What are Mc David Padded h Dc Shorts (Guard)? Pro style compression shorts with extra padding for the hips & thighs. Perfect for football goalkeepers, skiers & snowboarders. When Can I Use Them? Specially designed for football goalkeepers, as well as skiers & skateboarders. To protect the hips & thighs from impact injuries. For the prevention & treatment of hamstring, thigh & groin injuries. Which size do I need? Measure around the waist, above the hips. If you are between sizes, please choose the larger size. Youth (Medium) 60-65cm (24-26") Youth (Large) 65-70cm (26-28") Small 70-80cm (28-32") Medium 80-85cm (32-34") Large 85-95cm (34-38") X-Large 95-105cm (38-42") XX-Large 105-115cm (42-46") How do they work? The patented Hex Pad technology of the Mc David Padded h Dc Shorts (Guard) features a hexagonal patterned mesh of flexible fabric, which protects the hips & thighs from impact injuries. The Mc David Padded h Dc Shorts (Guard) padded shorts are also compression shorts that provide warmth & support to the muscles & joints, preventing & treating thigh, hamstring & groin injuries. At the same time, the Mc Davids h Dc Moisture Management System allows perspiration to be wicked away from the skin, keeping you cool & dry in hot summer conditions; warm & dry in cold winter conditions. This combination of protection & comfort makes Mc David h Dc Padded Shorts the choice of many top athletes.