Bought these from native yesterday and couldnt believe how comfy and padded they are tbh, falling to your knees on an ice rink from standing would normally put you out for weeks (reason for purchase) and well....i can do it on purpose or just a heavenly knee-slide for 50m rofl. Class padding, very comfy, the only con would be their a little restricting to extend your leg fully (though you are always crouched at least slightly in every extreme sport anyway) so its a non-issue...and they provide a nice leg support too! for fatigue-dampening :-)