Regular Jockstraps/Athletic Supports In Stores

[Opinionman]

I was pleasantly surprised at my local sporting goods store, Scheels. When I walked through their season football gear display, they actually had a section of Shock Doctor jockstraps and a section of Shock Doctor Jockstraps and Cups. And then a section of compression shorts and cups but I found the were definitely focused on having jocks prominent

Good to know that still exists here and there. I myself don't care for Shock Dock jockstraps. HOWEVER, I did buy a pair of Shock Doc compression shorts with a cup pocket and there was one key difference in theirs compared to others; (not sure if I can make this clear) The bottom of the cup pocket, where the tip of a cup would rest, had two small elastic straps that pulled the bottom of the pocket BACK towards the asshole. The practical effect of this is that the pocket was pulled in such a way as to press the protective cup up against your pelvis, hence providing a lot more protections. Some comp shorts with "pockets" just hold the up next to your balls but without that important tension pulling the cup into your body. Without that tension, you'd balls can get pinched between the edge of the cup and your thigh.
Before I bought that one (and it only lasted a year or two), I had a couple of regular cup comp shorts, but I always wore a regular jockstrap underneath to pouch up my nuts so that there as no chance of them being pinched.

 

[fubarnd]

Good to know that still exists here and there. I myself don't care for Shock Dock jockstraps. HOWEVER, I did buy a pair of Shock Doc compression shorts with a cup pocket and there was one key difference in theirs compared to others; (not sure if I can make this clear) The bottom of the cup pocket, where the tip of a cup would rest, had two small elastic straps that pulled the bottom of the pocket BACK towards the asshole. The practical effect of this is that the pocket was pulled in such a way as to press the protective cup up against your pelvis, hence providing a lot more protections. Some comp shorts with "pockets" just hold the up next to your balls but without that important tension pulling the cup into your body. Without that tension, you'd balls can get pinched between the edge of the cup and your thigh.
Before I bought that one (and it only lasted a year or two), I had a couple of regular cup comp shorts, but I always wore a regular jockstrap underneath to pouch up my nuts so that there as no chance of them being pinched.

100% agree on the SD compression shorts. I can't speak for all models but my son had those with an ultra pro shock docktor cup he got. Basically the bottom is connected like a jockstrap to keep the cup tip in place

 

[Opinionman]

100% agree on the SD compression shorts. I can't speak for all models but my son had those with an ultra pro shock docktor cup he got. Basically the bottom is connected like a jockstrap to keep the cup tip in place

Exactly. Whichever designer figured out that (seemingly obvious) design features wins the prize!

 

[fubarnd]

I was pleasantly surprised at my local sporting goods store, Scheels. When I walked through their season football gear display, they actually had a section of Shock Doctor jockstraps and a section of Shock Doctor Jockstraps and Cups. And then a section of compression shorts and cups but I found the were definitely focused on having jocks prominent

I was in Scheels in Rapid City SD today and overheard a lady with her son (probably 13 or 14) asking a sales associate where the "football front male protection" was. I tagged along to see how this was going to go down and the sales associate was awesome. He explained to them the different options and the boy already had a padded girdle so the associate said the best option was a teen cup with a jockstrap! The sales associate said that the using the girdle cup pocket if it has one wouldn't be as comfortable or hold the cup as secure. The teen didn't seem phased or embarassed at all. They took the cup and jockstrap and checked out. The sales associate was probably 25 years old so there is definitely hope for cup jocks at least!

 

[uncle101]

I was in Scheels in Rapid City SD today and overheard a lady with her son (probably 13 or 14) asking a sales associate where the "football front male protection" was. I tagged along to see how this was going to go down and the sales associate was awesome. He explained to them the different options and the boy already had a padded girdle so the associate said the best option was a teen cup with a jockstrap! The sales associate said that the using the girdle cup pocket if it has one wouldn't be as comfortable or hold the cup as secure. The teen didn't seem phased or embarassed at all. They took the cup and jockstrap and checked out. The sales associate was probably 25 years old so there is definitely hope for cup jocks at least!

