Abstract: A shock absorbing pad comprises a shock resistant layer 10 and a shock absorbing layer 11 which is softer or more flexible than the shock resistant layer and arranged on the inner surface of the shock resistant layer. The shock resistant layer 10 has a convex outer surface and the shock absorbing layer 11 has a concave inner surface to define a hollow space 26 faced to the human body portion in use. The hollow space 26 allows the heat of the human body to dissipate or radiate and sweat to evaporate thereinto. The air in the hollow space 26 is expelled to outside and the outside air is introduced into the hollow space 26 by the movements of the wearer.