Description
Grays Nitro 500 Padded Shorts | Advanced Impact Protection
Rugged Protection. Proven Fit. Elite Goalkeeper Confidence. The Grays Nitro 500 Padded Shorts represent the next generation of goalkeeper lower-body protection for the 2026/2027 season. Built upon the hugely successful G500 step-in platform, the Nitro 500 combines traditional secure-fit construction with advanced hybrid armour technology to deliver exceptional impact resistance and durability. Designed specifically for goalkeepers who demand maximum coverage during aggressive ground-level play, these padded shorts provide elite protection while maintaining the flexibility and mobility required for modern high-intensity goalkeeping.
Key Performance Features
Engineered to maximize lower-body protection, stability, and durability during elite goalkeeper performance.
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Hybrid Armour Construction: Combines advanced polymer armour inserts with high-density impact foam to create a multi-layered protection system optimized for elite-level shot stopping.
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Polymer Armour Shielding: Integrated hard-shell polymer plates provide robust protection against direct high-velocity ball impacts and heavy contact situations.
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High-Density Foam Absorption: HD foam layers are engineered to absorb and disperse kinetic energy, reducing force transfer to the hips and thighs during repeated impacts.
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Enhanced High-Impact Zones: Reinforced padding across the hip and upper-thigh regions delivers increased resilience and protection during sliding saves, collisions, and low-body blocks.
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Dual-Layer Protection Areas: Critical impact zones utilize layered construction for additional shock management and structural support.
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Traditional Step-In Design: Based on the trusted G500 silhouette, the classic step-in construction provides a secure, familiar fit that remains stable throughout aggressive movement.
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Consistent Protective Coverage: The fixed-position padding system ensures the armour remains properly aligned during dives, lunges, and rapid directional changes.
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Sliding Resilience: The durable outer construction is optimized to handle the abrasive demands of synthetic turf while supporting smooth, confident sliding movement.
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Goalkeeper-Focused Mobility: Despite the rugged protection system, the Nitro 500 maintains the flexibility needed for explosive lower-body movement and reactive saves.
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Professional Nitro Styling: Finished in the signature Black / Fluro Yellow Nitro colourway for a bold, elite-level goalkeeper aesthetic.
Technical Specifications:
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Product Type: Goalkeeper Technical Padded Shorts
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Protection Technology: Polymer Armour Inserts & High-Density Impact Foam
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Design Style: Traditional Step-In Construction (G500 Based)
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Reinforcement Areas: Dual-Layered Hip & Thigh Protection Zones
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Performance Benefits: Impact Protection, Sliding Durability & Secure Fit Stability
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Colours Available: Black / Fluro Yellow
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Sizes (Senior): XS, S, M, L, XL
