Pair of Thieves

Pair of Thieves has a strong following in the r/BuyItForLife community, particularly for their boxer briefs and SuperSoft line, with many users reporting 3-5 years of solid use at an affordable price point. They are frequently compared favorably to budget options like Hanes while being seen as a value alternative to premium brands. However, a meaningful minority of users report issues with waistband elasticity, shallow pouches, and occasional stitching failures.

Pair of Thieves offers genuine multi-year durability and excellent comfort at a budget price point, making them a solid value buy, but inconsistent quality control — particularly around waistbands and stitching — prevents a full BIFL endorsement.

The community consistently praises Pair of Thieves for exceptional softness, comfort, and durability relative to their low price point, especially for athletic and everyday use.

• Frequently last 3-5 years with regular washing and wear
• Moisture-wicking and breathable fabric performs well during exercise
• No-roll waistband and anti-chafe fit cited by multiple users
• Widely available at Target with frequent sales and low per-unit cost
• SuperSoft line holds up well without pilling, even after many washes
• Shirts and lounge shorts also praised for softness and durability

A notable minority of users experienced waistband rollover or elasticity loss, shallow or ill-fitting pouches, and in some cases poor stitching quality. Customer service was also criticized in at least one account.

• Waistband loses elasticity or rolls over for some users
• Pouch design considered too shallow by multiple reviewers
• Some users report stitching failures after just a few washes
• Fit and quality varies — some find cheaper brands comparable or better
• Customer service reported as unresponsive in at least one case

One user switched from Hanes after it wore through in months and has been wearing the same Pair of Thieves underwear for three years without issue.

A runner noted they are fine for gym workouts but found the fabric less appealing for all-day daily wear compared to higher-end brands like Lululemon.

Someone who tested multiple premium brands including Saxx, Mack Weldon, and Tommy John said Pair of Thieves held up far better than MeUndies over time, with no pilling after many more washes.

One skeptic said the waistband is the weakest they've encountered and threw the pairs out, while another described stitching coming apart after a single wash — suggesting quality may be inconsistent.