What are shin guard sleeves for?
SHIN GUARD SLEEVES: Sleeves are perfect for those that wear slip-in guards. Just slide the sleeves over the protection to keep everything snug and ready for game time. SHIN GUARD TAPE: This tape will help those slip in guards stay in place as well – but it also used with classic guards as well.
How do you wear a guard lock?
Simply roll the sleeves up your shin, slip in the shin pads, and they’ll stay in place underneath your outer socks. There was almost no slipping or sliding of my shin guards when I wore these sleeves.
How do you wear sleeves with shin guards?
To wear shin guards with sleeves place the shin guard on your leg first and then slide the soccer sleeve up your leg and over the shin guard. The sleeve should completely cover the shin guard and hold it securely in place.
How do you keep shin guards from sliding?
Use an old pair of shin guard sleeves (at least a size smaller) and slip it on over your socks. This will make the bottom of your shin guards, as well as your socks snug, but not constricting. It’s worked perfectly for me so far. No more readjusting after every hard run.
Do shin guards go over or under socks?
Shin guards are worn under the socks, so don’t put them on yet. Position the shin guards correctly. Make sure they are centered on your shin, not off to the side. They should protect from your ankle to below your knee.
What are shin pads made of?
Most players wear commercially available shin pads made from a variety of common materials (polypropylene or polyethylene) and high-resistance materials (glass fibre, carbon fibre or Kevlar) using traditional manufacturing techniques.
What kind of tape do you use for shin guards?
Sock tape, football tape, or soccer tape in the US is generally a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) sports tape designed to hold socks and shin guards in place during a football match.
What do you wear under shin guards?
Wear the Right Socks It’s a good idea to wear soccer shin guards with socks. However, the socks you wear are your choice. Some soccer players like ankle socks, while others prefer long shin socks that cover their calves and go up to the knees. Full-length socks are best for shin guards with no straps.