SHEATH Underwear Review: A Lesson In Ball Control

I’m not a fancy guy.

I work. I work out. I sleep. I do regular man stuff.

I like to keep a hand on my junk when I’m watching the game (sometimes when we have company—much to my wife’s mortification).

What I’m saying is: I don’t have unreasonable standards about everyday life.

But the battle to find a decent pair of boxer briefs is starting to chafe on me—literally. All my boxer briefs seem to struggle with doing their job—whether it’s the waistband, or the pouch, or the fly, or the weird creepage they do up my inner thigh. If there’s a science to men’s underwear—the brands I buy aren’t subscribing to it.

And I’m not asking a lot.

I’d like it if the twig and berries didn’t sweat in my pants or stick to one leg. I’d like to not be readjusting myself all day. I’d like to not feel the legs of my boxers riding terrifyingly close to a ball-pinching situation.

So when I heard about SHEATH, I was a little intrigued. I read my first SHEATH underwear review. I read a few more.

Then I did what any sane man would do: I made it rain on the SHEATH underwear website. At $40+ a pair, I feel like I’m not exaggerating (you can also get them on Amazon).

Here’s how that went.

The SHEATH Underwear Brand

I would have thought the men’s underwear market was pretty well saturated. But apparently not.

SHEATH is working to corner the high-end of the market on three basic pressure points:

• Superior craftsmanship
• Style
• Well planned—and man-bit-friendly—design

As far as craftsmanship goes, I get it. Of the three pairs of boxer briefs I ordered, they all felt silky and had a good amount of stretch, while still feeling firm and secure.

Also…The Double Pouch

Here’s where we get to the man-bit-friendly section of my SHEATH underwear review.

SHEATH have designed their own take on dual pouch undies. Instead of the separate compartment to store the meat and two veg together, SHEATH have a multi-level separation going on.

The inner kangaroo pouch lifts your balls away from your thighs—much appreciated when you sit at a desk and run for a bus every day—and goes a step further to isolate your shaft in the same soft hammock as the quick-fly access.

Comfortably dry, is what SHEATH promise with their Dual Pouch design.

My Review of SHEATH Underwear

Here's my thoughts on each of the SHEATH underwear lines.

SHEATH 4.0 Men’s Dual Pouch Boxer Brief

Like the V Sports boxer briefs, the 4.0 is patent pending. It’s also a SHEATH bestseller. The brand’s Dual Pouch technology is at its ultra-performing best, keeping the cash and prizes off the thighs and comfortable no matter how high the temperature climbs.

The Lowdown

• Comfort: A+. The Modal / Elastane fabric blend stayed cool to the touch and dry as a bone, despite a robust summer heatwave and a less-than-ideal week with no AC at home.
• Quality: A+. I can’t fault SHEATH’s craftsmanship at all. Lay-flat, soft seams around the urination pocket and inner-construction means no chafing or discomfort. And as an added bonus (or maybe something you should expect in the premium underwear category) my 4.0s have zero pilling or fade even 8 months in.
• Style: A+. There are nine colorways for the SHEATH 4.0 boxer brief, from classic black and white with the branded waistband, to bright purple, to a bold royal blue, yellow, and red Colorado combo. There is slightly less size selection in the SHEATH 4.0 range, with the XS option unavailable in this style. As a very-not XS guy, I’ve got no complaints.
• Cuppage:  A+. The Dual Pouch did the trick without giving Action Jackson and the twins separation anxiety. In fact, you can barely feel the separation—and that’s why it’s so good. The decent amount of cradling delivered by the SHEATH 4.0 Dual Pouch is mighty flattering to your package, too. Don’t play like that’s not a major drawcard. This is a place of honesty, my dude.

SHEATH V Sports Performance Boxer Brief

SHEATH V Sports boxer briefs are patent pending. They’re also—and this is the part I cared about—soft and strong, thanks to the Modal / Elastane fabric blend. This pair also had the Dual Pouch thing happening, and a circular, fully seamed fly hole.

The Lowdown

• Comfort: A+. Cool, stretchy fabric stayed dry and didn’t stick at all, despite a fairly rigorous day in the office and a long commute at the height of summer.
• Quality: A+. The seams look well done, and the sizing was accurate. The SHEATH sizing range for men was a real winner, going from a 24” extra-small to a 50” XXXL.
• Style: If you’re into a bold look, the SHEATH V Sports boxer brief is the thing. It’s got a geometric waistband and six color options—none of which are beige. Because a man needs options.
• Cuppage: I can sing the praises of the SHEATH Dual Pouch for an hour. It won’t compare to the first time you settle the twins and their fearless leader into their respective hammocks. Bliss.

SHEATH Air Flow Dual Pouch Boxer Brief

I’m gonna go out on a limb and guess that the Air Flow portion of this name is due to the mesh-type fabric, which is a Polyamide / Elastane blend. It is definitely more lightweight than the V Sports Performance model, and delivers excellent breathability.

The Lowdown

• Comfort: A+ again. I’d give the Air Flow the advantage over the V Sports line if you’re heading for a workout, solely for the ultra-breathable mesh.
• Quality: A+. Solid workmanship, and after test-driving these solidly for 6 months, I can attest to their durability.
• Style: C. The waistband is the same bold geometric as the V Sports line, but the AirFlow only comes in black mesh with black / blue waistband.
• Cuppage: A+. Once you’re set up in these, the ball control is phenomenal—no matter how hard you’re working out.

 Quick pro tip: Don’t sleep in these. Morning wood + Dual Pouch = not a good time.

Special Mention: SHEATH Men's Single Pouch Boxer Brief

This line strays away from the Dual Pouch design, but I chose it anyway.

The Polyester fiber / Elastane fabric blend isn’t as breathable as the other models I tested, and didn’t have the same level of moisture-wicking. Having said that, they were fine for around the office, hanging at home, and catching up with some buddies.

At the same time, I love the horizontal fly feature on these boxer briefs. It’s comfortable, and easy to access the twig and berries as needed.

Should You Try SHEATH Underwear?

While the single pouch brief comes a distant third to the dual pouch pairs, I’m hard pressed to choose a clear winner between those two.

The SHEATH V Sports Performance boxer brief offered more in the way of style, but the SHEATH Air Flow Dual Pouch boxer brief offered more breathability.

If you’re hitting the gym—stick with the Air Flow. If you’re looking to impress your significant other, or you like a little more flair in your underwear, V Sports Performance is where it’s at.