{"product_id":"calecon-esprit-boxe","title":"Boxing boxer briefs","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.eb-prod{font-family:inherit;color:inherit;line-height:1.75}.eb-prod h2{margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15em}.eb-prod p{margin-bottom:.9rem}.eb-prod ul{margin:.5rem 0 1rem 1.4rem}.eb-prod li{margin-bottom:.45rem}.eb-prod strong{font-weight:600}.eb-prod a{color:#0066cc;text-decoration:underline}.eb-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.35rem}.eb-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:5px 13px;border-radius:999px;line-height:1}.eb-badge-type{background:#fff;color:#1a1a1a;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}.eb-cat-premium{background:#fdf6e3;color:#7a5c00;border:1.5px solid #f0c040}.eb-cat-essentielle{background:#f2f2f2;color:#444;border:1.5px solid #bbb}.eb-summary{background:#f5f0eb;border-left:4px solid #c0392b;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:1.75rem}.eb-summary p{margin:0}.eb-note{background:#f7f5f2;border:1px solid #e3ded6;padding:.8rem 1rem;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;margin:1rem 0}.eb-note p{margin:0}.eb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.25rem 0}.eb-scroll .eb-specs{margin:0;min-width:500px}.eb-specs{width:100% !important;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.25rem 0;font-size:14px;background:#fff !important;table-layout:auto !important;display:table !important}.eb-specs thead{display:table-header-group !important}.eb-specs tbody{display:table-row-group !important}.eb-specs tr{display:table-row !important}.eb-specs th,.eb-specs td{display:table-cell !important;word-break:normal !important;overflow-wrap:normal !important;hyphens:none !important}.eb-specs th{background:#1a1a1a !important;color:#f0c040 !important;padding:9px 13px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}.eb-specs td{padding:9px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;color:#333 !important;vertical-align:top;background:#fff !important}.eb-specs td:first-child{white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600}.eb-specs tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f5f2 !important}.eb-specs tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}.eb-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding:.9rem 0}.eb-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}.eb-faq-q{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;color:#1a1a1a}.eb-faq-a{margin:0;color:#444;line-height:1.7}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-prod\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge eb-cat-premium\"\u003eESPRIT BOXE waistband\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge eb-cat-essentielle\"\u003eBoxer cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003e2 colourways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003eXS to 4XL\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn short:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxer briefs with a short leg and a wide elastic waistband carrying \u003cstrong\u003eESPRIT BOXE\u003c\/strong\u003e in capitals and the raised-arms boxer pictogram, repeated all the way round. Second logo on the right leg. Two colourways. \u003cstrong\u003e8 sizes, XS to 4XL\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026#8364;29\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBoxer briefs are named after boxing, not the other way round\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1925 boxers still climbed through the ropes in trunks held up by a leather belt. The belt held, but it locked the hips and got in the way of footwork \u0026mdash; and footwork is what decides a fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat year \u003cstrong\u003eJacob Golomb\u003c\/strong\u003e, the founder of Everlast, replaced the leather belt with an elastic waistband. The garment was lighter, it did not restrict the hips, and it caught on immediately. Underwear makers copied the construction, and the name that stuck to it was the one from the ring: \u003cstrong\u003eboxer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe waistband\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the centrepiece of the garment. A wide elastic band, marked all the way round with a repeating composition: the raised-arms boxer pictogram above \u003cstrong\u003eESPRIT BOXE\u003c\/strong\u003e on two lines, then a double horizontal rule, then \u003cstrong\u003eESPRIT BOXE\u003c\/strong\u003e in large capitals at the centre, and the sequence again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wide band does something a thin one cannot: it stays flat. A narrow elastic rolls on itself after a few rounds of movement, which is exactly what you do not want under a fight short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe cut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxer cut with a short leg, stopping high on the thigh. The front is built in \u003cstrong\u003ethree panels\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026mdash; two vertical seams frame the centre section, which gives volume where it is needed without pulling at the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe leg hems are flat, with no ridge: that is what stops a line showing through a fight short and what keeps the leg from riding up during movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe two colourways\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack and gold\u003c\/strong\u003e: matt black body, black waistband with gold marking, gold leg logo. \u003cstrong\u003eWhite and black\u003c\/strong\u003e: white body, white waistband with black marking, black leg logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat goes under a fight short\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question comes up with anyone starting out, and the answer rests on one criterion: the garment must neither ride up nor fold during movement. A thin elastic rolls on itself after a few rounds; a wide band stays flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn amateur and professional boxing a \u003cstrong\u003egroin guard\u003c\/strong\u003e is compulsory in competition, and it is worn over the underwear, not instead of it. A short-leg boxer is the layer that sits under both without bunching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"eb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxer briefs, short leg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEsprit Boxe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaistband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide elastic band, marking repeated all the way round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaistband marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaised-arms boxer pictogram and ESPRIT BOXE in capitals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeg marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePictogram and ESPRIT BOXE at the right leg hem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-panel front, flat leg hems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack and gold, white and black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, 4XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuropean cut \u0026mdash; take your usual size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWho for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen and women\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026#8364;29, every size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e the wide waistband is the reason to pick this over a standard boxer under fight kit. A narrow elastic rolls