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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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FAQ About Shin Guards
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.
It has been mandatory to wear shin guards in football matches since 1990.
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.
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.
A shin guard should – as the name suggests – cover the entire shin. Optionally, an ankle protection can also be ensured for safety.
A shin guard is a shell made of hard plastic or carbon that is used in many sports to protect the shin from it.
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.
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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