As a guy who spends 8 months a year in Alaska (and none of them are the three summer months) I appreciate resilient, high-quality workwear and warm bottom layers. It’s for that reason that I could happily wear anything from Duluth Trading Co.
I’m a big fan of their straight-shooting animated advertising, too. One such ad is this one, and it’s this ad that brings me to this Buck Naked underwear review.
See, I’ve been wearing Buck Naked boxer briefs since 2013. My first pair was a gift from my girlfriend, quirkily packaged in a Man Can.
Up until that point, I’d been wearing whatever undies were sent / gifted / forced upon me. I wasn’t devoted to any specific camp when it came to the Great Boxers Vs Briefs Battle. Now, as a seasoned veteran undie-wearer, I’ve got my preference:
The Buck Naked boxer brief.
Having just stocked up on a few pair of the new generation Buck Naked Performance boxer brief, I thought it was time I write a review. If you’re in the market for some new real estate for your rod and tackle, here’s why you need to seriously consider going Buck Naked.
Buck Naked: The Gear
Buck Naked: Why You’ll Want Them…
A lot of underwear brands don’t pass muster because they have tags. I instantly shy away from tagged underwear—it’s unnecessarily irritating and leaves you with two choices:
- 1Tear it out and risk irritation at the hands of the leftover stump, or
- 2Leave it in and risk irritation at the hands of an underwear designer.
I can always count on Duluth Trading Co. to put my comfort first. Buck Naked underwear is tag-free. It also uses a thick 1.5” waistband with a brushed inner for softness and safety from chafing. The seams are all flat-locked so my man-bits and pieces don’t get pinched or rubbed raw, and the Crouch Gusset is a whole other ball-game when it comes to movement and flexibility.
Duluth’s Crouch Gusset is a registered trademark that promises “crouch without the ouch”. Essentially, the construction of these boxer briefs budgets more space in the crotch to deliver a pinch-free range of movement—like crouching.
If you’ve ever tried carrying a heavy load while doing the awkward jiggle and wiggle to free your balls from pinching underwear, you’ll appreciate the value of this design feature.
Pros
Buck Naked: Why You Might Not Like…
Unless you’re buying in bulk, the Duluth website has a pretty steep shipping fee. And since you can’t buy guaranteed authentic Buck Naked undies anywhere but the Duluth Trading Co. website, you’re a little bent over the barrel, price-wise.
The trick for me is to buy more than one pair at a time, to capitalize on the free shipping offer.
Buck Naked: Best For…
Guys who spend a lot of time sweating it out on the job site or in the gym. These undies are a solid choice for physical work, travel, and play, thanks to the combination of comfort, durability, fit, and breathability.
Buck Naked: Then Vs. Now
As someone who has owned Buck Naked boxer briefs for the last 7 years, I have noticed a few differences in the younger, fresher-faced model.
If you’re wondering what the differences is—or if you’re an OG Buck Naked wearer wondering if you should take the risk on a new pair, here’s what you might want to consider:
Buck Naked: In (Boxer) Brief
Somewhere in the US, someone is getting Buck Naked right now. According to the marketing gurus at Duluth Trading Co. someone gets Buck Naked in the US every 30 seconds—that’s a lot of Buck Naked undies being flaunted across America.
And, in my opinion, America is making a solid choice there. I’ve been giving the Buck Naked line a 10/10 for performance and comfort since 2013, and Duluth haven’t slipped with the newer renditions of my old faithfuls. Buck Naked undies keep their promise: No sweat. No stink. No pinch.
Ready to go Buck Naked? Here’s where to start.
