Adidas Shin Guards
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Which of the Adidas Shin Guards should you buy?



Let me assist you with making the right selection.
It shouldn’t be too hard, since there are only four models worth considering.


To make it even easier, I have divided them into two groups: with or without ankle guards. Hopefully you already have your mind set up on which type you prefer.



Recommendations

Adidas Shin Guards without ankle guards

  1. Adidas Lesto
  2. Adidas Silhouette Lite

Adidas Shin Guards with ankle guards

  1. Adidas Estavelo Top
  2. Adidas F50 Replique

Reviews

Just a reminder:
Comfort and protection in soccer shin guards are somewhat mutually exclusive. In other words: more comfort-less protection and vice versa.

Shin guards with ankle guards will give you extra protection, however anything thick, insulating and bulky on player’s feet (ankles included) will reduce the feel of the ball and interfere with his/hers performance on the soccer field.


Adidas Shin Guards without ankle guards
  1. Adidas Lesto  $4-$5
    2. Adidas Lesto

    Plastic hard shell with perforated EVA foam.
    Size: S: 5.5”, M: 6"
    Weight: 0.6 oz.

    Tip ! This is probably the best choice for those whom comfort is the most important. Plastic shells are considered “the weakest” but on the other hand Adidas Lesto arethe lightest and least expensive of all Adidas shin guards.



  2. Adidas Silhouette Lite  $15-$17
    3. Adidas Silhouette Lite

    Plastic hard shell with EVA foam padding.
    Size: XS: 5.5”, S: 6.25”, M: 7”, L: 8”
    Weight: 2.4 oz.

    Tip ! They come with compression sleeves to hold them in place…for free.
    Some retailers want you to believe the sleeves are free of charge. But nothing is free.
    The cost of these sleeves is calculated into the price of shin guards. These shin guards themselves shouldn’t cost more than $10-$12. And the sleeves?
    I don’t think there is any use for them. That’s what soccer socks are for…and tape (if needed). You don’t want to put the sleeves and the socks over your shin guards together.
    But these Adidas shin guards will give you little more protection than the Adidas Lesto, although less comfort.

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Adidas Shin Guards with ankle guards
  1. Adidas Estavelo Top  $34-$35
    2. Adidas Estavelo Top

    Form-fitting TPR Technology outer layer.
    Thermo Plastic Rubber (TPR) fully conforms to the shape of your shin at all times for comfortable protection.
    ClimaCool foam (similar to Nike’s Dri-Fit) offers moisture control, ventilation and additional padding.
    Ankle guard - detachable
    Size: L:8" M:7" S:6"
    Weight: 4.8 oz.

    Tip ! Because it contains all Adidas’ protective features, it is very costly. On the other hand, its lightweight (for shinguards with ankle guards) offers some level of comfort.
    Estavelo Top gives you a good mix of protection and comfort.



  2. Adidas F50 Replique  $14-$15
    3. Adidas F-50 Replique

    Made out of Plastic hard shell and Eva foam backing material.
    Ankle guard – detachable.
    Size: XL:9.5" L:8.5" M:7.5" S:6.75"
    Weight: 3.2 oz.

    Tip ! The lightest of all shinguards with ankle sleeves (guards). Therefore probably one of the most comfortable soccer shinguards of this type for a very affordable price.

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