THOMAS PINK, $35 each
If you had your way, all his Hanes would be Thomas Pinks, but just one pair of boxers from this sophisticated but not snobby British shop is a start. He'll appreciate the soft cotton, the generous fit, and the fact that you've stopped giving socks. Brawny types will like blue; for the brawny and brave, pick pink.

TO ORDER: www.thomaspink.com.