Lower leg guard for football players - has stiffened foam rubber shin and calf guards combined into one piece

摘要

This lower leg protector for use in field games such as football consists of a shin guard (1) and a calf guard (2) which are connected onto one piece. Both parts (1, 2) are made of stiff foam rubber on the inner surface of which is covered with fleece to soak up sweat. The outer surface of the guards is provided with pockets (3) in which stiffeners (9) of stiff nylon can be inserted. The lower end of the calf guard (2) is extended at each side to provide ankle protection. The extentions (5) are connected by a bridging strap (7) which fits under the wearer's instep. The shin guard (1) is connected to the calf guard (2) on one side only between the lower end of the calf and the ankle extension. The two parts are held together by means of straps (12), on the clf guard which carry fixing strips which grip into the shin guard surface.