It's the original, not an imitation! the 2" waistband of the "performance" jock is extremely comfortable for everyday wear. Great for all workouts and activities. These are now discontinued and very hard to come by, but once you put it on, you'll know what all the fuss was about. Only #3 is still available. As with all my garments, if you have any special care instructions, make a bundle and let me know in the comments!