The EVO compression short offers the highest level of impact protection available. With strategic D3O pads and panels, vented compression fabrics and mobility patterns, the Evo family stands alone.D3O material hardens on impact yet flexes while riding. Fit and technology aside, the redesigned EVO collection helped launch the new PADLOCK Connection System, which completely prevents pad migration before and during an impact. With EVO and PADLOCK, you will never have to compromise ever again.The PADLOCK connection system is our newest technology that connects protection pieces so your pads won't migrate while riding or in the event of a crash. The core of our system is the EVO Jackets and shorts that can snap into an array of our elbow and knee pads.Goodbye protection migration! Lock it and forget it.