Ridge Merino Men's Ridge Boxer Brief - Merino Wool

I've tried Woolly (weird cut), Icebreaker (seam on the crack=wedgie, and no pkg support), Smartwool (ride up your thighs immediately), and Rapha wool (perfect except for rough seam right across where your most sensitive part is). These are the best wool boxer briefs I have ever worn. Soft, comfortable, stretchy, good package support, don't ride up or roll, and with a high wool content (84%) very resistant to hiking and traveling funk. Also thin enough that I don't get too hot in warmer temps. Hoping they keep this recipe going, because I'll be slowly buying more as my other brand underwear wear out ($30 is a good price for wool underwear, but still isn't cheap!)There are synthetic underwear that have all but one of these qualities, and we all know why we buy wool. It takes WAY more funkiness to stink, and no matter if it's wet or dry, its always comfortable and doesn't mess with body temperature.

this is the first item of wool clothing i have ever purchased. i am big into hiking, backpacking, traveling, and working out. i put these damn things to the test. maybe its gross by i wanted to know!! i wore them for a week straight. to work ( as a mechanic ) then to the gym for 5 days in a row. they felt absolutely normal the entire time and barely retained any odor at all. with two of these i could back pack Europe with no issues. wash one in the sink and let dry over night. they do a great job at maintaining temperature and breath very well. just so this test is clear however, i did not wash them at all in the sink or otherwise for the week i wore them and they performed flawlessly.

Ok odd to write a review about underwear, but initial thoughts is amazing... I'll update review once I can really wear them in.All the great qualities of merino wool to keep dry and fresh no matter how long worn... perfect for hiking/long trips on the trail or being lazy around the house haha...much better than performance underwear I've bought from the name brands... I just wish these were available at a slightly less expensive price and more colors... I'll be ordering more though.If you have never tried merino wool products, you must... I only wear merino wool socks and most likely will be switching to these to be my goto... its quite amazing to keep you dry and keep body odors away.Few month Update:I think I’ll be throwing out all my other underwear. I’m seriously still amazed by these. I had bad case of jock itch/chafing and after trying multiple remedies, powders, creams, and anti fungal treatments for many years these have completely cleared it up with only a few months I’ve had these. No more chafing, no more moisture, no more odor. So if u wanna protect your junk and your boys. Get these. So far no signs of wear, good quality. Just wish offered in more colors and less expensive but I’ll still be buying more. Great stuffAlmost year Update:Ok I just read the negative reviews... not sure what these idiots in their boxers but I’ve washed mine many times, no holes, no tears, and if I returned them even now you would think they were new. If seen other brands and was thinking of trying some due to their lower costs but their reviews show all torn up looking only after a few washings. So I feel great about these now. I rarely ever wear anything else now. And no matter how hot and sweaty me and the boys get they perform like champs and quickly wick moisture away. Yes when you look at them they almost seem real thin and cheap when compared to cotton let’s say but put them on and wear them for few days. No really... no smell, naturally anti bacterial. It’s like you always have a clean pair on. I’ll try to keep updating if any failures. But hey Ridge. Great job I’ll keep buying as long as the quality is consistent

Initial impression of these boxer briefs was that they performed just as well or better as the synthetic version from well known brands. They breathed well even on a warm day and didn’t smell like body odor after a couple days of wear. The problem and reason for the two stars is after washing them as directed on the tag and line drying them, they now ride up into my “areas” quite a lot, which is frustrating because I loved them before washing. I really wanted to replace my ten pairs of synthetic boxer briefs with these but ordered one pair to test out. I know now I won’t be spending $300 on ten pair of these since throughout the day I have to go to the bathroom and pull them out of myself. For reference I am 6’2” 205lbs athletic build. The fit WAS spot on.

Like all of their stuff, these Ridge underwear are top quality. I bit the bullet and bought 7 pairs which was exorbitantly expensive, yes..but if you value staying comfortable during work and play as much as I do, it is well worth it. They are holding up incredibly well, due to Ridge's ingenious mixture of merino wool and nylon- the ONLY brand that does so. Take it from an abuser of garments- if you buy merino wool, always buy from Ridge and always ensure you are buying clothing which has a mixture of wool and nylon. Approximately 84% wool to 16% nylon seems to be just about perfect and Ridge has figured this out. These will keep you feeling dry and comfortable for extended periods no matter the weather or activity. Even when soaked with sweat, these underwear (like all high quality wool) feel great. I tell anyone who listens that I have owned wool from all the top brands, and I am telling you for a certainty that none of those brands compare to Ridge. I have been buying Ridge clothing for myself and as gifts for friends and family with 100% overwhelmingly positive results and satisfaction for years. Please buy from them; you will thank me.

I have used it for a few days and washed afterwards, comfortable to wear, fitting well and washed without issue