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The 8 Best Shin Guards – Guidebook

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The 8 Best Shin Guards – Guidebook

For every soccer player, shin guards are a necessary part of the soccer equipment. Besides the fact that wearing shin guards is mandatory when playing soccer, they also protect you from serious injuries in the calf area.

You should therefore find out exactly which shin guard is right for you or your child. You can find information on this in our checklist. You can find a wide selection of shin guards in our product recommendations.

Checklist For Shin Guards

Size And Fit
  • Shin guards are available for adults and children.
  • Pay attention to the accuracy of fit when buying. The shin guard must rest properly on your shin. If the shin guard has only three or four contact points with your shin, it cannot distribute a possible impact evenly. Consequently, there is a higher risk of injury at the contact points.
  • The protectors are available in different sizes : XXS, XS, S, M, L and XL. Which one is optimal for you depends on your foot and body size.
  • Guidelines for body size: XXS up to 120 cm, XS between 120 and 140 cm, S between 140 and 160 cm, M between 160 and 175 cm, L between 175 and 185 cm, XL between 185 and 195 cm.
Material And Workmanship
  • The outer shell is the most important. In most models, it is made of solid plastic, or more precisely, hard plastic. In the premium range, you will find versions whose outer shell is made of carbon or fiberglass. These two materials offer the same or better protection, but weigh less and are therefore more comfortable to wear.
  • Also consider the shock-absorbing inner padding. This should be dermatologically tested and skin-friendly. Otherwise, the skin may be abraded or inflamed. Furthermore, the degree of hardness must feel comfortable to you. Medium-hard inner padding is advisable, which on the one hand is hard enough not to dissolve, but on the other hand, is soft enough to absorb shocks.
Type And Closure
  • There are shin guards with or without ankle protection.
  • Some soccer players feel their freedom of movement is severely restricted with an ankle guard. However, the addition can reduce the risk of injury to the sensitive ankle area.
  • Experts recommend shin guards with removable ankle protection. Then you can omit the latter in training and use it in the game when you know things are going to get rough.
  • In terms of closure, you have two types to choose from: protectors with adjustable Velcro closures and protectors that are designed to stay in place with socks pulled over them. Most soccer players prefer the sock variant. Professionals often tape the top and bottom of the protectors for additional fixation.

Tip: You can find sturdy sawhorses in our guide to sawhorses.

The Best Sellers Of Shin Guards

In this bestseller list we have compiled the most popular shin guards for you.

