ThighPro Men's Protective Umpire Compression Shorts - Black

Fits well and is nice and form fitting. Padding is not bulky at all. Does not show under your pants. Haven't had a ball to the thigh yet, so I cannot comment on how well they work. Hopefully I don't. Sizing chart was accurate for me. 30" waist, size M.

I wanted to like these, but they’re just a lot. The built-in thigh pads and cup insert sound great in theory, and the overall feel isn’t bad when you first put them on. But over time; especially working multiple plates in a day or back-to-back days, they're just uncomfortable. Protection-wise, they’re okay, but not a game changer. I’ve still taken a couple shots to that area and didn’t notice much of a difference, which is kind of the whole point of wearing them. The biggest issue is maintenance. They’re not easy to wash and dry quickly, which makes it tough during long stretches of games. At the end of the day, getting hit is part of umpiring. While the added padding seems nice, the comfort, upkeep, and limited improvement in protection make this a tough purchase to justify.