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Men's Clothing

Underwear, socks, t-shirts, dress shirts, and activewear

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โ—ˆHow We Evaluated This Category

โœ“What to Look For

  • โ€ขFabric weight in GSM (grams per square meter) - higher = more durable
  • โ€ขMaterial certifications (GOTS for organic, OEKO-TEX for non-toxic)
  • โ€ขMade in USA/Europe usually indicates better labor standards
  • โ€ขLifetime warranties (Darn Tough, Feetures) - brands confident in durability
  • โ€ขSingle-needle construction and high stitch counts (18+ SPI)
  • โ€ขMerino wool content percentage for performance fabrics

โœ—Red Flags to Avoid

  • โ€ขVague 'premium cotton' claims without origin or certification
  • โ€ขNo manufacturing location disclosed
  • โ€ขSynthetic blends marketed as 'natural' or 'breathable'
  • โ€ขBrands with no warranty or poor exchange policies
  • โ€ขCheap elastic that stretches out after washes
  • โ€ข'Anti-odor' coatings that wash off vs built into fabric

๐Ÿ“‹Our Methodology

Products evaluated on material quality and sourcing, independent durability testing, manufacturing transparency and ethics, price-per-wear value over time, and real user reviews on longevity. Prioritized brands with lifetime warranties, ethical certifications, and traceable supply chains.

๐Ÿ…Key Certifications to Know

GOTS โ€” Global Organic Textile Standard - gold standard for organic fiber, covers entire supply chain
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 โ€” Tested for 100+ harmful substances - safe for skin contact
Fair Trade Certified โ€” Workers paid living wages in safe conditions
B-Corp โ€” Company meets high social and environmental standards
Woolmark โ€” Certified pure new wool, quality tested
Made in USA โ€” Domestic labor laws, shorter supply chain

underwear(12)

Unbound Merino Merino Wool Boxer Briefs
01Gold Standard
11/12

Unbound Merino

Merino Wool Boxer Briefs

$45($42.50 in 2-pack)
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Superfine 18.5 micron merino (non-itchy), 180g/m2 fabric weight. Fastest drying among merino competitors. Travel-focused design means 2-3 pairs for any trip length.

merinotravel+3
Darn Tough Merino Wool Boxer Briefs
01Gold Standard
12/12

Darn Tough

Merino Wool Boxer Briefs

$35($35)
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Vermont-made with unconditional lifetime warranty. Same quality standards as their legendary socks. Premium merino construction.

lifetime-warrantymerino+2
Ridge Merino Merino Wool Boxer Briefs
01Gold Standard
12/12

Ridge Merino

Merino Wool Boxer Briefs

$36($36)
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Proprietary (m)Force nylon core-spun technology wraps merino around nylon filament for enhanced durability. Best value in the merino category.

merinocore-spun+3
CDLP Lyocell Boxer Briefs
01Gold Standard
11/12

CDLP

Lyocell Boxer Briefs

$38($31.67 in 3-pack)
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Swedish luxury brand using Tencel Lyocell from eucalyptus. European manufacturing (Portugal/Italy). Blockchain supply chain traceability.

lyocellsustainable+3
Smartwool Merino Boxer Brief
01Gold Standard
12/12

Smartwool

Merino Boxer Brief

$35($35)
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87% merino wool with 13% recycled nylon blend. Lifetime warranty from established outdoor brand. Excellent temperature regulation for all-season wear.

merinolifetime-warranty+3
Saxx Vibe Super Soft Boxer Brief
02Excellent
10/12

Saxx

Vibe Super Soft Boxer Brief

$34($34)
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Patented BallPark Pouch with mesh panels creates anatomical separation and support. Bestselling model. Lightweight breathable viscose fabric.

ballpark-pouchsupport+3
ExOfficio Give-N-Go 2.0 Sport Mesh Boxer Brief
02Excellent
10/12

ExOfficio

Give-N-Go 2.0 Sport Mesh Boxer Brief

$28($25 with bundle)
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Travel underwear pioneer. 4x more breathable, 50% more wicking, 25% faster drying than original. Nylon construction won't pill like polyester.

travelquick-dry+3
Pact Everyday Boxer Brief
02Excellent
11/12

Pact

Everyday Boxer Brief

$18($14-16 in bundles)
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Best value for certified organic + Fair Trade. GOTS certified, Fair Trade USA factory. Uses 81% less water, 62% less energy than conventional cotton.

organic-cottonfair-trade+3
Pair of Thieves SuperFit Boxer Briefs
02Excellent
9/12

Pair of Thieves

SuperFit Boxer Briefs

$23($11.50 per pair)
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Best value for performance underwear. Basketball-jersey mesh material. 4.8/5 stars on Walmart (7,469 ratings).

