{"product_id":"coquille-de-boxe-pro-cuir-esprit-boxe","title":"Leather groin guard","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.eb-prod{font-family:inherit;color:inherit;line-height:1.75}\n.eb-prod h2{margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15em}\n.eb-prod p{margin-bottom:.9rem}\n.eb-prod ul,.eb-prod ol{margin:.5rem 0 1rem 1.4rem}\n.eb-prod li{margin-bottom:.45rem}\n.eb-prod strong{font-weight:600}\n.eb-prod a{color:#0066cc;text-decoration:underline}\n.eb-prod a:hover{color:#004a99}\n.eb-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.35rem}\n.eb-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:5px 13px;border-radius:999px;line-height:1}\n.eb-badge-type{background:#fff;color:#1a1a1a;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}\n.eb-cat-essentielle{background:#f2f2f2;color:#3a3a3a;border:1.5px solid #9a9a9a}\n.eb-cat-enfant{background:#eaf2fb;color:#1c4e80;border:1.5px solid #2f6fad}\n.eb-summary{background:#f5f0eb;border-left:4px solid #c0392b;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:1.75rem}\n.eb-summary p{margin:0}\n.eb-note{background:#f7f5f2;border:1px solid #e3ded6;padding:.8rem 1rem;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;margin:1rem 0}\n.eb-note p{margin:0}\n.eb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:1.25rem 0}\n.eb-scroll .eb-specs{margin:0;min-width:540px}\n.eb-specs{width:100% !important;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.25rem 0;font-size:14px;background:#fff !important;table-layout:auto !important;display:table !important}\n.eb-specs thead{display:table-header-group !important}\n.eb-specs tbody{display:table-row-group !important}\n.eb-specs tr{display:table-row !important}\n.eb-specs th,.eb-specs td{display:table-cell !important;word-break:normal !important;overflow-wrap:normal !important;hyphens:none !important}\n.eb-specs th{background:#1a1a1a !important;color:#f0c040 !important;padding:9px 13px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}\n.eb-specs td{padding:9px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;color:#333 !important;vertical-align:top;background:#ffffff !important}\n.eb-specs td:first-child{white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600}\n.eb-specs tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f5f2 !important}\n.eb-specs tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}\n.eb-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding:.9rem 0}\n.eb-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.eb-faq-q{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;color:#1a1a1a;font-family:inherit}\n.eb-faq-a{margin:0;color:#444;line-height:1.7;font-family:inherit}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-prod\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge\"\u003eReal leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge\"\u003ePro guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge\"\u003eBlack or white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge\"\u003e330 g \/ 11.6 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge\"\u003e4 sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003cstrong\u003epro boxing groin guard\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003ereal leather\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ewhite\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in wide belt\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003erear lace closure\u003c\/strong\u003e. It combines \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-density foam\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ereinforced stitching\u003c\/strong\u003e and just \u003cstrong\u003e330 g \/ 11.6 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an \u003cstrong\u003eelastic rear section\u003c\/strong\u003e that leaves the hips completely free. Built for \u003cstrong\u003esparring\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecompetition\u003c\/strong\u003e in boxing, kickboxing, muay thai and MMA. \u003cstrong\u003e4 sizes, S to XL (waist 76 to 100 cm \/ 30 to 39 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e€69\u003c\/strong\u003e whichever colour, free standard shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower protection is the piece of kit you only notice when it is missing. This guard is drawn for \u003cstrong\u003eregular sparring\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eclub preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e: an \u003cstrong\u003eanatomical cup in real leather\u003c\/strong\u003e covering the groin and lower abdomen, extended by a \u003cstrong\u003ewide belt\u003c\/strong\u003e that spreads the load across the hips rather than onto a thin waistband. The result is that it stays put round after round, with no riding up and no chafing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro guard or anatomical guard: the difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe market splits into two families. The \u003cstrong\u003eanatomical guard\u003c\/strong\u003e — often called a slip guard — is a light cup held by a thin elastic or built into an undergarment. It covers starting out, light-contact martial arts and occasional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epro guard\u003c\/strong\u003e is built on a \u003cstrong\u003ewide belt\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is the configuration professionals and clubs use: it covers more, holds without shifting through consecutive rounds and stands up to hard sparring. This Esprit Boxe model belongs to that second family, with real leather on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWide belt and rear lacing: a hold that stops moving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetention rests on two things. First a \u003cstrong\u003ewide belt\u003c\/strong\u003e that sits against the pelvis and spreads pressure over a large area — which is what avoids the tourniquet feeling of a thin strap. Then a \u003cstrong\u003ecentral rear lacing\u003c\/strong\u003e, which lets you \u003cstrong\u003eset the tension to the millimetre\u003c\/strong\u003e according to your build and the thickness of the compression shorts underneath. You adjust once, tie off, and leave it for the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eelastic crotch strap\u003c\/strong\u003e locks the assembly from below and stops the cup tipping forward on slips and changes of stance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElastic rear section: protection without restriction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA guard that is too rigid holds back footwork. Here the \u003cstrong\u003erear section is elastic\u003c\/strong\u003e: it follows the rotation of the hips on hooks and uppercuts, allows flexion on low slips, and moves with the boxer. Protection is concentrated where it is useful — at the front — and gets out of the way everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReal leather, high-density foam and reinforced stitching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front cup is faced in \u003cstrong\u003ereal leather\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that changes everything over time. It