Briefs have come a long way. What used to be your dad's go-to (and maybe your middle school nightmare) has quietly evolved into one of the most comfortable, confidence-boosting options a guy can wear. The classic brief is an ideal option for men with athletic builds, as they show off leg definition with no coverage below the groin area. The right pair offers support without squeezing or pinching, and stays put—which means it keeps everything exactly where it's supposed to. There's no bunching, no adjusting.

And if you're a little brief-curious, now's the perfect time to upgrade your underwear drawer as we move into the warmer months of summer. The body-skimming briefs make slipping into shorts or lightweight pants a whole lot more easy and comfortable. They're great to wear to the gym since they offer a much wider range of motion and certainly look a lot sexier than a saggy pair of boxers at the end of the night when you're getting into bed. And before you start wondering, yes, there's a pair out there that fits your needs and your body. We tried and tested the best options on the market—from the basics to more performance-minded upgrades—to bring you a curated guide to the top briefs worth slipping into.