Football Shinpads

Advantages: Light, full protection, ankle support
Disadvantages: Less mobility around the ankle area, due to the affor mentioned support

...to worry about with the Adidas Team Vuelo Shin pads. I am sorry to say that i have now invested in a new pair of shin pads, i say this not to highlight the dislike in the Team Vuelo, but to clearly state that these pads are suitable for many purposes and positions, but from a personal perspective, the support and protection is secondary to mobility and quick movement. The ankle area is elasticated but is still very thick. In turn the velcro straps ... Read review

Advantages: extensive protection to shins and ankles
Disadvantages: last seasons style, baulky and hardly a fashion statement.

...these shinpads are that with mitre you have peace of mind over the quality and durability, at a premium. These shinpads have ankle protectors which will help to protect your ankles from serious impact injuries, they will not however prevent twisted ankles etc. The good thing about them is that they are now relatively cheap and do provide you with good protection around £8 online. However now to the bad side they only have a very simple design and ...
...to more modern counterparts around 0.4kg in size large. Where their addidas equivalents weigh just 0.26kg and believe it or not these slight variations can be the edge you need to get to the ball. Especially for the slower runner for whom i would advise to buy the lightest boots and shinpads. A good pair of boots for low weight are pumas that can be bought for as little as £20 online in last seasons styles. However the lighter shinpads may not provide ... Read review

Advantages: Stops your shins from breaking!
Disadvantages: smell after a while!

...available. Onto the Nike Tiempo. These were my first choice a short while back as they look very sturdy and they are so comfortable that during the 90mins you cannot even feel them as they are as light as paper. Sostrength and comfort, I`ll give them marks of 4/5 strength and 5/5 for comfort. The only way they will break is by being booted by an opponent and believe me this happens at a lower level very often. If they do break however, no problem, ...
...on the park! And the Nike Tiempo are the ones to buy! (Marks out of 5) Strength 4 Got kicked and kicked again and the pads are still in one piece as well as my shin. Comfort 5 Cant even tell theyre on when you get going. Durability 5 Last as long as you need them really. Value 5 Cheap as chips and excellent value Practicality 5 Perfect as a shin pad and saves the old bones from destruction. Overall a stunning 5/5 and a great buy! Well ... Read review

Advantages: Durable, comfortable,
Disadvantages: hate to admit that anything from Nike is quality

...blue and silver with a nike logo in the middle of the primary shin pad. One feature which hasnt always being on shin pads are ankle support. These are simply thick cotton and nylon made into a bandage type material which straps along your foot and protrudes from the main shin pad. The ankle support on these shin pads is excellent. Please use it. It also helps to keep the shin pads in place. No velcro on these either. Simply wrap then around the ...
...primary shin protection is initially made from hardened PVC and is then coated with plastic mainly for looks however it does add additional protection. The reason why PVC has been used is due to the fact that PVC is extremely light weight so it shouldnt affect your genral speed and agility when either in a game or training. Another reason why it has been used is due to the fast that it is shatter proof. Safetys always an issue eh. It is lastly extremely ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap and protect like a gem
Disadvantages: Gets sweaty like most

I love my football and I train seriously and play on a Saturday.I am always looking for a great purchase and I think I have found one.I'm always trying to protect myself from serious or minor injures when im playing or just training. Most injuries that I ever get is that I don't warm up properly but there is nothing you can do once it has happened.If you ever come to play with filthy players which shouldnt be in the game who leave you on the floor ...
...have worn protection from injures since my dad broke his leg from a nasty challenge.You should never have to pay excessive amounts of money for shin pads and these are an example as I only payed £9.99 for them which to me is a bargain.I havent seen them in any shops which is where I started looking but just type it in on the internet and it will come up. They protect the right bit of your leg and cover the right distance of your shin.It is made ... Read review