Shin Guards reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 206 Reddit reviews across 15 subreddits and 71 posts to rank the best Shin Guards brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/MuayThai, r/fightgear, r/MTB, r/hockeyplayers, r/Kickboxing. Top-rated brands include Top King (4.8/5), Fairtex (4.3/5), Twins (4.6/5).
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Reviews206
Subreddits15
Posts71
Brands71
Products73
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#1
Top King
4.8
(39)
"They last long. I think Top king and Twins are the best."
"Top kings and Fairtex SP5s have been the best for me."
"Best I've ever worn by a mile."
"I love the top king shin guards - they always have been the most secure on my legs and don’t move to the side as much as other ones."
"I use xl top kings and they are excellent with a lot of toe protection; highly recommend"
"Look into some quality fairtex, top king, or primo shins if you want something that fits snug and contours the leg."
"Top kings last forever"
"Get some top king or good fairtex guards and always make sure they fit you correctly."
"Fairtex, Twins and Top King. Always love my gear from them, never any issues."
"Top king is the best for skinny guys, hands down. I’m 6’3 200 lbs and have extremely skinny legs and my top kings are amazing."
#2
Fairtex
4.3
(42)
"Top kings and Fairtex SP5s have been the best for me."
"Fairtex for both."
"Bro always go for Fairtex or Topking they are really good quality and they should last you ages."
"Look into some quality fairtex, top king, or primo shins if you want something that fits snug and contours the leg."
"Fairtex, Twins and Top King. Always love my gear from them, never any issues."
"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."
"They don’t slip so you won’t have to stop in the middle of the round and adjust."
#3
Twins
4.6
(17)
"They last long. I think Top king and Twins are the best."
"Twins - best shin guards I’ve owned over 15 years"
"Twins - best shin guard ever, had maybe 3 pairs over the last 10 years."
"Twins shin guards or combat corner’s supreme shin guards"
"Fairtex, Twins and Top King. Always love my gear from them, never any issues."
"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."
#4
CCM
4.5
(6)
"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."
"I just picked up a pair of CCM XF Pro shin guards and they are absolute tanks."
"I really like them so far."
"I'd recommend the higher end CCM or warrior shins."
#5
RDX
4.0
(6)
"For shin guards, go for RDX or ones you can find in Amazon by the name FIVING. I have them and they are pretty solid for a 50 bucks pair."
"RDX would be price to quality."
"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."
#6
Venum
4.0
(6)
"I picked up a set of the Venum Challenger shin guards"
"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."
"Definitely approve and best bang for your buck"
#7
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."
#8
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!"
#9
Combat Corner
4.3
(3)
"Combat Corner HMIT are my recommendation for MMA."
"When these come back in stock wear them under your shinguards"
"I've found my combat corners to be less bulky than my fairtex's."
#10
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."
#11
Twins Special
3.7
(3)
"Twins special S will be fine."
"I also have a pair of twins special that have a very comfortable amount of padding."
"I have the same issue with twins special shin guards."
#12
G-Form
5.0
(2)
"Look for G Form shin guards from Amazon. Lightweight and offer great protection."
"The G-Forms have been great."
#13
King Pro
5.0
(2)
"King pro are amazing. I absolutely love mine."
"I hav king pro shin guards and they fuck hard"
#14
Warrior
4.5
(2)
"I got a pair of Alpha QX’s in an Intermediate size 15”. Love em."
"They have 13s in stock."
#15
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."
#16
Yokkao
4.0
(2)
"I’m in love with my Yokkao shinnies."
"Yokkao shin guards are good too but a little overpriced imo."
#17
SGL
4.0
(2)
"Sgl 10, i have 2 pairs of them"
"The SGL10"
#18
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."
#19
Boon
4.0
(2)
"Boon."
"I always liked Boon or Hayabusa."
#20
Primo
4.0
(2)
"My personal fav is Primo"
"Look into some quality fairtex, top king, or primo shins if you want something that fits snug and contours the leg."
#21
Bauer
4.0
(2)
"The Tacks line is by far the bulkiest, most protective 'old school' style I tried on."
"I ended up getting the 14 inch Bauer Nexus 2N. They still don't fit around my damn calf."
#22
Tacks
5.0
(1)
"I find the Tacks line shinpads good. I have super Tacks and the strap is great."
#23
SP3
5.0
(1)
"If I knew everything I know now, I would get the SP3."
#24
Sanabul
5.0
(1)
"Sanabul makes a good neoprene padded ankle guard"
#25
2pood
5.0
(1)
"2pood has what you’re looking for"
#26
Hagan
5.0
(1)
"Thanks y’all went with Hagan field hockey pads."
