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Underwear Guy Review: Joe Snyder Mini Cheek Boxer
Designer/Manufacturer: Joe Snyder
Website: www.joesnyder.com
Price: $25.00

The Brazilian cut half-back brief style has been a common option for women's underwear for some time but for men it's a fairly uncommon cut that only a few brands have come close to replicating including Rufskin and Manstore. Joe Snyder has jumped into the void with their new "Mini Cheek" boxer which is available in a wide variety of no less than 13 colors/fabrics including camo, pinstripe, sheer and solids. Almost all Joe Snyder underwear is made from a blend of 80% nylon and 20% spandex. The fabric is smooth to the touch, very stretchable, is a medium weight and has a shiny finish to it. Joe Snyder underwear generally runs true to size and this item fit well in my usual medium size.

The cut of this underwear item is difficult to categorize since it's called a "boxer" but clearly it's anything but that (no pun intended). Almost warranting a category of it's own this is a cross between a low rise brief and a thong. Because there are several aspects of the wearing experience and fit of this underwear item that are closer to a thong, I'm categorizing this review under that cut. The waistband is comprised of a 3/4" tall fully covered elastic band that is comfortable and not too tight. On the interior-back of the waistband you'll find the logo and fabric contents tags stacked on top of each other which are fairly large measuring 1 1/4" wide by 1 3/4" tall. The tags are composed of a paper-like material which feels fairly "low-rent" from a production value.

There is a center seam running down the backside which is elasticized to create a snug fit between your cheeks. As mentioned in the introduction this underwear item is very brief in back and only extends 2" down from the base of the waistband. The back fit is very much like a thong so you will want to be comfortable with the feeling of material falling between your backside from a wearing/fit perspective. The front of the garment is kept fairly minimal from a design perspective except for the signature "JS" logo which is to the left of the pouch. The pouch is single layer material and thus fairly revealing so you'll want to be comfortable with visible outlines when wearing this item. Joe Snyder is known for creating "bulge" pouch designs and this mini cheek boxer is similar with a snug pouch that lifts and shapes well but don't expect a lot of room as it is designed to fit tight. The front is extremely low rise with a deep plunging fit on the front seam which means you can expect to be baring almost all when wearing this item.

The Grades:

Fit:	B+	I think it's important to note that this is intentionally a very snug fitting brief with a tight pouch and the fit/feel of a thong so expectations should be set accordingly. It's a slightly unusual wearing experience with the half-back but overall it's comfortable for general wearing conditions.	Pouch Fit
Design:	A+	I'm giving some extra-credit here for the unique cut which isn't easy to find for men's styles and the huge array of colors including sheer and pinstripe fabrics is a nice opportunity for choice.
Material:	B	Joe Snyder items are usually billed as combination underwear/swimwear use so it's a little tricky to rate the fabric purely as underwear. I would say the fabric is comfortable although not super breathable resulting in a solid B score.
Construction:	A-	I encountered some errant threads on the construction but otherwise the stitching and seams were straight and the fabric edges were cut very evenly and cleanly.
Overall Grade:	B+/A-	Design helps carry the score here as the fit is a little tighter in the pouch than I would like. Overall the unique cut and color options are significant pluses for this underwear item.
Would I buy another pair? This is a fun underwear item and the wide range of color options means I might pick up another one of these "boxers" from Joe Snyder in the future.

Wear Recommendations:

All-day Wear	Loungewear	Athletic	Sleepwear	Office Wear	Special Occasion	Bedroom Wear

Where To Buy:

There are several avenues for purchasing this particular underwear item including direct from the manufacturer at JoeSnyder.com: Product Page, as well as other online retailers including Mensuas.com: Product Page, NuWear.com: Product Page, Undergear.com: Product Page, Erogenos.com: Product Page, DealByEthan.com: Product Page, JockBoyLocker.com: Product Page, Planet-Undies.com: Product Page, UniqueMensUnderwear.com: Product Page and DealByEthan.com: Product Page.

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