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**Rain Man** · 04-20-2019, 05:46 PM

Several years ago, I needed some underwear. This was before I would consider buying underwear online, so I went to the store and bought a couple of packages, one from a brand called Covington and one from Polo.

Buying underwear is always a bit of an adventure, because you can't exactly try them on. So I went home and the next day when it was time to shower, I broke them out of their package, and a love affair was born.

They were the perfect underwear, just perfect. The material was soft, yet stylish. The waistband was just snug enough that it did its job perfectly, yet I never felt it. At the end of the day, I didn't have any unsightly indents in my waist, or chafing at my hips. And the front created the perfect pouch that not only felt comfortable, but it somehow seemed to ... ahem ... "enhance" the apparent size of what it was protecting. They really made a man feel confident at the doctor's office.

I loved that underwear. Both brands. They were my A-team underwear for running races, for travel, for those long airport days where you didn't want anything riding up or sliding down. I've purchased other underwear in the ensuing years that is perfectly comfortable, but never underwear that has become a part of me like my beloved Covington and Polo collections. I've tried to find new versions in recent years, but styles have changed and waistbands have changed, and I can't seem to find that perfect style.

But alas, the saddest thing about underwear is that its life span is shorter than ours. One by one the elastic has gone out, or the material has worn off to the extent that it can no longer pass the paramedic test if I was in an accident.

I've lost a Polo and a Covington in the last month, sadly giving them a final salute before gingerly placing them into the trash receptacle. My team is dwindling, and it will only accelerate. So I'm here today to tell you, if you have a great pair of underwear, appreciate it, because you won't be together forever.

Sassy Squatch · 04-20-2019, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I can be convinced, but I disagree with the aesthetics of their commercials. This puts them at a disadvantage.

But I need to replenish my underwear inventory, so I'll look.

Well, as long as you get some of the high end nylon stuff, you should be good to go. Never bothering with cotton ever again.

WhiteWhale · 04-20-2019, 06:43 PM

I thought this thread was about mormons.

**Baby Lee** · 04-20-2019, 06:49 PM

Me Undies

**Rain Man** · 04-20-2019, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Me Undies

Isn't that women's underwear? I don't wear women's underwear. I probably should have clarified that.

Kman34 · 04-20-2019, 06:59 PM

Sorry for your loss.. prayers sent

vailpass · 04-20-2019, 07:13 PM

Tommy John will help you forget your loss.

Bewbies · 04-20-2019, 07:21 PM

I ****ed up and bought Saxx. Now every pair of underwear I buy costs me almost $20 when it’s on super sale.

**jjchieffan** · 04-20-2019, 07:42 PM

It's funny that this thread came up today. They are putting in a Duluth Trading Post here in Rogers, and just today, I've been online reading up about their underwear and comparable underwear. I just don't know if I can justify $30 for a pair of underwear. I found a review telling about a brand called Exofficio. The guy claimed that they were just as good as Duluth. But I found a review of them that claimed that there was no concistency in fit from one purchase to the next of the same underwear. I think though, that when the Duluth opens here that I may have to give them a try. I really like what I hear about them. Maybe they'll have a good grand opening sale on them.

**mlyonsd** · 04-20-2019, 07:56 PM

Trash receptacle? Good God if you truly love you're underwear when its time to retire wash them one more time and put them in the rag box in your shop/garage.

Give them one last chance for glory of serving you wiping oil off a dipstick. Or something.

**Rain Man** · 04-20-2019, 07:56 PM

Underwear is such a high risk purchase. I'd buy some high end underwear online if it done like those custom shirt websites where you send them a dozen measurements and then you get the perfect pair of underwear. Why isn't there a site like that?

**Rain Man** · 04-20-2019, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Trash receptacle? Good God if you truly love you're underwear when its time to retire wash them one more time and put them in the rag box in your shop/garage.

Give them one last chance for glory of serving you wiping oil off a dipstick. Or something.

I don't know. I feel like the more respectful thing is to recognize them for their specialized service.

**Rain Man** · 04-20-2019, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bewbies

I ****ed up and bought Saxx. Now every pair of underwear I buy costs me almost $20 when it’s on super sale.

I'm on their site now looking at briefs, and I like what I'm seeing. Good waistband, flattering pouch. I may give them a try. But yeah, the price is steep.

JD10367 · 04-20-2019, 08:01 PM

Pics or GTFO... uhhhh... wait a minute...

Discuss Thrower · 04-20-2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteWhale

I thought this thread was about mormons.

Yip

**Rain Man** · 04-20-2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Tommy John will help you forget your loss.

I'm looking, but the sizing makes me cautious. S, M, L? It needs to be by waist size in inches.

04-20-2019, 05:46 PM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Rain Man's Avatar Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house	Saying goodbye to special underwear. Several years ago, I needed some underwear. This was before I would consider buying underwear online, so I went to the store and bought a couple of packages, one from a brand called Covington and one from Polo. Buying underwear is always a bit of an adventure, because you can't exactly try them on. So I went home and the next day when it was time to shower, I broke them out of their package, and a love affair was born. They were the perfect underwear, just perfect. The material was soft, yet stylish. The waistband was just snug enough that it did its job perfectly, yet I never felt it. At the end of the day, I didn't have any unsightly indents in my waist, or chafing at my hips. And the front created the perfect pouch that not only felt comfortable, but it somehow seemed to ... ahem ... "enhance" the apparent size of what it was protecting. They really made a man feel confident at the doctor's office. I loved that underwear. Both brands. They were my A-team underwear for running races, for travel, for those long airport days where you didn't want anything riding up or sliding down. I've purchased other underwear in the ensuing years that is perfectly comfortable, but never underwear that has become a part of me like my beloved Covington and Polo collections. I've tried to find new versions in recent years, but styles have changed and waistbands have changed, and I can't seem to find that perfect style. But alas, the saddest thing about underwear is that its life span is shorter than ours. One by one the elastic has gone out, or the material has worn off to the extent that it can no longer pass the paramedic test if I was in an accident. I've lost a Polo and a Covington in the last month, sadly giving them a final salute before gingerly placing them into the trash receptacle. My team is dwindling, and it will only accelerate. So I'm here today to tell you, if you have a great pair of underwear, appreciate it, because you won't be together forever.
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04-20-2019, 07:42 PM	#23
jjchieffan Supporter jjchieffan's Avatar Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highlandville, MO	It's funny that this thread came up today. They are putting in a Duluth Trading Post here in Rogers, and just today, I've been online reading up about their underwear and comparable underwear. I just don't know if I can justify $30 for a pair of underwear. I found a review telling about a brand called Exofficio. The guy claimed that they were just as good as Duluth. But I found a review of them that claimed that there was no concistency in fit from one purchase to the next of the same underwear. I think though, that when the Duluth opens here that I may have to give them a try. I really like what I hear about them. Maybe they'll have a good grand opening sale on them.
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mlyonsd Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Spink, SD	Trash receptacle? Good God if you truly love you're underwear when its time to retire wash them one more time and put them in the rag box in your shop/garage. Give them one last chance for glory of serving you wiping oil off a dipstick. Or something.
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