hello, i am very intrigued. I player soccer,i'm a goalkeeper.i hate wearing shinguards, will this protect, improvre my agility? big calfs M/L?I'm 5'7'
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These compression sleeves will provide about as much protection as a pair of thick knee socks. I have not noticed any improvements in my agility due to the compression sleeves, though they do reduce to some degree the fatigue of standing or sitting for a long time.
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I would not recommend this umpire pack for you for your size and also the chest protector is only for little league type games, will not protect enough for higher levels. The shin pads may not fit either. The mask may not have long enough straps.
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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.
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They don't have actual measurement-based sizing, unfortunately. The Small/Medium and Medium/Large size specs are all we have to work with. That being said, there is a review that conveys an opinion/advice that any calf circumference of 15" or more should be paired with a Medium/Large sleeve. I happen to have ordered the Medium/Large size without measuring anything, and I struggle a little to get the sleeve on and in place (which might simply be the 'nature of the beast', given what it's supposed to do), but it works extremely well, and is the only thing in my experience to prevent the shin splints I was otherwise plagued with and practically guaranteed to 'get'. I just measured my calf circumference, and it's ~14.5" -- so although mine is less than 15", a Medium/Large is what I needed, and it works well enough to do the job, but is tight enough when trying to get it on to make me wonder whether I ordered too small a size -- but once in place, it's fine, and it's not too tight (feel-wise), and doesn't hurt, etc. -- it just works like a charm.
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It is based strictly on your calf measurement, which may be large if you are very athletic. You cannot extrapoloate from your height and weight. If you are borderline you probably could size down
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My experience is that pretty much any of these will be at least a bit uncomfortable simply because you aren't meant to rest so much weight on your shin and knee for extended periods of time. I would overall recommend this model, but would also recommend getting a padded cover for the pad, which will give you a bit more comfort.
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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.
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Size is relative, It depends on how much coverage she/you want. I bought the XL for my son and at 6'1" it barely covered his shin, in my opinion, but then I don't let him play with out his entire shin being covered because as a goalie he consistently gotten cleated just under the knee. Before picking a size ask what position she'll be playing and how much shin coverage she wants (some kids don't want any) and pick a shin guard size with that in mind. FYI The actual guard part of the XL size for these is just over 8 inches and I believe the sizing chart says it's supposed to fit people 6'2"-6'5". Here's a link to their size chart. http://www.soccer.com/guide/shin-guard-guide/ Hope this helps. Size is relative, It depends on how much coverage she/you want. I bought the XL for my son and at 6'1" it barely covered his shin, in my opinion, but then I don't let him play with out his entire shin being covered because as a goalie he consistently gotten cleated just under the knee. Before picking a size ask what position she'll be playing and how much shin coverage she wants (some kids don't want any) and pick a shin guard size with that in mind. FYI The actual guard part of the XL size for these is just over 8 inches and I believe the sizing chart says it's supposed to fit people... » Read More Size is relative, It depends on how much coverage she/you want. I bought the XL for my son and at 6'1" it barely covered his shin, in my opinion, but then I don't let him play with out his entire shin being covered because as a goalie he consistently gotten cleated just under the knee. Before picking a size ask what position she'll be playing and how much shin coverage she wants (some kids don't want any) and pick a shin guard size with that in mind. FYI The actual guard part of the XL size for these is just over 8 inches and I believe the sizing chart says it's supposed to fit people 6'2"-6'5". Here's a link to their size chart. http://www.soccer.com/guide/shin-guard-guide/ Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Well I am 5'10" and medium fits me just right so small should work. To answer your second question no you do not; you place the shin pads then pull the provided sleeve over it which secures it nicely in place. The fabric for the sleeve is very thin so it might rip on contact if not covered by a sock. Hope I helped.
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I think the seat is slanted too much for my hight. I'm 6'2". I did, just now, adjust the arm at the base of the seat to it's lowest point, this helps some. I will try this position to see if I can reduce the pressure on my shins and, try to find a position best suited for my posture/hight. Thanks for your input. I'll get back asap.
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I have used them for mountain biking and they do an acceptable job protecting my knees and shins. I am not sure that type of protection might be comfortable for climbing and will stay in place if you take traumatic steps, small jumps, etc. I believe a tube fabric with plastic inserts might work better for you. Just a thought.
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They have youth size shin guards. You can look them up on the Dick's sporting goods or Sports Authority website(s). I'd suggest a youth small.
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NO, its makes your leg stiff for protection but can be difficult to run in, I used it to play football, ended up taking them off because of the tightness and immobility it caused. Your better off purchasing a 2nd degree or 1st degree wrap if you want run in them. This is for 3rd degree ankle sprains. Don't get me wrong though there strong and great for it your not doing any physical activity and provide great protection for until you get back to 100%. Best of Luck.
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I think it would well for basketball. It seems to stay in place well when moving around. It's not very thick (only about a 1/4"), so it provide pretty minimal protection. Which is fine for what I use them for. You would probably want something with a hard shell and maybe more padding for something like rollerblading on cement. I'm not sure how much protection you are looking for, but I think they would probably work well for basketball and even volleyball.
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I like mediums, I'm 5'2" as well, depending on what you're using then for. The wrist guards are great, the knee pads are a bit thin, my friend got a large and the wrist guards are far too big.
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These are probably way too big for him. At that age, you can get integrated sock/shin guards that may be easier. Check with his league/coach.
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I can't say if it will solve your problem (although I've heard compression sleeves work for Shin Splints), but I doubt it will be too much compression (assuming you get the sizing right). I thought the compression was on the light side.