Protection / The Second Skin
Nude — front
Side, in motion
In motion
Butterfly detail
Front, close crop
Tan — close-up, colour match
Full length
Front
In motion
Side
Black — on stage
More angles in this colour are on the way.
Protection
The Second Skin
Made by IAMYOYO
Purpose-built for dance floorwork, not repurposed sports gear — a woven butterfly-knit design made by IAMYOYO. One flexible fit, in three shades so you can actually match your skin tone instead of breaking up your leg line.
Fits thigh 36–42 cm · calf 30–36 cm · recommended for approx. 50–65 kg.
Below IAMYOYO's own site price.
All sales are final — no returns or exchanges once worn. Wrong item or defect? We'll always make it right.
Why we picked this
If you do floorwork, you need soft, thick knee pads like these. But beyond the amazing protection, the color matching is everything. Being able to find a shade that actually blends with your specific skin tone is a game-changer. It gives you that seamless, elongated leg illusion instead of breaking up your silhouette. Finally, inclusive shades that actually protect your knees.
— DanceLay founder
Built for dance, not just the floor
- Genuinely thick, high-density padding — real drop protection for jumps and level changes, not a token layer
- Slim, contoured shape instead of a bulky foam block, so it keeps your leg line long and clean rather than breaking up your silhouette
- Thinner, more flexible knit behind the knee for a full range of motion through bends and turns
- Grippy interior lining keeps them in place even mid-combo, once you're sweating
- Reinforced construction built to hold up to frequent floorwork, not occasional light use
- Three shades so your pads can match your skin, not fight it
- Material
- Cotton, nylon, polyester & elastodiene knit
- Design
- Woven butterfly
- Fit
- Uni-Size (thigh 36–42cm)
- Care
- Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry
- Colors
- Nude, Tan, Black
Size guide
Why we chose Uni-Size (M)
IAMYOYO makes this pad in four sizes. We stock only Medium for now — it's the widest-fitting size for most adult dancers. Here's the full range for reference.
| Size | Thigh circumference | Calf circumference | Recommended weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 30–36 cm | 24–30 cm | < 50 kg |
| M Our Uni-Size | 36–42 cm | 30–36 cm | 50–65 kg |
| L | 42–48 cm | 36–42 cm | 65–70 kg |
| XL | 48–53 cm | 42–47 cm | 70 kg+ |
Outside the Medium range above? Message us before you order — we may be able to source another size directly.
No guessing games
Match your skin, not just your size.
Measure your thigh and calf, check it against the chart above, and pick the shade closest to your own skin tone. If you're between two colors, message us a photo in daylight — we'll help you pick.
How to measure in 30 seconds:
1. Wrap a tape measure around your thigh, 5cm above the knee.
2. Do the same around your calf, 5cm below the knee.
3. Match both numbers on the size guide above.