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What makes Tortoise Pads impact shorts different?

  • Customizable pad thickness.
  • Minimal Spacing between pads.
  • Maximum Coverage of key areas.
  • Pad shapes and placement that allow the user Full Range of Motion.
  • Multi-layer Design for increased pad flexibility.
  • Multi-density Foam layers for greater protection while reducing overall pad thickness.
  • High Quality Foam – Our high impact pads are made from premium grade orthopedic foams.
  • And, they are Made in the USA by a company that cares deeply about making a real difference in the lives of their customers.

Tortoise Pads® are proudly made in the U.S.A.

Veteran and Women Owned Company

30-Day Satisfaction Guaranteed
Unparalleled Customer Service

We hope you enjoy wearing our impact shorts as much as we enjoy making them.

Designed and Manufactured in Southern California

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Testimonials

I was able to go down the mountain in the same way that I came into this world, butt first and screaming at the top of my lungs” – Liam Tarrant

“Let’s be honest. You ARE going to fall, and that’s completely OK. Just accept it. The question is not IF you’ll fall, but WHEN and how quickly you can get up and how you feel the next day. I used these for snowboarding after not doing it for a few years. After any fall on my butt or side, I was able to bounce right back up and attack the mountain with the same gusto as I had the day before. I feel like this product made a world of difference… The fit was great, I didn’t even realize I was wearing them, in fact I may start wearing them in my everyday life. I was able to go down the mountain in the same way that I came into this world, butt first and screaming at the top of my lungs.” – Liam Tarrant

“There’s no way I could’ve progressed so quickly without these pads” – Jeff Beck

“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

Welcome to the official site for Tortoise Pads®! Our innovative technology provides you with impact protection padded shorts for action sports that you’ve been waiting for. Skateboarders, BMX riders, scooter riders, snowboarders and many more athletes love this product, and we’re sure you will too. Tortoise Pads® padded shorts are undergarments and must be worn under shorts, pants, or other outer wear. Please check out our Instagram and Facebook pages for more pictures of riders.