At first, I was leary of the whole "boxer-briefs" concept, but this product has made me a believer. The extra-comfortable waistband feels (yes, I'm wearing them now) comfortable and non-restrictive, but provides the feeling that they will stay up.  The bands on the leg openings are just as much of a joy... I suspected they might be a little binding on my legs, sort of like cheap tube socks, but I was surprised to find them very comfortable... tight enough to maintain a level of humble, yet giving enough to keep you comfortable, and unrestricted.  Now I could kick myself every day for the next year, for not switching to boxer-briefs a lot sooner.