David Archy Breathable Ultrasoft Bamboo Rayon Trunks
I’ve already sung the praises of the fabric, feel, and overall awesomeness of David Archy’s Breathable line, but since I also ordered the trunks, and I love the construction, I just had to give these guys their own section.
I chose the 4.5” in-seam—the range extends to an 8” in-seam for the athletes among us—and didn’t have an issue with bunching or the legs riding up to attack my thigh crease. The soft flatlock in-seam doesn’t rub my inner thighs raw, and the functional fly is soft and comfortable to use.
The Bottom Line
David Archy’s underwear offerings are possibly the best-value underwear I’ve seen in years. At this price point I’d expect to sacrifice a little comfort, and endure a little swamp-crotch.
But not so: both lines I tried were breathable, dry, cool, and looked incredibly high-end. For the ultimate in premium feel with a budget price tag, Mr. Archy knows his franks and beans.
Want to know which pair got my top vote? It’s this one!
