Taking care of your body with the best girdle pants will allow you to play longer, harder and at your maximum performance potential. You play hard and use your body as both an offensive and defensive weapon repeatedly, but that doesn’t mean you want to come home with a bunch of bruises and deep pain in your legs and bottom.

Oftentimes your kids’ football coaches will recommend particular girdle pads to wear for the season. You jump on board because you care about body protection when it comes to tackle football. The catch is you may not know much about football pants padding, much less which will work well for you or your aspiring youth football athlete. There are a few options to consider when it comes to which body parts and how much each one is protected. For example, football girdle pants can be designed to protect your thighs, hips, tailbone, lower spine and knees on some styles. Most options will also incorporate your athletic cup seamlessly into the middle of the pants.

Just like football gloves specialized pants offer an extra layer of protection and let you play your best. On this list, we feature our choice of the top girdle pants. You’ll get an idea of what may work well for your games and your degree of intensity when you play.

1. Champro Tri-Flex Integrated Football Girdle

CHAMPRO Youth FPGU6 Tri-Flex 5-Pad Integrated Girdle

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PROS

  • Does not comprise your flexibility and mobility
  • Provides amazing protection against knocks and impact
  • The thigh pads are very well ventilated to ensure that the extra padding does not interfere with the ventilation of the girdle
  • Flexible with proper sweat and moisture management

CONS

  • There was a little bit of chaffing around the bottom of the girdles

SUMMARY

At number one we have the Champro Tri-Flex Integrated Football Girdle. This is a padded, protective football girdle that has a proven record of not only giving you some of the best protection on the field but also ensuring that it does that without comprising your flexibility and mobility.
The thigh pads are very well ventilated to ensure that the extra padding does not interfere with the ventilation of the girdle. In addition to that, the hip pads do rise above the waist. This is to provide protection from knocks and impact that may come from the side while ensuring that the pads themselves do not cause chaffing around the waist.
The thigh pads are contoured and have hard plastic shock plates. These plates have the ability to absorb a huge amount of shock to keep your things and upper leg protected. When we look at the fabric, we will find that the Champro Tri-Flex Integrated Football Girdle are made out of elastic polyester and spandex.
This combination of material does not only go a long way to ensure that the Champro Tri-Flex Integrated Football Girdle is as flexible a possible, they also provide excellent moisture management.
The material allows for the easy evaporation of sweat to keep you both cool and dry during play. The material also ensures for a snug fit as well as some compression. Worn with the right brand of compression shorts, the Champro Tri-Flex Integrated Football Girdle do a really good job of supporting the thigh muscles as well as preventing soreness, stiffness and cramps.
Price 9
Compression 10
Comfort 10
Durability 9.5
Protection 10

 

2. Rawlings Men’s Fgp5 Protective Girdle Pants

Rawlings Protective Football Pant

PROS

  • They have adequate padding in all the right areas
  • The material that they are made out of provide enough compression and muscle support
  • The material is also breathable enough

CONS

  • May cause a bit of chaffing around the waist

SUMMARY

At number two we have the Rawlings Men’s Fgp5 Protective Girdle Pants. These are also protective in that the have adequate padding in all the right areas.
There include padding and protection of the thighs, hips and spines. The pads that are tasked with providing protection to all of the areas that we have mentioned have the ability to absorb and dissipate a lot of impact thereby helping keep yo safe. Unlike the number one item on this list, the Rawlings Men’s Fgp5 Protective Girdle Pants may cause a bit of chaffing around the waist if yo do not take steps to prevent it. The material that they are made out of provide enough compression and muscle support if you are looking or girdles that will provide both of this.
In addition, the material is really well sewn to ensure there is no chaffing. The seams also hold the girdles really well to enhance durability and comfort.
The material is also breathable enough. You will be able to stay cool and dry when you have the Rawlings Men’s Fgp5 Protective Girdle Pants on. One of the things we are sure you will totally love about the Rawlings Men’s Fgp5 Protective Girdle Pants is that they can be machine washed. This can be done without any risk to the pads that come with these girdles.
The Rawlings Men’s Fgp5 Protective Girdle Pants, unlike most of the other girdles on this list do come with a pocket for a cup.As you can see, these Rawlings Men’s Fgp5 Protective Girdle Pants do go out of their way to provide you with all the protection that you need.
Price 9
Compression 9.5
Comfort 9.5
Durability 9
Protection 10

 

