SHIN PADS AND ANKLE PROTECTORS

Both are pull-on sleeve shin pads with the guard built in, so there are no straps or tape. The Elite Flex Youth is the step up for young players. It uses flexible D30 impact-absorbing material, has a non-slip silicone grip on the sleeve (including the back) to hold socks in place, comes in two youth-specific sizes and is available in 9 colours. Flex+ is our best-selling everyday pad for kids through to adults, with a flexible built-in guard and breathable mesh sleeve in 4 colours.

For most players in this age group, we recommend the Elite Flex Youth. Instead of one broad “kids” size, it comes in Youth Small (calf 22–26 cm, around ages 6–9) and Youth Medium (calf 27–32 cm, around ages 9–13), so you get a closer fit with less movement and rubbing. Measure around the widest part of the calf to choose a size, and if your child is at the top of Youth Small, Youth Medium will give them more room to grow. For older teens and adults, Flex+ in Small Adult or Large Adult is the better fit.

Yes, and this is what the Elite Flex Youth was designed to fix. The sleeve grips the leg, and silicone grip detailing on the front and back helps keep football socks from sliding down. Because the pad is built into the sleeve, it can’t twist out of position the way loose pads do, so there’s no need to stop mid-game to readjust.

The Elite Flex Youth comes in 9 colours: Black, White, Gold, Silver, Red, Blue, Green, Pink and Neon Yellow. That makes it easy to match club colours, and it’s a popular choice for kitting out a whole squad. Flex+ is available in Black, White, Gold and Silver.

The Elite Flex Youth uses D30 material, which stays soft and flexible during normal movement and absorbs impact when struck. It moulds to the shape of the leg, so younger players get protection without the stiff, bulky feel of a traditional hard pad, which makes them more likely to keep wearing it. Flex+ uses a flexible built-in guard for everyday training and matches.