How They Wear: Commando Ultimate Bonded Micro Tech Boxer Briefs
Feels like wearing nothing at all—these live up their name!
Our Verdict
Thanks to their innovative seamless design and stretchy lightweight fabric, we can confidently say these boxer briefs by Commando feel and layer better than any other option on the market right now.
We found that their impressive bonded construction and raw-cut edges create the perfect seamless fit that achieves a no-show look under any garment.
Additionally, beyond their utility, these boxer briefs provide a sleek and flattering silhouette in a stylish all-black design.
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With their smooth and extra stretchy fit, these boxer briefs wear on your body like a second skin—all comfort and no constriction.
Also, their high breathability and comfortable molded pouch greatly boost the versatility of these boxer briefs, making them great for everyday wear and nearly any occasion.
Bottom Line: As close to going commando while still wearing boxer briefs as you can possibly get, we’re thoroughly impressed by how these have mastered the smooth and flexible second skin fit.
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Who Should Buy
We tried the Commando Ultimate Bonded Micro Tech Boxer Briefs and put them through our daily routine with a mix of work, activity, lounge, and rest scenarios. As a result, we found them to be a great choice for:
Professionals and those with public-facing roles looking for a clean and polished appearance that forgoes any seams, lines, or bulkiness from their base layer.
The style-conscious who want their underwear to disappear out of sight under their outfit (seamless design and raw cut legs for the win!).
Those in search of the traditional boxer brief silhouette that provides a much more untraditionally flattering fit.
Tight pants fans and anyone who enjoys a snug fit from their bottom half, as these layer very well under any pants or shorts style without any bunching or distraction.
Boxer brief enthusiasts that prefer smooth and stretchy fabric blends in simple all-black design.
Who Should NOT Buy
After testing the Commando Ultimate Bonded Micro Tech Boxer Briefs in a variety of everyday situations, we think it’s probably not the best underwear option for certain occasions and uses.
In particular, while these boxer briefs are more than comfortable enough for everyday wear, they’re less suited for the extra comfy and roomier feel that’s often preferred for lounge, rest, and sleep.
In that case, we recommend the Calvin Klein Cotton Stretch Boxer Briefs, which are well-suited for both everyday wear and maximizing your rest and relaxation with an extra soft fit.
Another occasion in which these might not work the greatest is during workouts, physical activity, or any situation where you would prefer a high level of support from your underwear.
While we found that the waistband fit and pouch support work perfectly adequate for everyday wear, the Commando Ultimate Bonded Micro Tech Boxer Briefs do not provide a wide elastic waistband or targeted pouch support, which are typically key features of workout-inspired underwear.
After testing other men’s underwear brands during workouts and physical activity, we would recommend a boxer brief like the Lululemon Built to Move, as they provide these key workout features in a streamlined fit.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that the more modern design of these boxer briefs might feel a little unusual to the uninitiated or for those that prefer a more classic fit.
If you’re attracted to the special qualities of these trunks, such as their no-show layering, but prefer a more classic design, we recommend the Tommy John Air Boxer Briefs.
These boxer briefs are the top pick for our Best Breathable List, and offer a non-bulky, lightweight fit that’s great for layering.
Fabric & Design
The Commando Ultimate Bonded Micro Tech Boxer Briefs use a smooth and stretchy luxury microfiber fabric with blend of 77% polyamide and 23% elastane.
You’ll easily notice the high degree of stretch and recovery that this blend provides, as these boxer briefs comfortably move with your body without shifting around, riding up, or constricting in any way.
We love how these boxer briefs use bonded fusion technology for a seamless fit that gives you an extra smooth feeling from top to bottom with no protruding features.
We’re also impressed by the high level of breathability these boxer briefs achieve, as well as their lightweight and quick-drying characteristics.
These boxer briefs provide a true second skin fit with an incredibly low profile that practically disappears when layers and still manages to provide support where it’s needed.
The care instructions for these trunks are machine wash cold and tumble dry normal.
Waistband
The waistband for these boxer briefs has an incorporated design, meaning that there’s no break or distinction between the microfiber fabric of the body and the waistband.
We feel this creates a sleek and stylish look that further adds to its smooth feel and no-show appearance when layered.
The inside of the waistband is tagless for an extra smooth feel and also features an innovative soft texture to comfortably prevent slippage.
Additionally, on the outside of the waistband you’ll notice the print brand name bonded on the center-front of the waistband.
Here again, the bonding technique ensures a smooth feel that foregoes the use of stitching or seams.
Overall, we found this waistband provides adequate everyday level of security that’s geared more toward providing a smooth and comfortable feel than a snug, stay-put fit.
Pouch
The Commando Ultimate Bonded Micro Tech Boxer Briefs have a 2-layer molded pouch that creates a smooth feel and appearance.
The dual layer is bonded (rather than stitched), which further helps these boxer briefs achieve their second skin feel and sleek no-show layering.
While molded pouches typically do not provide targeted support to the groin, we feel that the stretchy fabric blend of these trunks adds to overall pouch support—more than suitable for everyday wear.
We think the best feature of this molded pouch is the smooth and incredibly comfortable fit it provides thanks to the no-seam design (i.e. no possible points of abrasion, irritation, or discomfort).
While not particularly roomy when compared to pouch-specific boxer brief designs, the stretchy nature of the fabric does provide a good amount of give.
Legs
The barely-there “commando” feel of these boxer briefs is in part achieved thanks to their innovative raw cut leg design.
The raw cut forgoes a hem and any need for seams (which are the primary cause of underwear lines on the outer layer), providing a very clean and smooth look.
While a raw cut leg is untraditional in men’s underwear, we’ve found that the feel is largely unnoticeable from traditional leg options and in some cases can even be more comfortable.
We noticed that the raw cut leg design paired with the stretchy nature of the fabric creates a very smooth and irritation free layering experience that drastically cuts down the need to adjust throughout the day.
The inseam length of these boxer briefs is a standard 6 inches.
Also, note that the Commando Ultimate Bonded Micro Tech product line also comes in a shorter trunk option and brief option.
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