It is interesting to note that there are several different shapes and sizes of the shin pads that you can choose. You should take all of the different aspects of the shin pads into consideration before you settle on the right pair for you. The most important thing to consider overall is what the shin pads are supposed to be doing, and that is protecting your shin from harm during your training.

Here’s 2 things you must consider before making any decision:

1) They should fit comfortably on your foot and shin. Otherwise with frequent kicking two and fro you may find them sliding off your shin!

2) It is very important that you make sure the shin pads or shin guard you choose, shield the delicate bones of your ankles , foot and shin.

In this page I’ve collected the best models based on my personal experience and from the various mma fan sites on the Internet.

Muay Thai Shin Guard Large Size Blue Color

Ultra light shin guard with step in heavy duty nylon and three layers of foam padding. Finally the first shin guard made for the heavy hitter. Lightweight for faster kicks. Unique strap configuration means no slipping sparring.

Piranha Gear Grappling Shin Instep Pads There is a key difference between these pads and others: no straps on the back of your leg. They have a high quality leather front with extremely high density foam padding. That’s on top of a fully enclosed neoprene “sock” for your calf and an extra elastic strap under your instep (so they don’t ride up your leg). Not super easy to get on and off, but very comfortable when you’re using them