Burton Men's Total Impact Short 2026 | True Black

Burton Men's Total Impact Short 2026 | True Black

Low-profile G-Form padding you'll forget you're wearing, until you take a hit.

The men's Burton Total Impact Short is a next-to-skin protective short that sits under your snowboard pants. Burton partnered with G-Form on the padding, a soft, flexible material that momentarily hardens on impact to absorb and spread the hit, then goes soft again. It's built for snow, from linking your first turns to learning a new trick in the park.

The short uses a breathable, quick-drying stretch fabric with chafe-free Softlock seams and a soft logo elastic waistband, so it's comfortable from first chair to last. It's bluesign approved, made with responsibly produced materials, and Burton backs it with a lifetime warranty.

Key Features

• G-Form padding: soft and flexible, momentarily hardens on impact to absorb energy, hit after hit
• Next-to-skin fit: snug, body-hugging cut that stays put under your pants
• Stretch 360: plenty of stretch for unrestricted movement
• Quick-drying and breathable: comfortable through long days on snow
• Chafe-free Softlock seams: no rubbing under your base layers
• Softwaist logo elastic waistband: comfortable, secure waist
• Lifetime warranty: backed by Burton

Specs

• Padding: G-Form impact padding
• Shell fabric: Polyester/spandex stretch; trim 100% PU
• Fit: Next-to-skin boxer short
• Seams: Chafe-free Softlock seams
• Waistband: Softwaist logo elastic
• Sustainability: bluesign approved
• Sizes: Men's S, M, L, XL
• Warranty: Lifetime
• Best for: Snowboarding and skiing, beginners to park riders
• Colourway: True Black

Size Guide

Burton sizes this short on its men's apparel chart. Measure around your natural waist and around the fullest part of your hips with a soft tape, then match both to the chart. It's a next-to-skin fit, so if you sit between sizes and want it snug, take the smaller size; if hips are your bigger measurement, go by hips.

Burton notes all conversions are approximate and fit may vary by style or personal preference. Wear it over underwear or a thin base layer and under your snow pants.

About Burton

Burton was founded by Jake Burton Carpenter in Vermont in 1977, and it's fair to say modern snowboarding grew up alongside it. From the early Backhill boards to pushing resorts to open their lifts to snowboarders, Burton has been at the centre of the sport for nearly 50 years.

Its team has included some of the biggest names in snowboarding, from Kelly Clark and Mark McMorris to Anna Gasser. Burton's protection range follows the same thinking as its outerwear: low profile, comfortable all day and backed by Burton's lifetime warranty on these pieces. It's gear built by riders who spend every winter on snow.

FAQs

What size Burton Men's Total Impact Short should I get?
Measure your waist and hips and match them to Burton's men's chart: for example, a M fits a 84–89cm waist and 98–103cm hips. It's designed to fit snug next to skin, so don't size up for a loose feel. If your hips put you in a bigger size than your waist, go by hips.

Do I wear impact shorts over or under my snow pants?
Under. The Total Impact Short is a low-profile next-to-skin short that goes on over your underwear or base layer and under your snowboard pants, so nobody needs to know you're wearing it.

How does G-Form padding work?
G-Form padding stays soft and flexible while you move, then momentarily hardens when you hit the snow, absorbing and spreading the impact. It goes back to soft straight after, so it keeps working hit after hit.

Are impact shorts worth it for beginners?
Yes, they're one of the best buys for learning. Beginners spend a lot of time falling on their backside, and padding there reduces the bruising so you can keep riding through the day. They're just as useful for park riders learning new tricks.

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