Ye Merry Gentlemen
My picks for today are all about HIM. In general you’ll see over the holidays I write a few guy-focused posts – one skews slightly older (Dad), one skews slightly younger (guy friends / brothers). This one is probably your most general option – the ideas here could be embraced by teens, young adults, new parents, empty nesters and retirees alike, although in general I went for a sort of middle-of-the-road age range of about 25 – 45. And with that…here’s a whole whack of awesome gifts for guys.
Cardigans – $202 – $262 @ Killigrew
Just in time for the winter, Canadian brand Killigrew has released a gorgeous collection of men’s cardigans. Each of the three styles pictured above actually comes in three different colour variations, meaning you’ve got quite a range to outfit your man of choice. Made from plush Peruvian 100% alpaca wool, these timeless cardis are sure to become a wardrobe staple for everything from weekend brunches to casual Fridays.
Bottega Veneta Pour Homme – $80 – $110 @ Holt Renfrew
For the first time ever, couture fashion house Bottega Veneta has released cologne for men after the success of their women’s scents over the past couple of years. I kind of dig this scent for the holidays in particular because it has a really outdoorsy fragrance with strong notes of Siberian Pine and Canadian Fir, along with masculine leather and uplifting bergamot. I don’t know how else to describe it other than to say it smells like that exact moment in time between fall and winter when the air gets chilled but you’re bundled up – festive, powerful, warm, and sophisticated.
Comic Genius: Portraits of Funny People by Matt Hoyle – $48 (list)
Make him laugh with this rather expansive collection of portraits of some of today’s and yesterday’s most recognizable faces in comedy. From SNL alums like Kristen Wiig to living legends like Carol Burnett to comedy stalwarts like cover model Steve Martin, this cool coffee table tome also includes little snippets of submissions from many of the stars it features, many of which are designed to get a guffaw. Case in point? Bob Newhart’s entry: “I don’t like country music…but I don’t mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means ‘put down.’” An unexpected selection for the guy that loves to attend your city’s comedy festival, is a stand-up star himself, or laments the days of comedy’s original greats having passed us by.
Breaking Bad: The Complete Series – $179.99 @ Amazon.ca
Despite the fact he has never seen an episode, my dad is fixated on getting this uniquely packaged box (or should I say ‘barrel’) set, following the rise of one of TV’s greatest anti-heroes, Walter White. Breaking Bad went off the air just a few short months ago, but diehard fans of the series and those waiting to see how it was all going to end before diving in will be clamouring for this 16-disc set, which includes all 62 spellbinding episodes plus 55 hours of special features and bonus items, like a Los Pollos Hermanos apron. While some people balk at the idea of buying these fully loaded box sets, the discounted price of this one is pretty close in price to just buying the individual Blu-Rays on their own – and isn’t this one just so much cooler to display?
English Laundry x John Lennon Tees – $39.99 each @ Hudson’s Bay
I spotted these tees on a recent shopping trip and thought they were so universally perfect. UK brand English Laundry has teamed up with John Lennon’s estate to produce a line of limited-edition tees that feature artwork from the legendary musician. Older guys that grew up with The Beatles will dig this psychedelic throwback while younger men can don it as a stylish status symbol. The shirts were originally quite a bit more expensive but at the time of writing this post, came down in price – meaning they’re likely to get snapped up quite quickly. Get shopping!
BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones – $99 – $149 (also at Amazon.com)
It bothers me when people separate sports fans from music fans from movie fans and so on. Why can’t you be fans of multiple things? That’s the question posed by BiGR as well, with their line-up of MLB headphones created in partnership with the pro baseball league. Available in two core old school-inspired styles with every team represented (some of which have a third or unique option), this is a great choice if say, your husband or brother is a big baseball fan, but could also use headphones for a practical purpose like commuting to work or traveling. The unique and beautiful natural wood earcups actually cancel noise. Despite their rustic look, they’re also made for Apple goodies like the iPad or iPhone, with a built-in call answer button and mic. Ditto on the durable plastic variation, which highlight full-colour team logos and are outfitted with BiGR’s signature flatwire cable that won’t get tangled up. Both headphones styles come packaged in a beautiful bamboo box that’ll instantly put a smile on his face.
