The Rooster Classic Hiking shorts have been designed to Southern Hemisphere standards with 10.5" batten pads and ´diamond´ neoprene to give both support and protection with longevity. The knee pads have been redesigned to give better protection and the use of more flexible neoprene behind the knee ensures a comfortable fit on all leg sizes and allows these Hikers to be worn over PolyPro Leggings, Hot Legs or a Thermaflex Long John. Non stretchy back panel now gives extra back support when the braces are crossed at the front. Use Wear Protection shorts to give you the right amount of grip and slip and prevent wear of the batten pockets from an abrasive deck - see related items for product details and size chart.