Shorts and protective belts

Protecting the pelvis

The protective shorts, worn under motocross trousers, have pads or foam on the hips, coccyx, and sometimes the thighs. These areas absorb heavy impacts during falls to the side or back, which are common in motocross and enduro. The fabric compression models support the muscles and reduce fatigue during long sessions.

Other protections

Off-road protections also come in:

• Chest protectors, vests and back protectors.
• Knee and elbow pads.

All protections are gathered on the protections page.

Supporting the back

The lumbar belt, or waist belt, wraps around the lower back and abdomen. It supports the lumbar area, which is heavily used during repeated impacts from bumps and landing jumps, and holds the internal organs. It also keeps the lower back warm. Often adjustable with hook-and-loop fasteners, it is worn over a jersey or a technical undershirt.

Choosing them well

You choose the shorts based on your waist and thigh size, making sure the pads stay in place when in riding position. The lumbar belt is chosen based on your waist size, tight enough to support without hindering breathing. These protections complement the chest protector, back protector and knee pads for a complete off-road kit.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The yearly highlights follow a steady order: Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school season.

Frequently asked questions

Protective shorts or compression shorts, what's the difference?

The protective shorts have pads or foam on the hips and coccyx to absorb falls. The compression shorts, which have little or no reinforcement, support the muscles and limit fatigue. Some models combine both functions.

Is the lumbar belt useful in motocross?

The lumbar belt supports the lower back and abs during landings and long sessions on rough terrain. It limits muscle fatigue but does not replace a back protector for impacts.

How to wear protective shorts under motocross trousers?

The shorts are worn directly on the skin or over a technical undershirt, under the trousers. Make sure the trousers are loose enough to avoid compressing the pads, and that they stay in place when in riding position.

What size to get for protective shorts?

The shorts should fit snugly to ensure the pads stay in place during a fall: if too loose, they slide and offer no protection. Take your waist and thigh measurements and try them on in a squatting position.

How to care for protective shorts?

Remove the removable pads, then wash the shorts in cold machine wash, on a delicate cycle, without fabric softener. Air dry them, away from a heat source, to preserve the elasticity of the fabric and the integrity of the foam.