Detailed description
K-resin plastic shell to cover the shin. Lined with EVA foam covered with fabric on the side in contact with the leg. Extends downwards with a sewn ankle guard with small plastic shells over the malleolus, lined with low-density foam, and all encased in thick, elastic polyester fabric. Low-density foam also behind the ankle guard around the Achilles tendon.The ankle guard has an elasticated strap that fits under the foot.
Weight
200 g per pair in size XXS
Approved by our athletes
Laura Nunnink [player on the Dutch national team, European champion in 2017, 2019 and 2021, World champion 2022, Olympic silver in Rio, Olympic gold 2020 and player for HC Den Bosch (Netherlands)], Jill Boon [ex-captain and 302 selections for the Belgian national team, Olympian (London 2012), player for the Brussels Royal Racing Club (Belgium)]; Berta Bonastre [former player for the Spanish national team, bronze medallist at the 2018 World Cup and 2019 European championship
Approved by our athletes (continued)
captain of Oranje-Rood (Netherlands)], Terrance Pieters [player on the Dutch national team and for Kampong (Netherlands)], Victor Charlet [captain of the French team, player for Waterloo Ducks (Belgium), World Cup 2018, 2023] and Mattéo Desgouillons [player on the French team and on La Gantoise (Belgium), World Cup 2023]
Which size?
Place the shin guard as low as possible on your leg so that your ankles are well covered (make sure there are no pressure points and your ankle can move freely). Ideally, the top of the shin guard should come to 2 cm below your kneecap. Your shin guard should fit snugly around your calf without being too tight.The grid underneath is a good reference:
Which size?(cont.)
if you are between 100 and 120 cm -> 3XS
- 120 to 130 cm -> 2XS
- 130 to 140 cm -> XS
- over 140 cm -> S
Safety tips
Hockey should be fun. Don't neglect your safety. Always wear your mouthguard, shin guards and a glove. Use hockey shoes with protective reinforcement and soles designed for your playing surface.Wear a mask and specially designed gloves. During matches and training.
Protecting your legs
A shin guard is a piece of personal protection equipment. It should meet current regulations, including the PPE regulation (EU) 2016/425.
Use a shin guard that was specifically designed for field hockey. A field hockey shin guard has two features specific to the sport: it covers the ankles and comes up to just beneath the kneecap, and provides wide coverage around the legs.
Protecting your legs(cont.)
A field hockey shin pad features a moulded plastic plate that is generally lined with foam to absorb impacts.
Replace your shin guard according to the manufacturer's indications or as soon as it begins to show signs of wear. Refer to the product user guide in case of questions.
Designer
This shinpad has been co-designed by our product development team made up of passionate hockey players (product managers, designers, engineers, garment designers, prototype and lab technicians, as well as our athletes, including Jill Boon, Berta Bonastre, Laura Nunnink, Manuela Urroz, Thomas Briels, Victor Wegnez, Terrance Pieters, Victor Charlet and Mattéo Desgouillons), players from our partner clubs or our community, and R&D specialists.
Information
The information here was provided by the manufacturer or observed by our teams from samples received from the manufacturer.
Sizes
3XS | 2XS | XS | S |