What makes Tortoise Pads different? Minimal spacing between pads.Maximum coverage of key areas.Pad shapes and placement that allow the user full range of motion .Multi-layer foam design for increased pad flexibility.Multi-density foam layers for greater protection while reducing overall pad thickness.And, they are made by a company that cares deeply about making the highest quality product possible. What are Tortoise Pads? Tortoise Pads are shorts combined with protective butt pads and protective hip pads. Wear them underneath your regular pants to help cushion your falls. Made of lightweight yet dense foam, these shorts give the wearer more mobility without sacrificing protection or comfort. The foam is a high impact EVA product designed for maximum force absorption. Plus, these pads don’t wear out after a few weeks of use. They will last session after session and will serve you for a long time. Ride With Confidence Pro Scooter rider Jamie Hull pushes the limits when he wears Tortoise Pads. TESTIMONIALS “Tortoise Pads are without a doubt the most superior padded shorts I’ve ever worn. As a vertical skateboarder over 40 years old, I take falls from huge heights to my hips and tail bone. Tortoise Pads keeps me being able to do what I love. The padding is stronger than any of the other five brands I’ve tried over many years and Tortoise are very comfortable and do not restrict my mobility which is key. They also let you customize the thickness of the pads the way you like. Perfect engineering and design.” – Adam Effertz "These pads are perfect for snowboarding. I'm finally off the bunny hills but I still crash on my butt every run when I push myself. There's no way I could've progressed so quickly without these pads and I won't go without them. The thing that I found that differentiates Tortoise Pads is that they're the only pads that have full butt protection. As for the overall performance of the pads, these guys nailed it! I've been crashing in these things every way possible for the past 2 months and I haven't even had a slight bruise, I really can't think of any improvements." - Jeff Beck THE TORTOISE PADS STORY Family owned and run. Tortoise Pads was conceived when the founder, Keith Jacobson (pictured left), decided to start skateboarding at age 55 because he wanted to hang out with his 12-year-old son at the skate park. For him having the best pads was not an option, it was a necessity. He quickly found out that the sports industry was severely lacking in quality, high impact hip and butt pads. That’s when he started making his own. Keith spent months in his garage designing and modifying his padded shorts. He used his experience as a material science engineer to developed his multi-density foam configuration. The result was a product that provides both high-level protection and comfort. Keith carefully selected the pad shapes and placement to give the user a complete range of motion with maximum coverage. Tortoise Pads is dedicated to making sure that you are protected, no matter what sport you participate in. We’re working OUR butts off to save YOURS. MORE ABOUT OUR T2 IMPACT PROTECTION PADDED SHORTS MULTIPLE LAYERS OF PROTECTION Our T2 impact protection shorts contain a uniquely engineered Multi-Density High Impact EVA foam configuration which gives greater protection while reducing overall pad thickness. The denser layers of foam dissipate and absorb more of the impact’s energy. The softer layers provide cushioning as well as additional protection between you and the ground. BREATHABLE MESH SHORTS WITH MAX-DRI MOISTURE MANAGEMENT POCKETS Tortoise Pads impact protection shorts are made from a durable Nylon-Spandex power mesh fabric that maximizes airflow and provides great breathability. The Poly-Spandex pockets have MAX-DRI Moisture Management Technology. The MAX-DRI technology has enhanced fibers with excellent wicking capabilities that pull moisture away from both your skin and the power mesh shorts. This fabric will aid in the evaporation and cooling process and will help keep you dry and comfortable in hot conditions. FLEXIBLE MULTI-LAYER DESIGN Our multiple layer design and durable spandex pockets allow our foam to constantly reshape to your body, creating pads that move the way you do.