budgetmesh+4
Mack Weldon AIRKNITx Boxer Brief
02Excellent
10/12

Mack Weldon

AIRKNITx Boxer Brief

$34($32-36)
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Dual-texture construction with mesh ventilation panels. Men's Health Editor's Choice winner. 18-Hour Jersey fabric with silver antimicrobial treatment.

meshanti-odor+3
Allbirds Trino Boxer Brief
02Excellent
11/12

Allbirds

Trino Boxer Brief

$20($20)
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65% Tencel lyocell and 28% merino wool hybrid - combines best of both materials. Carbon footprint labeled on product (4.6 kg CO2e).

tencelmerino+4
Tommy John Second Skin Boxer Brief
03Good
8/12

Tommy John

Second Skin Boxer Brief

$34($34)
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90% micro modal fabric is exceptionally soft. Quick-dry waistband. Contour pouch design. Popular brand with widespread retail availability.

micro-modalsoft+3

socks(11)

Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew Cushion
01Gold Standard
12/12

Darn Tough

Hiker Micro Crew Cushion

$28(Lifetime value)
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Industry-leading unconditional lifetime warranty. Vermont-made with 40+ years manufacturing expertise. Supplies tactical models to US Army and Marines.

lifetime-warrantymerino+3
Feetures Elite Light Cushion No Show Tab
01Gold Standard
11/12

Feetures

Elite Light Cushion No Show Tab

$18(Lifetime value)
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America's #1 running sock. Anatomical left/right design prevents blisters. Targeted compression reduces foot fatigue. Lifetime guarantee.

lifetime-warrantyathletic+3
Farm to Feet Damascus Lightweight Crew
01Gold Standard
12/12

Farm to Feet

Damascus Lightweight Crew

$24($24)
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100% American supply chain - wool sourced from US farms, processed and manufactured in North Carolina. 51% merino wool content.

made-in-usamerino+3
Balega Silver No Show
01Gold Standard
11/12

Balega

Silver No Show

$20($20)
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Drynamix moisture management technology. Named Outside Gear Lab Best Overall Running Sock 2025. Deep heel pocket prevents slipping.

runningno-show+3
Balega Blister Resist Quarter
01Gold Standard
11/12

Balega

Blister Resist Quarter

$17($17)
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Dual wool blend specifically designed for blister prevention on trails. Mohair and merino combination for durability and softness.

trail-runningblister-prevention+3
Boardroom Socks Merino Wool Dress Socks
01Gold Standard
12/12

Boardroom Socks

Merino Wool Dress Socks

$19($19)
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67% merino wool dress sock. Made in USA (North Carolina). Specifically designed for business/formal wear with over-the-calf option.

dress-socksmerino+3
Wigwam Merino Comfort Hiker
01Gold Standard
12/12

Wigwam

Merino Comfort Hiker

$20(Lifetime value)
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60% merino wool with lifetime warranty. 120-year heritage brand (since 1905). Made in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

lifetime-warrantymerino+4
Bombas Merino Wool Calf Socks
02Excellent
10/12

Bombas

Merino Wool Calf Socks

$20($17-18 in bundles)
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Proprietary honeycomb arch support system. Seamless toe prevents chafing. Y-stitched heel. 1:1 donation model (100M+ items donated).

merinocharitable+3
Smartwool Hike Classic Light Cushion Crew
02Excellent
10/12

Smartwool

Hike Classic Light Cushion Crew

$22($22)
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Excellent temperature regulation for variable conditions. Natural odor resistance allows multi-day wear. Targeted cushioning in heel and ball.

merinohiking+3
People Socks Merino Wool Crew Socks 4-Pack
02Excellent
10/12

People Socks

Merino Wool Crew Socks 4-Pack

$37($9.25 per pair)
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Best budget merino option at $9.25/pair in 4-pack. 71% merino wool content - higher than many premium brands. Made in USA.

merinobudget+3
REI Co-op Merino Wool Lightweight Crew
02Excellent
12/12

REI Co-op

Merino Wool Lightweight Crew

$18($18)
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79% merino wool - highest in REI lineup. Climate Label certified with carbon footprint disclosed. Member dividend eligible.

merinoclimate-label+3

t shirts(11)

Buck Mason Pima Classic Tee
01Gold Standard
12/12

Buck Mason

Pima Classic Tee

$35($35)
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100% USA-grown Supima cotton. Milled and sewn in Pennsylvania. Enzyme-softened for lived-in feel. Curved hem flatters torso.

supimaUSA-made+3
Lady White Co. Our T-Shirt
01Gold Standard
11/12

Lady White Co.

Our T-Shirt

$70($63 when buying 2+)
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100% North Carolina cotton. Knit, cut, and sewn in Los Angeles. Tubular construction (no side seams). Sanforized and pre-shrunk.

