Mainstream stores selling briefs

[singletlover]

Below are some links that were included in another forum board. Interesting items to say the least.

http://www.landsend.com/products/mens-active-swim-brief/id_279821

http://www.swim2000.com/20/product/speedo-flipturns-embrace-the-brief-male/?a=Criteo#.VPlP0PzF_Rt

http://www.jcpenney.com/speedo-solar-1-brief/prod.jump?ppId=pp5004970336&selectedSKUId=51935110463&selectedLotId=5193511&ppId=pp5004970336&fromBag=true&cm_mmc=ShoppingFeed-_-Shopping-_-Briefs-_-51935110463&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=Shopping&utm_campaign=Briefs&utm_content=51935110463&cvosrc=cse.shopping.51935110463&cvo_cid=Shopping&srccode=cii_13736960&cpncode=43-34566597-2

[PSDave]

I was in Macy's over the weekend and asked about speedos. They told me that they wouldn't have them this year. Said sales were so poor last season that they decided against them this year. Suggested that maybe Internet would have them.

[solarguy]

I just ordered two pair of Speedos from Macys online. There were a couple other brands to choose from too! Should have them tomorrow!! Its still a bit too chilly to start wearing them, but I'll be ready when it does get warm!

[Dooley67]

Surprisingly, Sears.com has a very large selection of briefs, bikinis, square cuts, and jammers. The brands are Dolfin, Gary Madjell, and I think Aquasmade or something like that.

D67

[California Dolphin]

I was in Macy's over the weekend and asked about speedos. They told me that they wouldn't have them this year. Said sales were so poor last season that they decided against them this year. Suggested that maybe Internet would have them.

I've often wondered if these stores actually tried selling speedos (or short shorts) in the first place.

I've asked some clerks if the store would consider offering something other than boardies or knee length shorts and their reply was something to the effect that there's no market for them.

This is convoluted reasoning because stores don't know what the market really is unless they offer the product in the first place. This is a case of "Captive Marketing". :mad:

[Captain.Jammer]

Below are some links that were included in another forum board. Interesting items to say the least.

http://www.landsend.com/products/mens-active-swim-brief/id_279821

...

It may come as no surprise that I really like the looks of the Land's End Active Swim Jammer!

http://www.landsend.com/pp/StylePage-451400_AH.html?CM_MERCH=REC-_-FPPP-_-GGT-_-1-_-451400-_-451399

[PSDave]

From what I have seen shopping lately, the actual stores are not carrying the speedos -- they leave that to the websites. Penny's Macy's, Kohls and Lands End stores have all told me to go to the websites but have none in the store.

[jackk78]

Sporting goods stores typically keep briefs in stock. The selection isn't huge, but places like Big 5, Sports Authority, and Dick's Sporting Goods usually have a rack of solid colored Speedo or Nike briefs.

[speedorob86]

In Canada it is super hard to find swim briefs in a chain sporting goods store. You're very lucky if you ever find something out of the Speedo brand - black or blue colours.

[tightjeans]

A few years ago wile in Quebec the briefs were for sale in many stores and I wasn't even looking to buy. The men at allthe pools I saw were mostly wearing them. Do not know if things have changed since then. When I drove over to Ontario I used a pair at the motel pool and no one made a comment that I was aware of. BUT -get this- one of the teenage boys in our group - all straight by the way- wanted to buy new jeans in Ontario and was told right out that they didn't approve of snug fitting jeans on boys. So there.

[California Dolphin]

I've often said that apparel makers are being pressured behind the scene by some unknown forces not to offer any form of men's clothing that may be perceived as "Gay" including speedos, short shorts, and snug fitting jeans.

Market forces alone cannot account for the current monopolistic style of jammers and knee length shorts. Without any variety, the market cannot be used as an indicator of preference.

I have sent emails to a lot of retailers suggesting they offer the old style shorts and swim wear and they have responded favorably. Mysteriously however, the products have yet to materialize on store shelves and it's a case of the "Status Quo". :mad:

[PSDave]

I've often wondered if these stores actually tried selling speedos (or short shorts) in the first place.

I've asked some clerks if the store would consider offering something other than boardies or knee length shorts and their reply was something to the effect that there's no market for them.

This is convoluted reasoning because stores don't know what the market really is unless they offer the product in the first place. This is a case of "Captive Marketing". :mad:


For the past few years Macy's carried Speedos, plus a couple other brands in square cuts, briefs and thongs. I would always check out what they had and check occasionally until they were all marked 50% off. Last year the manager marked them down when they first came in based on previous year sales. Board shorts double as shorts or swim wear so guys like having something they can wear all the time He said once the speedo types were marked down swim team guys would by them or guys got them to wear under the boardies.
Since this discussion was on the board I asked the manager about the lack of speedos this year. He said since most stores didn't want to waste space on a slow moving item they left it to the Internet so corporate could buy less than stocking the stores. He said that so far I was the only person to ask for them. Since we are well into the swim season, swimwear is moving fast. It is a matter of economics based on history. If it doesn't sell, don't waste valuable floor space especially in areas where it is a seasonal item. the speedo market is pretty much dedicated to swimmers and gays. You can always find them in sporting goods stores (especially during swim season) and gay oriented stores. Many retail stores have shut down in favor of Internet stores saving them lots in retail space rent. ( years ago Undergear had 3 retails store in So.Cal that have all closed) I know I prefer my speedos but do see the popularity of the more versitle board short and why it sells so well. I have some and they make great shorts. They have pockets and are shorter than most of the shorts on the market. As long as you have one or two buyers deciding what everyone shopping at their chain of stores wants and not localized buying I don't see the tide changing. Thank God for Internet shopping!

