Goalkeeper shorts and under-shorts Uhlsport

The padded undershorts Goalkeeper Tights, close to the thigh

The Goalkeeper Tights meets the most common request for the brand: the goalkeeper's undershorts. Uhlsport provides it in a very elastic mix of polyamide and elastane, with PU foam padding, featuring a drawstring slipped into the elastic waistband to prevent it from slipping down during dives.

The idea is to separate the roles: the protection stays close against the thigh, so it's always in the right place, and you wear your club's shorts over it. It's the solution for goalkeepers who change short colours depending on the matches but want to keep the same cushioning.

Compare with other goalkeeper shorts

If you're still unsure, the goalkeeper shorts page Reusch features compression shorts and models with sewn-in padding, while the goalkeeper shorts page adidas focuses on club and national team kits. All models from all brands can be found in the Goalkeeper Shorts category.

Bionikframe, Goal and Score: three shorts Uhlsport, three uses

• The Bionikframe short without padding comes from the protective clothing range of the manufacturer: lightweight and stretchy, it's suitable for goalkeepers who already wear their padding underneath.
• The Goal short, available in adult and children's sizes, serves as the kit short to wear over an undershort, easy to match with the goalkeeper's jersey.
• The Score Torwart short is, as its name in German suggests, the goalkeeper version of the Score line: torwart means goalkeeper across the Rhine.

Child goalkeeper undershorts and shorts Uhlsport

For children, the combination of padded undershorts and kit shorts has a practical advantage: you can replace one without having to buy the other when the child grows or changes clubs. Uhlsport offers its shorts in children's sizes, as well as a junior version of the Goal short.

Children's sizes are most often based on height. Ensure that the pads of the undershorts properly cover the side of the hip, the area that first touches the ground during a side dive, and that the kit shorts fall just above the knee without interfering with running. A young goalkeeper playing on artificial turf benefits from keeping the thigh covered.

Times to equip yourself with shorts Uhlsport

The Uhlsport shorts often join promotions for goalkeeper gear during Black Friday, then during the holiday season and winter sales. The French Days for goalkeeper equipment mark the spring before the summer sales, and the return to training is the time to replace a worn-out undershort. End-of-line products go into clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between undershorts and goalkeeper shorts?

Undershorts are worn against the skin and carry the padding, like cycling shorts. Goalkeeper shorts are the visible part of the kit; they can be padded themselves or stay lightweight if you're wearing undershorts underneath.

Can the Uhlsport undershorts be worn in winter too?

Yes, they add a layer close to the body that keeps the thigh muscles warm. In very cold weather, many goalkeepers combine them with goalkeeper trousers rather than with shorts.

How do you care for padded undershorts?

Wash them at thirty degrees, inside out, without fabric softener that weakens the elastane. Let them air dry, away from a radiator, so that the foam pads keep their thickness.

Should you get undershorts in your size or one size up?

In your usual size: undershorts should fit snugly to the skin to keep the pads in place. If they're too big, they bunch up under the shorts and the foam shifts away from the hip during a dive.

Are padded undershorts enough on synthetic ground?

They cushion the impact on the hip, but the skin on the knee and lower thigh remains exposed to friction. On synthetic turf, a longer model or goalkeeper trousers provide better protection against burns.