I will start by saying I typically wear, and have for many years, boxer briefs. I had recently tossed out several pair that needed replacement. While searching for replacement boxer briefs on this site as well as many others results for these kept popping up as being very comfortable. I could not imagine low rise, brief would equate to comfort. So I took a chance believing all the great reviews. When I pulled them out of the package I thought how in the world are these going to be comfortable, as they seem so small.  But to my surprise they are super comfortable. They are very low but not in a bad way.  There is also a very smart use of extra material in the front for "the boys" to call home. I would recommend giving these a try, I think you will be surprisingly satisfied like I was!