#27
Sandee
5.0
(1)
"I’ve got big calves and my sandee shin guards have the perfect length Velcro."
#28
Leone
5.0
(1)
"Idk how shipping is to the us but they are really good and can highly recommend them"
#29
Fiving
4.0
(1)
"I use Fiving size S. They work well."
#30
MMA Style
4.0
(1)
"MMA Style hybrid shin pads."
#31
SP5
4.0
(1)
"Keep in mind the SP5 are light weight competition shin guards with a medium level of protection."
#32
Baseball Catcher's
4.0
(1)
"I would use a pair of baseball catcher's shin guards."
#33
RockTape
4.0
(1)
"You could try rock tape shin guards"
#34
Meister
4.0
(1)
"You might want to look at the leather strap kind made by the thai brands."
#35
Rocktape
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been happy with these so far. Good for deadlifts and rope climbs."
#36
Century Martial Arts
4.0
(1)
"I just use the cheap foam stuff from Century Martial Arts."
#37
Volleyball Knee Pads
4.0
(1)
"I have discovered recently that volleyball knee pads are perfect for all kinds of shin protections... soft, flexible, yet provide protection"
#38
USD
4.0
(1)
"USD make great shin and knee."
#39
Shadow
4.0
(1)
"The Shadow Super Slim Shin Guards came up. These attach with velcro straps, allowing a more individualized fit."
#40
Hockey
4.0
(1)
"I pitch with hockey shin guards. They attach with Velcro so they are easy to take on and off."
#41
Baseball Catcher
4.0
(1)
"I just use baseball catcher knee pads and remove the bottom guards."
#42
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"Affordable and durable."
#43
Nexus, Reebok, Warrior
4.0
(1)
"It depends if you want form fitting or wider pads."
#44
Endura
4.0
(1)
"I find that these kind of socks with built-in shin guards are a good middle ground."
#45
A&R
4.0
(1)
"Also, get some shin tights."
#46
Muay Thai
4.0
(1)
"If you blast through them you'll know a decent pair (£80-£100) is a good investment."
#47
Leatt
4.0
(1)
"I'll add another positive reviews for the leatt airflex pro knee pads."
#48
Nike
4.0
(1)
"I think the 'Nike Large' shin pads would do nicely for you."
#49
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."
#50
Paffen Sport
4.0
(1)
"Paffen Sport has good ones for your needs. Covers my whole feets"
#51
STX RX3 Shin Guards
4.0
(1)
"STX RX3 shin guards are super narrow and on the longer side."
#52
Jetspeed
4.0
(1)
"My son is a twig and has been wearing Jetspeeds for years."
#53
7ISP Transition Knee/Shin Guards
4.0
(1)
"I just got the 7isp transition knee/shin ones. Seem to work well."
#54
Umpire Shin Guards
4.0
(1)
"You could try umpire shin guards. Very light weight."
#55
Mitre Aircell Football Pads
4.0
(1)
"Got some Mitre Aircell football pads the other day and quite liking them."
#56
Lizard Skins Shin Guards
4.0
(1)
"Wearing lizard skins shin guards forever."
#57
Troy Lee
4.0
(1)
"I really like the troy lee stuff."
#58
Leatt Airflex Knee Pads
4.0
(1)
"I really like my Leatte Airflex knee pads."
#59
Nike Soccer Shin Guards
4.0
(1)
"You can get a Nike set for $20."
#60
Bauer Supreme 150s
4.0
(1)
"I have 16" supreme 150s which ran me like 50 bucks."
#61
CCM Tacks Shin Pads
4.0
(1)
"The straps work good to give a lot of room to tighten."
#62
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."
#63
Conspiracy
4.0
(1)
"I just ordered these and they arrive Sunday."
#64
7iDP
4.0
(1)
"They cover my shin. D30 is pretty cool stuff. Molds to your body but hard on impacts."
#65
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."
#66
Sherwood
4.0
(1)
"I bought a Sherwood M60 one last year."
#67
Field Hockey
3.0
(1)
"I use a field hockey shin guard. It's hard plastic but not too bulky."
#68
Soccer
3.0
(1)
"I would get a pair of soccer shin guards or maybe the plastic hockey ones and paint them to match."
#69
Muay Thai Stuff
3.0
(1)
"Are these shin guards and gloves any good?"
#70
Tae Kwon Do Shin Pads
3.0
(1)
"Probably best to go with Tae Kwon doe shin pads, or something similar."
#71
Muay Thai Shin Pads
3.0
(1)
"Better to spend the cash on a proper pair."
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