Home
Soccer
Shinguards

Soccer Shin Guards

[8]

Push your performance while staying protected in soccer shin guards from adidas. Shop the full range of shields combining breathability, coverage and comfort.

Our clothing and shoe categories

adidas Soccer Shin Guards

Designed to eliminate on-field distractions, adidas soccer shin guards help you play the beautiful game on your own terms. Created for every preference and made to fit juniors and adults, they offer a range of features and fixations. Promising unparalleled stability, Competition pads have a compressive sleeve that keeps them firmly in place. Offering optimum coverage, the extra padding on Match guards defends your ankles as well as your lower legs. However you lock them in place, though, it's the plates that do the real work. They come in flexible designs that follow the contours of your legs and stiffer versions built to fend off the hardest tackles. They're usually backed with EVA cushioning for added comfort.

In recent seasons, adidas soccer shin guards have been available in ranges that mimic 3-Stripes footwear franchises. Lightweight and offering a natural feel, X shin guards are for players who refuse to slow the pace, while Predator shin pads borrow those world-famous grippy elements to amplify stability and shock absorption. There's also a Tiro range that offers a more timeless aesthetic alongside thoroughly modern features. Whatever your play style, shop our range of adidas soccer shin guards today and find a pair that complements your beautiful game.

Soccer Shin Guards Frequently Asked Questions

Why do some footballers not wear shin pads?

Shin pads for soccer are mandatory. However, some players wear short, barely visible shin pads because they dislike the bulkiness and sweat associated with traditional shin guards, or because of personal preference. Smaller pads offer significantly less leg protection, increasing injury risk. When referees see players without shin pads, they can enforce the mandatory shin pad rule, potentially leading to a yellow card or disqualification.

Do you wear socks under soccer shin guards?

Yes, you can wear socks under your shin pads for soccer, plus a pair over them to keep the guards in place. The inner socks add an extra layer of padding between your skin and the guard. This both helps absorb impact and reduces the risk of chafing and blisters. Some players cut the feet off the socks they wear under the pads to avoid too many layers inside their cleats.

How do you size soccer shin pads?

The size of shin pads for soccer is based on height. Measure from just above your ankle bend (when flexing your foot) to a couple of inches below your knee, then check the size charts for the specific set of shin guards. Pads should be snug without restricting movement. With your foot flexed, leave about four fingers' width under the knee and two above the ankle.