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Merino Performance Boy Boxer
The Stoic Women's Merino Performance Boy Boxer may consist entirely of wool, but it's not the thick sweater wool you're thinking of. This lightweight, performance underwear is designed to wick moisture, dry quickly, and keep odors at bay while you hike, run, bike, or ski.
- Backcountry Exclusive
- Performance underwear for the trail or gym
- Merino wool manages moisture and resists odor
- Machine wash with cold water and hang dry
- Item #SIC004Y
- Material
- 96% merino wool, 4% elastane
- Cut
- boy short
- Anti-Odor
- yes, natural attribute of merino wool
- Recommended Use
- casual, hiking, running
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
Tech Specs
What do you think about this product?
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November 14, 2020
LOVE THESE
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Fit:
- True to size
- Size Bought
- M
- Height
- 5` 3"
- Weight
- 145 lbs
So comfortable. Waistband is not too tight. Fits to size. I wear wool underwear everyday when working in the field. Lowest price I have seen anywhere.
Caitlin
November 11, 2020
Good quality
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Fit:
- Runs small
- Size Bought
- Medium
- Height
- 5` 2"
- Weight
- 109 lbs
Purchased two pair of these and wore them on my most recent hike/backpacking trip… They were very comfortable, I hiked in the rain and they were easily dried… The only negative I could find is they tend to creep up a little bit and feel like they are a little bit uneven, if that makes sense. Overall I’d recommend them.
Jan Lambert
October 21, 2020
Quality but the sizing....
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Fit:
- Runs small
- Size Bought
- xs
- Height
- 5` 2"
- Weight
- 105 lbs
LOVE these but.... still runs small. Seems to be a brand issue or fabric issue. Super cute but minimal stretch.
Tara Gee
October 8, 2020
Great!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit:
- True to size
- Size Bought
- XS
- Height
- 5` 5"
- Weight
- 115 lbs
Fit well, Got XS and it fits snug but is still comfortable . Warm. Washes well. Will purchase more.
Olivia M.
September 13, 2020
Only undies ever that stayed down
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Fit:
- True to size
- Size Bought
- Small
- Height
- 5` 11"
- Weight
- 144 lbs
They don't ride up in the back or down in the front. Fabric just right. MORE COLORS PLEASE!!!!! Err on side of smaller if you want them to stay put! Larger for comfort. BEST EVER. Not sure about sizing, I just got back into this size, losing 28 pounds, but all the other smalls I ordered of half a dozen different brands were too big. I'm about a size 6-8 now. These in small were snug but stay put. And comfortable. PLEASE MORE LOTS MORE COLORS!!!
Psych Now
April 5, 2020
Miss the old ones
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Fit:
- True to size
I live in the old versions of these! And wanted a few extra pairs. The new ones aren't as good. They don't fit the same. Not enough fabric in the back, so they're not as comfortable and I'm often adjusting them. That's a problem. Also, the fabric's thinner, but the thing that really bugs me is the change in fit. Now, they're okay, I guess. I'll still wear them, but probably will give preference to the older pairs until they fully wear out.
Nora S.
September 27, 2019
Fabric odor that was difficult to remove
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit:
- True to size
- Size Bought
- Small
- Height
- 5` 3"
- Weight
- 110 lbs
They fit well and are very comfortable. That being said, the two pairs I ordered had a very strong, foul odor, especially the gray pair. I hand washed them twice, put them to dry in the sun for a week, and the odor did not fade. I finally tried spraying them with straight vodka, and the one pair smells like normal now, but the gray pair still smells. So I am going to try more vodka, and hopefully I can eliminate the odor. I probably will not purchase Stoic products again due to this issue as I've spent so much time trying to remove the odor before being able to even wear them.
R. A. K.
September 16, 2019
Not as good as the old Stoics
Like some commenters here, I have a few pairs of the original stoics. They were perfect! Fit was great, they were comfortable and were great to wear for outdoor activities. Sadly, these new pairs just don’t come close. The material is thinner and the fit is a bit off, doesn’t cover the butt in the same way. Wish Stoic would bring back the old version.
Seegee87
September 7, 2019
The One That Got Away...
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Fit:
- Runs small
- Size Bought
- xs
- Height
- 5` 4"
- Weight
- 125 lbs
I just don't think I'll ever get over the original version of these boyshorts. They were...perfection. I guess I should be stoked that they increased the percentage of merino in the blend (old style were 93% merino/7% spandex, new version are 96% merino/4% elastane), but in reality the price shot up and the comfort went down. I still have a few old pairs kicking around and to this day they are smooth and soft, stretch with you, but never bag out. The new fabric is thinner with less stretch (size up) and seems to thin out even more with regular washing. They have gone through the dryer a few times and I can see where the elastane has degraded and holes will soon form. Ideally I would always hang dry, but under the same conditions (and worse- somehow even the Grand Canyon couldn't destroy these bad boys), the originals have held up so much better and are still the most comfortable and flattering full-coverage, VPL-obliterating underwear I have ever owned in my life. All underwear will forever live in their shadow. Sigh.
Sarah C.