USA-madetubular-knit+4
Asket The T-Shirt
01Gold Standard
11/12

Asket

The T-Shirt

$55($55)
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100% organic long-staple Egyptian cotton. Full supply chain transparency with CO2 impact tracking (1.9kg). Permanent collection (no seasons).

transparentorganic+3
Cuts AO Curve-Hem Tee
01Gold Standard
11/12

Cuts

AO Curve-Hem Tee

$48($48)
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Proprietary PYCA Pro fabric is wrinkle-resistant and maintains shape. Made in Los Angeles. Curve-hem design for modern untucked look.

made-in-usacurve-hem+3
Reigning Champ Midweight Jersey T-Shirt
01Gold Standard
11/12

Reigning Champ

Midweight Jersey T-Shirt

$58($58)
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Made in Canada with premium midweight cotton. Flatlock seams prevent chafing. Athletic heritage brand trusted by professional teams.

made-in-canadaflatlock-seams+3
Pistol Lake Eudae Henley
01Gold Standard
11/12

Pistol Lake

Eudae Henley

$73($68-78)
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Made in USA (Los Angeles). Proprietary Eudae fabric with moisture-wicking and anti-odor properties. Crowdfunded origins with loyal community.

made-in-usahenley+3
3sixteen Heavyweight Plain T-Shirt
01Gold Standard
11/12

3sixteen

Heavyweight Plain T-Shirt

$64($64)
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260 GSM heavyweight cotton. Tubular knit construction (no side seams). Custom-developed fabric in collaboration with American mills.

heavyweighttubular-knit+3
Sunspel Classic T-Shirt
01Gold Standard
10/12

Sunspel

Classic T-Shirt

$90($90)
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British-made with proprietary Q82 fabric (since 1860). Worn by Daniel Craig as James Bond. 165-year heritage in cotton manufacturing.

british-madeheritage+3
Uniqlo U Crew Neck T-Shirt
02Excellent
10/12

Uniqlo

U Crew Neck T-Shirt

$30($30)
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Best value heavyweight tee. Designed by Christophe Lemaire at Paris R&D Center. Thick neckline holds up. Gets better with wear.

heavyweightbudget+3
Pact Softspun Crew Neck Tee
02Excellent
11/12

Pact

Softspun Crew Neck Tee

$22($18-20 in bundles)
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Triple-certified sustainable. GOTS organic, Fair Trade factory, carbon neutral. Uses 81% less water, 62% less energy than conventional cotton.

organicsustainable+3
Everlane Essential Organic Crew
02Excellent
11/12

Everlane

Essential Organic Crew

$30($30)
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OCS (Organic Content Standard) certified organic cotton. Transparent pricing model shows true cost breakdown. Excellent value for certified organic.

organictransparent-pricing+3

dress shirts(11)

Proper Cloth Custom White Twill Dress Shirt
01Gold Standard
12/12

Proper Cloth

Custom White Twill Dress Shirt

$95($80-125)
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True made-to-measure at sub-$150 pricing. Perfect Fit Guarantee with free remakes. 334+ fabric options from Albini, Thomas Mason mills.

custommade-to-measure+2
Mizzen+Main Leeward Dress Shirt
01Gold Standard
10/12

Mizzen+Main

Leeward Dress Shirt

$138($138)
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Best-in-class wrinkle resistance (survives 2 days crumpled in a bag). 4-way stretch feels like athletic wear. Machine washable.

performancewrinkle-free+3
Spier & Mackay White Poplin Dress Shirt
01Gold Standard
12/12

Spier & Mackay

White Poplin Dress Shirt

$49($19-39 on sale)
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Best value in menswear. Egyptian cotton, single-needle construction, river shell buttons. Often on sale for $19-39.

valueegyptian-cotton+3
Kamakura Shirts Vintage Ivy Button Down Oxford
01Gold Standard
12/12

Kamakura Shirts

Vintage Ivy Button Down Oxford

$89($79-100)
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Made in Japan with 22 stitches per inch (industry-leading). Unfused collars. Mother of pearl buttons. Legendary collar roll.

japanese-madepremium-construction+3
Ledbury Royal Oxford Dress Shirt
01Gold Standard
11/12

Ledbury

Royal Oxford Dress Shirt

$145($145)
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Italian fabric from premium mills. Polish manufacturing (known for shirting expertise). Unfused/floating collar construction for natural roll.

italian-fabricunfused-collar+3
Suitsupply Egyptian Cotton Traveller Shirt
01Gold Standard
12/12

Suitsupply

Egyptian Cotton Traveller Shirt

$109($99-119)
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Thomas Mason fabrics (premium Italian mill). 23 stitches per inch (above industry standard). Travel-friendly wrinkle resistance.

