Are these light enough to serve as shin guards for the field umpire? Looking for shin protection while not behind the plate.
1990613
These leg guards protect well at a reasonable weight. In 14yrs umpiring I've never been hit in the field, but I suppose it can happen. I wear wide leg pants at the plate but regular pants on the field, so leg guards would only fit under baggy pants. The foot flaps are removable I think but not the knee flaps. This gear would be to bulky for me to wear in the field in my opinion.
1990614
Yes, they are light enough. I am a pitcher in senior softball and I wear them when pitching and sometimes I leave them on when I bat. They do not impede my running.
1990615
No, unflexible at the knee. Would get shin guards which are meant for soccer
1990616
Yes, but they would look funky, bulky, and, frankly, unprofessional. I would try soccer shin guards. Nobody would even notice you have them on with good protection. I took at line drive to the shin during an open class softball game last season so I get the want for them. I still have a lump from it. I wore soccer shin guards the rest of the year, both plate and bases, for slow pitch.
1990617
These are very light and close-fitting with minimum restriction of movement. I think they would serve your purpose very well if you are looking for ankle-to-knee protection.
298703
Can they yes, but an umpire should always wear them underneath. A professional appearance should always be maintained. Looking like you belong behind the plate is a big part of being there. These are extremely light weight and comfortable. I only wear long sock with them when I am doing more than two games in a day. Look the part know your rules and the team and fans will respect you for it and you will enjoy being an umpire more.
864919
They are decent for light bag work. If you keep control and form they will be fine. Nice medium between protection and damaging for calcification. The lower knuckles will be exposed.
2036862
No am past the sports age. I do use them for gardening, outside chores, mowing grass, etc. I alsosleep in them after working outside. I suggest more than one pair so you can switch off and always have a clean pair.
1391999
Hi Catharine, I would say that they are flexible enough for soccer goalie. They are very comfortable and you will barely feel that you are wearing them, but you will feel protected, especially when you hit the ground. Give them a try.
1806583
The shin guard only covers the front of the shin. There is no ankle protection all the way around the sock, if that's what you're referring to.
1162293
I would sum up the answer by saying that this is the best armor to protect your shin and your knee that I found on the market at this time. The rubbing spots that I found when I first started using these pads has gone away. It appears that this armor has adjusted to my legs shape so that I do not get any more areas that rub or irritate my skin. I do find it helps to wear high socks so there's less of a chance of any rubbing at the lower strap area.
651517
Absolutely. I use these while shooting and i wear eye protection. These are very good and comfortable too.
192909
Its knee long and the white strip that you see on the top is the only part which is double over. Normally you wear shin guard on skin and then cover it up with soccer socks. Inside part of decent (10-15$) Shin guard is made of comfortable soft material so it shouldn't really be a concern.
304635
these are the weight of most athletic spandex gear...i don't think they will protect you enough...they are quite thin...great but not for your purposes...i saw some others that looked heftier Richard...keep looking
518629
I'd go for "large", just enough to protect the whole shin. Enough room for ankle braces / wraps (recommend for extra protection ligaments / tendances, bones, tenderness) on footing of the elastic bands. Be safe, have fun. Remember, kicking with the top of the foot. Talk instructor, or research types of kicks on YouTube.
428687
I am 6' 0" 165 lbs , I ordered the Large, they are small, but they work great. i dont know a ton about soccer, but my friend who plays college soccer tells me that they are supposed to be small and short like they are. They go to about the middle of my shin. they fit, there is nothing wrong with them, i would order the same thing and the same size again. i would get at least a size large though if i were you, or maybe extra large if you want them a little bigger.
1596449
Hi,I wore a pair once when playing slow pitch, and very restricted, due to the stabilisers. Affected my infielding too.hope this helps.
179069
well I use them for weight lifting,, I think they may be too heavy for racket sports,, maybe try baseball gloves..but the womens are probably fine for racket sports since they are not as heavy
1956106
I am a powerlifter so only use them for deadlifts. They seem good. No sock is invincible, if you are going to constantly scrape a sock against a bar or a rope they will eventually break down. But better a $10-15 sock then your shin.
1482267
They claim 99.8 protection. I wore them during my recent Turtle Bay golfing trip. They seem to do the job. Arms felt cooler & no burn.
2050620
My calf size is 16.5 and the socks fit perfectly. I can insert the shinguards without a problem (this are ~ 3/4 thick shinguards). I hope this answers your concern.