Designed by Derby Girls and Hand Made Just for You!
We heard your feedback on the first two versions of these shorts, and made more changes to make the Roller Derby padded shorts even better. More tailbone padding, more back side padding, no more pad seams, and a stronger bond to hold the pads in place.
Some of our more "traditional" padded shorts just didn't meet your needs. They offered great protection, but were too bulky. With the help of several roller derby leagues, we asked McDavid to make us something special. These are custom designed padded shorts, made just for you, with:
Short-short leg length, so they don't stick out below your skirt or shorts
McDavid's ¼ inch HexPads to protect the front of your hips around to the tailbone pad in the back
Extended tailbone pad to protect against those painful falls onto your backside
A small pocket on the inside of your right hip, sized just right to hold your mouthguard, ID, and credit card (just in case you stop by the bar on the way home from practice...)
Lighter and less bulky than our other padded shorts
Soft, high quality material (80% nylon, 20% spandex)
Machine wash warm to keep them fresh
IMPORTANT SIZING NOTE: Please check out the sizing table below. We have changed the size of the shorts to better match standard women's sizes.
Derby Shorts are available in BLACK only.
What are the right roller derby padded shorts for you?
If you're looking for roller derby padded shorts, the top three choice our customers choose - and why - are:
The McDavid HexPad Roller Derby Shorts. These are the original padded shorts first designed specifically for Roller Derby. The HexPads are very slim, light weight, and offer great flexibility and mobility. But, they are slim and light weight. Some girls LOVE them because they are so slim and discreet. If you are looking for light weight impact protection with a low profile, these are a great choice.
The Triple Eight RD Bumsavers Roller Derby Padded Shorts. Although relatively new to the market, the Triple Eight RD Bumsavers have become very popular with those Derby Girls who want an intermediate level of protection - somewhere between the McDavids and the Crash Pads. The RD Bumsavers have thicker pads than the McDavids, but not as padded as the Crash Pads. If you are looking for "more than the McDavids, but not as much as the Crash Pads", then the RD Bumsavers are your pick.
The Crash Pads 2700 Roller Derby Padded Shorts. The Crash Pads 2700s offer the most advanced protection in Roller Derby padded shorts. The 2700s have the most protection all around, including excellent tailbone protection. Plus, the 2700s have more advanced fabric that wicks sweat away from your body. And, they're designed by a olympic level gymnastics trainer, so the pads, pad placement, and seams are all specifically designed and located to maximize your mobility and protection. If you want the best derby padded shorts, the Crash Pads 2700s are your choice.
McDavid Roller Derby Padded Shorts (Misses Sizes and Corresponding Hip Measurement)