by guest blogger Stu Skivvy
I was definitely intrigued when I first laid eyes on a pair of Toasty Boys boxer briefs (and yes, perhaps a little skeptical.) Toasty Boys do not look like any pair of underwear I have ever seen, let alone worn. Essentially a pair of longjohns cut short, Toasty Boys are thermal, ribbed boxer briefs with obvious warmth and comfort in mind.
There is no subtlety or skimpiness to
. In fact, they appear downright bulky. But the fun, bright colors and thick, soft fabric combined with its practical, uncommon manufacture were all too tempting. I couldn’t wait to get into them.
Immediately upon pulling them on, I realized how this undergear got its name. No doubt, this boxer brief keeps your “boys toasty.” Yes, the garment’s bulkiness was a concern. But upon wear that concern disappeared very quickly. Toasty Boys are so warm and so comfortable they are almost like putting on your favorite pair of pajamas. Yet they are surprisingly lightweight and passed my ultimate underwear test: I soon forgot that I was even wearing them. They sit right at the waist and will fit nicely under a pair of jeans or casual slacks. And they worked very well all by themselves under the bedcovers.
However, let me be clear;
are not meant to be worn on holiday in Hawaii or a weekend at the beach. This is a heavy, sturdy garment. While wearing them, I instead found myself longing to chop wood in the snow or curl up next to a roaring fire and toast marshmallows with my true love. Toasty Boys will make the cold weather hot.
With the words Toasty Boys emblazoned in large text along the wide waistband, it won’t take someone long to catch on to designer Christopher Anthony’s intent. Fun, sturdy, warmth and exquisite comfort. And if you live in a hot climate, don’t worry, Toasty’s tropical cousin Bamboo Boys is set to unveil itself soon.
Made from 100% naturally grown cotton, first wash your Toasty Boys in cold water with a low temperature dry. If they’re not snug enough, wash warm with a warm dry. Available in natural or grey. Sizes small (30 – 32), medium (32 – 34), large (34 – 36), and extra large (36 – 38). Each pair costs $28 at
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My Boxer-or-Briefs grade for Toasty Boys is a B+. I loved the warmth and the comfort (and so did my boys!) The bulkiness, however, made for a somewhat irregular-looking fit. There was definitely some empty space down below between my boys and the bottom of the boxer brief, but I’m sure this is something that a few washes will correct in no time. I don’t live in a cold climate, so I’m not sure how much use I’d get out of my Toasty Boys. But the luxurious softness and casualness of the underwear is undeniable.
