Is this a sock or a shin guard?

Both. It is a sock sleeve with a hard shell and foam padding built into the shin area, plus padded ankle sections.

Do I still need separate shin guards?

No. The guard is integrated into the sleeve, so it replaces a separate shin guard and its straps.

It is a slip-on sleeve with ribbed cuffs, so it needs to sit snug against the shin. Pick the size that matches the child's leg.

Treat it like a sock and wash it after use, but the hard shell and foam mean it should be air-dried rather than tumble-dried.

It works for both, though the lighter coverage suits practice and younger age groups more than hard physical senior play.

At Pro:Direct Soccer, for $14.00, as of our latest check.

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