X Tech pads are the best pads on the market. They have a retail price of over $600. I custom built these pads and they work amazing. I used them for only one season so they are still in amazing condition and have many seasons of use left in them. I regularly cleaned them and made sure they properly aired out after practices and games. The pictures in the listing are stock images and the real pads have slight scuffs on the shoulder pads from use. Please send me a message if you have any questions!