Shin pads are an integral part of any Thai Boxer or Martial artist training equipment, therefore it is important to understand which shin pads will be best suited to your needs. As with all brands from Thailand the sizing differs between them. For Example, a Twins shin pads in Large will not be the same sizing as a Fairtex Large, therefore it is important to consult a sizing chart or contact the retailer before purchasing to ensure that you get the size that fits you.
Presently shin pads fall into 4 main categories:
* Cotton Foamed Filled Elasticated
* Synthetic/Leather Standard
* Synthetic/Leather Special Prints
* Synthetic/Leather Double In-Step
The cotton foamed filled elasticated shin pads are often the cheapest and offer the least protection out of all the shin pads. However this doesn