Best shin guards on Reddit
164 reviews from r/MuayThai, r/fightgear, r/MTB and 14 more subreddits
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#1
Fairtex
4.3
(29)
"So as a bigger guy myself I found great success with the sp5 fairtex competitions."
"I’ve been using Fairfex SP5 for the past few years and swear by them."
"It is my experience, the slimmer the equipment, the more mobile it is especially in MMA"
"I can also recommend the SP5s. They were the best i used."
"Get these^^^"
"They don’t slip so you won’t have to stop in the middle of the round and adjust."
"They're fantastic"
"I went with Fairtex SP5 synthetic leather and they stick like glue with great protection."
"Probably the best pair I’ve bought"
"I love them, solid."
#2
Top King
4.8
(26)
"I use xl top kings and they are excellent with a lot of toe protection; highly recommend"
"Top King has great shin guards. By far my favorite and they work extremely well for grappling/mma."
"I have top kings and they’re comfortable and durable as hell."
"Order topking xl from superexport shop!"
"Our customers swear by them."
"Top king is THE BEST SHINGUARDS."
"They're comfortable, durable and they look fine as hell."
"Super light, durable and protection is good"
"Top king or fairtex SP5. Make the investment."
"Top King are the most popular ones in my gym."
#3
Twins
4.6
(10)
"Twins shin guards or combat corner’s supreme shin guards"
"Last design, I have a pair of twins that are similar, best shin guards I bought."
"All the quality of fairtex without the ugly pattern."
"I highly recommend them."
"I love em."
"Twins and or fairtex for me."
"Twins, top kings"
"I'm using the twins sgl10 and I feel like I like their profile alot."
"Id prefer twins out of the two, but give danger a look."
"Twins special or Top King XL should both fit."
#4
CCM
4.9
(7)
"AS-V Pros are probably the most protective shin guards you can get to date."
"I block a lot of shots and nothing compares to CCM Tacks ASV Pro for me."
"Monster shins with all the bell and whistles."
"Upgraded to the Ultra Tacks shin guards and I dont feel a thing when I fall."
"I got some Tacks 6052s and I love the D3 orange foam in them."
"I'm in CCM Tacks 2752's and they're great."
"I'd recommend the higher end CCM or warrior shins."
#5
Hayabusa
3.7
(6)
"Hayabusa, Top King and Fairtex have the best shin guards imo."
"Without a doubt. I have been a huge fan of their gear for 10 years now and they never let me down."
"The hayabusa are Less bulky but the twins are awesome and have more protection for your training partner"
"Hayabusa stuff is pricey but top notch. You get what you pay for."
"$130 for some hayabusa shin guards.. idk if that's worth it chief."
"Are thick af, don't buy em."
#6
G-Form
4.4
(5)
"Look for G Form shin guards from Amazon. Lightweight and offer great protection."
"The G-Forms have been great."
"I use some g-form MTB shins for snowboarding and they've been great."
"The G-Form knee/shin combo is the best bet, even though it is way more expensive than I was expecting, but sounds like it is worth it."
"G-form has knee, shin, and knee+shin guards that are supposed to be really good."
#7
RDX
4.0
(4)
"I have a pair from RDX and revgear"
"The RDX ones look similar."
"RDX offers great value for the money."
"RDX shin guards. Under $50."
#8
Venum
4.0
(4)
"I use Venum Elite shinguards."
"Venum has a good kids line."
"Venum "Kontact" Shin and Instep Guards, Black."
"If you don't mind some of the gaudy colored ones, Venum offers a pretty great product."
#9
Amazon
3.8
(4)
"I got [these](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B099Q33JWC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1). For me, mentally they make me feel more confident so I don't clench up and sabotage myself because of nerves."
"I've had this pair for about a year and they have held up great."
"I used to have these ones: They worked very well for me."
"Just buy a $20 pair off Amazon.com I think of mine as shin conditioners!"
#10
Combat Corner
4.0
(3)
"Combat Corner HMIT are my recommendation for MMA."
"My favorites for MMA training are the combat corner HMIT shinguards."
"I've found my combat corners to be less bulky than my fairtex's."
#11
Revgear
3.7
(3)
"I have a pair from RDX and revgear"
"I like that revgear has straps that go opposite directions."
"Revgear shins have been OK for thiccboi calves."
#12
King Pro
5.0
(2)
"King pro are amazing. I absolutely love mine."
"I hav king pro shin guards and they fuck hard"
#13
Bauer
4.5
(2)
"The Tacks line is by far the bulkiest, most protective 'old school' style I tried on."
"High-end Bauer Vapor and Easton Stealth and Mako are narrow and also very protective."
#14
Shin Guards
2.7
(3)
"I would wear shin guards not for protection from pedals but from rocks kicked up by the front tire."
"I would definitely get some proper ones as soon as you can find them."
"Cool design and all but to be honest just get the kid a pair of real guards."
#15
Boon
4.0
(2)
"Boon."
"I always liked Boon or Hayabusa."
#16
POC
4.0
(2)
"I love my POC knee pads, but really wish I had shin protection."
"I love my POC knee pads, but really wish I had shin protection when I fell this summer and split my shin open."
#17
Hagan
5.0
(1)
"Thanks y’all went with Hagan field hockey pads."
#18
Sandee
5.0
(1)
"I’ve got big calves and my sandee shin guards have the perfect length Velcro."