MICRO Pedi MAN – $39.99
It’s ironic that women spend so much time buffing and polishing their feet when men typically have much rougher, gruffer extremities. Granted, we’re the ones showing off our toes in teetering heels and strappy sandals, but that’s no reason for your favourite guy to skip sloughing off the dead skin that tends to build up on your soles and heels. The Micro Pedi MAN promises to almost instantly ‘sand’ down years of foot abuse that causes hard, cracked skin to build up. With a micro-mineral roller that spins 360 degrees, 30 times per second, it’s also pretty fuss-free, requiring next to no time as you quickly zip it over your rough patches. Round it out with an invigorating peppermint foot lotion and soon he might break out a pair of flip flops himself! Available online and at Shopper’s Drug Mart.
Fotostrap – From $85
If he’s an avid photographer – whether snapping your travels together, your family, or a personal interest – then he’s probably griped to you about the standard strap that came with his fancy SLR camera. Treat him to something more luxe and suited to his tastes with a Fotostrap. Made from canvas and leather, these stylish straps are sturdy, comfortable, and adjustable so he can find the perfect fit. Available in a range of colours, prints and materials, Fotostrap promises to work with virtually any camera on the market (granted, not your average point and click). Also cool? 10% of every purchase actually goes to an organization called Fotolanthropy, which shares stories of people who have overcome adversity through photography and film. Bonus points for getting it monogrammed.
The Wes Anderson Collection – $45 (list)
While director Wes Anderson is definitely regarded as an auteur, his style is one that you generally either love or hate. Every minute detail in every frame of film has been carefully considered, requiring the utmost of attention and patience as his quirky characters meander across the screen. But those who love it – love it. And would love this book, too. This book, a collaboration between the director and Matt Zoller Seitz, looks at the past two decades of Anderson’s career with exclusive photos, insight, and more to give you a behind-the-scenes look into such beloved films as The Royal Tenenbaums and Rushmore. Simply put, it’s a must-have for any Wes Anderson fan on your gift list. As a heads up, this book appears to be sold out (or at least severely delayed) on both Amazon and Indigo – but it IS in stock at bookstores nationwide, so if you really want it, cough up full price and visit your local bookseller. Indigo has a handy stock checker so you can look up whether any locations near you have the book.
Saxx Underwear – from $31.95
Replenishing your man’s underwear drawer is a pretty classic gift – but why not stock him up with some serious performance ‘pants’, as the Brits might say. Saxx Underwear is designed to bring together high performance fabrics with fun prints and colours with proprietary technology that’ll keep him comfortable all day long. The brand’s signature feature is their patented mesh panels for some extra breathing room, which carries through their full line of boxers – from standard boxer briefs like you see above through to trunks, briefs, long johns and more – rendered in both everyday and sports performance materials (including a moisture-wicking waistband for those steamy days and nights). Widely available at Canadian retailers, isn’t it time he tossed the tighty whities (or holey boxers) out for a pair that looks and feels fab?
Cool news folks. I’ve got a prize package valued at $580+ to give away to a lovely reader, including a $75 Killigrew gift certificate, a bottle of Bottega Veneta Pour Homme, a copy of Comic Genius, a pair of BiGR headphones, a MICRO Pedi MAN, and five pairs of Saxx Underwear. Want to be that lucky guy (or gal gifting one)? Here’s how to enter:
1) Give me a shout in the comments below by December 21st: What manly gift featured in this post would you most like to give or get? If you’re ‘gifting’, who’s it for?
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around December 22nd to select the winners, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entries: Want to earn some bonus entries? Here’s how:
Killigrew – Like the brand on Facebook, leave a comment about why you’d love to try their gear, leave a link back (it can be done, Google it) to your comment below.
