01 / Protection AND comfort
Real protection AND real comfort (end the shin guard fight for good)
Most shin guards make you pick protection OR comfort. Match Day gives your kid both. Flexible foam takes the hit, moves with the leg, and never digs in.
10 Reasons Why Soccer Parents Are Ditching Hard Plastic Shin Guards For Match Day Elite.
10 Reasons Flexible Foam Is The Best Shin Guard Your Kid Will Ever Wear
"My kids love them, I wish they had these when I was growing up!"
Mark T.
Hard plastic
Protection
Shock-absorbing foam that spreads the hit
A rigid shell that slams the hit right into the shin
Comfort
No digging, no rubbing, no red marks
Digs in and leaves the shins raw
Staying Put
Grip bands lock it in place all game
Slides down every sprint
Wear
Pulls right on
Like strapping a plank to your kid's leg
After The Game
Machine washable
Ripped off the second they get in the car, and the bag reeks
Summary: Match Day Elite Shin Guards have 10+ benefits that'll ruin hard plastic shin guards for your kid forever
02 / Shock-absorbing foam
Shock-absorbing foam that actually protects
Soft doesn't mean weak. The Elite's foam spreads the impact out instead of slamming it straight into the shin. It bends when your kid runs and holds firm when the hit comes.
03 / No digging in
Zero digging, rubbing, or red marks (goodbye raw shins)
Hard plastic grinds against the skin every single step. Flexible foam and flex fabric move with the leg instead of fighting it. Your kid stops thinking about their shins and starts thinking about the ball.
04 / Stay-put grip
Won't slide down mid-game (grip bands top and bottom)
Grip bands at the top and bottom lock the Elite in place from kickoff to the final whistle. There's no shoving them back up at every water break. They stay exactly where you put them.
05 / No more fight
No more pregame battle to get them on
Tired of wrestling hard guards over sweaty legs while you're already late? The Elite pulls right on and the grip bands do the rest. Your kid puts them on without being told twice.
06 / Limited time offer
50% OFF + FREE GIFT (this weekend only)
Get 50% OFF on the Elite plus a free gift with every order. This deal only lasts through this weekend... once it's gone, it's gone.
07 / Machine washable
Machine washable (no more bag that reeks)
Hard plastic traps sweat and holds onto the smell all season. The Elite goes straight in the wash and comes out ready for the next game. Your car stops smelling like the locker room.
08 / Built by parents
Built by soccer parents, trusted by 60,000+ players
We built the Elite for our own kids after watching them hate every shin guard we bought. Over 60,000 players have switched since. That's not a marketing number. That's 60,000 kids who stopped fighting their gear.
09 / Fits real kids
Shin guards that actually fit, in extra small through XXL
Tired of guards that are too big to stay put or too small to protect anything? The Elite covers the whole shin the way a shin guard is supposed to. It's the right coverage and the right fit, built for kids who actually play.
10 / Guarantee
99-Day Money Back Guarantee (no questions asked)
We're sure your kid will never want to wear hard plastic again. If the Elite isn't right for your family, you get 99 days to get your money back. What do you have to lose?
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Rated 4.9+
★★★★★
These shin guards are amazing
My son has worn shin guards since he started playing, and I've been searching for ones he wouldn't complain about. I finally found them. These are amazing, and I'd recommend them to any soccer parent.
Jason R. | Verified Customer
★★★★★
He finally stopped ripping them off
My son used to rip his shin guards off the second he got in the car. With these, he forgets he's wearing them until I remind him to take them off. That's never happened before.
Danielle W. | Verified Customer
★★★★★
I absolutely love these shin guards
My daughter has sensitive skin, and hard plastic always left her shins red and raw after games. Both problems went away the first week she wore these. She actually asks for them now.
Marcus T. | Verified Customer
★★★★★
No more stopping to pull them up
The grip bands are the real deal. Other guards slid down every sprint, and he'd stop mid-play to fix them. These stay right where he puts them the whole game.
Kristen L. | Verified Customer
★★★★★
The most comfortable shin guards we've tried
We've bought every brand at the sporting goods store over the years, and he hated all of them. These are the only ones he'll wear without a fight. Worth every penny.
Omar H. | Verified Customer
★★★★★
Soft but they still protect
I was nervous soft foam wouldn't hold up, but he took a hard hit in his last game and didn't even notice. Easy to put on and easy to wash, too. We're buying a second pair.
Brittany S. | Verified Customer
★★★★★
He almost quit soccer over his shin guards
My son wanted to quit because his shin guards hurt so much. We tried these as a last shot, and now he can't wait for practice. I wish we'd found them sooner.
Nicole P. | Verified Customer
★★★★★
Easy for him to put on himself
My youngest could never get his shin guards on alone, and our mornings were a battle. He pulls these on himself in seconds now. Game day mornings are finally calm.
Tony G. | Verified Customer
Due to high demand and an overproduced batch that's almost gone, there is a very high risk of selling out.
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FAQs
How is this different from regular shin guards?
Most shin guards are a hard plastic shell that digs in, slides down, and makes kids miserable. The Elite is built around flexible, shock-absorbing foam with flex fabric and grip bands. You get real protection your kid actually wants to wear.
Does soft foam really protect?
This is the #1 question parents ask, and it's the whole reason we built the Elite. The shock-absorbing foam spreads the impact out instead of slamming it into one spot on the shin. It's flexible when your kid runs and firm when the hit lands.
What if my kid hates shin guards?
Good, so did ours. Kids hate hard plastic, not protection. Parents who fought every single game tell us their kid puts the Elite on without a word.
Will they slide down during games?
No. Grip bands at the top and bottom hold them in place the whole game. There's no stopping at every whistle to pull them back up.
Will they make my kid's legs hot and sweaty?
Hard plastic traps heat against the skin. The Elite's flex fabric lets air move through, so the heat gets out instead of sitting on the shin.
Are they easy to clean?
Yes. They're machine washable. Toss them in, and they're ready for the next game.
Which size does my kid need?
1 · LengthTop of the guard to the bottom.
2 · Upper calfAround the fullest part of the calf.
3 · Lower calfAround the leg, just above the ankle.
| Size | Length | Upper calf | Lower calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra SmallAge 3–6 | 9.8" | 7.9–9.1" | 4.3–5.1" |
| SmallAge 6–10 | 11" | 9.1–11.8" | 5.1–6.3" |
| MediumAge 11–13 | 11.4" | 10.2–12.6" | 6.3–7.5" |
| LargeAge 14+ | 11.8" | 11–13.4" | 7.1–8.3" |
| XLAdult | 12.2" | 11.8–15.4" | 7.9–9.1" |
| XXLAdult | 12.6" | 13.4–16.1" | 8.7–9.8" |
What if they don't work for my kid?
You're covered by our 99-Day Money Back Guarantee. No questions asked.
Built by soccer parents. Over 60,000 players have already made the switch.