#19
Leone
5.0
(1)
"Idk how shipping is to the us but they are really good and can highly recommend them"
#20
Warrior
5.0
(1)
"My favorite were Warrior Projekts where I took full slappers to anywhere on the pads and felt nothing."
#21
Easton
5.0
(1)
"I have the Easton Mako's (not the m3s or the m5s) and they're fantastic."
#22
Shadow
4.0
(1)
"The Shadow Super Slim Shin Guards came up. These attach with velcro straps, allowing a more individualized fit."
#23
Hockey
4.0
(1)
"I pitch with hockey shin guards. They attach with Velcro so they are easy to take on and off."
#24
Baseball Catcher
4.0
(1)
"I just use baseball catcher knee pads and remove the bottom guards."
#25
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"Affordable and durable."
#26
Nexus, Reebok, Warrior
4.0
(1)
"It depends if you want form fitting or wider pads."
#27
Endura
4.0
(1)
"I find that these kind of socks with built-in shin guards are a good middle ground."
#28
A&R
4.0
(1)
"Also, get some shin tights."
#29
Muay Thai
4.0
(1)
"If you blast through them you'll know a decent pair (£80-£100) is a good investment."
#30
Leatt
4.0
(1)
"I'll add another positive reviews for the leatt airflex pro knee pads."
#31
Nike
4.0
(1)
"I think the 'Nike Large' shin pads would do nicely for you."
#32
KINGTOP
4.0
(1)
"If you find that they're too thin for you, you can also try the shin guards with the velcro that loops around."
#33
Paffen Sport
4.0
(1)
"Paffen Sport has good ones for your needs. Covers my whole feets"
#34
STX RX3 Shin Guards
4.0
(1)
"STX RX3 shin guards are super narrow and on the longer side."
#35
Jetspeed
4.0
(1)
"My son is a twig and has been wearing Jetspeeds for years."
#36
7ISP Transition Knee/Shin Guards
4.0
(1)
"I just got the 7isp transition knee/shin ones. Seem to work well."
#37
Umpire Shin Guards
4.0
(1)
"You could try umpire shin guards. Very light weight."
#38
Mitre Aircell Football Pads
4.0
(1)
"Got some Mitre Aircell football pads the other day and quite liking them."
#39
Lizard Skins Shin Guards
4.0
(1)
"Wearing lizard skins shin guards forever."
#40
Troy Lee
4.0
(1)
"I really like the troy lee stuff."
#41
Leatt Airflex Knee Pads
4.0
(1)
"I really like my Leatte Airflex knee pads."
#42
Nike Soccer Shin Guards
4.0
(1)
"You can get a Nike set for $20."
#43
Bauer Supreme 150s
4.0
(1)
"I have 16" supreme 150s which ran me like 50 bucks."
#44
CCM Tacks Shin Pads
4.0
(1)
"The straps work good to give a lot of room to tighten."
#45
Revgear Shin Pads
4.0
(1)
"A few kids at our local gym use some smaller Revgear shin pads that fit them all pretty well."
#46
Conspiracy
4.0
(1)
"I just ordered these and they arrive Sunday."
#47
7iDP
4.0
(1)
"They cover my shin. D30 is pretty cool stuff. Molds to your body but hard on impacts."
#48
Mylec
4.0
(1)
"I’ve seen the Mylec MK5 Street/DEK Shin pad referenced before, I have not used them myself yet but thinking of ordering them before this coming season."
#49
Sherwood
4.0
(1)
"I bought a Sherwood M60 one last year."
#50
G Form
4.0
(1)
"Carbon fiber, thin and light. Options on Amazon."
#51
Venom
4.0
(1)
"I ended up getting the Venom Elite Standup shin guards."
#52
Sanabul
4.0
(1)
"I personally use sanabul’s battle forged shin guards."
#53
Rockguards
4.0
(1)
"Offering up a recommendation for shin guards. I tried these Rockguards shin protectors a couple years."
#54
Yokkao
4.0
(1)
"I love my yokkao ones."
#55
Tatami
4.0
(1)
"Personal is tatami shin guards fit amazing no slips."
#56
Thunder
4.0
(1)
"I have vintage Thunder shin guards that are tough as nails."
#57
Title MMA
4.0
(1)
"My son has a really good pair made by Title MMA."
#58
Mizuno
4.0
(1)
"If you wear pants just get soccer shin pads. Any baseball specific ones will be big and bulky."
#59
Reebok
4.0
(1)
"Higher-end reebok shin pads are probably the best for maximum protection."
#60
Combat Sport
4.0
(1)
"I have some regular combat sport shin guards.... honestly as long as they stay on (fit well) and aren't the coushion/pillow type."
#61
Revgears
4.0
(1)
"Regular old nylon revgears. Easy to clean, and don't absorb water so they don't smell."
#62
Field Hockey
3.0
(1)
"I use a field hockey shin guard. It's hard plastic but not too bulky."
#63
Twins Special
3.0
(1)
"I have the same issue with twins special shin guards."
#64
Soccer
3.0
(1)
"I would get a pair of soccer shin guards or maybe the plastic hockey ones and paint them to match."
#65
Muay Thai Stuff
3.0
(1)
"Are these shin guards and gloves any good?"
#66
Tae Kwon Do Shin Pads
3.0
(1)
"Probably best to go with Tae Kwon doe shin pads, or something similar."
#67
Muay Thai Shin Pads
3.0
(1)
"Better to spend the cash on a proper pair."
#68
Artech
3.0
(1)
"If you’re looking for a cheap pair I know Artech’s low end model has a 15 inch option."
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