Bottega Veneta – Follow on Twitter, send out a Tweet about their new cologne tagging them and me (@cdngiftguide), leave a link to your Tweet below.
Comic Genius – Is published in Canada by Raincoast Books. Follow them on Twitter and send out a tweet about the book tagging them and me (@cdngiftguide), leave a link to your Tweet below.
BiGR Audio – Like them on Facebook, leave a comment about which MLB headphones you’d most love to rock, leave a link back to your comment below (it can be done, Google it).
MICRO Pedi – Follow their Canadian presence on Twitter, send out a Tweet tagging them and me (@cdngiftguide) on why you’d like the MICRO Pedi MAN, and leave a link to your Tweet below.
Saxx Underwear – Follow on Twitter, Tweet at ’em (and me @cdngiftguide) with the name of your fave style (link to their website is above) and leave a link to your Tweet below.
Canadian Gift Guide 
Would love to give the English Laundry x John Lennon tees -these would be great for my musician son. Myself I’d love to get the book- Comic Genius- it looks like a fun read.
I’d most like to give the BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones to my father. He loves the Jays!
I’d love to give the fotostrap to my hubby 🙂
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My husband would get the headphones.
My photography obsessed son would love the Fotostrap. Great Christmas idea.
Thank you Kimberley! We have tons of great options for the male (and female) photogs in your life! http://bit.ly/CyberMonFoto
After all the talk and hype and never having seen an episode I would love to receive Breaking Bad – The Complete Series
I’d choose the Bottega Venetta for my hubby.
I’d give the Saxx underwear to one of my brothers.
The book, “Comic Genius” is something I’d give to my Dad.
My guy would love the BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones, English Laundry x John Lennon Tees and the cardigan. Wow – who am I kidding, he would love all of these gifts. 🙂
The cardigans from Killigrew They are perfect for my husband just love them
Bottega Veneta Pour Homme – $80 – $110 @ Holt Renfrew for my Husband
I would gift the BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones to my hubby!
I’d gift the Bottega Veneta Pour Homme to my partner who always loves discovering new scents.
The cardigan from Killigrew for my son-in-law.
Killigrew – liked on fb :https://www.facebook.com/killigrewfashion/posts/686889374675825
Bottega Veneta : following :https://twitter.com/anniebalanie/status/407941337275580416
Comic Genius : following Raincoast books : https://twitter.com/anniebalanie/status/407942120431816704
BigrAudio : liked on fb : https://www.facebook.com/BiGRAudio/posts/610408429025141
MicroPedi – following on twitter :https://twitter.com/anniebalanie/status/407944022980710400
Saxx Underwear – following :https://twitter.com/anniebalanie/status/407944643288907776
I like the BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones
The breaking bad set would be amazing for my brother and my husband!
I’d be gifting the Micro Pedi Man for my husband – if he didn’t use it, I would.
I would love to gift the Saxx Underwear to my hubby who wears his even with holes.
Saxx Underwear for my other half for sure 🙂
The hubby needs a new cardigan, the one’s from Killigrew look nice, thanks
My son would love the Bottega Veneta Pour Homme!
Fotostrap- just need a fancy camera to match 😉
BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones – $99 – $149 (also at Amazon.com) for my friend Jay. He loves his sports…
The headphones would make a great gift.
My husband likes Tee Shirts so I would pick the English Laundry x John Lennon Tees.
For my husband Cardigans from Killigrew.
I would gift my dad any of the beautiful cardigans, he is always wearing one in fall and winter, and definitely the pedi set for my hubby:-) the fragrance would be great for my brother who needs a new scent after wearing Polo for too many years, and the comic genius would be great for my father-in-law.
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i would love to give my boyfriend the micro pedi man, he would love it ! he loves getting his feet/nails done to relax so it would be a nice treat
I’d gift the Saxx Underwear to my hubby!!
