Rank 36 of 40

Calvin Klein

The default answer for forty years.

7.9/10

$17/pair

Updated August 2026

The verdict

Consistent, widely available, and endlessly discounted — which is the real argument for it. The cotton-stretch is unremarkable next to modal, and quality drifts noticeably between the outlet and mainline stock.

What works

Available everywhere, always on sale
Fit people already know
Solid multipack economics

What doesn't

Outlet stock is visibly lower quality
Fabric is dated versus rivals

Specifications

Price per pair: ~$17
Founded: 1968
Country: USA
Best for: A familiar fit you can buy anywhere
Materials: Cotton-stretch, microfiber
Styles: Trunk, Boxer brief, Brief, Low rise