{"product_id":"hi-tec-blast-lite-ez","title":"Hi Tec Blast Lite Ez Velcro","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"ri4uy9\" data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"209\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHi-Tec Blast EZ Black – Maximum Convenience Without Compromising Comfort\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eHi-Tec Blast EZ Black\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for men who want the comfort and support of a traditional trainer with the convenience of an easy hook-and-loop fastening system. 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