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Guys, we have another guest blogger that we would like to introduce you to. It’s Scott from SkinnyJonz who has put together a review of the very popular CK One Micro style.

Welcome, Scott!

By Scott from SkinnyJonz

Calvin Klein Underwear released the CK One range in 2011 and for Autumn/Winter they have released a cotton and microfiber range with various designs and colours.

CK One initially came out with the standard white and black variations and the new leaves designs look great for this time of year.  There is a multi-coloured version and a black and white gift pack suitable for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

There are some urban looking designs as well also available in the microfiber fabric with the CK New York Graffiti design being the most eye catching.

The CK One range is a really good fit and a little more snug than the usual Pro Stretch products and the low rise waistband is really comfortable and looks great.  The microfiber fabric is luxurious, has a nice feel and looks elegant.  I have been wearing various CK One trunks for the past few weeks and whilst you know what you are getting with Calvin Klein I am impressed by the fit and quality.

As always, Calvin Klein will no doubt be bringing further variations out in this very popular product line and the campaign still looks fresh, urban and young – keep it up CK.

Men’s underwear from Calvin Klein – www.cku.com

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Happy 1st December, guys! We’re kicking off the Christmas month with an amazing post.

It is a huge honor for us to introduce guest blogger Jake Joseph HIMSELF! You may remember him and his undies from Val’s 5 star review of the Jake Joseph Classic Brief. 5 stars, people, that’s rare.

Anyway, Jake has been kind enough to offer his helpful advice for your holiday underwear shopping. You wouldn’t want to miss it – there are some great tips in there.

Don’t forget to visit his store over at jakejosephco.com.

Without further ado, here it is: Jake Joseph’s 2011 men’s underwear holiday shopping guide.

By Jake Joseph

From the essentials to indulgences, it seems that our shopping styles have shifted the past few years.  As the holiday time is upon us, many shoppers are on a mission to purchase items of both value & quality.

For every wallet size and fit preference, there are some terrific options out there.  Here is some information that may help you make great purchases for whomever is on your shopping list!

For those prefer STRETCH (BRIEF, TRUNK & BOXER BRIEF):

Look for: Modal and Viscose. (These fabrics are terrific and resilient, and long-lasting even after washing).

Helpful Tip: The leg binding is an important and often overlooked facet.  The bottoms of stretch pairs that are reinforced help the product from bunching up the leg and lend a more uniform fit.

For those who prefer BOXERS:

Look for: 100% Cotton and Pima. (The Pima’s are both breathable and contain some elasticity).

Helpful Tip: Each individual’s trunks (thigh area) are different in length and width.  Find a leg length that fits your body type the best.

BRANDS

BRIEFS:

Look for: Aussiebum and Zimmerli (Brands that stand out in this category)

Helpful Tip: Aussiebum produces modern briefs that have multi-colored and interesting designs (20 USD).  Zimmerli of Switzerland delivers an excellent brief that is understated in color and promotes a terrific fit (55-70 USD).

TRUNKS:

Look for: Calvin Klein’s Micro Modal Trunk and Perofil

Helpful Tip: If you want soft and breathable, go with Calvin Klein’s Micro Modal Trunk (20 USD).  If you want light-weight and comfortable, go with Perofil 4Ever Pima Cotton Pushup Trunk. They come in a bit shorter than normal trunks, providing comfort and an overall good fit (37 USD).

BOXER BRIEFS:

Look for: Polo Ralph Lauren and Lululemon’s Game On

Helpful Tip: For comfortable and simple, go with Polo Ralph Lauren’s Knit Boxer Briefs (3 for 38 USD). For a solid fit geared for athletic activity, go for Lululemon’s Game On Boxer Brief (24 USD).

BOXERS

Look for: Brooks Brothers and Hanro of Switzerland

Helpful Tip: If you prefer a more traditional leg length, go for

Brooks Brothers (25 USD).  If you want the traditional boxer style with an element of stretch, go for Hanro of Switzerland’s Cotton Knit Mercerized Cotton boxers (70 USD).

