Customer Reviews

Diamond Sports Umpire Leg Guards, Posi-fit Size 18.5-Inch, Pair

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I replaced my 7 year old Honigs with these Diamonds. I loved the Honigs, but the binding on the edges were wearing burn marks on my calf. I have used these Diamonds throughout fall ball this September and October and they are dong great. The burn mark on my calf has healed, and hasn't shown ANY signs of irritation after having the Diamonds on. They are fairly light, too. I was a bit concerned about the top guard (upper knee/lower quad) being obtrusive with the extra strap above my knee. But, so far, they have been very comfortable. Easy on, even with my pants on, and the J-hooks stay connected, so I'm not having to check them all the time. The iX3 padding seems to do a good job of keeping things cool and dry. But, obviously I won't know the full details on that until next June or July, in the middle of the heat.

So far, I'm very please with them. Good protection. Taken a couple of bouncers off the shin and felt nothing. I do like that elongated instep pad, too. That's a nice touch. Helps with those foul balls that come off at crazy angles and bite you. You'll notice they also come with a removable foot guard. I have no earthly idea why. Anybody who gets behind the plate without protective plate shoes (steel or carbonate toe, and channel guard) deserves what they get, cause the removable footguards aren't going to protect you from one that skips in and gets you on the front of the toe. But, that's a minor detail. I just took them off as soon as they came out of the box.

Nice guards. I'd recommend them to anyone doing anything up through college level. I think you will be pleaseed with them.

I like the leg guard and added protection. I have to replace the top strap to make it longer to fit my thigh. Would recommend this product to umpires.

Did a lot of research on umpire shin guards and found these consistently had excellent reviews. Checked Honig's, Ump-Attire and several other umpire outfitters...After deciding I started checking prices and was amazed at the price Amazon had...With shipping I came out less than most others offered as a base price. The quality is excellent considering I do high school and adult men's league work and the weight and fit are great. Recommend buying larger...I initially bought the 15" but the return service by Amazon was top notch and I upgraded tothe 17"...I could not be happier, nor feel safer. Highly recommend this product.