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Best Shin Guards

Shin and forearm protection for Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing.

Published 2026-05-28

Best Shin Guards

Shin and forearm protection for Muay Thai, MMA, and kickboxing.

20 picks below. pricing and availability may have changed since this guide was last reviewed.

#1

Grappling Shin Guard

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These Hayabusa shin guards were designed to be work during grappling, so there are no exposed hook=and-loop closures to potentially catch or scratch. The non-slop breathable sock-style shin guard molds to your shin, and the foot straps hel…

#2

Creed Traditional Shin Instep Guards

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These professional-grade Creed shin instep guards are made with high-density, embossed micro cell foam along with full-grain leather that is adhered directly to the foam padding for a consistent shape and a comfortable fit. Designed specif…

#3

Krav Maga Shin Instep Guards

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These shin instep guards offer a streamlined design that hugs the leg, allowing for a snug and secure fit that's perfect for intense Krav Maga training. The guards also feature two ample hook-and-loop closures and nylon straps to keep the …

#4

Sandee Cool-Tec Synthetic Leather Boot Shinguard

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Constructed of premium grade synthetic leather outer shell with triple layer of contoured high-density latex foam inner-core system. Brand new look for these 2014 range professional quality shin guards, with a whole new appearance & feel, …

#5

Drive Traditional Shin Instep Guards

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Get optimal coverage for light sparring with the Drive Traditional Shin/Instep Guards. Constructed of tough polyurethane for durability and injection mold foam for impact absorption, these shin guards feature elastic foot strap, hook-and-l…

#6

Drive MMA Shin Instep Guards

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Built for martial art, kickboxing, and MMA workouts, the MMA Shin Instep Guard is form fitting to prevent shifting during training and features a neoprene backing for a comfort. Composed of a durable vinyl shell with micro cell foam paddin…

#7

KIZE Shin Instep

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KIZE Shin Instep Guards are ideal for martial arts sparring in karate, sport karate, taekwondo, tang soo do, and other martial arts. The shin guards come with a removable foot cover that attaches with a hook-and-loop patch, so you can easi…

#8

P2 Shin Guards

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Get the ultimate in coverage and mobility with these 0.5-inch dipped foam shin guards with multiple flex chambers to contour to the shin. Each guard includes two flexible straps with hook-and-loop closures to keep it in place. Imported

#9

Brave Shin Instep Guards - Red/Black

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Having to pause training or sparring to adjust your shin guards is one of the most annoying things that can happen in martial arts training. The Brave Shin Instep Guards were designed to help prevent that in multiple ways. First, the neopr…

#10

Brave Shin Instep Guards - Silver/Navy

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Having to pause training or sparring to adjust your shin guards is one of the most annoying things that can happen in martial arts training. The Brave Shin Instep Guards were designed to help prevent that in multiple ways. First, the neopr…

#11

Martial Armor Shin Instep Guards

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Featuring the revolutionary Martial Armor design, this shin instep guard features two pieces of high-density thermoformed padding with flex channels for wrap-around coverage on the shin and foot, with a knit sleeve for a secure fit. Martia…

#12

Martial Armor Hand Forearm Guards

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Martial Armor is a revolutionary design in sparring gear engineered to be flexible and lightweight, but maintain a high level of durability with its padded construction. Each piece features a comfortable form-fitting fabric shell, which co…

#13

Martial Armor Shin Guards

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Featuring the revolutionary Martial Armor design, this shin guard features high-density thermoformed padding with flex channels for wrap-around coverage, plus a knit sleeve for a secure fit. Martial Armor is sparring gear engineered to be …

#14

Martial Armor Forearm Guards

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Martial Armor is a revolutionary design in sparring gear engineered to be flexible and lightweight, but maintain a high level of durability with its padded construction. Each piece features a comfortable form-fitting fabric shell, which co…

#15

Brave Youth Shin Instep Guards

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Brave Youth Shin Instep Guards are made from the same quality materials as our adult gear. A durable vinyl shell covers impact-absorbing foam padding, and soft neoprene straps conform to the legs for a secure fit. Upper and lower hook-and-…

#16

Student Sparring Shin Guards

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These 0.625-inch dipped foam shin guards are contoured to fit the leg with wrap-around elastic straps with hook-and-loop closures that provide a secure fit. Ideal for martial artists of all ages and skill levels, especially beginning stude…

#17

Punok Shin-Instep Guard

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These Punok Karate Shinguards are Panamerican Karate Federation (PKF) –approved, so you can wear them to any event sanctioned by that authority. The foot protector section of the shin guard is detachable. Two adjustable straps on the guard…

#18

Cloth Hand/Forearm Pad

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Designed with machine washable, soft-knitted elastic and foam for flexibility during light-impact training. Imported.

#19

Cloth Shin Instep Pads

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Designed with machine washable, soft-knitted elastic and foam for flexibility, this shin and instep pad is designed for light-impact training. Imported

#20

Forearm Pad

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Designed with machine washable, soft-knitted elastic and foam for flexibility during light-impact training. Imported.