Softball Leg Guards

You can’t underestimate the value of a proper fitting set of softball leg guards when playing the position of catcher. The shin area is one of the most critical as 95% of the time, the catcher sits in a prone and uncomfortable position leaving the shin area exposed. Leg guards protect the catcher from runners sliding into home, and from passed balls or foul tips.


All Star System 7 Leg Guards Available in: Adult (Ages 15+)	Easton Mystique Leg Guards Available in: Adult (Ages 15+) Intermediate (Ages 12-15) Youth (Ages 9-12)	Easton Synge Leg Guards Available in: Adult (Ages 15+) Intermediate (Ages 12-15)
Color options: White/Black, White/Navy, White/Royal, White/Scarlet	Color options: Black, Navy, Royal, Red	Color options: Black, Green, Maroon, Navy, Royal, Red, and Purple


Mizuno Samurai Leg Guards Available in: Adult (Ages 15+) Intermediate (Ages 12-15)	Under Armour Fastpitch Chest Protector Available in: Adult (Ages 15+) Youth (Ages 9-15)	Wilson Gold Series Leg Guards Available in: Youth (Ages 9-15)
Color options: Black, Cardinal, Green, Navy, Purple, Red, and Royal	Color options: Black, Navy, Royal, Red	Color options: Black, Navy, Royal, Scarlet

Wilson Gold Series Leg Guards Available in: Adult (Ages 15+) Youth (Ages 9-15)
Color options: Black, Navy, Royal, Scarlet

As mentioned above Softball Shin Guards are a crucial piece of equipment for the catcher. When purchasing a set of leg guards, one should look for the following features:

- Protection: Finding a set of leg guards that offer full leg protection is key. Many often do not protect the entire knee area which is why some top companies use a triple knee protection design.
- Mobility: Let’s face it, every once and a while a catcher needs to move and run around. The best set of shin guards leave the catcher not even noticing them while running.
- Comfort: Sitting in the catcher stance for long periods of time can cause lots of strain. Leg guards that offer further padding to assist in the area of comfort are best.