Knee/Shin Guards

[Bluefoot]

Are there brands or types of knee/shin guards that you prefer?

If I'm wearing plate shoes already, I assume that means that I won't need leg guards that come with the foot extensions at the bottom that extend over the top of the feet, since the top of the feet are already protected by the plate shoes. Is that correct?

I see that there are also small shin-only guards available, that don't cover the knee at all. They look like they are for soccer, but they are listed along with the softball leg guards. We would not have any use for these in softball, would we?

Thanks again.