That’s the best posting I’ve seen here a shopping trip for young man in a long time.

 

[Opinionman]

I was in Scheels in Rapid City SD today and overheard a lady with her son (probably 13 or 14) asking a sales associate where the "football front male protection" was. I tagged along to see how this was going to go down and the sales associate was awesome. He explained to them the different options and the boy already had a padded girdle so the associate said the best option was a teen cup with a jockstrap! The sales associate said that the using the girdle cup pocket if it has one wouldn't be as comfortable or hold the cup as secure. The teen didn't seem phased or embarassed at all. They took the cup and jockstrap and checked out. The sales associate was probably 25 years old so there is definitely hope for cup jocks at least!

I have to wonder if that guy practiced saying the phrase "football front male protection" several times before he went to the store... or if he invented the phrase or his coach did or his buddies. Given my memories of being that age and scoping out the jockstrap section with a beating heart, I would wager he practiced it.
My understanding is that football players almost never wear cups.

 

[fubarnd]

I have to wonder if that guy practiced saying the phrase "football front male protection" several times before he went to the store... or if he invented the phrase or his coach did or his buddies. Given my memories of being that age and scoping out the jockstrap section with a beating heart, I would wager he practiced it.
My understanding is that football players almost never wear cups.

It was the Mom doing the talking. Junior was just standing there taking it all in. I think in youth football programs, cups are pretty common. My oldest son wore one through his senior year as center. He stopped wearing it starting his junior year and got smacked in the goodies during a dog pile so he started wearing it again. He said it saved him at least six times.

 

[Bike57]

It was the Mom doing the talking. Junior was just standing there taking it all in. I think in youth football programs, cups are pretty common. My oldest son wore one through his senior year as center. He stopped wearing it starting his junior year and got smacked in the goodies during a dog pile so he started wearing it again. He said it saved him at least six times.

Sometimes you have to learn the hard way! So why is it we all snicker when someone gets smucked in the nuts!

Athletic Cup Commercial - Bike - YouTube

 

[Bike57]

It was the Mom doing the talking. Junior was just standing there taking it all in. I think in youth football programs, cups are pretty common. My oldest son wore one through his senior year as center. He stopped wearing it starting his junior year and got smacked in the goodies during a dog pile so he started wearing it again. He said it saved him at least six times.

Ballparkhopper: Protecting The Family Jewels (How To Buy A Cup) - YouTube

shopping for a cup with mom

 

[Opinionman]

It was the Mom doing the talking. Junior was just standing there taking it all in. I think in youth football programs, cups are pretty common. My oldest son wore one through his senior year as center. He stopped wearing it starting his junior year and got smacked in the goodies during a dog pile so he started wearing it again. He said it saved him at least six times

Sometimes you have to learn the hard way! So why is it we all snicker when someone gets smucked in the nuts!

Athletic Cup Commercial - Bike - YouTube

That's interesting cuz I've read more than one article about why Pro football players DON'T wear cups. They feel they're inhibiting in terms of speed and that the odds of getting hit in the nads are remote, tho' even once is enough. I always feel like you run the risk of pinching your sac skin between the edge of the cup and your legs, so if I do wear a cup, I always wear a regular Bike under it and then a sports brief on top. That way my nuts are contained. Or, I'll wear the sports brief under and a Bike regular (not cup jock) underneath.

 

[Opinionman]

Ballparkhopper: Protecting The Family Jewels (How To Buy A Cup) - YouTube

shopping for a cup with mom

Too funny! Yet also cringey. Gotta give moms credit, but I'd wish this were a dad. I supposed it's aimed at moms out there who have to do this.

 

[Opinionman]

Sometimes you have to learn the hard way! So why is it we all snicker when someone gets smucked in the nuts!

Athletic Cup Commercial - Bike - YouTube

I saw this Bike commercial years ago and laughed by ass off!

 

[Bike57]

Too funny! Yet also cringey. Gotta give moms credit, but I'd wish this were a dad. I supposed it's aimed at moms out there who have to do this.

