Tag Archives: shinguards

A few weeks back, we were offered the opportunity to create a custom pair of shin guards by GuardForm. Honestly, it is an offer we have got from several companies in the past. But this time around, the offer was different. First, I just recently lost my C6 Agility guards, …

Since the last time we ran a feature on shinguards, there have been several fresh, high-profile new options added to the market. Picking a new pair is often a pretty important decision, especially when you consider the fact most players end up wearing the same pair for several seasons at …

When it comes to high profile shin guards, Zweikampf has the created what could be one of the more advanced to date. You might think you’ve entered the twilight zone when you hear their price – $150 – but this is no ordinary guard. They are actually created using innovative 3-D print technology …

How about these for a pair of technically advanced shinguards – the Puma evoPOWER 1 Guard can actually bend and flex in any direction. Last week, these arrived in and it was the first time I had heard about them. Featuring a SAS-Tec foam shell, the same material used by …

This summer, Nike launches its first shin guard built specifically for speed that will be worn by players at the World Cup this summer in Brazil – the Mercurial FlyLite. Players such as Neymar recognize the need for a guard and want that protection, but they tell us they want …

The one area of gear we have never really covered is the ever necessary and hopefully trusty shinguards. Pair don’t change too much from season to season and there is never an exciting new release that needs to be promoted, but that doesn’t mean we can’t offer some stealthy advice …

“Customized Product without the Customized Price” As the life of a centre half can be hard sometimes, you might have to replace different types of gear that some other positions on the team might not have to. A goalkeeper might have to change gloves, one or twice a season depending …