Sports Product Review

There are few pairs of legs in the world that are as precious as Lionel Messi. Many defenders in the world cup will have their eyes on Messi's legs as they attempt to stop the Argentinian striker from putting the ball past their goalkeepers.

So, how does Messi protect those golden legs, without hampering his speed and dribbling ability? The answer, the Adidas F50 Pro Lite Messi Shin Guards.

As their name suggests, one of the extraordinary features of these shin pads is their extremely light weight. They obviously come with Adidas unique techfit upper, this provides natural comfort and support for a seamless sock like fit. The snugness of the fit is a beautiful balance of comfort without hampering circulation. This is because the sock like guards act as a compression sleeve, which adidas have engineered to circulate blood back to the center. This improves performance where other builds of shin guard may hamper it.

The protection offered by the adidas F50 Pro Lite Messi Shin Guards is on par with industry standards and ensures that players legs are well protected. The no strap construction is also an advantage of these shin guards that most professional players are finding highly beneficial. No straps means no itchiness or uncomfortable velcro digging into the players legs. The design is inspired by Lionel Messi, so you can rest assured that there is speed, agility and ultimate performance in mind.

The aesthetics of the shin guard will also be appealing to many players. The allover print is very funky and will make any player stand out at training. This all round brilliant shin guard is sure to aid performance and provide protection ensuring that players stand out on the field of play too.

Source: Adidas