Saxx Underwear stocking stuffers for my oldest son
I am sure that my husband would love to get the complete Breaking Bad collection!
the blue jays’ headphones are cool
It would be great to gift the Breaking Bad: The Complete Series for my father, as he’s also been a great fan of the series from 2008 – 2013. Thanks.
Cute underwear
Cardigans @ Killigrew for my Dad
The fotostrap to my husband who is an avid photographer! He’d love it!!
My son loves saxx
I would love the Saxx Underwear. They would look soo good on the boyfriend.
Fotostrap… Darn auto correct!
the headphones would be a great gift to give to my hubby
I would love to gift the fotostrap to my hubby as he never goes anywhere without his camera!
I would love to give the BiGR headphones to my husband.
I would get Breaking Bad: The Complete Series for my husband
I love the sweater vests.
Would most like to give the Saxx underwear to boyfriend.
I’d love to give the Killigrew cardigan to my husband – it’s very cool!
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00FCYS290/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=390961&creativeASIN=B00FCYS290&linkCode=as2&tag=cangifgui-20 for my brother 🙂
I would like to gift the Bottega Veneta Pour Homme cologne to my hubby .
Would love to gift that awesome photostrap to my awesome photographer bf
Breaking Bad: The Complete Series for my son. He likes this show.
I would gift the Sax undies to my hubby. He has never tried them.
my hubby needs the micro pedi man but he won’t admit it….
I’d love to give my hubby the MLB headphones, he’s a Jays fan!
i love the cardigan sweaters for my fiancee
Cardigans are coming back???? Yeah!! For me me me!! 🙂
Portraits of Funny People ..my husband would really like that!
Micro Pedi MAN – my man’s feet need it
Those headphones are awesome
My nephews would love the breaking bad series
I’d go for the cologne
Cardigans look good
Probably give hubby the saxx underwear…. the designs are awesome!
Love the BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones
I’d like to give the Saxx underwaer to my husband.
would like to win
Would love the Saxx underwear for my husband.
Would love the Breaking Bad DVD set for myself.
I would gift the MICRO Pedi MAN for my man, he is always making a mess of my girly pedicure products. AND then I would buy him the Breaking Bad: The Complete Series barrel for him!
Love the saxx underwear. My boyfriend wears them until they have holes and then some.
My Dad would love the Comic Genius book! Awesome line up of gifts/prizes.
I would like to give the Saxx Underwear to my husband.
LOVE THIS:
MICRO Pedi MAN – $39.99
It’s ironic that women spend so much time buffing and polishing their feet when men typically have much rougher, gruffer extremities. Granted, we’re the ones showing off our toes in teetering heels and strappy sandals, but that’s no reason for your favourite guy to skip sloughing off the dead skin that tends to build up on your soles and heels. The Micro Pedi MAN promises to almost instantly ‘sand’ down years of foot abuse that causes hard, cracked skin to build up. With a micro-mineral roller that spins 360 degrees, 30 times per second, it’s also pretty fuss-free, requiring next to no time as you quickly zip it over your rough patches. Round it out with an invigorating peppermint foot lotion and soon he might break out a pair of flip flops himself! Available online and at Shopper’s Drug Mart.
MICRO Pedi MAN looks like it woulwork wonders
The Bottega Venneta for the man!
I’d either like to get the Wes Anderson book, or I’d give it to my boyfriend. We are both huge fans of his films.
Comic Genius: Portraits of Funny People by Matt Hoyle – looks hilarious! My guy would love that book.
I would love to give the t-shirts and he Bottega Venneta to my teenage grandsons
I would love to give my husband the BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones
I would love to give the Bottega Veneta Pour Homme to my Hubby
I would gift the major league baseball headphones to my nephew
English Laundry x John Lennon tees
Pick me, pick me! Your next winner!!! Show me the money!!! It would be a dream come true and means more to me than anyone else to win. 😦 Starving artist here desperately needs the prizes to have fun and feel alive and inspired again. A life changing experience. Top of my bucket list. Thank you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generousity.