Early in the video she had on a lab coat and stethoscope. Hope he doesn't have to have her do a hernia check before fall sports too.

 

[BULGEHOUND]

Back in the late 80's and well into the 90's I used to love going to the local sporting goods store and buying my 7 new jockstraps for the fall season of playing sports. The again in spring since I needed new ones. Kind of like buying your books. They were always BIKE since that is what we had in the area. I would toss them on the counter, start opening the boxes and later on clam shells to check the sizes. It was always a male at the counter and he would join in on the verification of sizing. Sure there were T-Shirts, short and sweats as well but I love it that it was no big deal I was buying 7 jockstraps. After HS and Collage I would still go strap shopping since mine got abused. SportsMart which became Sports Authority had a huge wall of BIKE jockstraps, cups and everything they made related to jock support/protection. Recently I went into a sporting goods store and all they had were cups or cup supporters. I just ask do any stores in your area still sell a traditional jockstrap?

It's a trend driven by ignorant «buyers» in stores' Head Offices. Interestingly, when I was in England I dropped into a tiny Sports Shop in York whene I was met by a bright young lady who when I asked do you have any jockstraps responded with perfect composure: «Just a moment sir, I'll bring down a selection for your perusal...» went upstairs, came down with a boxload of jocks, and proceeded to lay them out on the counter while describing their various qualities and commenting «THIS is the one my boyfriend LOVES and wears all the time...». Well, I bought several of those and a few others including a «box» model for my collection. She also suggested shipping them back to Canada to «save them being rooted-thru by nosey Customs Inspectors» — how thoughtful! Then in COVENTRY I stumbeled into a «boutique» full of young fashionistas/fashionistos and notice a pretty decent display of... [surprise!] JOCKSTRAPS. When I started to ask questions about them the male clerks got red-faced and stammery but before I knew it a young lady stepped up, answered all my questions knowledgeably, and made a BIG sale. I hope they were on commission! There was a little boutique on The Embankment in London with a downright «obscene» display of jockstraps and thongs but every time I passed it was closed and all I could do was look furtively and DROOL! Damn!!!

 

[BULGEHOUND]

I found a jock Sears used to sell on ebay. I remember back in the 90'swhen jockstraps made me so embarrassed, it would make me nervous about buying one in a store. I made sure to buy other things with it, as if that made buying it less noticeable.

Now I would love to just be in a store buying them like I used to a few years ago, where I would gage the looks on the faces of the cashiers, to have to deal with grabbing the box and scanning the barcode. And the idea that that jock is soon to be housing my genitals, wondering the extent to which they realize it.

There's lots to SEE OnLIne but I've had bad experiences with mis-sizing and just plain bad quality and the «no returns for sanitary reasons» dodge they use. SIZING is ridiculously unreliable. There's a SIMPLE and RELIABLE way to «size» a waistband: (1) MIN when when laid flat relaxed; (2) MAX when fully stretched. THAT method of sizing allows the buyer to decide how loose/tight he prefers his jock (or any other garment with a waistband) to be but it seems too simple for it to become standard. For example: BIKE XXL is smaller than many MED — totally ridiculous.

 

[BULGEHOUND]

Comp shorts are not a substitute.

Compression Shorts were invented by a sadistic BULLDYKE into Ball-crushing & Ball Torture.

 

[Opinionman]

It's a trend driven by ignorant «buyers» in stores' Head Offices. Interestingly, when I was in England I dropped into a tiny Sports Shop in York whene I was met by a bright young lady who when I asked do you have any jockstraps responded with perfect composure: «Just a moment sir, I'll bring down a selection for your perusal...» went upstairs, came down with a boxload of jocks, and proceeded to lay them out on the counter while describing their various qualities and commenting «THIS is the one my boyfriend LOVES and wears all the time...». Well, I bought several of those and a few others including a «box» model for my collection. She also suggested shipping them back to Canada to «save them being rooted-thru by nosey Customs Inspectors» — how thoughtful! Then in COVENTRY I stumbeled into a «boutique» full of young fashionistas/fashionistos and notice a pretty decent display of... [surprise!] JOCKSTRAPS. When I started to ask questions about them the male clerks got red-faced and stammery but before I knew it a young lady stepped up, answered all my questions knowledgeably, and made a BIG sale. I hope they were on commission! There was a little boutique on The Embankment in London with a downright «obscene» display of jockstraps and thongs but every time I passed it was closed and all I could do was look furtively and DROOL! Damn!!!

