Best Underwear for Men 2021

When I was a tot, the best underwear had the bat-signal on them. You couldn’t tell me otherwise. I did, after all, spend my formative years religiously watching Batman: The Animated Series and the two Tim Burton-directed flicks on the caped crusader. Some preferred Superman, others Wolverine, but for me, no other superhero held a candle to the Dark Knight. He was the man with all the answers. He had all the slickest gizmos and gadgets. His costume was simply the coolest. And he had the sickest backstory, bar none. (I’ll fight anyone about this, and have.) To show my allegiance all day, everyday, I had my mom cop me a set of briefs with his logo. Many of my brethren, too, did the same with their chosen comic-book champion. I know this because it was often a game of show and tell during recess. There were also a few kids that did the Quail Man thing. I was more subtle than that.

I was proud of my Batman underwear, even if I didn’t wear them over my pants. They were simple tighty whities, but because they had the bat-signal on them, I felt invincible. This, dear reader, is precisely the vibe that the best undies should elicit. It’s the foundation of your outfit; the one garment that keeps, ahem, everything in check. All you have to do is pick your champion. Indeed, like all the characters in the DC and Marvel universes, there are plenty of players in the field: briefs, boxers, boxer-briefs, and, hell, even long johns are all viable options. They also come in a full range of fabrics and cuts.

Looking for something breezy that’ll allow plenty of breathing room for your boys down below? Reach for some silky boxer shorts. Hate the feeling of your underwear riding up with even the most minute shifts in position? Consider buying a few well-cut briefs in breathable cotton. And if pure cotton isn’t doing the trick, try a blend with nylon or spandex for added comfort and ease of movement. You could even invest in a micromodal pair—the latest fabric development in cutting-edge underwear technology—if you’re in the market for undies specifically designed to wick away moisture and resist shrinking.

As for me, I put my Batman undies out to pasture. It had to happen, cause I’m grown. Tighty whities are now my hero of choice—so, OK, I’m not that grown. The style just works for me; I like the color just as much as I like the cling. I’ve also dabbled in thongs, cause I’m just that way. But if these amazing options don’t work for you (hey, I get it; no arguments here), check out the roundup of the best underwear below. All of them are different, yes, but rest assured that all will make you feel invincible.