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Reviews > Clothing > Base Layers and Undies > UNIQLO AIRism Boxer Briefs > Owner Review by Shawn Chambers
UNIQLO Co LTD - Men's AIRism Boxer Briefs
TESTER INFORMATION
Backpacking Background: I love Appalachian hikes and being in the woods. My preference is for a hike that leads to a stellar view. Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina are my usual stomping grounds. I am a mid-weight kind of guy, but increasingly find myself enjoying longer, multi-day hikes and I am conscious about shedding some pack weight, but in a fiscally responsible way. I also climb and prefer clothing that can pull double duty. Product Information
Initial Impression The AIRism boxer briefs (referred to hereafter as briefs or AIRism briefs) arrived promptly and well packaged from UNIQLO Co LTD's website. This was my first experience with the company and I was pleased with the turnaround time. The briefs were a bit darker than shown on the company site, but this was not an issue for me. The weight of the briefs was impressively light and registered a scant 1.5 oz (42.5 g) on my digital scale. So far, so good! The fabric had a nice sheen and felt smooth to the touch. The elastic waistband felt a little "looser" than I am accustomed to, but the waistband was wide and soft. There is a seam up the front panel adjacent to the traditional right side vertical fly. This seam creates a pouch, which would appear to allow for a more natural fit. The interior of this seam was nicely tailored and it felt to my fingers like it would not rub or chafe. The leg length was as expected and the styling is fairly streamlined. In the Field
DATE: August 15 - 17, 2014 Pros
The price is a definite plus. I purchased them on sale, but the full retail price is US $12.90. Cons So far I have found nothing disappointing. I have worn these on five different hikes now and everything is great. Summary
For me the brutal humidity in the Bluegrass State combined with the summer sun means sweat and lots of it. I have been using synthetic wicking briefs ever since an unfortunate day when I was caught in an unexpected shower which soaked my hiking pants and underwear. The nylon pants dried quickly, but the cotton briefs stayed damp the rest of the day. Yuk! SIGNATURE:
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