Goalkeeper shorts Reusch, from compression to match

Compression shorts Reusch or fitted shorts with built-in protection

The Compression Short Femur with a three-quarter cut is worn as a base layer, snug against the skin. Reusch makes it from recycled polyester with a light muscle compression effect, and adds padding that covers the tops of the legs: simply wear the match short over it.

The Contest Advance instead integrates its protections into the short itself. Its sewn-in foam is positioned on the hips, and its three-quarter version adds reinforcements to the knees in a fitted cut, ideal when you want one piece of clothing to dive and get back up.

Other keeper shorts to compare

To compare with other manufacturers, the Uhlsport keeper shorts page brings together padded undershorts and kit shorts from the German brand, while the adidas keeper shorts page gathers models from clubs and national teams. For an overview, across all brands and sizes, check the Keeper Shorts category.

Training session or match day: the right short Reusch

At training, the keeper repeats dives on the same side for an hour. The GK Training Short caters to this repetition with a classic fit, ergonomic protections at the hips, and a mesh insert on the side to wick away heat during drills.

On match day, the focus shifts to appearance and the coherence of the outfit. The Match Prime short belongs to Reusch's match line, which includes complete keeper kits, and pairs well with a compression undershort when you want the same protection as during the week.

Shorts Reusch designed for young keepers

Reusch offers two of its models in junior size. The Contest Advance in three-quarter cut protects the hips and knees, an advantage for kids playing on synthetic or dry, hard ground at the end of the sports season. The junior GK Training retains the hip protections from the adult model in a classic cut.

Choose the size based on stature and waist measurement rather than age: the foam should sit on the hip bone when the child is standing. A short that is too big allows the protections to slide back on the first dive, while a short that is too tight restricts running.

When to equip your short Reusch at the best time

The Reusch shorts frequently go on sale during keeper equipment promotions, on Black Friday, during the end-of-year holidays, and at winter sales. In spring, the French Days for keeper equipment offer a chance to replace an worn short before summer sales, and the return of training ramps up demand for junior sizes. End-of-line products then go into clearance.

Frequently asked questions

Can you wear a compression short Reusch on its own, without a short over it?

At training, yes, many keepers do. In a match, the rules require an outfit of a different colour from the players and referees, so the kit short is worn over the compression.

How to wash padded shorts without damaging the foam?

Wash them inside out, in cold water or at thirty degrees, on a delicate cycle and without fabric softener. Lay them flat to dry in the air: heat from the tumble dryer compresses the foam and distorts the seams of the protections.

Should a compression short fit tightly?

It should hold the thigh without marking the skin or cutting off circulation. If the elastic leaves a clear mark after a session or if the padding twists, try a size up or down as needed.

Do the protections of a keeper short prevent burns from synthetic ground?

They limit impacts on the hip, but burns come from friction of bare skin. A three-quarter cut covers the thigh up to the knee and significantly reduces these irritations on artificial turf.

How often should a padded keeper short be replaced?

When the foam flattens to the point of no longer cushioning, or when the fabric wears at the impact site. For a keeper training several times a week, it’s often the hip on the strong side that gives out first.