Great padding/protection. I use these for snowboarding when hitting boxes and rails and these work wonders. Not tight, very breathable, and well protected. My only downfall I would say is that they can feel somewhat stiff sometimes, but that is an alright trade-off in exchange for the protection.

I am female, 5'4", 118 lbs, with a 30" waist (fully relaxed). I bought the small (S) thinking the waist would work, but these shorts are too big overall, so I've just ordered the XS instead. If I *had to* wear them, I could, but there is some slack in the shorts. The padding is very firm, and seems it would take a big impact. The Small is too big around the legs, and tailbone pad doesn't quite line up for me, though it would protect me quite a bit if I had to keep this pair. Otherwise, they look fine, considering of course that they are protruding pads. My shirts are more loose around the waist, so they cover the top 1/3 of these shorts. I haven't put them to use yet since I'm waiting for the XS to arrive, but the padding seems substantial enough. I also ordered another brand which has not arrived, so I can update my post when all of this stuff is delivered.

The shorts get five stars, despite having to send back a small for an extra small. I've never ordered an extra small anything, ever, but believe the reviews, these things run BIG. I even ordered the small when i typically wear medium everything after reading the other reviews, but i was swimming in the smalls.

Despite the size thing, a great pair of crash pads to own. Thick padding wont be a problem once the shorts are not hanging off the leg.

Back in the 90's I had the original Crash Pads. At the time, they were the best padded shorts made. I purchased these about 3 months ago when I decided to get back into skating after a 14 year layoff. DAYUM! These have come a long way compared to the Crash Pads. The Hillbilly Impact Shorts are the best padded shorts out there when it comes to protection. No worries about those hippers or anything anymore!

This is a comparison review, as I bought three different padded shorts (the three I could get on Prime) to see which I liked best.

TL;DR: Hillbilly was too bulky and expensive. The Docooler shorts won.

Full review: I'm a 34" waist, and I was looking for something for skiing in terrain parks. This means my priority was butt, tailbone, and hip padding. Thigh padding was not a concern.

Here are the three different pairs of shorts:

Hillbilly Impact Shorts; size small, price $65.22
Pros: Very thick pads and most thorough coverage
Cons: Hard plastic over tailbone is not a good design choice; fabric does not stretch much; expensive; padding may be too bulky and restrict mobility; string-tie waistband feels too bulky to be wearing under other layers
Fit: Again, I'm a 34" waist. I followed the reviews and got a small. It's too tight, especially on my thighs. I should have gotten a medium.

Docooler padded short (this product): Size XXXL; cost $14.98
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NITSOBW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
Overall: Top choice
Pros: Perfect pad coverage of hips and backside. Good mobility. Fabric is nice and stretchy; super cheap
Cons: Pads might be a little thin for really hard impacts; velcro closure might not last
Fit: I'm a 34" waist and, after reading the reviews, got the XXXL. It fit perfectly.

Shock Doctor ShockSkin Impact Shorts; size large; $49.37
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C4OKYH4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01
Pros: Best looking shorts by far (edgy orange and grey design); comfortable; fabric feels higher quality than others
Cons: No pad coverage on butt at all; other pads are thin
Size: This is the one brand without ridiculous sizing. A large fit me perfectly

All three had individual qualities I liked, such as HillBilly's extra thick padding or Shock Doctor's attractive design. If you just want maximum protection, you can consider the Hillbilly (again, I don't like the hard plastic over their tailbone pad). But if you're looking for both good pad coverage and a good price, Docooler wins. Just be sure to get the right size. I doubt the XXXL would fit even a 36" waist, as the velcro might pop open.