Skip to Main Content
Sam's Club
Sam's Club
All Departments
All Services
Customer reviews for Depend Fresh Protection Guards for Men, Maximum Absorbency, 112 ct. for
Depend Fresh Protection Guards for Men, Maximum Absorbency, 112 ct.
4.1 out of 5 stars
stars
437 ratings436 reviews
  1. 5 stars66% (288)
  2. 4 stars12% (52)
  3. 3 stars4% (16)
  4. 2 stars2% (9)
  5. 1 star16% (72)

Member photos

  • +83 images
Sort by |
Showing 31-40 of 436 reviews
Aug 20, 2026
Reviewer name: Mike 47
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

New is not always better.

I have to agree with most of the reviews,in that the old product was better. I need to change 3-4 times a day with the new ones. Plus they do not stay in place. Maybe the odor control is better. But when the new ones leak it becomes very embarrassing

Review from depend.com
Helpful?6T6HUKKYVNQH19716713895
reply from Depend Customer Service

Hi Mike. Thanks for sharing your feedback and being a Depend Guards user. We want to assure you that we take your comments seriously and we're sorry to hear you aren't a fan of the new Guards. Please give us a call at 1-877-413-3736 (Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT) so we can gather a few details and see how we can help. Also, please know our “Original” Men’s Guard are back alongside our new version. For now, you can find them online through our Linktree: tr.ee/aapnadTv83

Aug 20, 2026
Reviewer name: Franky01
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Very disapointed

I am very disappointed with the new Depend Men Guards with Max Coverage. They are narrower and less absorbent. I have switched to another brand while waiting for Depend to realize their mistake. Please bring back the previous product: Depend Fresh Protection Guards for Men

Review from depend.com
Helpful?6T6HUKKYVNQH19716713895
reply from Depend Customer Service

Hi Franky. Thanks for sharing your feedback and being a Depend Guards user. We’re sorry to hear you aren't a fan of the new Guards. We also want to make sure you know that our “Original” Men’s Guard are back alongside our new version. For now, you can find them online through our Linktree at https://tr.ee/aapnadTv83. (Note: If deciding to purchase online, make sure the product title reads "Depend Original Guards Incontinence Pads for Men"). If you’d like to chat about the new Guards, please give us a call at 1-877-413-3736 (Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT) so we can gather a few details and see how we can help.

Aug 10, 2026
Reviewer name: crmisc
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Mens Guards were modified and not as absorbant

Mens Depends Guards were modified and are not as good as original. I have used about half of 52 pkg. and had them leak 4 or 5 times. This did not happen with the original version. The new version is thinner and NOT leak proof. The original version was much better and I didn’t have this issue. I will go back to Assure pads that are not as good as Depends original but much better than the new Depends pads. You need to bring back the original Depends pads.

Review from depend.com
Helpful?6T6HUKKYVNQH19716713895
reply from Depend Customer Care Team

Hi there, we appreciate you reaching out. We're disappointed to hear that our new Depend for Men Guards are not working well for you. We'd love to learn more about your experience and help out, so please get in touch when you have a free moment. We can be reached at 1-877-413-3736 (Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CST). Thank you and we hope to hear from you soon.

May 17, 2026
Reviewer name: JD 1972
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

New version is horrible! Listen to your customer!

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.

Review from depend.com
Helpful?6T6HUKKYVNQH19716713895
reply from Depend Customer Care Team

Hi JD, we appreciate your feedback. We're sorry to hear you aren't a fan of the new Guards, and we'd love to learn more about your experience. When you have a moment, please give us a call at 1-877-413-3736 (Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT) so we can help. Thank you and we hope to speak with you soon.

Jun 9, 2026
Reviewer name: Dadad
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Not a improvement

The redesign sucks. It's thin and leaks and is not as absorbent.

Review from depend.com
Helpful?6T6HUKKYVNQH19716713895
reply from Depend Customer Service

Thanks for sharing your review. We're sorry to hear you aren't a fan of the new Guards. We always want to provide you with a quality product and we'd love to learn more about your experience. Please give us a call at 1-877-413-3736 (Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT) so we can gather a few details and see how we can help.

