When you play football, your shins and ankles are put under severe strain, that's why you need the right shin pads to protect you against knocks and impacts.
KIPSTA offers a full range of protective products depending on the area you want to protect and the type of support you're after. These products conform to the European standard for trauma limitation during impacts. So, how do you choose the right shin pads?
One of the most important pieces of football equipment, a shin pad is made of different parts – simple shin protection, ankle protection which is either attached or separated and a support sock. You can choose your shin pads according to the type of protection and support you're looking for:
For simple shin protection, you’ll probably want a product that can be quickly attached via two elastic bands, which help keep the shin pads secure and adjustable. For this, we recommend shin pads from our F200 range. You can use an elastic sleeve to keep the shin pad in place, providing extra support. For this, we recommend products in our F180 range. When wearing shin pads, don't forget to use support – it's essential!
Shin and Ankle Protection
For enhanced shin and ankle protection (including malleoli protection), you should look for a product with an integral (but also detachable) ankle strap with a quick and easy elastic band fastener for a precise fit. We recommend choosing from our F140 product range. If you're after a product that combines all these protective features and has a sock fastening for optimal support, check out the F700 model.
This model has three shin protection features which can be used together or on their own: a sleeve which can be used on its own or with the protection pad, a protection pad and ankle support which can be used on its own or with the shin pad.
Decathlon's football brand experts can provide helpful advice for all your football practice needs. Visit us in-store or explore our football shin pads page for more information.
Remember, you should choose your shin pads according to the protection areas you want and the types of support you need.
Remember that it is compulsory to wear shin pads in competitive matches. When searching for the right shin pads, make sure you choose them according to your size and not your age or you could be in for a surprise!
