Use actual product dimensions first when choosing football or soccer shin guards. SAIWEI SPORTS’ carbon fiber and PP plastic options share size names, but measurements differ. Compare physical dimensions, coverage, and a guard you know fits well.
There is no single shin guard size that fits every player of the same age or height. Start with the actual product dimensions. If you already own a guard that fits well, measure it and compare those dimensions with the SAIWEI SPORTS chart. Carbon fiber and PP plastic use different measurements, so check the material-specific table before ordering.
Carbon fiber covers 9 size names across two lines — 7 Classic and 2 Ultra — while PP plastic covers 8. The physical dimensions are not identical between materials, so use the table for the material you actually plan to order.
7 confirmed Classic carbon fiber dimensions.
| Size | Product Dimensions (W × H) — nominal | Weight (per guard) — nominal | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPER MINI | 7.5 × 6 cm | 9 g | 5 mm (incl. EVA) |
| MINI XS | 5.5 × 8 cm | 8 g | 5 mm (incl. EVA) |
| MINI S | 6.5 × 10 cm | 11 g | 5 mm (incl. EVA) |
| JUNIOR | 8 × 12 cm | 17 g | 5 mm (incl. EVA) |
| S | 7 × 15 cm | 20 g | 5 mm (incl. EVA) |
| M | 8 × 17 cm | 26 g | 5 mm (incl. EVA) |
| L | 8.5 × 19 cm | 32 g | 5 mm (incl. EVA) |
8 confirmed PP plastic dimensions.
| Size | Product Dimensions (W × H) — nominal | Weight (per guard) — nominal | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPER MINI | 8 × 6 cm | 15 g | 5 mm (incl. EVA) |
| MINI XS | 5 × 8 cm | 12 g | 6 mm (incl. EVA) |
| MINI S | 6 × 9.5 cm | 18 g | 6 mm (incl. EVA) |
| JUNIOR | 8 × 11.5 cm | 28 g | 6 mm (incl. EVA) |
| S | 7.5 × 15 cm | 36 g | 7 mm (incl. EVA) |
| M | 8.5 × 16.5 cm | 52 g | 7.5 mm (incl. EVA) |
| L | 9.5 × 19 cm | 64 g | 7.5 mm (incl. EVA) |
| XL | 10 × 20.5 cm | 91 g | 8 mm (incl. EVA) |
2 confirmed Ultra dimensions — the wider carbon fiber line, with its own size run.
| Size | Product Dimensions (W × H) — nominal | Weight (per guard) — nominal | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| ULTRA S | 10 × 15 cm | 35 g | 4.5 mm (incl. EVA) |
| ULTRA L | 12.5 × 20 cm | 60 g | 5 mm (incl. EVA) |
The most reliable way to use the chart is to compare physical dimensions instead of relying on a generic age label.
Use the existing guard as a concrete physical reference. Shape and curvature can still differ, but this is more useful than assigning a size from age alone.
Choose a size that gives an appropriate amount of physical coverage and can remain properly positioned during play. Smaller is not automatically better, and larger is not automatically better.
Age can be a useful shopping context, but it is not a validated Saiwei size conversion. Use real dimensions, existing equipment and competition requirements.
Two players of the same age can differ in leg size, playing preference and preferred coverage. SAIWEI SPORTS has not supplied a validated “age 8 = size X” or height-to-size chart.
A shin guard should be appropriate for the player and remain properly positioned beneath the socks.
| Size | Carbon Fiber | PP Plastic |
|---|---|---|
| SUPER MINI | 7.5 × 6 cm · 9 g · 5 mm | 8 × 6 cm · 15 g · 5 mm |
| MINI XS | 5.5 × 8 cm · 8 g · 5 mm | 5 × 8 cm · 12 g · 6 mm |
| MINI S | 6.5 × 10 cm · 11 g · 5 mm | 6 × 9.5 cm · 18 g · 6 mm |
| JUNIOR | 8 × 12 cm · 17 g · 5 mm | 8 × 11.5 cm · 28 g · 6 mm |
| S | 7 × 15 cm · 20 g · 5 mm | 7.5 × 15 cm · 36 g · 7 mm |
| M | 8 × 17 cm · 26 g · 5 mm | 8.5 × 16.5 cm · 52 g · 7.5 mm |
| L | 8.5 × 19 cm · 32 g · 5 mm | 9.5 × 19 cm · 64 g · 7.5 mm |
| XL | — | 10 × 20.5 cm · 91 g · 8 mm |
SUPER MINI, MINI XS and MINI S are physically smaller than JUNIOR, S, M, L and XL. This guide can explain the physical dimensions, but it should not claim that a mini guard provides the same protection as a larger guard unless a specific test supports that statement.
If you are considering a mini format because you have seen professional players wearing small shin guards, use the dedicated decision guide rather than popularity as the sizing method.
Short answers for the questions that usually come up before choosing a size.
Start with the actual product dimensions. If you already have a shin guard that fits well, measure its physical dimensions and compare them with the SAIWEI SPORTS carbon or PP plastic chart. Do not rely only on age or the size name because the two materials use different dimensions.
There is no verified SAIWEI SPORTS age-to-size conversion at this time. For a child or youth player, compare the actual product dimensions with a guard that already fits if possible, consider the amount of shin coverage, and check any league or school equipment rules before ordering.
They should be an appropriate size for the player, remain properly positioned, and be covered by the socks. Current IFAB Law 4 makes players responsible for the size and suitability of their shinguards.
No. Most size names are shared, but the product dimensions differ and the size runs do not match either — the carbon fiber Classic line stops at L and its separate Ultra line carries only Ultra S and Ultra L, while PP plastic runs through XL. For example, carbon JUNIOR is 8 × 12 cm, while PP plastic JUNIOR is 8 × 11.5 cm. Always check the table for the material you plan to order.
Custom-product return or remake eligibility depends on the current SAIWEI SPORTS returns policy and the status of the personalized order. Check the size before production and review the current policy before ordering. Do not assume that a personalized product can be exchanged like an unused standard-stock item.
Compare the real dimensions first, then choose carbon fiber or PP plastic and add your photo, name, number, text or artwork.
Product dimensions are physical measurements, not age recommendations. Competition rules may impose additional requirements.
