Customer Reviews Smartwool Merino 150 Boxer Brief

These are great for breathability, use instead of swim trunks in the sauna, they really don't compare to any others on the market. The only thing is I wish they lasted longer for the price, they tend to break down sooner than expected

I've been using these merino boxer briefs on multi-day backpacking trips with a simple rotation system - one pair for hiking, one for sleeping. They're also great for day hikes and regular outdoor activities. What works well: The quick-dry performance is excellent after sweaty trail days. The odor resistance is genuinely impressive - crucial when you're days away from laundry facilities. I was pleasantly surprised that they don't feel hot or itchy against the skin, which had been a concern with merino wool. For day use or hiking, they're really nice. Minor consideration: The leg holes do tend to stretch out over time and lose their shape. Because of this stretch, they become more like boxers than briefs over time on the trail. It's not a major issue, but perhaps a little more Lycra in the leg holes would help with long-term shape retention. Bottom line: These are excellent performers for backcountry use, particularly for their moisture management and odor control. The gradual fit change from briefs to a boxer-like feel is a minor trade-off for otherwise outstanding comfort and performance. Highly recommended for serious backpackers who prioritize comfort and hygiene on multi-day adventures. Best for: Multi-day backpacking, day hiking, any outdoor activities requiring odor control and quick-dry performance

Great, high quality. Wear out a bit fast but they're such a great fit I end up buying new ones anyway.

My husband asked for this brief for Christmas and was really excited to get it! It is so comfy and high quality- his favorite briefs

Purchased as a gift and haven't given it to the receiver yet, so not sure how it will perform.

I've loved smartwool for so many years I cannot count. Its a key piece of my wardrobe, especially for camping and travel. While much more expensive than other boxer briefs, the benefits of the merino really keep me coming back. Pros: - comfortable - many unique great patterns and colors - the attributes of merino wool are well suited to underwear Cons: - expensive - the newest version of very irritating/scratchy tags that rub on your hip. You will find that you WILL need to remove them - the material in tends to "run" like a part of panty-hose might run. So they are not very long lasting. I wish they were a bit more durable. Would I recommend this to others: Yes Would I purchase again: Yes

Comfy

I use these as my daily wear underwear. I love that they are moisture wicking, anti odor and breathable. So far they are the perfect underwear for me. However I do wish that the durability was better, I generally get holes developing in the crotch within a year and the fabric gets almost see through. The other issue that I face is that they ride up over time and you have to pull them down. Again though those issues pale in comparison to the breathability of them compared to other underwear I have tried.

The product fits well and is truly soft. Only thing Is after the first wash some stitching was loose, causing questions about long term durability. Otherwise nice underwear!

Very comfy, wish they they had a hole in the front

The merino material makes for a very comfortable boxer brief. Still on the fence about if the cost is worth it. One improvement I'd like to see is making the tags able to be torn off. They're a thorn on a rose.

As a mountain biker, I Love smartwool underwear. Comfortable, breathable, moisture wicking - really everything i want out of athletic wear. But what is with the giant tag inside the underwear?? At the price point, you have to do better than a giant tag rubbing up against my hip.

Very comfortable, but the label is too big and I had to clip it off.

Once you go Merino... you never go back!!!

So far so good, but they do looks fragile! Time will tell!

Good, but a bit expensive

I have figured out what the difference is between the old Merino 150 model boxer briefs and the new "Merino Boxer Briefs" (and they should just simple state this in the description) . The old 150s were very tight and the waist especially was tight and firm/stiff. I wear a medium but always had to get a large in the old 150s. So I just tried the new model "Merino" and the large is too loose. The waist band is now very soft and gives a lot..... like stretches several inches. So I can now go back to my usual size for the new version of these boxer briefs. They have finally corrected what was really a mistake in design that has been there for the last couple of years. Oh yeah, and in the description there is now 1 or 2 % more merino wool. OK. But the big difference is the sizing and the waist band.

Using it for adventure travel

I would give them a 5 star if the had the same fit as they did 10 years ago. These are better than they were 2-3 years back but still not the same as the old ones were.

New design is comfortable, possibly a slightly heavier material as compared to the last interation of this garment. I have three pairs of the previous model that need to be replaced. I purchased one pair of these to see if they would serve the same purpose and for the most part, they do. The waist band is larger, which isn't an issue, but unlike the previous model that had a flat seam along the bottom of waistband, there are a couple of vertical flat seams in the waistband that could be a problem if you load weight along this area. No complaints other that that, great pair that is comfortable.

Great drawers. I have the icebreaker ones two and the smart wool waist band is better. It doesn't roll up, is made of thicker material and feels a bit more quality. I have only had them a month so I will see how durable they are.

Comfortable, light, and supportive, these make any other boxer briefs feel like a step down. Only downside is that I can't replace my current stock with them, as they're fairly expensive.

Quality boxers, but a bit itchy (it is wool after all, even though merino) and the rise (ie, the waist band height) is quite low, which I'm not used to. I personally didn't like it.

comfy fits well

I have tried many different wool underwear from many different manufacturers. These are overall the best. True to size. Only type of underwear I will use. No stink, no chaffing and most importantly comfortable no matter what temperature. I wear these all year in New England with no issues. Only down side for whatever reason the back waist band tends to fold down and the back tends to feel to low at times. After a while I don't notice it only when I first put them on. Only reason 4 stars instead of five.