{"product_id":"protege-tibia-esprit-boxe-v2","title":"Shin guards black and gold","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.eb-prod{font-family:inherit;color:inherit;line-height:1.75}.eb-prod h2{margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:.6rem;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15em}.eb-prod p{margin-bottom:.9rem}.eb-prod ul{margin:.5rem 0 1rem 1.4rem}.eb-prod li{margin-bottom:.45rem}.eb-prod strong{font-weight:600}.eb-prod a{color:#0066cc;text-decoration:underline}.eb-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin-bottom:1.35rem}.eb-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:5px 13px;border-radius:999px;line-height:1}.eb-badge-type{background:#fff;color:#1a1a1a;border:1.5px solid #1a1a1a}.eb-cat-premium{background:#fdf6e3;color:#7a5c00;border:1.5px solid #f0c040}.eb-cat-essentielle{background:#f2f2f2;color:#444;border:1.5px solid #bbb}.eb-summary{background:#f5f0eb;border-left:4px solid #c0392b;padding:.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;margin-bottom:1.75rem}.eb-summary p{margin:0}.eb-note{background:#f7f5f2;border:1px solid #e3ded6;padding:.8rem 1rem;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;margin:1rem 0}.eb-note p{margin:0}.eb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.25rem 0}.eb-scroll .eb-specs{margin:0;min-width:500px}.eb-specs{width:100% !important;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.25rem 0;font-size:14px;background:#fff !important;table-layout:auto !important;display:table !important}.eb-specs thead{display:table-header-group !important}.eb-specs tbody{display:table-row-group !important}.eb-specs tr{display:table-row !important}.eb-specs th,.eb-specs td{display:table-cell !important;word-break:normal !important;overflow-wrap:normal !important;hyphens:none !important}.eb-specs th{background:#1a1a1a !important;color:#f0c040 !important;padding:9px 13px;text-align:left;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap}.eb-specs td{padding:9px 13px;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;color:#333 !important;vertical-align:top;background:#fff !important}.eb-specs td:first-child{white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600}.eb-specs tbody tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f7f5f2 !important}.eb-specs tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}.eb-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding:.9rem 0}.eb-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}.eb-faq-q{font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.3rem;color:#1a1a1a}.eb-faq-a{margin:0;color:#444;line-height:1.7}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-prod\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-badge-type\"\u003eEsprit Boxe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-cat-essentielle\"\u003eRigid shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-cat-essentielle\"\u003eOne-piece instep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-cat-essentielle\"\u003eBlack and gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-cat-essentielle\"\u003eM and L\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEsprit Boxe\u003c\/strong\u003e shin guards in black and gold, with a curved \u003cstrong\u003erigid shell\u003c\/strong\u003e running into a \u003cstrong\u003eone-piece instep guard\u003c\/strong\u003e. Matt black surface, \u003cstrong\u003egold edging\u003c\/strong\u003e on the top of the shell and all round the foot piece, embossed patterns on the sides. Gold \u003cstrong\u003eESPRIT BOXE — FOR THE GLORY\u003c\/strong\u003e marking. Sold \u003cstrong\u003eas a pair\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e2 sizes: M and L.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e€39\u003c\/strong\u003e, free shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShell and instep guard in one piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the shin shell runs on \u003cstrong\u003ewith no join\u003c\/strong\u003e into the instep guard: a single change of angle at ankle height, and nothing that can come apart during a round. The top of the shell is cut in an \u003cstrong\u003eopen V\u003c\/strong\u003e to clear the hollow under the knee, and a \u003cstrong\u003egold edging\u003c\/strong\u003e outlines the whole contour of the foot piece, sole included, with embossed patterns on the sides. The \u003cstrong\u003eofficial Esprit Boxe logo\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eFOR THE GLORY\u003c\/strong\u003e motto are printed in gold, set vertically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat double job changes what you ask of protection. A shin guard for kick-based disciplines does not only have to absorb an impact taken head-on: it has to hold when \u003cstrong\u003eyou\u003c\/strong\u003e are the one going into contact, shin against shin, at full speed. Hence rigid shells rather than plain foam, and hence the importance of the shell not shifting at the moment of impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also why a shin guard protects your partner as much as yourself. In sparring it neutralises the bony edge on both sides of the exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRigid, curved shin shell\u003c\/strong\u003e, matt black, running \u003cstrong\u003ein one piece\u003c\/strong\u003e into the instep guard — there is no join between the two, only a change of angle at ankle height. The top of the shell is cut in an \u003cstrong\u003eopen V\u003c\/strong\u003e to clear the hollow under the knee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sides carry \u003cstrong\u003eembossed patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e, visible in raking light. A \u003cstrong\u003evertical gold band\u003c\/strong\u003e runs down the upper section of the shell, and a \u003cstrong\u003egold edging\u003c\/strong\u003e outlines the whole contour of the foot piece, sole included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe marking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eofficial Esprit Boxe logo\u003c\/strong\u003e is printed in gold and set vertically on the shell, with the \u003cstrong\u003eFOR THE GLORY\u003c\/strong\u003e motto. It is repeated smaller on top of the foot, also in gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e the only visual supplied by the maker for this model is a front view. The back, the closure system and the inside of the shell are not documented in images, so we do not describe them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"eb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShin and instep guard, rigid shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEsprit Boxe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShin shell and instep guard in one piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen V at the top of the shell, under the knee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical gold band on the shell, gold edging round the whole foot piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmbossed patterns on the sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOfficial Esprit Boxe logo and FOR THE GLORY motto, in gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack and gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM, L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAs a pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisciplines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMuay thai, kickboxing, K-1, MMA, savate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWipe the outside after a session, air dry, never machine washed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e€39, both sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree standard shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes, \u003cstrong\u003eM and L\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no measurement chart published by the maker: no numeric conversion is given here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade