Youper Boys Youth Sliding Shorts 20-22 in
Product description
Boys who play contact sports need protection that does not get in the way of movement. These Youper Boys Youth Padded Sliding Shorts add padded coverage with a soft protective athletic cup system, helping reduce worry during action. With moisture wicking four way stretch fabric, they are designed to move with the body and help eliminate sweat, so kids can stay focused on the game. 🏈⚾
Key points
At a glance, these youth sliding shorts combine comfort forward fabric with built in protection for boys who slide, crouch, and run through physical plays. The moisture wicking four way stretch material is made to move with you, which matters when a game gets fast and unpredictable. Less sweat buildup also helps keep the feel comfortable during long practices and back to back drills. You also get a softer hand feel that is intended to support zero to minimum skin irritation and less rashes.
The protection setup is designed around the soft foam cup system. There is a cup pocket included, and the cup inserts into that pocket so it stays where it needs to be during contact. On the sliding areas, an elite sponge sliding pad is included to help protect against abrasion, aimed at the thigh and glutes when sliding. 🛡️
If your player hesitates to wear a hard athletic cup due to discomfort, these shorts are positioned as a soft and light alternative. The cup is lined with soft foam and moisture wicking fabric, which is meant to keep things comfy and cool instead of rigid. That helps reduce fidgeting with uncomfortable gear, so attention stays on the ball, the route, or the next defensive move.
Tech specs
- Fabric: moisture wicking four way stretch
- Protection: soft foam protective athletic cup system with cup pocket
- Sliding pads: quilted sponge side panels for extra protection
- Cup feel: lined with soft foam and moisture wicking fabric
- Protection coverage: helps protect thigh and glutes against abrasion when sliding
- Fit: elastic stretch waistband for easy and snug fit
- Size chart waist: X-Small 20-22 in, Small 22-24 in, Medium 24-26 in, Large 26-28 in, X-Large 28-30 in
Benefits
These sliding shorts are built to support performance during action and contact sports where kids can go from standing to crouching to sliding quickly. The four way stretch fabric is meant to move with the body, which can help kids stay comfortable in the positions they need for baseball, football, and other field play. Since the fabric is moisture wicking, it also helps eliminate sweat, which can be a big difference when practice runs long or weather is warm.
You get soft protection that aims to be effective without the stiffness of a traditional hard cup. The cup is described as lightweight and designed for boys who refuse to wear a hard athletic cup due to discomfort. It is also described as field tested for the youth baseball cup, intended to absorb and disperse impact. That means the protection is meant to handle game moments while still feeling easier to wear.
A practical benefit for parents and coaches is that the shorts come with the cup included and use a cup pocket system for placement. The cup inserts into the pocket for max protection, so there is less guesswork about how it should sit during play. The shorts also include padded coverage through sponge sliding pad protection for abrasion resistance while sliding.
Who it’s for
It’s a great fit if your youth player wants sliding shorts with padded protection and a softer cup alternative for baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, and similar contact action. It makes sense if they are active in drills that involve crouching and frequent movement, where comfort and a secure waistband help them stay ready. You may want to skip it if your athlete prefers a fully hard cup system, since these are specifically positioned around soft foam comfort.
These shorts can work across multiple sports situations, including skating style sliding, running, and contact moments. Worth noting that the sizing is listed by waist measurement, so checking the waist range before checkout helps you choose the right fit for game day movement.