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1 Soccer Shin Guards for Men incl. Sleeves with Optimized Insert Pocket - Protective Soccer Equipment for Kids Adults (Black L) Soccer Shin Guards for Men incl. Sleeves with Optimized Insert Pocket - Protective Soccer Equipment...
2 Franklin Sports Soccer Shin Guards for Youth + Adults - Superlight Shin Guards for Men, Women + Kids - (2) Shin Guard Set for Boys + Girls - Large Franklin Sports Soccer Shin Guards for Youth + Adults - Superlight Shin Guards for Men, Women + Kids...
3 newox Soccer Shin Guards Kids Youth - Shin Pads Protection Boys Shin Guards Soccer Youth - Soccer Shin Guards for Kids 3-15 Years Old Girls Boys newox Soccer Shin Guards Kids Youth - Shin Pads Protection Boys Shin Guards Soccer Youth - Soccer...
4 Soccer Shin Guards, 2 Pair Lightweight and Breathable Shin Guard Sleeves Adults and Kids, Calf Protective Gear Shin Guards for Youth Men & Women Soccer Shin Guards, 2 Pair Lightweight and Breathable Shin Guard Sleeves Adults and Kids, Calf...
5 Nike J Guard [White/Black] (M) Nike J Guard [White/Black] (M)
6 AIMISICAR Kids Youth Soccer Shin Guards, Shin Pads and Shin Guard Sleeves for 3-15 Years Old Boys and Girls for Football Games, EVA Cushion Protection Reduce Shocks and Injuries AIMISICAR Kids Youth Soccer Shin Guards, Shin Pads and Shin Guard Sleeves for 3-15 Years Old Boys...
7 adidas Unisex-Adult Tiro Club Shin Guards, Solar Red/White, Medium adidas Unisex-Adult Tiro Club Shin Guards, Solar Red/White, Medium
8 NADUSEP Soccer Shin Guards, 2 Pairs Children's Soccer shin pad Superlight and Breathable Shin Guard Equipment for Boys and Girls, Protective Football Gear Shin Pads for Youth Men Women Teens NADUSEP Soccer Shin Guards, 2 Pairs Children's Soccer shin pad Superlight and Breathable Shin Guard...
9 Cialoss Soccer Shin Guards, 2 Pair Lightweight and Breathable Shin Guard Sleeves Adults and Kids, Calf Protective Gear Shin Guards for Youth Men & Women (Black and White) Cialoss Soccer Shin Guards, 2 Pair Lightweight and Breathable Shin Guard Sleeves Adults and Kids,...
10 Soccer Shin Guards, Children's Soccer Shin Pad Superlight and Breathable Protective Pad, Football Match Equipment for Boys and Girls, Football Gear Shin Pads for Youth Child Teens(Black+White) Soccer Shin Guards, Children's Soccer Shin Pad Superlight and Breathable Protective Pad, Football...
11 HiRui Soccer Shin Guards Shin Pads for Kids Youth Adult, Calf Compression Sleeve with Honeycomb Pads, Support for Shin Splint Baseball Boxing Kickboxing MTB, Lightweight (1PAIR) (Black, M) HiRui Soccer Shin Guards Shin Pads for Kids Youth Adult, Calf Compression Sleeve with Honeycomb...
12 NIKE Mercurial Lite - FA22 Protection Black/Black/White M NIKE Mercurial Lite - FA22 Protection Black/Black/White M
13 adidas Unisex-Adult X League Shin Guards, Solar Gold/Black/Solar Orange, Medium adidas Unisex-Adult X League Shin Guards, Solar Gold/Black/Solar Orange, Medium
14 LPONJAR Soccer Shin Guards for Kids Youth Adults - Shin Pads and Sleeves with Optimized Insert Pocket for Boys Girls Men Women for Football Games - Protective Soccer Equipment LPONJAR Soccer Shin Guards for Kids Youth Adults - Shin Pads and Sleeves with Optimized Insert...
15 adidas Unisex-Child Tiro Soft Ground Match Shin Guards, Black/White/Iron Metallic, Medium adidas Unisex-Child Tiro Soft Ground Match Shin Guards, Black/White/Iron Metallic, Medium
16 ANCIRS 2 Pairs Soccer Shin Guards for Kids Adults, Breathable Shin Guard Sleeves for Boy & Girl Football Games, Protective EVA Cushion for Youth Men & Women- Blue & Black ANCIRS 2 Pairs Soccer Shin Guards for Kids Adults, Breathable Shin Guard Sleeves for Boy & Girl...
17 adidas Unisex-Child Performance Youth Sock Shin Guards, Black/White, Medium adidas Unisex-Child Performance Youth Sock Shin Guards, Black/White, Medium
18 Fairtex SP3 Muay Thai Shin Guards for Men, Women, Kids | MMA Training, Kickboxing | Premium, Lightweight & Durable |Avoid shin splints During Training, Sparring - Medium, Black Fairtex SP3 Muay Thai Shin Guards for Men, Women, Kids | MMA Training, Kickboxing | Premium,...
19 Wilson Soccer Shinguards - Adult Size, Black Wilson Soccer Shinguards - Adult Size, Black
20 Tekkerz Soccer Miniature Shin Guard for Youth and Adults - Extra Small Protective Equipment shin Guards for Men, Women, Kids, Boys, and Girls Tekkerz Soccer Miniature Shin Guard for Youth and Adults - Extra Small Protective Equipment shin...

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Current Offers Of Shin Guards

Here you can find a collection of current offers on shin guards.

SaleBestseller Nr. 5
NIKE Mercurial Lite - FA22 Protection Black/Black/White M
NIKE Mercurial Lite - FA22 Protection Black/Black/White M
Anatomical design is engineered to fit the contours of the shin for targeted cushioning; The durable shell is bonded to a dense foam pad for impact diffusion
$31.00 −10%
SaleBestseller Nr. 6
adidas Unisex-Adult X League Shin Guards, Solar Gold/Black/Solar Orange, Medium
adidas Unisex-Adult X League Shin Guards, Solar Gold/Black/Solar Orange, Medium
Soccer shin guards for protection on the field; HARD SHIELD: Hard shield offers reliable protection
$22.00 −8% Amazon Prime

FAQ About Shin Guards

How Do You Put On Shin Guards Correctly?

For shin guards with socks, you first put on the sock and then slide the shin guards into the sock. Then you pull the socket over the shin guards. For shin guards with Velcro, you put on the shin guards and then directly put the sock over them.

How Long Have Shin Guards Been Compulsory In Football?

It has been mandatory to wear shin guards in football matches since 1990.

How Do Shin Guards Have To Fit?

Shin guards should fit snugly and have as many points of contact with the shin as possible. This is the only way to ensure that a kick on the shin is evenly distributed.

Which Shin Guards Are The Best?

There is no general answer. It is best to take a look at our product recommendations, there is a wide selection of shin guards presented.

How Big Does A Shin Guard Have To Be?

A shin guard should – as the name suggests – cover the entire shin. Optionally, an ankle protection can also be ensured for safety.

What Is A Shin Guard?

A shin guard is a shell made of hard plastic or carbon that is used in many sports to protect the shin from it.

Which Shin Guards Do Professionals Wear?

Professionals wear various brands of shin guards. The competition is not as high here as with football boots, for example, because the shin guards are covered by the socks during the game.

How Do Professionals Attach Their Shin Guards?

Professionals wear various brands of shin guards. The competition is not as high here as with football boots, for example, because the shin guards are covered by the socks during the game.

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