Are Shin Guards All There Is In Soccer Safety?
The short answer is no. For most parents, the first piece of safety equipment they buy for their soccer-playing child is a pair of shin guards. After all, shin guards are mandatory in nearly every league. But while shin guards are essential, they aren’t the whole story when it comes to protecting your player on the field.
Here’s the truth: shin guards protect from the ankle up, covering the shin bone. But they don’t protect the top of the foot — the instep. This area, made up of small and delicate bones, is left completely exposed. And in soccer, that’s exactly where many injuries occur. According to the CDC’s Youth Sports Safety guidelines, foot and ankle injuries are among the most common in soccer, making added protection for athletes essential.
Think about it. During tackles, scrambles for the ball, or even accidental contact, opposing players often step on each other’s feet. A cleat-to-foot impact can cause deep bruises, swelling, or even fractures. It’s an injury every parent dreads — and one that standard shin guards simply can’t prevent.
That’s where the CleatSAFE Instep Protector comes in.
Designed as a “shin guard for your feet,” CleatSAFE fills the gap shin guards leave behind. It’s lightweight, slim, and built to fit right inside soccer cleats. It’s made up of a hard plastic outer shell to absorb any impact to the top of the foot. Underneath the outer shell is soft rubber padding that prevents chafing and blisters. Players can dribble, pass, and shoot naturally without even noticing they’re wearing extra protection.
The combination of shin guards and CleatSAFE means your player’s legs and feet are finally covered from top to bottom. Parents who’ve added CleatSAFE to their players’ kit report fewer post-game limps, fewer ice packs at home, and more confidence during matches.
What’s more, CleatSAFE doesn’t force you to buy larger cleats or compromise your player’s comfort. Its ergonomic design ensures it slides in seamlessly, working with the cleats your player already wears.
In addition, it is very easy to use. It takes three easy steps. You put on your socks, and then position the CleatSAFE Instep Protector on your foot. Holding it in place with a finger, you slide your foot into your cleat, lace up (if you have them), and you’re done.
The whole process takes about 7 seconds per foot. So for both feet, it takes a total of 14 seconds to get the additional protection for both feet; time well spent and a good investment in your continued ability to play and enjoy the beautiful game.
For parents, peace of mind is priceless. Knowing that your player has complete protection — not just on their shins, but on the vulnerable top of their foot as well — makes it easier to enjoy the game from the sidelines.
Shin guards are necessary, but they’re not enough. Complete your player’s soccer safety with CleatSAFE and give them the full protection they deserve. With full protection comes greater confidence to play to their best abilities.
Are shin guards all there is in soccer safety? The answer is, unequivocally, no. The CleatSAFE Instep Protector is a key addition to the list of soccer safety gear.
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