after a few rounds of movement; a wide band does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting the size right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean cut \u0026mdash; take your usual size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight sizes, \u003cstrong\u003eXS to 4XL\u003c\/strong\u003e. The manufacturer\u0026rsquo;s chart is indexed on \u003cstrong\u003ewaist measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e, taken where the elastic band sits: S from \u003cstrong\u003e71\u0026ndash;76 cm \/ 28\u0026ndash;30 in\u003c\/strong\u003e, M \u003cstrong\u003e78\u0026ndash;83 cm \/ 31\u0026ndash;33 in\u003c\/strong\u003e, L \u003cstrong\u003e84\u0026ndash;92 cm \/ 33\u0026ndash;36 in\u003c\/strong\u003e, XL \u003cstrong\u003e93\u0026ndash;100 cm \/ 37\u0026ndash;39 in\u003c\/strong\u003e, XXL \u003cstrong\u003e101\u0026ndash;107 cm \/ 40\u0026ndash;42 in\u003c\/strong\u003e. The chart stops at XXL while the range runs to 4XL; above XXL, take your usual clothing size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso worth a look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plain-boxing-shorts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Plain boxing shorts\"\u003ePlain boxing shorts\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026mdash; plain boxing shorts in the same house line, if you want the short to match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boxing-swim-shorts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Swim shorts 8 colours\"\u003eSwim shorts 8 colours\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026mdash; swim shorts in eight colourways, if you want the summer piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/2-in-1-sports-shorts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"2 in 1 sports shorts\"\u003e2 in 1 sports shorts\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026mdash; a 2-in-1 short with a sewn-in compression liner, if you want the layer built in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo complete the kit: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-t-shirts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing t-shirts\"\u003eboxing t-shirts\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-hoodies\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing hoodies\"\u003eboxing hoodies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo gear up: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-gloves\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing gloves\"\u003eboxing gloves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-mouthguard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing mouthguards\"\u003emouthguards\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-hand-wraps\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing hand wraps\"\u003ehand wraps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe full \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-shorts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing shorts\"\u003eboxing shorts collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy are boxer briefs called boxers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eBecause of the ring. In \u003cstrong\u003e1925\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacob Golomb of Everlast replaced the leather belt on boxing trunks with an elastic waistband. Underwear makers copied the construction and the name came with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat do you wear under boxing shorts?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eA short-leg boxer with a \u003cstrong\u003ewide elastic waistband\u003c\/strong\u003e, which stays flat where a thin elastic rolls. In competition a \u003cstrong\u003egroin guard\u003c\/strong\u003e is compulsory and is worn over the underwear, not instead of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat size boxer briefs should I take?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eGo by \u003cstrong\u003ewaist measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e at the point where the band sits: S is 71\u0026ndash;76 cm \/ 28\u0026ndash;30 in, M 78\u0026ndash;83 cm \/ 31\u0026ndash;33 in, L 84\u0026ndash;92 cm \/ 33\u0026ndash;36 in, XL 93\u0026ndash;100 cm \/ 37\u0026ndash;39 in, XXL 101\u0026ndash;107 cm \/ 40\u0026ndash;42 in. Above that, take your usual clothing size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy a wide elastic waistband?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eBecause it stays flat. A narrow elastic rolls on itself once you start moving, and under a fight short that shows and chafes. The width is the functional part of the garment, not the branding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes this come in big sizes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, up to \u003cstrong\u003e4XL\u003c\/strong\u003e. The manufacturer\u0026rsquo;s measurement chart stops at XXL; above that, take your usual clothing size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do you care for it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eMachine wash inside out at \u003cstrong\u003e30 \u0026#176;C \/ 86 \u0026#176;F\u003c\/strong\u003e, no tumble dryer, and no iron on the waistband marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"aspritboxe.com","offers":[{"title":"Black and gold \/ XS","offer_id":55627225235832,"sku":"CALECON.EB.NOIROR.XS","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black and gold \/ S","offer_id":44619344642240,"sku":"CALECON.EB.NOIROR.S","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black and gold \/ M","offer_id":44619344675008,"sku":"CALECON.EB.NOIROR.M","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black and gold \/ L","offer_id":44619344707776,"sku":"CALECON.EB.NOIROR.L","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black and gold \/ XL","offer_id":44619344740544,"sku":"CALECON.EB.NOIROR.XL","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black and gold \/ XXL","offer_id":44619344773312,"sku":"CALECON.EB.NOIROR.XXL","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black and gold \/ XXXL","offer_id":55627225268600,"sku":"CALECON.EB.NOIROR.XXXL","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black and gold \/ 4XL","offer_id":55627225301368,"sku":"CALECON.EB.NOIROR.4XL","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White and black \/ XS","offer_id":55627225334136,"sku":"CALECON.EB.BLANCNOIR.XS","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White and black \/ S","offer_id":44619318165696,"sku":"CALECON.EB.BLANCNOIR.S","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White and black \/ M","offer_id":44619318198464,"sku":"CALECON.EB.BLANCNOIR.M","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White and black \/ L","offer_id":44619318100160,"sku":"CALECON.EB.BLANCNOIR.L","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White and black \/ XL","offer_id":44619318231232,"sku":"CALECON.EB.BLANCNOIR.XL","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White and black \/ XXL","offer_id":44619318132928,"sku":"CALECON.EB.BLANCNOIR.XXL","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White and black \/ XXXL","offer_id":55627225366904,"sku":"CALECON.EB.BLANCNOIR.XXXL","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White and black \/ 4XL","offer_id":55627225399672,"sku":"CALECON.EB.BLANCNOIR.4XL","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3369\/2608\/files\/Calecon_EB_noir.png?v=1786478757","url":"https:\/\/aspritboxe.com\/en\/products\/boxing-boxer-briefs","provider":"aspritboxe.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}