Peace & Happy Holidays,

Jake Joseph

Men’s underwear from Calvin Klein – www.cku.com

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Men’s underwear from Calvin Klein – www.cku.com

Click to to see this men’s underwear picture in full size

Every year we here at GUB look forward to HisRoom‘s prestigious UndieAwards – mostly because it’s a good chance for us underwear enthusiasts to get an idea about what other guys think is their favorite styles and brands.

More than 40,000 men and women cast their vote, so these awards really provide useful insight into contemporary mainstream underwear fashion.

Check out our coverage of the 2009 and 2010 winners – and scroll to the bottom of this post to see videos of all the winning styles of 2011.

The winners of this year’s vote has just been announced, and I am not too surprised to see  stylish brands such as Calvin Klein, UnderArmour, and Obviously take home wins in catories such as boxers, boxer briefs, jockstraps, thongs, and trunks.

But I am – quite frankly – extremely surprised that the winning brief was the Munsingwear Full Rise Pouch Classic White Brief!

I mean, just look at it! That’s just not a sexy pair of briefs!

What on Earth made the voters go for such a diaper-like full cut brief?? I just don’t get it. Past winners in this category include much more stylish choices such as the C-in2 Bamboo Mesh Slider Brief and the 2(x)ist Contour Pouch Brief.

I guess it must be extremely comfortable to wear… But who am I to judge, this is obviously what a lot of guys prefer – we gotta respect that.

Instead, let’s quickly move on to some of the other categories with winners that are easier on the eye, hehe.

The winning boxer brief was the Obviously For Men Low Rise Boxer Brief. A good choice, I think. Obviously really is one of the pioneers within pouch design and innovation.

In the thong category, the winning style was an oldie but goldie – the Calvin Klein Body Thong. It comes from CK’s extremely succesful Body range which has been a hit with quality conscious men for years.

Personally, the CK Body Hip Brief is one of my favorite briefs of all time.

Finally there is the winning thong, and this year the voters have – once again – chosen the UnderArmour Performance Jock. This is the third year in a row that UnderArmour takes home the trophy in this category.

I can’t say that I am too surprised. I know that it is a go-to style for many guys for athletic purposes. It’s no coincidence that we see many pros wearing UnderArmour, too.

All in all, I think the winning styles fit well with the current trends – EXCEPT that Munsingwear brief. To me that’s a miss, guys. If this is what you’re wearing, you seriously need to explore new underwear horizons.

With that said, don’t forget to pay HisRoom a visit.

Once again, they’ve done a great job with the UndieAwards.

Now, here’s video presentations of all the winning styles in the men’s underwear category.

Happy Friday, guys!

We’d like to send you off with a bang!

And what better way to do this than a short trip down memory lane to the early days of this spring when Calvin Klein released their exquisite new CK One underwear range.

Maybe you remember the review we did of the CK One Micro Hip brief? We absolutely loved it. Pure CK magic as we have to expect from the men’s underwear super brand.

Anyway, back then in early March when the new CK One range was released it was accompanied by some CK-typical promotion pics as well as a short video ad. All of which we present to you today.

So if you haven’t already tried the new CK One range, you simply must get a pair STAT. We even like this range a bit more than the X range, which was a big hit for Calvin Klein in 2010.

The CK One Micro Hip Brief is $20 USD and you can get yours at MensUnderwearStore.com and International Jock.

Now, enjoy the pics below the video!

By Jay

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to the CK One Micro range, which beside the hip brief – which will be the focal point of this review – also includes a low rise trunk and boxer brief.

And let me tell you, I am really excited to get the opportunity to review yet another item from Calvin Klein’s extensive men’s underwear range!

First off, I should thank MensUnderwearStore.com for supplying the undies. It’s one of my top places to shop for Calvin Klein underwear. They have one of the widest selection of CK styles I’ve come across on the net.

So, if you’re a CK-o-holic, remember to check this store out.