takes the friction of gloves and repeated impacts, stretches slightly to follow the shape of the wearer, and \u003cstrong\u003edevelops a patina\u003c\/strong\u003e over the seasons. Inside, the \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-density foam\u003c\/strong\u003e absorbs and disperses the energy of shots to the belt line. The whole thing is built with \u003cstrong\u003ereinforced stitching\u003c\/strong\u003e at the stress points — cup-to-belt joint, lace eyelets, strap anchors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all weighs just \u003cstrong\u003e330 grams \/ 11.6 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e: substantial enough to reassure, light enough to be forgotten after two rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack or white: two colours, one build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewhite\u003c\/strong\u003e versions are strictly identical: same real leather, same wide belt, same rear lacing, same weight, same price. The choice is purely visual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most discreet and the easiest to keep looking clean day to day. \u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e takes up the classic look of professional boxing kit and stands out against dark shorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"eb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePro boxing groin guard, wide belt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-density foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral rear lacing, elastic crotch strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElastic, frees the hips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStitching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReinforced at the stress points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330 g \/ 11.6 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS to XL — waist 76 to 100 cm \/ 30 to 39 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisciplines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxing, kickboxing, muay thai, MMA — sparring and competition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e€69 whichever colour, free standard shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anatomical-groin-guard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Anatomical boxing groin guard, 5 sizes, child to adult\"\u003eAnatomical groin guard\u003c\/a\u003e — 5 sizes from child to adult and machine washable, if you are starting out or kitting out a junior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/winning-cps-500-groin-guard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Winning CPS-500 boxing groin guard, 5 colourways\"\u003eWinning CPS-500\u003c\/a\u003e — Japanese hand-built construction, if you want the best there is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/belly-pad-with-groin-guard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing belly pad with a built-in groin guard\"\u003eBelly pad with guard\u003c\/a\u003e — a built-in guard plus flank protection, if you take body shots in sparring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything is gathered in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-protective-gear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing protective gear\"\u003eboxing protective gear\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do you choose a groin guard size?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003ewaist measurement\u003c\/strong\u003e: S to XL covers \u003cstrong\u003e76 to 100 cm \/ 30 to 39 in\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rear lacing gives real adjustment on top, so a size covers a range rather than a single figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs this guard real leather?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, the front cup is \u003cstrong\u003ereal leather\u003c\/strong\u003e, not synthetic, in both colours. It takes glove friction and repeated impact, stretches slightly to follow your shape and develops a patina over the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs a groin guard compulsory in competition?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eFor men, yes, in amateur and professional boxing alike, and in most kickboxing and MMA rulesets. Check the exact requirement with your federation, since the approved formats differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs it worn under or over the shorts?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder\u003c\/strong\u003e, directly over compression shorts, with the boxing shorts covering it. The wide belt sits at the waist, which is why the shorts have to go on afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow much does it weigh?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e330 g \/ 11.6 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is substantial enough to reassure and light enough to be forgotten after two rounds — the elastic rear section is what keeps it from restricting the hips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do you look after real leather?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eWipe it with a slightly damp cloth after a session and let it air dry away from a radiator. Never soak it: leather stays supple as long as it is not dried out or saturated. The white takes a slightly more frequent wipe than the black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoing further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete the kit: our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-headgear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing headgear\"\u003eheadgear\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-mouthguard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mouthguards\"\u003emouthguards\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-shin-guards\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shin guards\"\u003eshin guards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"aspritboxe.com","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ S","offer_id":55007811862904,"sku":"COQUILLE.EB.S","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ M","offer_id":55007811895672,"sku":"COQUILLE.EB.M","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ L","offer_id":55007811928440,"sku":"COQUILLE.EB.L","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XL","offer_id":55007817466232,"sku":"COQUILLE.EB.XL","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ S","offer_id":55618034041208,"sku":"COQUILLE.EB.BL.S","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ M","offer_id":55618034073976,"sku":"COQUILLE.EB.BL.M","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ L","offer_id":55618034106744,"sku":"COQUILLE.EB.BL.L","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ XL","offer_id":55618034139512,"sku":"COQUILLE.EB.BL.XL","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3369\/2608\/files\/coquille_esprit_boxe_AVANT.jpg?v=1772235884","url":"https:\/\/aspritboxe.com\/en\/products\/leather-groin-guard","provider":"aspritboxe.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}