Comfortable and effective

I use this item while practicing karate. It protected against an accidentally uncontrolled kicks as it properly diverted the force of impact to less sensitive areas. Definitely recommended when practicing kumite.The cup is not in the way, even when doing warming up exersizes. When laying on your stomach you can feel it, but it is not getting in the way (even with things like Bhujangasana).However I was most pleasantly surprised that the smoothness of fabric of the shorts also helps when kicking, not having to go and 'pull up' the trousers by hand to do a high kick.I took a white one to match the Karate-gi color, although I don't think there is much of a chance to see this through dense fabric of the gi.