As for the CK One Micro range, I have been most pleased wearing both the hip brief as well as the trunk. It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of almost all Calvin Klein underwear out there, so I’ll admit it was hard not to be biased when I first tried out the briefs.

However, this also meant that I had high expectations for what I was about to wear. And CK does manufacture their underwear in China which – honestly – doesn’t always promise well for the production quality.

I’ve put the briefs (and trunks) through the usual tests that we favor here on Guys’ Underwear Blog. I wore them for a full day of work and running errands, put them through the washer, and wore them once more to see how they held up.

The main (and truly honest) conclusion is that I can find little wrong with this brief. Most of all, I’m in love with the 91 % / 9 % Elastane fabric blend, which was extremely lightweight, soft and highly breathable. That makes the the CK One Micro range a hit for hot summer days as well as athletic activities.

As for the final grade and a detailed run-through of the look, suitability, fit, and pricing, scroll down to the overview below the pics.

CK fan or not, if you like high-quality, reliable underwear with lots of brand attitude, you’ll love the Calvin Klein CK One Micro Hip Brief (as well as the boxer brief or trunk).

So, I received this e-mail from a follower of the Guys’ Underwear Blog, and it got me wondering; is the classic sport brief on its way out in favor of more modern designs?

Here’s what Edwin wrote:

I’ve always liked sport briefs, particularly the ones by Calvin Klein. The U1060′s with their thick, soft waistband provided the feel and look of a jockstrap in the front, while maintaining the characteristics of a brief in the back.  I only bought 2 of those at the time and was amazed at how quickly they sold out.

I had similar experiences with the U4152, which had the ribbed cotton look and a thinner, less comfortable waistband.  After about a year or so, I couldn’t find them for sale anymore.  The latest examples are the U2745 with its characteristic red stripe on top of the waistband, and the superior U1683, arguably the most comfortable of them all.  Both of them are out of stock, everywhere.  You can still find some on eBay but most of them are in size Small.

Currently, Calvin Klein has no sports briefs for sale.  None. Apparently, no other brand has anything comparable, except for 2(x)ist’s Sliq sport brief which has a very thin waistband and is less comfortable than most of the comparable Calvin Klein products were. Do you happen to know why this style of men’s underwear seems to be all-but-dead?  I find this development interesting.

Here’s what I think…

It is true that some of the huge mainstream brands like CK seem to have abandoned the classic sport brief (tanga) cut. Their reasons for doing so could be many; lack of sales, tough market, fashion changes etc. I speculate that guys who used to buy the classic CK sport briefs have now turned to brands such as 2(x)ist, N2N, Magic Silk, and Sloggi.

I don’t think, though, we’ll ever see the sport brief vanish completely. It’s a very distinct cut and one enjoyed by many guys, especially for sports purposes, obviously.

Judging from my sports underwear poll from last summer it doesn’t seem like guys in great numbers are about to drop the traditional sport brief (or the jockstrap) in favor of, for example, the compression short.

And in fact, just yesterday, N2N revealed a stunning new sport brief as part of their 2011 underwear range launch.

So, guys, take a good look at the sport briefs below the poll and share your opinion:

Who’s Valdamar? I’m Braxton! Braxton was my “pen name” for a while since I had been writing for another blog under Valdamar.

However, I’ve decided it’s time to drop the facade and be who I am; Valdamar. So hopefully none of you guys are too confused, I would be but it doesn’t take much to confuse me. Well that out of the way we have a great week’s worth of stories to share, even one with a cat who’s an underwear fan!

UPDATE: Naked Cowboy

Last week it was reported that the Naked Cowboy was suing the Bold and the Beautiful for stealing his character. Well, no new news on that yet, however, I did find out he has sued before.

Once there was a “Naked Cowgirl” who apparently liked to flip the bird as her character, so our Cowboy sued her because that would look negatively on his character the Cowboy. And he has even sued the Mars Company for having one of their M&M’s dressed in his likeness.

