Customer Reviews Arc'teryx Phase SL Boxer

A great underwear short. I find ordinary boxer shorts no good for walking and sport. These are great, they fit well and moisture wick. I am 6ft, 33inch waist and 13st6lb and large fit perfectly. They are thin but I don't think they are delicate. The only draw back is they are a bit on the expensive side.

I've had my eye on a pair of these bad boys for a while and I never knew why I didn't take the plunge. But take the plunge, I did and very happy I am. As usual they arrive in very nice packaging indicating the quality of the product that awaits. At first touch the material is very thin and therefore soft. Almost to the point of being a concern, but I've thought this on virtually every Arc'teryx review I've done and have never been let down by the quality of the textiles Arc'teryx use. As a result the boxers are very comfortable to wear. They keep you warm on the early morning walk in and keep you cool when the gradient increases and a little more effort is required. There is a sturdy waist band, but it too is soft and comfortable to wear. My only concern is the fit around a certain male anatomical place. Like the title says, they cup said certain parts very...very well, almost to the point of it being in the second skin category. The thought that immediately comes to mind is that if this is what it's like for men, what must the ladies think of their version? When walking, therefore, they can feel like they are pinching on the seams around the sensitive area and I have found that I am having to pull them away from my skin for some relief. However, given their overall general comfort, it is a minor quibble that can be ignored or tolerated. Evidence of this is that after the first pair arrived, I ordered three more pairs. Colours, if they are of importance to other people who may be fortunate to get to look at them, are very nice, as usual. I have two black and two blue pairs. So, in summary, comfortable material, excellent warmth when required, wicking when required, nice colours, unsurpassed cuppage. Good job, Arc'teryx.

I've had my eye on a pair of these bad boys for a while and I never knew why I didn't take the plunge. But take the plunge, I did and very happy I am. As usual they arrive in very nice packaging indicating the quality of the product that awaits. At first touch the material is very thin and therefore soft. Almost to the point of being a concern, but I've thought this on virtually every Arc'teryx review I've done and have never been let down by the quality of the textiles Arc'teryx use. As a result the boxers are very comfortable to wear. They keep you warm on the early morning walk in and keep you cool when the gradient increases and a little more effort is required. There is a sturdy waist band, but it too is soft and comfortable to wear. My only concern is the fit around a certain male anatomical place. Like the title says, they cup said certain parts very...very well, almost to the point of it being in the second skin category. The thought that immediately comes to mind is that if this is what it's like for men, what must the ladies think of their version? When walking, therefore, they can feel like they are pinching on the seams around the sensitive area and I have found that I am having to pull them away from my skin for some relief. However, given their overall general comfort, it is a minor quibble that can be ignored or tolerated. Evidence of this is that after the first pair arrived, I ordered three more pairs. Colours, if they are of importance to other people who may be fortunate to get to look at them, are very nice, as usual. I have two black and two blue pairs. So, in summary, comfortable material, excellent warmth when required, wicking when required, nice colours, unsurpassed cuppage. Good job, Arc'teryx.

I bought these solely for use while traveling. They pack down small and light and can be washed in a sink with standard soap and dry very quickly. This minimizes the amount of kit I have to bring with me on long journeys. Cut the tags off when you decide to keep them and until the design team figures out the tags don't need to be the same size as those on a mattress or sleeping pillow. Seriously...

This is an excellent boxer short. I own several pairs and never travel without them. They have performed well in both hot and cold climates. I like the fact that if you wash them the night before, they will be dry the following morning even if they are drying in a cold room. They tend to retain more smell (but not much) than some of competing products but the comfort and fast drying by far outweigh this.

These boxers have a good next-to-skin fit but isn't super tight. No fly unfortunately. It dries sweat relatively quickly but isn't too stretchy. When washed, it hang dries very quickly. The label/tag on the back was chafing so I cut it off and it was fine afterwards.

These breathe exceptionally well and the material feels great for sure. I like how most types of pants/material glide easily over top of them which I find to be the biggest plus for these. I was originally going with 5 stars, but it seems that after a few uses/washes, they have slightly stretched or something, resulting in the fabric pulling up on my thighs and bunching uncomfortably in the front (enough said) when doing anything much more than walking, I have tried 2 different sizes over the past few months and same result, so I don't know if the answer is a tighter elastic around the bottom of the thigh or what, but it gets old having to pull them down. Despite this, they are still a better product than any generic boxer brief for active pursuits and I would recommend them. Also, don't expect to get anything for insulation from them, they are designed to breathe, not insulate.

As the other reviewers have already stated, these boxer briefs feel great against your skin, kind of a satiny feel. They provide good support as well and dry nicely. I only use them for running and other athletic activities of a short duration (< 3 hours) because of a simple oversight in their design. There's no opening in the front of the boxers. So, if you make the mistake of wearing these to a public place, you'll need to pull down your pants and boxer briefs to mid-thigh to do so. I guess it's not a big deal just to go to a stall, but it's enough to take it from 5 stars to 4 stars for me.

They are ok, but not worth the money. Better boxer briefs out there for less money.

too large. too expensive.

I did not realize before purchasing but these do not have a fly opening! Must be my first pair of boxers that don't and man does it throw me off. The fit is so good it isn't easy nor does it seem good for the fabric to stretch the elastic waste below the necessary area in order to take a wiz. Otherwise they are perfect.

great fabric, even cool on hot days. Only complaint is why does the label have to be so big. Why have an attached label in the first place.

I want to love these briefs but the center seam is almost unbearable. The worst part is it fits great everywhere else. I have tried a couple other comparable brands and I don't like their material as much but at least they aren't too small in the inseam.

decided to splurge on these for backpacking last year but went online to buy another pair and maybe the sports bra only to find they were discontinued.... but the men's are not??