Impact Padded Bottoms
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Impact Padded Bottoms
Lower-body padding from a light compression short to a fully adjustable D3O® system. Shorts cover the tailbone and hips; pants carry the coverage down to the knees.
Compare the lineup
| Product | From | Padded | Coverage zones | Key padding tech | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compression SKINN ShortBase layer · limited sizes
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$40 | Light | Hips & tailbone (removable pad) | Thermo-formed hip padding + removable foam tailbone pad; compression fit | A little everyday coverage in a compression-short profile |
Zero RF D3O® ShortsLowest-price Zero
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$99.99 | Moderate | Tailbone, hips, seat | ESPRO polymer tailbone shell over a recycled D3O® RF foam core; plush hip/seat | Everyday riding value — the go-to for most riders |
Zero PLUS RF D3O® ShortsMost cushioned Zero
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$109.99 | Moderate | Tailbone, seat, hips, glutes, thighs | ESPRO™ tailbone shield over recycled D3O® RF; multi-density cushion foam; adjustable retention straps | Learning and progression days — fall smarter, ride longer |
X V7 D3O® A.I. ShortsFlagship · #1 seller
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$109.99 | Max | Tailbone & buttocks (D3O®), hips & thighs (Plush) | Upgraded T6 D3O® tailbone + flex shell; A.I. air-channel Plush; adjustable T.P.S. V2; X-Connect | Big hits — park, freeride, all-mountain & technical MTB |
Zero RF D3O® PantsCoverage to knees
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$119.99 | Moderate | Tailbone, hips, seat + plush knee pads | ESPRO shell + recycled D3O® RF core; Velcro-adjustable knee pads | Full-length daily coverage without the bulk |
X V7 D3O® A.I. PantsMax coverage
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$129.99 | Max | Tailbone, buttocks, hips, thighs + knees | T6 D3O® tailbone + Plush hips/thighs; adjustable T.P.S. V2; knee pads; X-Connect | Maximum lower-body coverage all the way to the knee |
Zero PLUS RF D3O® PantsCoverage to knees
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$139.99 | Moderate | Tailbone, seat, hips, glutes, thighs + vented knee pads | ESPRO™ tailbone shield over recycled D3O® RF; multi-density cushion foam; vented knee pads; adjustable retention straps | Full-length cushioning for learning and progression days |
Project X Thermal Pants XRDPadding + warmth
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$149.99 | Moderate | 7 zones — hips, thighs, knees, seat | Rogers XRD® 3mm impact foam in a moisture-wicking thermal knit | Cold-weather riders wanting padding + a thermal layer in one |
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Shorts cover the tailbone and hips; pants add knee coverage. The Padded rating is a plain-language guide based on each product's padding and coverage, not an official rating scale.