I also found out he makes an estimated $5,000 an hour in addition to all the marketing around this persona of his. He is big time, folks. Robert Burck (the Naked Cowboy) does all he can to protect his character, trademark and image. So you’ve been warned, do not wear a white hat underwear and boots!

National Underwear Day in Brazil… Or not?

During February Brazil has it’s national underwear day. This is the day when Brazil’s underwear models and undie lovers strut through the streets only in underwear. However, February is about to end and it hasn’t happened! It’s not on the calendar nor is it in anyone’s plans. What the heck happened, Brazil?!

Underwear sledding in Germany

17,000 spectators showed up to watch 26 men and women, even a 70 year old man, compete in an all underwear toboggan race in Germany. The winner took home 1,000 euros. I would have taken this champ home!

Nixon Caught in Underwear

No not president Nixon. In the land of Underwear, Australia, Ricky Nixon, AFL (Australia Football League, Australian rules rugby) player – now manager – has been caught in his underwear. A 17 year old girl turned in a video showing the two together, Nixon in his underwear, and claimed he had an inappropriate relationship with her. He denied this strongly, however, later admitted only to “inappropriate dealings” with the teen. Oh that’s much better.

New Undies Every 20 Minutes

Mike Cvik, 6’9” NHL official (referee), packs plenty of underwear when he travels. Now the 48 year old isn’t afraid of having accidents as he changes his underwear inbetween each period. He says working on ice you need to stay dry and fresh so at the start of every period he has on fresh sparkling clean undies, now at the end of the period I don’t know. If Cvik’s underwear collection is anything like mine he can afford to change skivvies every 20 minutes and have plenty of clean under pants to spare.

Flash Underwear for Free Tickets

Some rethinking is being done to attract people to the Edinburgh Fil Festival in Scotland. One idea being considered is to give free tickets to people who flash their underwear at the ticket booth. Now it wouldn’t be any underwear it would be special “branded” underwear. I don’t know if they would be made special for the festival of if it would be a sponsoring brand. Hmmm maybe BawBags? Awesome undies with a great slogan “May Contain Nuts”!

Croota Comes to America

Exquisite Imports out of Alexandria Virginia has announced that they have become an official importer of Croota, an Australian underwear brand focusing on fun cuts, colors and comfort. The undies will run about $18.50 a pair and bundles of 3 for $50. We will have some reviews of Croota underwear out soon, and check out our earlier posting on the company.

Week in Underwear Crime:

Underwear Cat Burglar

We often hear of people who steal underwear from other people. And in some weird way we can kind of understand, as awful as it is. However in one California neighborhood people have been missing underwear from their clothes line for some time now. The culprit was finally caught… it was a CAT! Dusty the klepto cat has stolen over 600 items over the past three years. In addition to underwear he’s stolen shoes, towels and toys. Reports indicate he is not remorseful and has no intention of stopping.

Lick Lick

A 23 year old man in El Cajon, California, was arrested after jumping off a trolley, where he reportedly had licked several women’s hand bags, and ran around a Toyota dealership in just his underwear. He was apparently under the influence of drugs. The severity of this I can’t determine until I get a picture.

Not Just For Smuggling Budgies Anymore

The term “Budgie Smugglers” has become famous for men’s bikini swimwear but a man in New Zealand used his underwear to smuggle geckos and skinks! I’d like to see that Geico commercial. Animal trafficking has become, and has been, a big problem. One guy in Thailand was caught at the airport with three large suitcases containing 143 different turtles and tortoises! What the heck! I am always fascinated, yet somewhat ashamed, of what men are willing to smuggle in their underwear.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK:

This week our picture takes the prize for no reason other than WOW! In my writing I come across hundreds of underwear pictures a day it seems like. Most of them are hot, yet seem to contain the exact same guy cut out of the mold over and over again.

But once in a while I see a picture that stands out and I can not take my eyes off of, and that happened when I saw this. And sorry, but I know nothing about the picture. If you know who this is or why it was taken please share. Suddenly I have the urge to wear my white CK’s.