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Are Nike Mercurial Lite Shin Guards good?

Are Nike Mercurial Lite Shin Guards good?

Yes: The Nike Mercurial Lite shin guards have astounding value for their price, offering excellent protection, comfort, lightweight, and minimal design. These are possibly the most common shin guards on the market, worn by thousands of players and many professionals.

How do you know what size shin guards to get?

The larger the shin guard size, the longer and wider they are to accommodate larger leg diameters. Shin guards should fit from just above the bend of your ankle when you flex your foot to a couple of inches below the knee.

Do you put shin guards over or under your 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.

How do you clean mercurial Lite shin guards?

Wash your shin guards with soap and water, if they’re made completely of plastic. Use a small brush and scrub with soapy water until all the dirt and stains are gone. You can also try vinegar mixed with water or lemon juice. These are good options if the shin guards are part plastic and part elastic or cloth.

What shin guards do professionals use?

G-Form are the Shin Pads of Choice for Professionals Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic, Tammy Abraham and Andreas Christensen at Chelsea, Michail Antonio, Ryan Fredricks and Felipe Anderson at West Ham, Patson Daka, Ademola Lookman and Jannik Vestergaard at Leicester and many more are also fans of the G-Form Pro S Blade.

How do I know if my shin guards are too small?

Make sure to read the size chart carefully to ensure a great fit. You’ll want your shin guards to cover most of the area between your ankle and knee. Shin guards should fit snugly and be at least 2″ below the knee.

Why are shin guards so small?

The light, tiny ‘slip in’ shinguards are used because they are exactly that, light and small and unlikely to interfere with movement. I’ve been coaching for 12 years now. It’s for fashion; players don’t like chunky shin pads bulging out their socks.

Can you wash shin guards?

If you are able to wash your shin guards in the washing machine, place them in a pillowcase or laundry bag for the wash cycle to help prevent them from banging into the sides of the machine. Use the right detergent. Use a quality sports detergent, like WIN Sports Detergent, and run the machine on a gentle cycle.

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Ruth Doyle