OXBALLS SLINGJOCK Upthrust Slider-Strap Jock – Pool / Large

Pool is the SLINGJOCK's blue colourway, and despite the name, this OXBALLS SLINGJOCK in Large is a cotton jockstrap, not swimwear. It's cut for a 36–38 inch waist and brings the full OXJOK set-up: a soft-rib pouch that holds you up and forward, leg straps that slide as you move, wide flat elastic at the back and a firm band with a pocket.

Not swimwear, despite the name

The fabric is 94% cotton with 6% spandex. That's great for breathability on land, but cotton soaks up water, sags and takes a long time to dry, and chlorine and salt will fade the colour and degrade the elastic and the rubber logo. Wear it under shorts on a beach day, by all means; just don't swim in it. Think of Pool as a summer colour, not a summer fabric.

How blue wears

Blue is the easy middle ground of the range: brighter than black, less of a statement than red or pink. It pairs naturally with white, navy and grey, and looks good under light-wash denim or with a white tee. If you're building a small rotation, Pool alongside Black Iron covers most outfits. Blue also hides light sweat marks better than white, which is handy on hot days.

Fitting the Large jockstrap

Large is OXBALLS' 36–38 inch waist. Measure at the height where the band will rest, usually a little below the navel. The leg straps are elastic, so muscular thighs or a full seat don't usually push you up a size; the waist decides it. If you're at 39 or like a relaxed band, the X-Large fits 40–42. At 34 or 35, the Medium is closer.

What's built in

The slider straps are the headline. Instead of being sewn to one point, the leg straps travel along the pouch edge, so when you squat, step up or twist, the pouch stays where it should and the straps follow your hips. The firm band won't fold over and has a plush inside layer. On the hip, a small STASH pocket takes a locker key or folded cash. Inside the pouch, an elastic BUNGEE loop works as what OXBALLS calls a cock-ring lifter, for a more lifted front, and a JOKFIT rubber ring is included in the box. The lifter and ring are optional extras; leave them out and it's a supportive everyday jock.

Care

Wash cold, either by hand or on a gentle cycle, without bleach. Hang it to dry or lay it flat. Keep it away from the dryer and the iron: heat loosens the elastic and the 3-D rubber logo. Rinse it after a sweaty day in the sun rather than leaving it in a bag. Sunscreen and after-sun lotions can mark cotton, so let them sink in before you dress, and wash the jock soon if they do transfer. Drying it in shade rather than strong direct sun also helps the blue keep its depth.

Specifications

• Brand: OXBALLS (OXJOK), SLINGJOCK upthrust slider-strap jock
• Fabric: 94% cotton, 6% spandex, soft-rib
• Straps: slider leg straps; flat-tube elastic butt straps
• Waistband: firm, non-rolling, plush lining; hip STASH pocket
• Extras: internal BUNGEE lifter; JOKFIT rubber cock ring included
• Branding: 3-D rubber OXJOK logo on front, OX logo at rear
• Size: Large, 36–38" waist
• Colour: Pool (blue). Also in X-Large and Medium; Large also in Red Hot

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