19 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
The straight dope on Jockeys, February 12, 2008
This review is from: Classic Brief - 6 pack value! (Apparel)
It's surprising that there really is a difference between the various well-known brands of men's briefs. I've been looking around to replace my aging drawer-full, and wrote a review of my recent experience with Hanes (in brief, they're inexpensive and show it).
I've never liked Jockeys, for one reason: they advertise their "Exclusive Y-front fly design," and I've consistently had difficulty getting Mr. Johnson through the fly and into use. Sure, we can giggle about it, but it's no fun having to stand there, reach through the fly, grab Ol' Willie, and pull him through an awkwardly-designed fly every time you've got business to do. It's more of a hassle than it might sound, and underwear shouldn't be something you have to deal with. And putting the trouser snake back in is even more difficult--it takes two hands!
Let me be clear here: The fly opening is REALLY tight, and no matter what you do, it's REALLY difficult to go through it. You may say, "But they must sell a million of them every year, year after year. Everybody's heard of Jockey shorts. This guy must be exaggerating." Yes, yes, I know. And you'll see that what I say is true. You have been warned.
I just bought some more to find out whether they still make them this way, and they do. I have no idea why Jockey not only makes them this way, but brags about it. I guess there are some guys that worry that the fly is too loose, and if you're one of them, you don't have to worry about it with Jockeys--everything is safe and secure--too secure for my liking. They're reasonably priced, and otherwise well made--definitely better constructed than Hanes, for example. But I won't buy them again--too much trouble.
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love the look and feel of these briefs, August 21, 2007
This review is from: Classic Brief - 6 pack value! (Apparel)
Ah, it's the age-old question - boxers or briefs? Well, for me, it's definitely briefs. I love the look of a man in tidy whities, and these classic Y-fronts are just the ticket. I love the look and feel of these briefs, and can't recommend them enough.
(Review of Jockey Classic Full Rise Brief 6-Pack Underwear)
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
I give up on Jockey, August 27, 2011
At 66 years old, I have used Jockey Classic Brief for about 30 years. They have continued to slowly decrease in quality during that time. ((insert rant about the decrease in quality of Levi's jeans over the last 40 years)) The material of Jockey briefs has become paper thin, elastic around the legs is almost non-existent, the waistband elastic has become narrow, cheap, and wrinkles the first time it is washed. As a loyal Jockey customer I bought four packs of four of these, and I donated them to Goodwill after I bought four pair of Dockers mid-rise briefs to try. The Dockers have no front "slot" which I find is not missed. The Dockers do have a nice "pocket" in the front which makes them very comfortable (this difference in comfort really surprised me). The waist band is wide and appears very sturdy. The leg elastic appears to be much better quality. After wearing the Dockers for a few days, I ordered another 12 pair yesterday from Amazon. Sorry Jockey, but I surrender, you have lowered your quality to the point that you have lost a very loyal customer. That loss of elastic in the legs is important to me since I have slender legs (6 ft 165 lb)and the equipment did not stay inside the brief, maybe not important to other more robust individuals. The pouch for the "jewels" in the Dockers is wonderful.
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