3. Alleson Men’s 7-Pad Football Girdle

Alleson Adult Core Integrated Seven Pad Football Girdle

PROS

  • They provide just the right balance of flexibility and protection
  • These girdles do not only protect you from any hits and impact to the side of the pelvis but also prevent chaffing on the waist
  • These girdles are still elastic and flexible enough to allow for flexibility and mobility in all directions
  • They are really good at providing adequate compression and muscle support to the thighs, hips and surrounding muscles
  • Do come with a pocket for your cup

CONS

  • They did feel a bit tight especially with the cup in place

SUMMARY

The Champro Man Up 7 Pad Girdle Pants close out the top three best football girdles. If you are looking for girdles that will provide just the right balance of flexibility and protection, the Champro Man Up 7 Pad Girdle Pants are it. Their pads do a really good job of absorbing impact thereby ensuring that these girdles provide adequate protection.
The low-profile Tri-Flex hip pads rise above the waist. This is to not only protect you from any hits and impact to the side of the pelvis but to prevent from chaffing on the waist. All of the pads on the Champro Man Up 7 Pad Girdle Pants are very well ventilated.
This is for your comfort and so that you are able to remain cool and dry during games for your own comfort. The pads are also contoured for added flexibility and mobility. Although the material that the Champro Man Up 7 Pad Girdle Pants are made out of is tough, it is still elastic and flexible enough to allow for flexibility and mobility in all directions.
The Champro Man Up 7 Pad Girdle Pants also does a really good job of providing adequate compression and muscle support to the thighs, hips and surrounding muscles. In order to provide protection to the genitals, the Champro Man Up 7 Pad Girdle Pants do come with a pocket for your cup.
Lastly, the material has amazing moisture wicking properties which encourages the evaporation of sweat.
Price 9
Compression 9
Comfort 8.5
Durability 9
Protection 8.5

4. Neo VX3 7 Padded Football Girdle
(No longer recommended)

CONS

  • They did feel a little bit restrictive

PROS

  • The hip, thigh and tailbone pads are made out if EVA closed-cell foam. This foam absorbs impact to prevent injuries that come from hits and knocks
  • They made out of material that is light, strong and very well ventilated
  • The material is flexible enough to enhance movement and mobility
  • They provides some level of compression which prevents cramps, soreness and stiffness and improves the flow of blood int the thigh muscles

SUMMARY

The Cramer Classic 5-Pad Football Girdle is a rather special girdle. To start us off, we are going to be looking at the pads that are found on the Cramer Classic 5-Pad Football Girdle. The hip, thigh and tailbone pads are made out if EVA closed-cell foam.
This foam absorbs impact to prevent injuries that come from hits and knocks. In addition to that, there pads are flexible enough so as to not inhibit your movement in any way. Moving a bit lower, you will find that the thigh pads have a hard plastic interior.
This, in addition to the foam padding that we have mentioned above works really well to prevent muscle injuries. The Cramer Classic 5-Pad Football Girdle are made out of material that is light, strong and very well ventilated. All of these are very important when choosing the best football girdle.
The material is flexible enough to enhance movement and mobility while being strong enough to enhance durability. The material is also elastic enough so that it provides some level of compression this compression prevents cramps, soreness and stiffness and improves the flow of blood to the thigh muscles. The Cramer Classic 5-Pad Football Girdle also comes with a spandex elastomer waistband.
This waistband ensures that the Cramer Classic 5-Pad Football Girdle does not ride down during games. The waistband is also so comfortable that it does a really good job of preventing chaffing.
Price 8.5
Compression 9
Comfort 8
Durability 8
Protection 8.5

5. Under Armour Armour Max Football Girdle

Rugged Safety Football Girdle White

CONS

  • Come in only one color

PROS

  • These girdles provide both protection and durability
  • The material is very elastic and allows for 4-way flexibility
  • There is no chaffing
  • Very easy to wash

SUMMARY

Coming in at number five is the A4 Men’s Integrated Football Girdle. This is a very well sewn girdle with the ability to provide both protection and durability under all conditions of play.
To start us off, we are going to look at the material. The materials that the A4 Men’s Integrated Football Girdle is made out of is polyester in combination with spandex.
This material is first of all very elastic. This elasticity allows for 4-way flexibility while retaining its integrity. In addition to all this, the material is also very well ventilated and breathable. This first of all allows you to remain cool under hot conditions. The second thing is that it allows you to remain dry.
This is because the air permeability encourages the evaporation of sweat from both the body and the A4 Men’s Integrated Football Girdle. This evaporation of sweat allows for a more comfortable game or training. The material is held together by a flat-lock seam.
This seam not only increases the durability of the A4 Men’s Integrated Football Girdle, it also ensures that there is no chaffing even if you wear and play in these girdles for a long time.
One of the most impressive things about the A4 Men’s Integrated Football Girdle is that the pads are permanently sewn on. They will not come off during lay. The A4 Men’s Integrated Football Girdle is also very easy to wash which is a huge plus for those who love to keep clan on the field.
Price 8.5
Compression 8
Comfort 8.5
Durability 8.5
Protection 8.5

