The four-boy wedgie test: Hanes Passed
Some parents, just to avoid a scene, must avoid the toy aisle when they’re shopping with the kids. Not me… I have to avoid the “underwear aisle.”
True, one may assume, that because I have boys, clothes would not be such a big “issue.” Well, it is a big deal to these boys. Some mornings they ponder over which underwear to wear… and beg me to take them to the store for a bigger selection. I can’t make it out of Kohl’s without one of them finding their way to the underwear section, carefully selecting their attire. As toddlers, my boys were quick to understand that a well-dressed man included one who was well-dressed “underneath.” They quickly discerned the difference between plain white briefs versus the colorful characters of Buzz, Woody, Batman and Power Rangers. Generally, the underwear often became the costume of the day, as they ran around in their underwear and capes.
But when it comes to actually wearing the underwear under clothes, my kids go through a phase where they will just no longer wear underwear. “They’re too tight,” or “They itch,” or “They hurt me,” are common complaints. So they just wriggle them right off, and pull on their pants, and they’re off and running.
PBN asked me to get my boys to try out the new Hanes Comfort-Fit Underwear for Kids, and specifically Hanes No Ride Up Briefs. This was quite a challenge… no one wanted to wear the “whities, as they are truly “boxers only” kind of guys. That was until I proposed the wedgie challenge. “Hanes says these are wedgie proof,” I said. Soon, they were grabbing the package, fighting over who was going to put the pair first.
They tried to wedgie themselves first… no luck. It was only a matter of time before hands were down everyone else’s pants trying to pull up on the underwear… that truly did not “ride up.” After three washings now, the underwear is still tight and snug… I’m amazed and surprised.
Hanes also sent us three pairs of their “will not fly gap” boxers. The plaid colors were just what my sons love. The fabric is a poly-cotton blend, that withstands lots of washing. The waistband is thick and heavy, without digging into the sides. And, because the fly is made with a generous amount of fabric, there is no gap. No embarrassment in the locker room.
Both the briefs and boxers are snug without being too tight, and uncomfortable. No whining about wearing underwear for a change. The underwear is tag-less, eliminating that big complaint of the “itch.” Because of the snug waistband and quality construction, Hanes has lessened my challenge of trying to wrestle with them to get their underwear on in the morning. Hanes is opening up a whole new world to us. Plus, did you know that Hanes offers a guarantee on their underwear. Whether you buy them at the store, or on-line, Hanes will refund your money or replace the item, if you’re own tough customers are not completely satisfied.
On August 22, you’ll have a chance to win Hanes for your own kids. PBN will be holding a blog blast, on that day with all the details.
We also received three pair of the Hanes shaped to fit crew socks. The socks are made with premium yarns, and are knitted tighter to hug the foot, with a better defined heel, to keep that heel from slipping off and sliding right down into the shoe. Soft, tough a durable. How durable? One night, my son wore them outside, without shoes, to catch frogs. Not only did it protect his feet and keep them dry from the dew, but the socks soon became a not-so-lovely shade of dark brown and green. Even after walking on rocks, twigs and mud, there were no holes in the socks. I popped them in the washer for a long soak, and they did not shrink; nor thin out.
I’ll be heading to the underwear department soon to stock up on more Hanes underwear, now that school is starting. The kids are discussing what to get… should they go with the wedige proof whities? It’s a good time to go shopping, as Hanes underwear and socks are offering a free pair — just look for the specially marked packages. You’ll see me there, with the boys who just can’t decide which ones to take to the check-out counter.
Okay, at one point when you said they were “grabbing the package” I inititally mis-read it and thought it said they were all “grabbing THEIR package.” HAHA Glad I re-read that!!
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