Economical Men's Underwear: Hot or Not?

With the recent economy we thought we would address the issue of economical underwear from brands like Fruit of the Loom and Hanes.  While these are the staples that most of us grew up with and where most of us found our love for men's underwear.  But has our taste changed with the evolution of men's underwear, so much that we can't go back?  I'll admit I have a few pair of Hanes and I use to own some Fruit of the Loom (btw that waistband showing on the left isn't just anybody... it's Brad Pitt in FTL) but they just don't compare to the comfort of higher end brands like Calvin Klein, C-IN2, 2(x)ist or other fashion brands... plus I just don't find them as appealing.  What about you?

So for today's questions to our readers would you rather pay less for underwear and wear brands like Fruit of the Loom and Hanes? Or do you pay a little more for better brands that offer more comfort and sex appeal?  Which is more important to you with the current economic situation throughout the world?

I know for myself I just can't bring myself to go back, I'm spoiled and would rather sacrifice other areas of the personal budget to get the better underwear!  Let us know your thoughts and comment below. 

Comments

[Hugh]

I would prefer to go commando that wear old style tighty-whities and their cheep cousins again. Can't beat Bamboo sliders for comfort on a hot summer day.

[Aaron]

I would never go back to wearing such ill designed and fitted clothes again. The coarse fibers are good though for cleaning excess shoe polish off of leather shoes or cleaning up spots where an abrasion is needed.

I pity the guy that wears these knowing how truly uncomfortable they have been for me.

[Geert]

I don't buy less undies and for sure will NEVER go back to cheap undies. It's a waste of money

[Rob]

One of the positives of the downturn is that most of the on-line retailers run frequent, deep discounts, particularly on brands like 2xist & cin2 that have seasonal styles / colours.

Couple this with the high exchange rate of the $Oz compared to $US or $Can, and things have almost never been better for us down here in Australia (that, and the fact that USA end of season sales are just in time for our new season!)

[AlexB]

There is no way I could go back. I have found myself buying less new undies because of the economy, but not going back to cheep undies. The saying, "You get what you pay for" is very true for undies.