{"product_id":"protege-tibia-esprit-boxe","title":"Shin guards white 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\"\u003eSeparate instep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"eb-badge eb-cat-essentielle\"\u003eTwo hook-and-loop straps\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 white and gold, with a curved \u003cstrong\u003erigid shell\u003c\/strong\u003e over the shin and a \u003cstrong\u003eseparate instep guard\u003c\/strong\u003e joined by an articulated bellows. Held by \u003cstrong\u003etwo wide hook-and-loop straps\u003c\/strong\u003e behind the calf. Gold perforations on the sides and on the foot, \u003cstrong\u003eESPRIT BOXE — FOR THE GLORY\u003c\/strong\u003e marking on the shell. Sold \u003cstrong\u003eas a pair\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003e2 sizes: M and L.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e€59\u003c\/strong\u003e, free shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA bellows between the shell and the instep guard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shin shell and the instep guard are \u003cstrong\u003etwo separate pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, joined by a soft bellows. The ankle keeps its range and the foot follows the movement instead of pulling on the shell. Two \u003cstrong\u003ewide white hook-and-loop straps\u003c\/strong\u003e close behind the calf onto black elastic panels, the top staying open so nothing presses into the back of the knee. The \u003cstrong\u003eofficial Esprit Boxe logo\u003c\/strong\u003e is printed in black on the shell, with the \u003cstrong\u003eFOR THE GLORY\u003c\/strong\u003e motto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe periosteum is densely innervated. That is why an impact on the shin hurts far more than the same impact on a thigh, and why a bruise there takes a long time to clear: there is no muscle mass to absorb it and no abundant blood supply to drain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn disciplines that strike with the legs, that same edge serves as both weapon and shield. A shin guard therefore works twice: when you take a kick, and when you block one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRigid, curved shin shell\u003c\/strong\u003e, white, edged in black, following the line of the leg. A \u003cstrong\u003elong central reinforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e is applied down the middle, directly over the crest. The sides are \u003cstrong\u003epierced with gold perforations\u003c\/strong\u003e, which let the sides of the calf breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003einstep guard is a separate piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, joined to the shell by a soft bellows: the ankle keeps its range, and the foot follows the movement instead of pulling on the shell. It carries its own field of gold perforations on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back, \u003cstrong\u003etwo wide white hook-and-loop straps\u003c\/strong\u003e close onto black elastic panels. The top of the calf stays open, which avoids compression behind the knee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe marking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eofficial Esprit Boxe logo\u003c\/strong\u003e is printed in black and set vertically on the shin shell, with the \u003cstrong\u003eFOR THE GLORY\u003c\/strong\u003e motto. It is repeated smaller on the instep.\u003c\/p\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 joined by an articulated bellows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReinforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral band applied over the tibial crest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerforations on the sides of the shell and on top of the foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo wide hook-and-loop straps behind the calf, elastic panels\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 on the shell, logo repeated on the instep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite 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€59, 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. The maker does not publish a measurement chart for this model: rather than invent one, we give no numeric conversion here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade reference is settled: a shin guard is chosen on \u003cstrong\u003eheight\u003c\/strong\u003e, not on weight as gloves are. The shell has to \u003cstrong\u003ecover the shin from the bottom of the kneecap to the instep\u003c\/strong\u003e. Too short and it leaves the upper section bare; too long and it catches under the knee and rotates during a round. 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 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. Between two sizes, take the larger: a slightly long shell is taken up by the straps, a short one leaves a bare zone that no adjustment can make up.\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-black-gold\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Boxing shin guards black and gold, rigid shell, M and L\"\u003eBlack and gold shin guards\u003c\/a\u003e — shin shell and instep guard in one piece, black and gold finish, if you want a rigid shell at a contained price.\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\"\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 is part of the model: a separate piece joined to the shin shell by an \u003cstrong\u003earticulated bellows\u003c\/strong\u003e so the ankle keeps its range. The product is sold \u003cstrong\u003eas a pair\u003c\/strong\u003e, two legs.\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 does the shin hurt so much when it gets hit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eBecause its \u003cstrong\u003eanterior crest sits directly under the skin\u003c\/strong\u003e: no muscle, no fat layer comes between. All that remains is the \u003cstrong\u003eperiosteum\u003c\/strong\u003e, the membrane wrapping the bone, which is densely innervated. It is also why a bruise there takes a long time to clear.\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\"\u003eDo these shin guards suit MMA?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThey suit disciplines that strike with the legs: \u003cstrong\u003emuay thai, kickboxing, K-1, MMA and savate\u003c\/strong\u003e. For MMA, check your gym's rules on ground sparring — some clubs require a model without a rigid shell.\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\"\u003eDo shin guards rotate around the leg?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"eb-faq-a\" itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThat is the classic fault of a model that is too big or badly tightened. Here the hold rests on \u003cstrong\u003etwo wide hook-and-loop straps\u003c\/strong\u003e closing onto elastic panels, and on the \u003cstrong\u003einstep guard blocking rotation from below\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tighten the lower strap first, then the upper one.\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":"White and gold \/ M","offer_id":55348349665656,"sku":"TIBIA.EB.PRO.BLANCETOR.M","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White and gold \/ L","offer_id":55348357071224,"sku":"TIBIA.EB.PRO.BLANCETOR.L","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/3369\/2608\/files\/Prot_ge_tibia_Esprit_Boxe.png?v=1762198257","url":"https:\/\/aspritboxe.com\/en\/products\/shin-guards-white-gold","provider":"aspritboxe.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}