Comfortable leg guards

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by njdevs00cup

Any suggestions for the most comfortable leg guards? I typically do big field games by myself for rec., Freshmen and JV. My legs are getting chewed up as I'm running. My current leg guards are no name, cheap, hand me downs. Thanks!

If your legs are getting abused while you're running you need to invest in a good pair of Underarmor or McDavid full length leg wear.


Tim.

[njdevs00cup]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

If your legs are getting abused while you're running you need to invest in a good pair of Underarmor or McDavid full length leg wear.


Tim.

Tim,

Thanks for the advice! I think I'll try the leg wear first before laying out the money for new leg gurards. Although they are no names, I've been hit quite a few times and they've done the job!

Matt

[UMP25]

Matt, I second the leg wear. I have worn McDavid ankle-length interawear for years--only because Under Armour, my preferred vendor, does not have a built-in cup pocket, whereas McDavid does--and it makes a huge difference. In addition, I use the Gerry Davis shin guards. They're the lightest guards I've ever worn, AND they're the most protective, IMHO, especially around the knee area. They're also among the most inexpensive. After using the West Vest guards and others for some time, I'd never leave my Davis ones. I criss-cross the two strap guards and I'm set.

[kylejt]

Ditto. Criss-cross and McDavids. I use cheap Coopers because they fit me so well. Be sure the gap between your plate shoes and the bottem of the s/g is covered. My WV s/g's are in my garage as backups. I like the light, thin, CoolMax lined Coopers.

[johnnyg08]

I hate my shins, I have the Honig's K17's (I think)...they do the job, but they're heavy...would like to get a new pair...but I just can't justify getting new ones...I've been spending my money on Under Armour, better socks, etc... and other things that aid in the comfort of working in extreme heat/cold...so far, it's been well worth the investment. BTW...I'd recommend wearing some type of full length compressions on the plate and bases, you'll never go back...it really does keep you either warmer or cooler, whichever you prefer.

[UMP25]

Johnny, try the Davis guards. You'll love them. Plus, they're significantly less costly than others, so the price should be more agreeable to you.

Note: Some have reported that using the Davis guards under combo pants doesn't fit well due to the Davis guards' generous knee protection. I wouldn't know, as I don't wear combo pants.

[RPatrino]

K17's are too heavy?? I've used mine for ages, and once I went to my NB plate shoes, the K17's have lightened up considerably...