The gift I would most like to WIN is the BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones. Times are tough for us this year and my Husband and I agreed that we wouldn’t be purchasing Christmas gifts for each other for the first time since we’ve been together. If I WON these, I could honestly tell him that I didn’t spend a penny, however; he would have an absolutely amazing gift under the tree that he could cherish for years to come.
Micro pedi Man for my son.
I’ve liked Killigrew on FB and commented: https://www.facebook.com/killigrewfashion/posts/688583067839789
Liked BiGr Audio on FB and commented: https://www.facebook.com/BiGRAudio/posts/612060302193287
love everything!
the ‘Micro Pedi-Man’ would be perfect for My Man… shift worker in steel toes all day / night!
pam w h
I would love to give the saxx underwear to my husband. After loosing 61 pounds his underwear are falling off him. He could really use these.
the headphones for either me or my teenage son – as long as someone wears them we will have peace
I would love to give the cardigan to my husband.
all great gifts
These are all great gifts. I’d love to give the headphones.
Bottega Veneta Pour Homme – $80 – $110 @ Holt Renfrew for my man
I have liked, posted, followed. all that have been asked for bonus point
Hey Anne, you actually have to post links back to your activities as outlined above in order for your entries to count. You do score one for BiGR Audio though!
I would be giving my son the Sax underwear!
I think my boyfriend would love the saxx boxers!
Twitterings:
Bottega – https://twitter.com/Boomergirlz/status/409168265185751040
Raincoast: https://twitter.com/Boomergirlz/status/409499199357468672
MicroPedi – https://twitter.com/Boomergirlz/status/409499574898675713
Saxx – https://twitter.com/Boomergirlz/status/409500031670972416
Fingers Crossed,is it possible?
I would love the camera strap!
Bottega Venetta for my friend Chris.
I would gift the MLB headphones to my brother-in-law!
My boyfriend would love the Saxx underwear!
I would love to give my husband the MICRO Pedi MAN – $39.99. I ‘m sure he would love it!
i think the saxx underwear is wonderful!
Each gift features is great, I’d have a family or friend for each of them!
The MLB headphones are the ones I’d buy for myself and give as gifts!
I would give the cardigans to my soon to be lawyer son.
All of it would be loved
my hubby would like BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones
Love the Fotostrap, perfect for my dad!
I’d give the Fotostrap to my boyfriend because he loves photography!
This is a great prize. Love to win it for my son who is living at home. Helping us with his sister who suffers from ADHD
I would gift the Bottega Veneta Pour Homme to my boyfriend!
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Those headphones look really cool!
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My son would really appreciate the headphones.
i would love to gift a Killigrew cardigan to my hubby
I’d most like to give the John Lennon T-shirts to my boyfriend, because, honestly, he never wears anything but black shirts. He has thing for black shirts, but after years of seeing him in only black, I’d love to see him in something great like this! Plus he does really like John Lennon so this is perfect.
i would get my brother the camo fotostrap – he likes camo and taking pictures so this would be great
I would like to try the Wes Anderson collection.
I would love to gift Breaking Bad to my hubby
I would def want the Bottega Veneta cologne
Saxx Underwear would be great for my boyfriend
The super sexy boxers would make a welcome edition to my husband’s rather sad collection!
I would like to get for myself the Breaking Bad Complete Series.
I would most like to receive the bottle of Bottega Veneta Pour Homme but the whole package looks great. thanks for the chance.
Kevin Linkie
Heres a link to my comment on Killigrew
Kevin Linkie
I would most love to win the cologne for men. But the whole package looks great.. thanks for the chance.
Kevin Linkie
Saxx underwear
MICRO Pedi MAN – $39.99
It’s ironic that women spend so much time buffing and polishing their feet when men typically have much rougher, gruffer extremities. Granted, we’re the ones showing off our toes in teetering heels and strappy sandals, but that’s no reason for your favourite guy to skip sloughing off the dead skin that tends to build up on your soles and heels. The Micro Pedi MAN promises to almost instantly ‘sand’ down years of foot abuse that causes hard, cracked skin to build up. With a micro-mineral roller that spins 360 degrees, 30 times per second, it’s also pretty fuss-free, requiring next to no time as you quickly zip it over your rough patches. Round it out with an invigorating peppermint foot lotion and soon he might break out a pair of flip flops himself! Available online and at Shopper’s Drug Mart.