Apr 30, 2026
Reviewer name: Ned L
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

New style is not good

I've been using Guards for years. They had been working very well. I recently bought a new stock. The packaging looked different and the package was smaller for the same quantity. The pads are smaller and more prone to leaks. If I can't get the old style, I may need to change brands.

Review from depend.com
Helpful?6T6HUKKYVNQH19716713895
reply from Depend Customer Service

Thanks for letting us know you had this experience. We always want you to feel protected and confident when wearing our Guards and we'd like to learn more to see how we can help. Please give us a call at 1-877-413-3736 (Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CST). We hope to hear from you soon.

Jul 26, 2026
Reviewer name: Donnie
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Bad pads

Apparently no one did any field testing of this complete failure. the new pad has a wide top, (which might work for those with a very small P P) and a very narrow lower ( which is where I dress) and no cupping in the lower portion. I have been caught by surprise 3 times with a pad that failed my field test. I have been using this product for 9 years with no problems and was not aware a change had happened. I purchased two bags of the 84 count and will return the unopened one to the point of purchase and trashing about 60 of these inferior pads.

Review from depend.com
Helpful?6T6HUKKYVNQH19716713895
reply from Depend Customer Service

Hi Donnie. Thanks for sharing your feedback and being a longtime Depend Guards user. We want to assure you that we take your comments seriously and we're sorry to hear you aren't a fan of the new Guards. Please give us a call at 1-877-413-3736 (Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT) so we can gather a few details and see how we can help.

Jul 19, 2026
Reviewer name: RQMontana
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Great product made horrible with new design

I have been using Depend Guards for more than3 years. I had a prostatectomy. They have always been reliable. I was surprised when I could not find the old packaging. Once I opened the new packaging, I found out why. Some "engineer" decided they new best and completely changed the design and overall product. The new product is less absorbent, does not give the same coverage as the old design, and leaks excessively. I was down to one pad per day with the old design. Now I am using two to three pads per day. BRING BACK THE OLD DESIGN, OR AT LEAST MAKE IT AVAILABLE AND FIRE THE "ENGINEER" AND MANAGERS THAT CHANGED THE DESIGN! Your responses to other negative reviews are laughable and show that whomever is answering the comments really does not care what the consumers think. I would think that with the number of negative reviews, you would already be going back to the old design.

Review from depend.com
Helpful?6T6HUKKYVNQH19716713895
reply from Depend Customer Service

Thanks for sharing your review and being a longtime Depend Guards user. We are absolutely listening to your feedback and can assure you that we take your comments seriously. We're sorry to hear you aren't a fan of the new Guards and would like to chat with you further. Please give us a call at 1-877-413-3736 (Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT) so we can gather a few details from the packaging and see how we can help.

Aug 6, 2026
Reviewer name: Gene20
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Don't like at all

Number one I bought this product because I've been using it for years. I have lost cancer a younger age. Do not like the new pad plus when buying online still shows the original pad. I'm stuck with a whole double box because I didn't open it in time bought it again opened it. I am returning it. Do not like them. They leak they move. Don't hold me in place. So I am buying a different brand.

Review from depend.com
Helpful?6T6HUKKYVNQH19716713895
reply from Depend Customer Service

Thanks for sharing your feedback and being a longtime Depend Guards user. We want to assure you that we take your comments seriously and we're sorry to hear you aren't a fan of the new Guards. Please give us a call at 1-877-413-3736 (Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT) so we can gather a few details and see how we can help.

Jul 19, 2026
Reviewer name: Kimberley
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Bring back the old model!!!!

I have been purchasing the guards for my dad and he has been complaining that he doesn't like the new ones. I told him it's just new packaging but he's complained they are not absorbent like the old ones. I thought it was his imagination but now that I've read the other reviews, I guess he was right. Please bring back the previous model so my dad (and other men) feel confident again. This really impacts my dad's ability to go out and enjoy life.

Review from depend.com
Helpful?6T6HUKKYVNQH19716713895
reply from Depend Customer Service

Thanks for sharing this feedback for your dad. We appreciate that he's been longtime Depend Guards user and want to assure him that we take his comments seriously. Please give us a call at 1-877-413-3736 (Monday–Friday from 8am-5pm CT) so we can gather a few details and see how we can help.