[afewgoodmen]

Sporting goods stores typically keep briefs in stock. The selection isn't huge, but places like Big 5, Sports Authority, and Dick's Sporting Goods usually have a rack of solid colored Speedo or Nike briefs.

I have looked in the above mentioned stores, and have also tried on what they carried in stock. I found nothing "skimpy" to my liking. I put them right back on the rack :(

[valorian2]

This is a constant source of frustration. I live near a number of shopping centers and Macy's, JC Penny and Sears carry no Speedos. Actually Macy's usually has a squarecut, but that's usually it. Even the Modell's sporting goods store near me only carries two Speedos: navy and black briefs, that's it.

There is a Century 21 nearby and they do have a lot of briefs there, but a lot of them are still a bit pricey even though they're designer brands that have been marked down 50%. I can't imagine that a $150 brief feels better than a $40 Speedo, right?

[singletlover]

I have never gone out and purchased a $150 suit. $80 has been my all time high. I will tell you most of the time you do feel a difference in the material "softness". Expensive suits somehow better feel and sometimes seem like the material is thicker. The Ca Rio brand briefs are like this. Got one in Palm Springs, at a deal, and it is the heaviest (best way to describe fabric) brief I own. Intyman is another.

[PSDave]

I was recently given a designer suit that retails for about $500. I will say that the fabric and construction is fantastic and the fit is perfect. I would pay extra for that quality and fit, but never that kind of money. I too think that $100 is a bit excessive. I'd rather have more suits than just one expensive one. I am guessing the cost has a lot to do with the designers name on it. Quality is nice, but it can be found for a lot less money. (I am a sale watcher too)

[valorian2]

I was recently given a designer suit that retails for about $500. I will say that the fabric and construction is fantastic and the fit is perfect. I would pay extra for that quality and fit, but never that kind of money. I too think that $100 is a bit excessive. I'd rather have more suits than just one expensive one. I am guessing the cost has a lot to do with the designers name on it. Quality is nice, but it can be found for a lot less money. (I am a sale watcher too)

Exactly. Even Speedo brand briefs can be too expensive; there's a Speedo I've been eyeing (this one (http://speedo-usa.scene7.com/is/image/SpeedoNA/8051546_001?wid=530&hei=530&fmt=jpeg&qlt=90%2C0&resMode=trilin&op_usm=0.8%2C1.0%2C6%2C0&iccEmbed=0)) and I think it's discontinued because I can only find it in my size for $50.

[knikon]

I still find it funny that in Socal none of the mainstream retailers have speedos in store. In a sporting goods store about any speedo runs $30-$45 which isnt bad but no variety... I will say the designer suits always fit better but I can get a pair of AC's for $20. You dont have to pay thru the nose to get designer

[Torchwatch]

The mainstream stores will always say there is no demand for speedos, they may grudgingly stock a plain black speedo but one only needs one pair of plain black speedos at a time and will not return until they are worn out. The store whose brief swimwear display presents multiple colours and patterns plus different fits and designs will attract speedo fans like kids to a sweet shop. Imagine if sherbet lemons were the sweets you could buy ....

[sebbie]

Not Swimwear, but at a mainstream store

I know how you guys love stretch fabrics next to your skin of all sorts, and these are two new underwear items in the Wal mart stores, a sexy brief and a short-leg boxer, both with wide lelastic waist bands
The brief is in a dark navy, with neon green accents
Russell sport brief

http://www.walmart.com/ip/44659646?productRedirect=true

The square cut boxer in mostly neon green, tho you may find one in the navy too.
Russell sport short leg boxer brief

http://www.walmart.com/ip/44659249?productRedirect=true

I am using these for stationary rowing. I like the wide elastic waistband, which fits and feels like the waist band of a really good quality strap, and supports my back in rowing.

Somehow, I think the square cut looks and feels sexier, but it might be largely the color.

I also have a new rowing machine I am messing around with

I really like how the arms work on this one, which mimic a sculling motion

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stamina-Body-Trac-Glider/4329712

[valorian2]

I just bought a swimsuit in Century 21. This is the first time I've browsed for swim briefs and skimpier suits (relative to the board shorts, at least) in a LONG time. I loved being out there in public, flipping through all the tiny bikinis. It felt a little empowering, like I was saying, "Yes, guys that look like me ALSO wear bikinis and briefs and short suits." It also helped to see a guy slightly huskier guy than me walking around carrying three pairs of pink and lace panties for himself. If he can do that then I can shop for swimwear.

I found some really nice ones with under 2" sides that had a belt on them (for some reason I've always wanted a belted brief) but the clasp wouldn't stay closed.

Since these are designer brands that have been marked down, I had to settle just a little; I got these Tiki Ti Sorrento Swim Trunks from Mr Turk (http://www.trinaturk.com/tiki-ti-sorrento-swim-trunk/M145252.html). For some reason these with the 5" sides were $15 cheaper than the bikinis in the same line (they had hot pink in this design which was real tempting -- maybe next time).

http://36.media.tumblr.com/c058cd08d9feffd0e89cb13169cb24a2/tumblr_npg1dkVNeu1qhdp8ao1_1280.png

They are super comfortable and I think they'll be really great for any beach, if me and my fiance can ever get to one.