10 Best Workout Underwear for Men in 2018

Adidas Sport Performance Climalite men’s exercise underwear does a great job keeping you cool and dry. The 91% polyester, 9% spandex Climalite is a superior blend that stretches where you need it to and holds firm when you want it to. It wicks away moisture while the double-lined support pouch provides more than adequate protection even when you’re ATG in the crossfit box. The waistband is comfortable and never digs channels in your skin and the stitching throughout is first rate. If you are looking to upgrade your workout clothes, then make sure you read our best gym shorts review.

Neleus Men’s Compression Underwear are handsome enough to wear as shorts. Being 15% spandex this gym underwear goes the extra mile to stretch and accommodate every last detail of your particular physiology. Movement is never restricted while you remain dry, cool and comfortably under control. The fabric breathes as hard as you do and never chaffs or otherwise irritates. Suitable for all sports and 100% machine washable. Be sure to combine this with a cool running jacket from our list. 

Reebok Men’s Performance Boxer Briefs are an outstanding value that deliver much of the comfort and performance of more expensive workout briefs without breaking your bank. The fabric is a breathable, moisture-wicking, form-fitting 90% polyester, 10% spandex blend with a 100% mesh pouch to keep you cool, dry and under control at all times. This is performance sports underwear of a high caliber that fits you like a second skin without ever rubbing you the wrong way. Our handy guide to the best running socks features more great performance products like this. 

Under Armour 6” Boxerjock Briefs could pass for outerwear, as is the case with some of the other workout underwear on our list. They provide you the comfort and protection you need whether you’re pushing yourself with the weights or knocking back 5 kms before you head for work in the morning. The 90% polyester, 10% elastane fabric holds you close while never constricting your movements. It’s also endowed with anti-microbial properties that head off odors before they take hold.

Tesla Men’s Relaxed Stretch Open Fly briefs hold without binding for a fit that is sometimes so subtle you may forget you have them on. It’s a great feeling and more than a little unexpected for a 9” inseam. The mesh pouch holds you comfortably and securely while you’re bouncing off the walls of the crossfit box, the fabric is agreeable to the skin and wicks moisture away like it’s going out of style and the performance waistband doesn’t crimp the iliac crest or any of the adjoining muscles or tendons. Once you try them on, you will always have at least two pairs in your gym bag. 

Baleaf give their 9” Sport Boxer Briefs a different look that’s as appealing to the eye as the briefs are comfortable to wear. This is high-quality, high performance workout underwear that will keep you cool and dry without impinging your movements or irritating your skin. Though they extend the full 9” down your leg they never ride up. The 90% polyester, 10% elastane blend wicks away moisture before it becomes an issue and the breathable mesh pouch w/fly keeps you under control.

Jockey tosses their hat into the sports underwear fray with their outstanding Men’s Sport Microfiber Midway Brief. Because of the company’s reputation for being aggressively mainstream we approached these briefs with a bit of skepticism but were pleasantly surprised by what we found. The fit was right up there with the best, and indeed better than some other, more expensive workout underwear. The 20% spandex fabric went to great lengths to accommodate every movement without pinching or chaffing and the 9” legs stayed where they belonged even during the most strenuous workout.

New Balance make an appearance on our top 10 list with their Men’s Dry Fresh Boxer Briefs, an excellent example of form following function as well as the value of craftsmanship. Like the Under Armour Boxerjock the NB Dry Fresh is treated with antimicrobial agents that stave off the production of unpleasant odors and keep everything hygienic, dry and fresh, as the name suggests. Tagless comfort waistband, 3/4 inch hem, complete lack of side seams and open fly complete the picture.

The 2(X)IST Men’s Speed 2.0 contours itself to you in a way that doesn’t interfere with motion but keeps you in control through all aspects of your workout. The contour pouch provides excellent support and protection, the low rise cut leaves your quads free to join the workout party and the waistband is comfortable, low-riding and non-binding. You won’t feel them even with the weightlifting belt on. The high performance wicking fabric keeps you cool and dry while the 2.0’s articulated mesh inserts promote freedom of movement.

Saxx Men’s Pro Elite Long underwear provides all day performance with dependable moisture wicking properties that insure you don’t wind up swimming in your own sweat. The 9” inseam means you’re plenty warm at the start of your run even in the dead of winter and that you have max support when you’re under the bar. The fabric is 95% polyester, 5% spandex. It’s form fitting and snug without being constricting while the pouch is reinforced and will stand up to just about anything but a direct shot. So grab your running shoes, your Saxx underwear and test them right away. You wont regret buying them.