6. Cramer Skill 7 Football Girdle

A4 Adult Integrated Football Girdle

 

PROS

  • This material is both strong and durable
  • offers and amazing amount of compression
  • prevent stiffness, soreness and strains
  • The pads absorb impact really well

CONS

  • The sizes were a little bit off

SUMMARY

The Cramer Skill 7 Football Girdle opens up the second half of this list of the best football girdles. The Cramer Skill 7 Football Girdle is made out of nylon and spandex. This material is both strong and durable.
We had the chance to wear and play in this girdle and we found that it offers an amazing amount of compression. As you may know, proper compression not only allows a football accessory or gear to provide adequate muscle support it also goes a long way to prevent stiffness, soreness and strains that come from long periods of play or training.
The hip, thigh and knee pads that come with the Cramer Skill 7 Football Girdle also do a really good job of providing the protection that you will be looking for in a good football girdle. The pads absorb impact really well which is a huge plus. We found that the Cramer Skill 7 Football Girdle, despite having all these pads is really light.
This allowed us to play with a lot more agility without feeling the weight of the girdles. Speaking of the pads, they are made out of EVA foam. This foam is the one that is responsible for the prevention of injury that they girdle offers. The Cramer Skill 7 Football Girdle features pads that are smaller than those that are found in other girdles.
This is to ensure that the Cramer Skill 7 Football Girdle does not impact your speed during play at all. The 2-inch elastometer waistband really holds the Cramer Skill 7 Football Girdle in place even under very demanding conditions.
Price 8
Compression 8
Comfort 8.5
Durability 8.5
Protection 8

7. Under Armour Men’s MPZ 5-Pad Girdle

Under Armour New Men’s MPZ 5 Pad 3D Armour Girdle

PROS

  • The pads are placed in such a way as to provide maximum protection from impact and injury
  • Lightweight without compromising protection
  • The material also maintains its shape and compression after a number of washes
  • come with a signature moisture transport system that encourages the evaporation of sweat and water
  • the Under Armour Men’s MPZ 5-Pad Girdle is chafe-free

CONS

  • The amount of compression provided is a bit wanting

SUMMARY

The Under Armour Men’s MPZ 5-Pad Girdle is a strategically manufactured football girdles. This is seen from the design and placement of the pads on the girdle itself. The pads are placed in such a way as to provide maximum protection from impact and injury. In addition to this, the pads are made out of a lightweight MPZ padding. This padding provides enough protection without adding any excessive weight to the girdle.
Moving on to the fabric, you will find that it is elastic enough to allow for 4-way movement and flexibility. In this way, the Under Armour Men’s MPZ 5-Pad Girdle does not impact your game play in any negative way. The material also maintains its shape and compression after a number of washes and dries fast enough to always keep you dry on and off the field.
The Under Armour Men’s MPZ 5-Pad Girdle does come with a signature moisture transport system that encourages the evaporation of sweat and water. This helps keep you both dry and comfortable. In addition, the Under Armour Men’s MPZ 5-Pad Girdle does feature strategic ventilation and cooling.
There two allow for improved and adequate airflow in and around the girdle. The flatlock stitching system does an amazing job of holding the whole girdle together. In addition, it ensure that the Under Armour Men’s MPZ 5-Pad Girdle is as chafe-free as possible for your comfort.
Price 8
Compression 7.5
Comfort 7.5
Durability 8.5
Protection 8

8. Alleson Men’s 7-Pad Football Girdle

Alleson Adult Core Integrated Seven Pad Football Girdle

PROS

  • Provides an awesome level of protection
  • It does really well to prevent stiffness, muscle injuries and cramps
  • The material of the Alleson Men’s 7-Pad Football Girdle is very well ventilated
  • The waistband is also really good at preventing chaffing around the waist area