reference is the same on every model: a shin guard is chosen on \u003cstrong\u003eheight\u003c\/strong\u003e, not on weight. Measure the distance between the \u003cstrong\u003ebottom of your kneecap\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003etop of your foot\u003c\/strong\u003e, leg straight: that is the length the shell has to cover. For a numeric chart, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sock-shin-guards\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sock shin guards, sizing chart by height\"\u003esock shin guards\u003c\/a\u003e publish theirs, from 130 cm to 185 cm \/ 4 ft 3 in to 6 ft 1 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e the shell and the foot piece being \u003cstrong\u003eone piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, the whole thing goes on in a single movement and cannot come apart during a round. In exchange the angle between shin and foot is fixed: if you want more ankle freedom, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/shin-guards-white-gold\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"White and gold shin guards, articulated bellows\"\u003ewhite and gold model\u003c\/a\u003e joins the two parts with an articulated bellows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou may also like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/shin-guards-white-gold\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing shin guards white and gold, rigid shell, M and L\"\u003eWhite and gold shin guards\u003c\/a\u003e — separate shin shell and instep guard joined by a bellows, two wide hook-and-loop straps, if you want to set the hold point by point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muay-thai-shin-guards\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Muay thai shin guards, 34 cm \/ 13 in shell, 3 colourways\"\u003eMuay thai shin guards\u003c\/a\u003e — a 34 cm \/ 13 in shell with an integrated instep and three colourways, if you want the tallest shell of the four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sock-shin-guards\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sock shin guards, 4 colours, 130 cm to 1.85 m \/ 4 ft 3 in to 6 ft 1 in\"\u003eSock shin guards\u003c\/a\u003e — a stretch sleeve you pull on, ankle strap and padded insert, if you need 130 cm to 1.85 m \/ 4 ft 3 in to 6 ft 1 in of height, children included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four models are gathered in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-shin-guards\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing shin guards\"\u003eboxing shin guards\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is the difference with the white and gold shin guards?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elink between shell and foot\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here the two parts are \u003cstrong\u003eone piece\u003c\/strong\u003e: quick to put on, nothing can come apart, fixed ankle angle. On the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/shin-guards-white-gold\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"White and gold shin guards\"\u003ewhite and gold model\u003c\/a\u003e they are joined by an \u003cstrong\u003earticulated bellows\u003c\/strong\u003e that leaves the ankle more range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy do kick-based disciplines need a rigid shell?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eBecause the shin has \u003cstrong\u003etwo jobs\u003c\/strong\u003e there: it strikes, and it blocks. During a \u003cstrong\u003echeck\u003c\/strong\u003e you lift the knee and present the edge of the shin like a shield — shin against shin, at full speed. Plain foam absorbs an impact taken head-on; a shell holds when you are the one going into contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do you choose shin guard size?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eheight\u003c\/strong\u003e, not on weight — that is the difference with boxing gloves. The shell has to cover the shin from the \u003cstrong\u003ebottom of the kneecap to the instep\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measure that distance with the leg straight and compare. Between two sizes, take the larger: a short shell leaves a bare zone that no adjustment can make up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs the foot guard included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003einstep guard\u003c\/strong\u003e runs on from the shin shell with no break, with a gold edging outlining its whole contour, sole included. The product is sold \u003cstrong\u003eas a pair\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat are shin guards for in sparring?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eProtecting \u003cstrong\u003eboth fighters\u003c\/strong\u003e. They absorb what you take, and they neutralise your own bony edge when you strike or block. That is why most gyms require them as soon as kick sparring starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb-faq-item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-q\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow do you look after shin guards?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eWipe the outside after every session and let them \u003cstrong\u003eair dry\u003c\/strong\u003e, never on a radiator or in a closed bag. No washing machine: water gets between the shell and the foam and makes it swell. A shin guard put away damp degrades from the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoing further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-shin-guards\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing shin guards\"\u003eshin guards\u003c\/a\u003e collection and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-protective-gear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing protective gear\"\u003eprotective gear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rest of the protection: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-headgear\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing headgear\"\u003eheadgear\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-mouthguard\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mouthguards\"\u003emouthguards\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-hand-wraps\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hand wraps\"\u003ehand wraps\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo strike: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-gloves\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing gloves\"\u003eboxing gloves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/punching-bags\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Punching bags\"\u003epunching bags\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-focus-mitts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Focus mitts\"\u003efocus mitts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-shorts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing shorts\"\u003eboxing shorts\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-kit-sets\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing kit sets\"\u003ekit sets\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/boxing-t-shirts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing t-shirts\"\u003et-shirts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"aspritboxe.com","offers":[{"title":"Black and gold \/ M","offer_id":55357719150968,"sku":"TIBIA.EB.V2.NOIRETOR.M","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black and gold \/ L","offer_id":55357719183736,"sku":"TIBIA.EB.V2.NOIRETOR.L","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3369\/2608\/files\/protege_tibia_v2_493bb51c-3bfb-4f9b-afee-349f84b5a2a6.jpg?v=1763001478","url":"https:\/\/aspritboxe.com\/en\/products\/shin-guards-black-gold","provider":"aspritboxe.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}