I live in a household full of men, they all love Saxx underwear.
Totally “Comic Genius!”
BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones would be the best gift for my son or husband, whoever is nicest to me!!
MLB headphones (Blue Jays) from BiGR Audio would be a fabulous gift for my husband or my son, whoever is nicest to me!!!
Breaking Bad: The Complete Series is a gift I would give to my husband. Somehow we missed seeing the series and I know he would enjoy it.
I would give my boyfriend the Saxx Underwear 🙂
The Breaking Bad series for my brother. His favourite show.
English Laundry x John Lennon Tees – $39.99 each @ Hudson’s Bay for my guy
BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones for my brother
Would like to receive the BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones – $99 – $149 for myself.
I would like to give the Fotostrap to my son. He enjoys taking pictures.
I would most like to give BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones to my husband. 🙂
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I follow you and Bottega Veneta on twitter
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I follow Raincoast Books on twitter (and you)
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I follow MICRO Pedi’s Canadian presence on Twitter
I follow Saxx Underwear on twitter
Those headphones are sick! This list is a good guide for man things
I would love to get the Fotostrap – From $85 for my brother
I would gift the Comic Genius book to my father!
Comic genius for my husband
Killigrew facebook like and post
I like the Killigrew cardigans and would give them to my father.
I really like the patterns in the killigrew Cardigans. https://www.facebook.com/killigrewfashion
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@RaincoastBooks @cdngiftguide Comic Genius is a wonderful book. I hope this is what you need.
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@MICROPedi_CA @cdngiftguide I love to win a MicroPedi for my man. He so needs it. Completed
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@saxxunderwear @cdngiftguide I like the Vibe Ultra Luxury Fiesta 24 Seven janet m @asherares 43s
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I would like a cardigan for myself
I’d loove to give my husband Breaking Bad the Complete Series. Well it would sort of be for me too:)
the Tshirts would be great for my hubby who is a Tshirt and jeans kinda guy 🙂
I wpould love to gift the boxers to my husband.. they look sexy!! I can just picture him wearing them 😛
Liked Killigrew
Followed Bottega Veneta
Follow Raincoast Books
Liked Reformed Productions
I Follow Micro Pedi
Follow Saxx Underwear
I would give the Saxx underwear to all the men in my family
We love perfumes! I’d give the Bottega Veneta Pour Homme perfume to my husband and probably wear it as well.
Cheers.
I follow Bottega Veneta on Twitter and tweeted:
I like the fotostrap for my husband as he loves taking pictures
my husband would love breaking bad set
I would like to give the Killigrew cardigan to my father.
I would so love to give my husband the full series of Breaking Bad..We loved the show and would enjoy watching it over and over… thanks for the chance
the fotostrap
I would love to give the cardigans to my husband. He would love them!
I would definitely choose the Killigrew cardigans for my son-in-law
Major League Headphones for my hubby. He would love them.
I would love to get the Kelligrew cardigans!
The Fotostrap, for me!
I would love to win the BiGR Major League Baseball Headphones for my husband
I would like to give the Bottega Veneta to my boyfriend.
Would love the Saxx underwear for my boyfriend.
I would love to give my hubby, Drew the Comic Genius: Portraits of Funny People by Matt Hoyle – he has a great sense of humour and would love this. Also for him (me) I would love to give him the Saxx underwear! I like your suggestions.
Definitely the breaking bad collection for my husband
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The headphones is my fav to gift and I would be gifting it to my fiance
I would like the Bottega Veneta for myself !
I would like to get the Saxx underwear.
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I would like to get the Saxx underwear