CONS

  • Moving in these girdles can use some getting used to

SUMMARY

The Alleson Men’s 7-Pad Football Girdle is perhaps one of the most protective girdle on this list. This is because it comes with seven stretch pockets. Each of this pockets feature a built-in pad for the hips, knees and tailbone. This ensures that you covered from all angles and side.
The Alleson Men’s 7-Pad Football Girdle has fabric that offers amazing compression. We found the muscle support that is provided by this girdle adequate. It does really well to prevent stiffness, muscle injuries and cramps.
The Alleson Men’s 7-Pad Football Girdle has enough compression to encourage blood flow to the thighs and surrounding tissues. The end result of this is faster recovery after training and games and improved performance during games. The Alleson Men’s 7-Pad Football Girdle also feature a hidden cup pocket. This cup pocket is well sewn to ensure comfort.
The pocket also comes with a flap that helps secure the cup position. The material of the Alleson Men’s 7-Pad Football Girdle is very well ventilated. This allows for adequate airflow in and out of the girdle. The material also encourages the evaporation of sweat from both the body and girdle for a dry and comfortable game. To top it all off, the Alleson Men’s 7-Pad Football Girdle can be machine washed. Just ensure to use the shortest spin possible and absolutely no bleach or fabric softeners.
To ensure that the Alleson Men’s 7-Pad Football Girdle does not come off or ride down during games, the Alleson Men’s 7-Pad Football Girdle does come with an elastic waistband. This waistband is also really good at preventing chaffing around the waist area.
Price 8
Compression 7
Comfort 7
Durability 7.5
Protection 7

9. Neo VX3 7 Padded Football Girdle

(No longer recommended)

PROS

  • Offers enough protection without limiting your mobility
  • The material is also very breathable
  • These girdle help improve the flow of blood into the muscles for improved performance

CONS

  • The compression can feel a little bit restrictive

SUMMARY

At number nine we have a football girdle that is made to offer enough protection without limiting your mobility. The Neo VX3 7 Padded Football Girdle, despite having quite a number of protective pads, is surprising flexible. This can be attributed to the material that it is made out of.
The material is elastic to allow for movement and mobility in all direction. IN addition to this, the material is also very breathable. It also does a really good job of discouraging the evaporation and sweat from both the body and the girdle. This makes for a very dry and comfortable training and game time. The Neo VX3 7 Padded Football Girdle also offers a good amount of compression.
This is really important for those who are not fans of muscle cramps, stiffness and slow recovery time. The compression that is offered by the Neo VX3 7 Padded Football Girdle is enough to improve the flow of blood into the muscles for improved performance.
The hip pads are made out of high impact plates. These plates absorb all impact to offer crucial; protection to the thighs. These plates despite being very stiff are also flexible enough so as to not hinder movement. The Neo VX3 7 Padded Football Girdle features a secure stretch tape waistband. In our experience, the waistband held the girdle in place for a secure and comfortable fit.
Price 7.5
Compression 6.5
Comfort 7
Durability 7
Protection 6.5

10. Under Armour Armour Max Football Girdle

Under Armour Men's Gameday Armour Max Football Girdle in Black

PROS

  • Made out of a radically enhanced protective polymer
  • The pads are flexible, ultra-thin and form-fitting which ensures that they flex with your body to enhance mobility
  • The fabric is ultra-breathable
  • The material also offers enough compression

CONS

  • There was a bit of chaffing on the waist and thighs

SUMMARY

The last football item on this list of the best football girdles is the second entrant from Under Armour. The Under Armour Armour Max Football Girdle is made out of a radically enhanced protective polymer. This polymer hardens when hit or upon impact then dissipates this impact to ensure that none of it is able to reach the body.
The pads that are included on the Under Armour Armour Max Football Girdle are flexible, ultra-thin and form-fitting this ensures that they flex with your body to enhance mobility. The Under Armour Armour Max Football Girdle will not bog you down in any way. The Under Armour Armour Max Football Girdle also come with removable hard caps over the knee areas.
These caps can be moved to the right position so that they are able to offer the best protection possible. The Under Armour Armour Max Football Girdle also feature HeatGear fabric. This fabric is ultra-breathable to ensure that you are kept both cool and dry during games and training. The material also offers enough compression to help prevent the conditions that come with playing without compression.
The material is comfortable and lightweight enough to be worn all day without any problems. The stretch meshes that are found on the Under Armour Armour Max Football Girdle are strategically placed to ensure maximum ventilation. This ventilation works in tandem with the properties of the material to kelp keep you cool and dry.
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