July 19, 2019
weird fit
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Fit:
- Runs small
- Size Bought
- XS and S
- Height
- 4` 11"
- Weight
- 110 lbs
these ran SUPER small and if you have any back end it will not fit. I wear an XS or S in icebreaker and neither XS or S fit in these. returned
feather11
July 1, 2019
aren't 100% wool per Tech Specs
From looks, they are true to size; not heavy. I was excited to find 100% merino wool shorts; but they are woven with elastane, like much women's garments, which gives them that slightly heavier or elastanized feel. I think the elastane is 3%. Not for me.
Chris P.
June 3, 2019
Fit just as expected
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit:
- True to size
- Size Bought
- Small
- Height
- 5` 4"
- Weight
- 105 lbs
This is my second pair of these, the first I got about four years ago and they finally started getting holes. I agree that they are a bit tight at first but they do start to stretch and the bottom edges start to roll up a little but I love these enough to not let it be a big deal. I'm sure it'll stop over time.
Kaitlyn Martinsen
March 6, 2019
Maybe not for me
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Fit:
- True to size
- Size Bought
- small
- Height
- 5` 4"
- Weight
- 130 lbs
After reading the reviews I was excited to use these boy boxers. Unfortunately, while the waistband fits fine, the leg/bottom edge rolls up ferociously on me and starts to cut into my leg. I was unable to wear these for any extended time due to how uncomfortable the leg portion was. I think if I sized up, they might start to sag/fall down.
outsiders
March 3, 2019
Great for skiing
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Fit:
- True to size
- Size Bought
- Medium
- Height
- 5` 3"
- Weight
- 140 lbs
For years I’ve heard how awesome the stoic men’s boxer briefs are, so I wanted to try the women’s version. These are a nice, thick material, and feel high quality. They don’t slide down and have a comfortable waistband and seams aren’t itchy. They’ve been great for skiing this winter so far. Only complaint is that the bottom edge still rides up / rolls up on me a but - not a deal breaker in my opinion, just don’t love them as much as my husband loves his pair.
Nicole Sumner
January 31, 2019
Good for skiing
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit:
- True to size
- Size Bought
- m
- Height
- 5` 7"
- Weight
- 150 lbs
These were a christmas present for my wife. She loves wearing them while skiing... they keep her warm and no more undie wedgies!
rob
January 6, 2019
Just not for me.
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Fit:
- True to size
- Size Bought
- Small
- Height
- 4` 9"
- Weight
- 120 lbs
I really wanted to like these. They were true to size based upon the sizing guide. The legs did not ride up. The material is thin yet thick enough. I was able to wash in the sink and hang to dry. They air dry very quickly. The only issue I had was the waist band. The seam around the top felt like it was digging into my hips. It may be due to my lack of height and sitting in a different place than a taller person. I tried both small (dug into hips) and medium (too loose in other areas). Just not the right fit for me. I ended up returning the other pairs I ordered.
Grace K.
December 3, 2018
Good quality, warm and fits true to size
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Fit:
- True to size
Good quality merino wool, good coverage and warmth and sizing is true.
ross S.
September 27, 2018
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought
- s
- Height
- 5` 4"
- Weight
- 130 lbs
I have been slowly expending the length of my undies from tiny briefs, to the hip huggers to now boxers. i have all wool undies, so when i stumbled upon wool boxer i went bananas. i bought several other brands too. No undie lines, check. Comfortable, check. cute, check. no riding up, check. temp regulated (wool), check. worth every freaking penny, but even better on sale. i got these in a small and then also a med-i can wear both. i like the med but they ride up a little. the small is a little snug over my bubble ass, but still comfortable. **i do a wool wash on my undies but honestly need to be better at hang drying. after a few hot cycles in the dryer the smalls are still wearable but if i bent over and i had low pants on you would see butt crack a bit....stoic does tend to run a wee small. even with other items.
Ingrid J
Sarah Savala
October 2, 2018
Awesome review Ingrid! Stoked to hear that you are loving these.
August 12, 2018
Finally!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Fit:
- True to size
- Size Bought
- Small
- Height
- 5` 6"
- Weight
- 130 lbs
I finally found a boy short that doesn't ride up (curvy/athletic figure), shows minimal lines if any, and has seams in the right places for comfort. I wash them on warm and hang to dry.
dr.p1049049
June 28, 2018
Theyâll do.
So like everyone else I loved loved these underwear, the originals that is. I will not wear anything else. I bought the new undies a while back in a medium and they were a little baggy and just didnât feel as good. I bought them again I bought the small. They went from baggy to ð³. Iâll wear them, they arenât a deal breaker but I will stick with the medium for size. These are so much thinner then the originals... I hope that these were just meant to be âsummerâ underwear and the originals will be back in the fall. Hint hint Stoic ðð 5â9â 149lb
Fish-ee
September 1, 2017
Is this a different product than the Stoic Merino Boy Boxer (AKA my most favorite of all time unders)? The last time I stocked up they were not this expensive and there were three available colors.
Sarah C.
kim ranieri
May 28, 2020
She is right about the fit in the back! First time buying these so I can't relate to the rest! I like t5hese, but you definitely need to wear a top length like the model's!