Bubbles Bodywear

Booty & Hip Pads Comparison Guide

Compare padding material, thickness, and which panty styles each pad works with. Want even more detail? Check out our Ultimate Guide to Butt Pads.

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Clear Jiggly Silicone ROUND Butt Pads
Clear Jiggly Round Butt Pads

Advantages

  • Extra-soft, "jiggly" silicone for a very realistic feel
  • Silicone pads have very fine edges that mold well to the body
  • More realistic to the touch than foam pads
  • Manufactured with our proprietary process for a stronger, longer-lasting pad
  • Carefully manufactured to prevent air from getting into the pads (prevents flattening)
  • Durable silicone — can be wiped clean and will outlast foam pads
  • Available in 5 sizes/thicknesses (XS/S – 5XL)

Limitations

  • Has a heavier feel than Lite Silicone or Foam padding
  • Because of weight, this pad is best supported by a limited choice of recommended panty styles

Thickness

  • Thickest silicone pad available anywhere! Pads range from about ⅞" to 2" thick depending on pad size — XS/S pads are thinner than M/L, 3XL noticeably thinner than 5XL
  • Diameter ranges from 5½" to 8"

Designed for use with

Also fits into

Use our Pad Fit Finder to check the compatibility of pads and pocket-panty style/size.

Clear Jiggly Silicone OBLONG Butt Pads
Clear Jiggly Oblong Butt Pads

Advantages

  • Extra-soft, "jiggly" silicone for a very realistic feel
  • Silicone pads have very fine edges that mold well to the body
  • More realistic to the touch than foam pads
  • Manufactured with our proprietary process for a stronger, longer-lasting pad
  • Carefully manufactured to prevent air from getting into the pads (prevents flattening)
  • Durable silicone — can be wiped clean and will outlast foam pads
  • Available in 4 sizes/thicknesses
  • Thickness increases only minimally as sizes increase — great for anyone needing a wider pad without added thickness
  • Oblong shape works well for padding both the hips and the butt

Limitations

  • Has a heavier feel than Lite Silicone or Foam padding
  • Because of weight, this pad is best supported by a limited choice of recommended panty styles

Thickness

  • Thickest silicone pad available anywhere! Pads range from about ⅞" to 2" thick depending on pad size — XS/S pads are thinner than M/L, 3XL noticeably thinner than 5XL
  • Diameter ranges from 5½" to 8"

Designed for use with

Also fits into

Use our Pad Fit Finder to check the compatibility of pads and pocket-panty style/size.

TRADITIONAL Silicone ROUND Butt Pads
Traditional Silicone Round Butt Pads

Advantages

  • Supple and more realistic to the touch than foam pads
  • Silicone pads have very fine edges that mold well to the body
  • More realistic to the touch than foam pads
  • Manufactured with our proprietary process for a stronger, longer-lasting pad
  • Carefully manufactured to prevent air from getting into the pads (prevents flattening)
  • Durable silicone — can be wiped clean and will outlast foam pads
  • Available in 9 sizes/thicknesses (XS – 5XL)!

Limitations

  • Has a heavier feel than Lite Silicone or Foam padding
  • Because of weight, this pad is best supported by a limited choice of recommended panty styles

Thickness

  • Approximately ⅔" – 1¼" of boost depending on pad size — Small pads have slightly less thickness than Large
  • Diameter ranges from 5" to 8"

Designed for use with

Also fits into

Use our Pad Fit Finder to check the compatibility of pads and pocket-panty style/size.

LITE Silicone ROUND Butt Pads
Lite Silicone Butt Pads

Advantages

  • More realistic to the touch than foam pads
  • Silicone pads have very fine edges that mold well to the body
  • Air is "whipped" or "infused" into the silicone during manufacturing to thicken pads without adding weight
  • Durable silicone — can be wiped clean and will outlast foam pads
  • Available in 8 sizes/thicknesses (XS – 4XL)!
  • Covered by warranty

Limitations

  • Not as soft, or "jiggly," as the Traditional or Clear Silicone pads

Thickness

  • Moderate, noticeable, realistic thickness — approximately ½" to 2" of boost depending on pad size; Large is slightly thicker than Medium, 4XL noticeably thicker than Large
  • Diameter ranges from 5" to 8"

Designed for use with

Also fits into

Use our Pad Fit Finder to check the compatibility of pads and pocket-panty style/size.

Super-light Polyurethane Standard Foam Butt Pads
Standard Foam Butt Pads

Advantages

  • Lightweight
  • Can be made very thick for extra "boost"
  • Affordable booster solution
  • Great for hotter climates
  • Perfectly round shape
  • Offered in many sizes — important for making sure the pad is the right height and width to cover your butt cheeks!

Limitations

  • May feel firm or less realistic to the touch compared to silicone padding

Thickness

  • Several levels of thickness — from ¼" (thin and discreet) to 3" (thick and bootylicious)
  • Diameter ranges from 5" to 7"

Designed for use with

Also fits into

Use our Pad Fit Finder to check the compatibility of pads and pocket-panty style/size.

Super-light Polyurethane Premium Foam Butt Pads
Premium Wide Foam Butt Pads

Advantages

  • Wider than our Standard Foam Pads (covers more of the butt cheek)
  • Lightweight
  • Can be made very thick for extra "boost"
  • Affordable booster solution
  • Great for hotter climates
  • Slightly oval in shape
  • Offered in many sizes — important for making sure the pad is the right height and width to cover your butt cheeks!

Limitations

  • May feel firm or less realistic to the touch compared to silicone padding

Thickness

  • Several levels of thickness — from ¼" (thin and discreet) to 2¾" (thick and bootylicious)
  • Diameter ranges from 5" to 7½"

Designed for use with

Also fits into

Use our Pad Fit Finder to check the compatibility of pads and pocket-panty style/size.

Sticky Buns® Self-Adhesive FOAM Butt or Hip Pads See: Sticky Buns / Hips
Self-Adhesive Booty Pads Self-Adhesive Hip Pads

Recommended for use with: full-cut underwear, most shapewear styles, or inside form-fitting jeans/pants.

Advantages

  • Lightweight and easy to use
  • No set placement on the body (unlike padded garments) — place wherever works for you
  • Lightweight foam is great for hotter climates
  • No need for panty pockets
  • Low-cost boosting solution

Limitations

  • Lasts about 75–100 uses before adhesive fades (depending on care)
  • Final sale item — cannot be returned

Thickness

  • Choose the size/thickness that works best for you!
Sticky Buns® Self-Adhesive SILICONE Butt or Hip Pads See: Sticky Buns / Hips
Self-Adhesive Booty Pads Foaming Silicone Hip Pads Foaming Silicone Hip Pads

Recommended for use with: full-cut underwear, most shapewear styles, or inside form-fitting jeans/pants.

Advantages

  • Easy to use
  • No set placement on the body (unlike padded garments) — place wherever works for you
  • No need for panty pockets
  • Silicone is supple, making it more realistic to the touch than foam
  • Silicone pads have very fine edges that mold well to the body

Limitations

  • Silicone is heavier than foam
  • Silicone is a premium material and is therefore more expensive
  • Lasts about 75–100 uses before adhesive fades (depending on care)
  • Final sale item — cannot be returned

Thickness

  • Choose the size/thickness that works best for you!