Nike Air Shield Shinguard > Reviews > Expensive but worth it!

Author's product rating:   

Durability	Excellent
Protection	Good
Comfort	Good
Value for Money	Good

Advantages:	Feel great
Disadvantages:	Expensive

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

I have been playing football for many years for a club, and so I have gone through a fair share of shin pads, varying from make to make!

In my time I have worn shinpads by Umbro, Adidas and Puma but these definately do not compare to the new style of Nike shin pads. Nike have bought out many shin pads in their time which have been average just like any other shin pads, stiff and heavy. This can distract you in a match as you feel you have to keep adjusting them but recently Nike have brought out a reveloutionary new type of shin pad, called Nike air shin pads.

Instead of the normal hard plated shin pads, these have plates covering the front with air as well to cushion the impact of any fierce tackles!They are excellent - light, comfortable and provide the protection necessary!

Eventhough they are on the expensive side of around £20 they are certainly worth it if you are into your football, playing more than twice a week, they dont make your legs itchy like most shin pads and doesnt even feel like you are wearing them giving you optimum performance.
I do not have any complaints they are excellent to me and i have had them for whole of this season with no signs of any damage or needing to be replaced.