Customer Reviews

Adidas WTF TaeKwonDo Shin and Instep Protector

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My previous gear was the basic cloth covered foam. My primary issue with that gear was keeping it clean.

These adidas shin and in-step protectors don't have that problem at all. In addition to being far more comfortable, they are essentially impervious to sweat. They provide a higher level of protection and a BETTER range of movement. The only negative compared to the cloth version is that they occasionally slip to the side. Not all the way, but with just three velcro straps, it's just more likely to slip than something that envelopes your whole calf.

They also have slightly better protection against elbow contact between the in-step and shin sections. Doesn't make you invulerable to a well placed elbow, but still better.

I finally upgraded after a year of sparring in cloth shin and instep protectors. My shins are really sad I didn't get these vinyl dipped ones earlier. It won't completely prevent bruising after a full on clash, but is a significant improvement over cloth.

Also, I have the shin protector without the attached instep. I've never tried the attached version, but have heard others say the shin protector with the "sock style" foot protector offers better coverage. Adidas WTF Taekwondo Approved Foot Protector - White

I bought this shin protector lately after I injured my ankle sparring. I liked the idea that it has extra protection at this critical point. The padding at the ankle is not as heavy as I expected, but I still like it a lot. It is light and straps on securely so you don't have to make adjustments while sparring. Additionally, it has a nice ridge in the front to offer extra protection for the shin. I find it especially good for Taekwondo where there is lots of kicking and leg blocks are employed.

I used these shin pads for about 2 months. When I bought them, I thought they were going to be nice and thick, and very importantly, that they would hold firm during training/sparring (meaning they would not rotate around the shin after striking) because they have 2 velcro shin straps + 2 stretchy foot straps to keep them in place.

These pads were a big disappointment - the protection is weak (try blocking a good strike, and you will feel it), and most annoyingly, they keep rotating after every shin strike (I usually practice on a punching bag). They do not stay in place, period!

Better spend your money on Twins or Windy - they are more expensive (usually about $70), but they actually work.

On a second thought, these may actually work for some martial art that does not emphasize muay thai style heavy shin striking, but for muay thai they are absolutely no good. (Amazon actually calls these "TaeKwonDo pads" - I wish the site I bought these from had labeled them the same - I would have known not to get them...)