My husband has been using the Depends maximum protection guards for years. Now the pads are thinner and he is experiencing side leaks and slippage of the pads. We are not happy with the changes to these pads.

I have used this product the guards for men for over 20 years, now it seems you have sacrificed the material less material less absorbency for the same price. I would not recommend the new design.

I can't believe the changes made to this product. The quality and dependability are, well just gone There is absolutely no way ANYONE could agree that the changes made improve what was in my opinion a fantastic product that gave me peace of mind . Profit, greed I just don't know

Not recommended. As a 4.5-year user of Depend Guards, the new design is significantly inferior and disappointing. Each pad is 10 grams lighter with a new ineffective shape that promotes side leaks. Given that the retail price has not changed, this so-called “new and improved” product looks more like a flawed cost reduction project that insults its loyal, longtime customer base. Rating is actually zero stars. I'm out.

I've relied on Depends for many years. The “improved” version is definitely NOT an improvement for the consumer. They are more prone to leakage and less absorbent than the older version but at the same price. Because they have so much less absorbent material , they are more comfortable but they do not serve their intended purpose. I will be looking for alternatives.

The product is inferior to previous version. I'll be looking for an alternative. They leak big time. Really disappointed. Not nearly as absorbent as previous version. Much thinner to.

I hate the new design. I am buying generic knockoff pads instead. Depend had a great product and destroyed it. New Coke anyone? The “new and improved” guards should have been marketed as an entirely different product.

Very disappointed in the new Fresh Protection guards. They are no where near as absorbent as the previous product. Combined with the smaller size they just don't offer the same level of protection. Been using Depend Guards for years. Now have to look for alternatives.

I have been using Depends Men Guards for 33 years with total satisfaction. This new design and protection are a total failure. I am using 2 and 3 times more pads in addition experiencing greater leakage. Why did you try to fix what isn't broken?????

Whoever designed these has obviously never had to wear them. The old design wasn't perfect either, but theh were thicker and because they were thicker it allowed the male "anatomy" to sort of form a pocket that kept said anatomy situated in the center of the pad. The new ones are thin. Because they are thin, they allow for too much movement. There are times when I find that my manhood has moved to the 3 o'clock or 9 o'clock position and the business end may be completely missing the pad. Also, the adhesive is not as strong verses the old version. Maybe if the wings on the new ones had adhesive it would be better. The wings tend to get scrunched up towards the center of the pad. Also, if the new pads had some type of pocket formed into them in the center to keep things in place. If you listen to your customers and take the advice of people who have to live with your product everyday, you might be able to produce the best incontinence pad on the planet. So far you have gone backwards from mediocre design to a horrible design.