That's awesome! Altho' I still, well into my adulthood (and possibly into my dotage), prefer dealing with male clerks, I can easily imagine the female ones being bright, perky, and full of practical info

 

[Opinionman]

Compression Shorts were invented by a sadistic BULLDYKE into Ball-crushing & Ball Torture.

YES!

 

[BULGEHOUND]

Well for Baseball I always double strapped and wore sliding pants. The reg jock for containment, the cup for prorection and the sliding shorts for not scratching everything up.

10/10!!! You're a rare breed who knows how to PROPERLY protect your jewels. What I have seen in locker rooms and in OnLine «advice» blogs gives me the cold shivers. You only need to witness ONE failed protection from a Hard Hit..... I witnessed one in the dojo where a 4.99 «cup protector» carlessly slung on over Y-fronts shattered into splinters and the «fallout» was close to gory. The jockstrap «fallout» was the clambering to buy a JOFA cup like mine and my opportunity to educate the buyers on the proper way to wear a cup. WIN... WIN... WIN...

 

[BULGEHOUND]

That's awesome! Altho' I still, well into my adulthood (and possibly into my dotage), prefer dealing with male clerks, I can easily imagine the female ones being bright, perky, and full of practical info

It's an unfortunate result of mega-advertising and the trend toward «celebrity endorsements» I'd be willing to bet some of those endorsing Compression Shorts and «going cupless» are SAYING one thing, and DOING quite another. It's all about MONEY. J.B.Flaherty made the berst-fitting and most durable jocks but ended up going out of business because their products were «industrial grade» and didn't have the «glamour» of their lesser competitors. «Fashion» and Ad-Sales propaganda have decimated many of the quality American-made products — replaced by highly-advertised, «glamourous», logo'd, «star-endorsed», throwaway, chintzy, ersatz, knockoffs; produced in Third World sweatshops at enormous profits. R.I.P decent jockstraps. Ayyyyyyyyyy-[wo]men!

 

[billTO]

It's a trend driven by ignorant «buyers» in stores' Head Offices. Interestingly, when I was in England I dropped into a tiny Sports Shop in York whene I was met by a bright young lady who when I asked do you have any jockstraps responded with perfect composure: «Just a moment sir, I'll bring down a selection for your perusal...» went upstairs, came down with a boxload of jocks, and proceeded to lay them out on the counter while describing their various qualities and commenting «THIS is the one my boyfriend LOVES and wears all the time...». Well, I bought several of those and a few others including a «box» model for my collection. She also suggested shipping them back to Canada to «save them being rooted-thru by nosey Customs Inspectors» — how thoughtful! Then in COVENTRY I stumbeled into a «boutique» full of young fashionistas/fashionistos and notice a pretty decent display of... [surprise!] JOCKSTRAPS. When I started to ask questions about them the male clerks got red-faced and stammery but before I knew it a young lady stepped up, answered all my questions knowledgeably, and made a BIG sale. I hope they were on commission! There was a little boutique on The Embankment in London with a downright «obscene» display of jockstraps and thongs but every time I passed it was closed and all I could do was look furtively and DROOL! Damn!!!

Back around 1970 In London (UK) I recall seeing some jock/suspensory items in the storefront window of a tiny specialty shop. On an impulse, I went in and bought an item (forget what). The middle-aged ordinary-looking guy at the counter very calmly said, "If it doesn't fit, sir, you can come back and exchange it."

I glanced at him for a second, but was far too shy to say anything, and scurried out. I've always wondered whether I missed an opportunity for an interesting experience! Only came out about 8 years later, back in Canada.