Men's Red Sports Brief with Puppy Paw Print - Paw

The brief that fully owns its playful puppy side

Bright red, black paws, white bones and little pink dots: this brief isn't trying to go unnoticed. It's by Prowler, the London gay brand the whole scene knows, and its "Paw" print is a direct nod to pup culture, guys who love playing the playful puppy, collar on, with their handler or their pack.

The cut is that of a sports brief: high-cut on the thighs, a full-coverage back that hugs your butt, and at the front an ergonomic pouch that gathers and lifts instead of crushing. A wide elastic waistband striped red and white runs around the waist, with a white label in the centre stamped with the red Prowler paw. The leg openings are edged with a plain red trim that frames the print neatly.

The 92% polyester, 8% elastane fabric is soft, supple and stretchy: it follows your body without sagging, and you quickly forget you're wearing it.

Its strong points

A print that tells a story. A red brief is sexy. A red brief covered in paws and bones is a message: those in the know get it straight away, everyone else smiles. Either way, people look.

A pouch designed for your package. The front pocket is cut to hold and show off your assets. The result is shaped, clean and flattering, with no feeling of compression.

A wide waistband that doesn't roll. It keeps the brief in place when you move, at the gym or on a dance floor, and its stripes give that sportswear look Prowler does so well.

A fabric that follows your body. The elastane gives just the right amount of stretch for the brief to hug your shape, front and back, without marking or losing its form.

A proper range of sizes. S to XXL, with a clear match to French sizes: you don't need a model's body to wear it.

What it shows off

Your package, first. The pouch and the centre seam create a clearly visible bulge, made even more obvious by the print drawing the eye to the centre.

Your butt, next. The full-coverage back hugs your glutes and the pattern follows their curves. From behind, it's round, colourful and frankly appetising.

Your thighs and waist. The high leg cut lengthens the leg, and the wide waistband marks the waist and highlights your V line.

And your personality. That may be the most important part: a patterned brief says you don't take yourself too seriously. It puts people at ease, gets them talking, and gives you a serious confidence boost when it's time to undress.

How to wear it

Every day, under jeans: nobody sees it, but you know. And if the night goes on, the surprise effect is guaranteed.

At a pup or fetish party: with a collar, a harness, knee pads or a puppy hood, it completes the outfit with humour. It's the perfect recognition signal in a bar or at a themed party.

At the gym or in the locker room: the sports cut and wide waistband are made to move. With tall sports socks, the look is complete.

At Pride, the sauna or a pool party: a colourful brief that gets noticed, worn on its own or under open shorts, and proud of it.

Choosing your size and putting it on

• Start from your trouser size: S for a 38 (French size 1), M for a 40 (size 2), L for a 42 (size 3), XL for a 44 (size 4), XXL for a 46 (size 5).
• Between two sizes: go up for comfort, go down if you like it really snug.
• Adjust the pouch once the brief is on: with everything gathered neatly in the pocket, that's when the shaping effect works best.
• Wash it before wearing the first time, like any new underwear.

Care: easy, as long as you avoid heat

• Gentle 30 °C wash in the machine, ideally inside out and in a laundry bag, or by hand.
• No tumble dryer: heat wears out the elastane, and that's what keeps the waistband and pouch holding their shape.
• No fabric softener or bleach: they damage the elastic fibres and dull the colours.
• Air dry, flat or hanging, out of direct sunlight.
• Don't iron the waistband or the paw label.

Technical specifications

FAQ — Your questions, our answers

Q: What does the Paw print mean?

A: "Paw" is what a dog's foot is called. Paws and bones are symbols of pup culture, which is very present on the gay fetish scene. You can wear it as a real recognition signal or simply because the print makes you laugh.

Q: How do I choose my size?

A: Take the size that matches your trousers: S for a 38, M for a 40, L for a 42, XL for a 44, XXL for a 46. The stretch fabric is forgiving, but the cut stays close to the body.

Q: Is the fabric see-through?

A: No, it's an opaque printed fabric. It hugs and outlines your shape, but nothing shows through.

Q: Does the same print come as a boxer brief?

A: Yes, the Paw print is also available as a Prowler short boxer brief in the shop, with the same striped waistband and the same paw label. Handy for switching between the two, or for matching with your favourite pup.