egyptian-cottonthomas-mason+3
Todd Snyder Slim Fit Poplin Dress Shirt
01Gold Standard
10/12

Todd Snyder

Slim Fit Poplin Dress Shirt

$198($198)
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Made in USA (New York). Italian fabrics from premium mills. Designer-quality construction with American manufacturing.

made-in-usaitalian-fabric+3
Ratio Clothing Custom Oxford Dress Shirt
01Gold Standard
12/12

Ratio Clothing

Custom Oxford Dress Shirt

$119($99-139)
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Made in USA (Denver, Colorado). True custom sizing with 90% first-fit accuracy rate. Premium fabrics at sub-$150 pricing.

made-in-usacustom+3
Eton Signature Tuxedo Shirt
01Gold Standard
10/12

Eton

Signature Tuxedo Shirt

$310($275-350)
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Swedish heritage brand since 1928. Premium formal/black-tie construction. Mother of pearl buttons and hand-finished details.

tuxedoformal+4
Bonobos Jetsetter Stretch Dress Shirt
02Excellent
11/12

Bonobos

Jetsetter Stretch Dress Shirt

$98($98)
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4 distinct fit options (Slim, Tailored, Standard, Athletic). Portuguese mill fabrics. Wrinkle-resistant with stretch for comfort.

stretchmultiple-fits+3
UNTUCKit Wrinkle-Free Dress Shirt
02Excellent
10/12

UNTUCKit

Wrinkle-Free Dress Shirt

$99($89-119)
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Specifically designed for untucked wear - optimal shirt length without alterations. Wrinkle-resistant fabric for low-maintenance care.

untucked-designwrinkle-free+3

activewear(11)

Ten Thousand Foundation Short
01Gold Standard
12/12

Ten Thousand

Foundation Short

$78($78)
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Purpose-built for strength training with abrasion-resistant double-weave fabric tested for repeated barbell contact. Silver ion anti-odor finish.

strength-trainingabrasion-resistant+3
Vuori Kore Short
01Gold Standard
12/12

Vuori

Kore Short

$68($68)
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46% Recycled Polyester with COOLMAX boxer-brief liner. Climate Neutral certified. 4-way stretch with flat seam construction.

recycled-materials4-way-stretch+3
Patagonia Baggies Shorts
01Gold Standard
12/12

Patagonia

Baggies Shorts

$69($69)
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100% post-consumer recycled nylon from fishing nets. Fair Trade Certified. Quick-dry (16 min - fastest in category). Practically indestructible.

recycled-ocean-plasticquick-dry+3
Lululemon License to Train Short
01Gold Standard
10/12

Lululemon

License to Train Short

$88($88)
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Dual-fabric construction with abrasion-resistant front panels for barbell work. Tested by Olympic weightlifters. 10+ year lifespan reported.

abrasion-resistantstrength-training+3
Rhone Pursuit Short
01Gold Standard
10/12

Rhone

Pursuit Short

$74($74)
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GOLDFUSION anti-odor technology (gold-infused fabric). AeroFlex fabric for 4-way stretch. Designed with input from professional athletes.

anti-odor4-way-stretch+3
Path Projects Sykes PX Short
01Gold Standard
11/12

Path Projects

Sykes PX Short

$68($68)
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Toray PrimeFlex fabric (Japanese technical textile). Bluesign certified sustainable manufacturing. Designed by ultrarunners for ultrarunners.

runningultramarathon+3
Janji AFO Middle Short Ultra
01Gold Standard
11/12

Janji

AFO Middle Short Ultra

$84($84)
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88% recycled polyester construction. 2% of all sales donated to clean water initiatives globally. B-Corp certified.

recycledb-corp+3
Tracksmith Session Short
01Gold Standard
10/12

Tracksmith

Session Short

$85($85)
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Italian Veloce fabric (developed specifically for Tracksmith). Polygiene anti-odor liner. Heritage running brand focused on quality over trends.

italian-fabricrunning+3
Lululemon Metal Vent Tech Shirt
01Gold Standard
10/12

Lululemon

Metal Vent Tech Shirt

$78($78)
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Seamless construction eliminates chafing during high-intensity training. Silverescent anti-stink technology. Premium quality with free repairs/replacements.

seamlessanti-chafe+3
prAna Stretch Zion Pant
01Gold Standard
12/12

prAna

Stretch Zion Pant

$94($89-99)
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UPF 50+ sun protection. Designed for climbing and hiking with articulated knees. B-Corp certified. Roll-up leg snaps for versatility.

climbinghiking+4
Under Armour HeatGear Compression Shirt
02Excellent
10/12

Under Armour

HeatGear Compression Shirt

$30($30)
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Best value compression shirt on market. 4-way stretch construction. HeatGear fabric wicks sweat and dries fast. Trusted by professional athletes.

compression4-way-stretch+4