They are reasonably comfortable for the cost. They're not as soft as the performance briefs by Gold Standard, and don't fit as well either. If the back wasn't cut so low maybe I wouldn't feel like I'm wearing a thong. . . I work in a children's museum and they won't take kindly to my adjusting my underwear. Another thought, not to be held against the briefs themselves. I first bought a 4-pack of the Gold Standard Performance briefs. They are super comfortable, so I came back here to order more. When I clicked on "Order this again," these are what I got, and they are not super comfortable, they are merely wearable. Again, that is on , not Gold Standard.