A thong that holds itself in place well throughout the day, but continues the Topman legacy of low-volume, uncomfortable pouch design.
Quick Summary
Size: Small (3-Pack)
Price: £20 for 3 (~£6.67/pair)
Strap Width: 3cm
Rating: 6.5/10
Best For: Days with a lot of casual movement
About This Thong
Topman was the big mainstream high-street brand of my teens and twenties, so when I saw they briefly offered a thong through ASOS, nostalgia took over and I had to try it. I could only get a size Small, but at £20 for a 3-pack, it was worth testing out.
First Impressions
Out of the pack, the construction is fairly standard and traditional. It features a thick cotton front pouch and backstrap attached to an elastic waistband, very similar to the classic Calvin Klein thong.
Comfort & Fit
The Pouch
My memory of Topman boxers was always fun designs paired with fairly flat, restrictive pouches—and their thong follows that exact pattern. While sizing down to a Small contributes slightly, the pouch pattern itself is definitely cut quite flat. It takes some initial positioning to get everything sitting right.
The Backstrap
The 3cm thick cotton backstrap is actually the best part of the design. It works really well, offering a sturdy, comfortable feel that doesn’t move or distract throughout the day. The smaller size doesn’t seem to effect the tension.
The Waistband
This is where sizing down generally has the biggest effect, and these fit notably tighter, but the elastic does a good job of adapting so it doesn’t cut in.
Everyday Performance
Once you get everything positioned initially, it holds everything tightly locked in place all day. I find they’re a great option for days with a lot of general movement, though the traditional thick cotton isn’t the best fabric choice for workouts or sweat-heavy activities.
What I’d Change
The front pouch needs a serious redesign with proper 3D contouring and volume. Creating more room up front would eliminate the need to fuss with positioning and make it far more comfortable out of the gate.
Final Verdict
I still like wearing these, especially for casual days when I want a solid, locked-in feel. However, I feel like until Topman updates their approach to the flat front pouch pattern, it remains a mid-tier option. I’m glad to own the pairs that I do, and would buy Topman thongs again if they ever came back, but that’s mainly to show theres product demand to the company
Overall: 6.5/10
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