We are, of course, far too classy to criticise another retailer's wares but just in case you missed it, here's the link to the Paxo story in today's Times - he is most concerned that a certain high street giant's underwear no longer provides "adequate support" and has sent an email to the chief executive expressing his displeasure. What to do? Figleaves.com menswear buyer Sarah Dolan-Abrahams has a few suggestions: l-r below, Canterbury Ball Control brief, £20, Calvin Klein Steel trunk, £20, and Jockey's 3D Innovations seamless waistband trunk, £10, all of which should keep your package in place. Also recommended: briefs by Emporio Armani and Pringle's classic boxer.
Paxo image: Rex
Must say that I prefer to have support in the nether region. Anything too slack and you can be sure I can end up in pain after a few days. Then again those wishing to have children need to have circulation to cool things down there so wearing boxers is ideal.
Posted by: barnschop | January 23, 2008 at 12:23 AM
Paxo also commented on failing gussets. I have certainly noticed failing seams (which I think is what his term means) on the same manufacturer/retailer's goods, and on a certain famous French brand. The dodgy point seems (oops) to be right at the lowest joint where three or four pieces of material meet between one's legs. Once a seam fails it just spreads along to the front or rear. Blooming nuisance, and so disappointing if these briefs have been a really comfy fit.
Posted by: Petr London | January 26, 2008 at 03:16 PM
ITV's this morning did a feature on this and had a good selection of supportive underwear shown including some from figleaves.
Just do a seach on google video for paxman underwear and it shoud come up
Posted by: Bob Jones | January 27, 2008 at 09:48 AM