Empire 2008 Paintball Slider Shorts. With a wide and comfortable waistband, the slider short fits comfortably under paintball pants and provides extra protection where you need it. Padded panels on the hips, thighs and tailbone. Great when you are an active paintball player. In the ever changing dynamics of the game, hip protection is becoming essential. The Empire Slide Shorts are designed to provide you protection from hip bumps and bruises, and has become a popular undergarment of professional players worldwide. The Slide Shorts’ thick elastic waistband and stretchable Lycra will keep them in position throughout the day. The soft, adjustable front pad will help keep the most important of areas protected, while the comfortable athletic cut will allow you to quickly forget you are wearing them. Thick side padding helps defend against bunker rash and bruises when making that grandiose slide into your sweet spot. Anti-bacterial vented crotch area will help keep you cool and clean.