Diamond Featherweight Umpire Shin Guards

I run the gear program for my high school association and these are the shins I buy. Over the last 3 years, I have bought 17 sets. They are adequate for JV high school and below. The 2 main factors that made me choose these for inclusion in that program is cost and that they have a removable metatarsal guard so if a new umpire chooses to risk his toes without plate shoes, he at least has some foot protection.

Lightweight and very good protection. I would highly recommend them.

I love these shin guards. Was concerned at first, but Ump Attire recommended for HS varsity baseball. Low profile, very lightweight, don't have an uncomfortable strap behind the knee, easy on and off, and fit great with combo pants. Has a removable flap at bottom depending on cut of plate shoe. No injuries so far. Highly recommend.

Amazing and really light.

These are awesome, lightweight, and comfortable.

Perfect for beginners to get the feel of wearing gear.

Had a set of these for years. Very light, good protection from foot to knee. Easy to care for too. Highly recommend. Buying a second set as a replacement.

These are lightweight and very protective; highly recommended. My first set was from 2014 and I still have them after 10 yrs.

Great starter pair for youth and high school. They are lightweight. I barely know they are there. No metal clips to cut into you. My right one seems to shift out on me, but that may just me. It has taken the hits well.

Comfortable.

I have re-purchased these because they are the best. Very lightweight and only 2 straps, nothing around the back of the knee. Plastic clips so no worry about rust as they age. The metatarsal guards are removable. I was in Louisville and stopped in to pick them up and they had them ready.

Very good shin guards. They are very light and allow me to easily run around the field. I have taken cut fouls off them and felt nothing. My only gripe is because they do not have knee area strap so my pants get stuck in between the shin guard and my leg and that area of the guard is not tight around my leg, but it is no big deal and I am sure that if I tailor my pants a bit longer it will stop being a problem. These guards cause me no irritation so I am more than happy and love them.

This is my second pair of these shin guards. I Loved the first pair to death. These are great for youth league level or softball. They are very comfortable. My first pair took all the abuse I could muster and still lasted 8+ seasons.

Nice and light. Perform well. Hardly know they're on.

Nice and lightweight - good for when you're doing multiple games in a row behind the plate to wear with a base/non plate shoe - or if you working by yourself and you need a lighter shin guard in order to move around easier.

Light weight and I like the clips for quick access. Tend to shift outward but maintain coverage.

Second set of these shin guards. Other set 8 years old and are still good to use, but wanted a newer pair. As light as any shinguard on the market. I use them on the high school level and 18u fast pitch. Have done as many as six games using them and hardly know I am wearing them. Highly recommend these shin guards.

Very comfortable with calf high socks. Two strap design holds them in place pretty well. No problem getting into combo pants with these. Got the 17" size based on my height/leg length. The extensions at bottom provide good protection and work well with standard (non-plate) shoes.

Lightweight and affordable. I use these for all 12 and under games.

These umpire shin guards are great. Very lightweight and comfortable.

Lightweight. Easy to get on and off. No top strap takes getting used to. Only a 4 for now, haven't taken a hit yet!!!

Love these umpire shin guards. Been told I'm the most mobile umpire in our area and these are part of the reason!

I own 2 pair of these they work great for both baseball and fastpitch softball.

Excellent product, definitely recommend.

Great pair of lightweight Shin Guards - Love the fact that they only have two shin straps - Hardly know they are there - Use them on many lower level ballgames - Would not recommend using at High School and above levels.

Bought three pairs of these for the Little League Umpires in our league. They are nice and light and provide plenty of protection at this level. Very happy with these shin guards.

Sleek, slim, light and still protective. All good qualities every umpire looks for in their choice of gear.

Lightweight, comfortable and inexpensive. These shin guards serve well in most game situations encountered.

I often forget I'm wearing them. Light and extremely comfortable. I highly recommend these umpire shin guards.

Really light and comfortable, love not having the strap on the back of the knee.

Two straps on the shin guard work great. They are so light, make moving out from behind the plate as if you didn't have the guards on. This is my second pair in 8 years, so the are durable.

Several other umpires in my girls fast pitch organization have these and they highly recommended them to me. And they were right. I really like the two strap system and how lightweight they are.

First time I put these on a part fell off. After inspecting it, the part was meant to be taken off if you are wearing plate shoes, otherwise leave it on to protect the top of the foot. Nice and light. Feel great. Would recommend to anyone.

Best shin guards I've ever owned. Super lightweight, only two straps, hinges and snaps are plastic which avoids rust. Great umpire product for $45. Will buy again!

These are lightweight and offer adequate protection for lower levels. A little light for 13 yr olds and above though.

I've been very happy with thin shin guards. They are the right balance between protection and lightweight. I really like the perforated foam, it makes them very breathable.

These are very light umpire shin guards. They are the thinnest shins I've seen. I've been using them for two years and I can't complain one bit.

I love how light they are. It's nice having the two straps so there's not one above your knee. It's also nice having the detachable toe cap at the bottom in case you have or don't have plate shoes.

These shin guards are a great purchase because they are so lightweight you don't even know you have them on. The protection is absolutely sufficient for the fast pitch softball leagues that I umpire. Also, they are very comfortable and well ventilated. An excellent product. In addition, ordering was fast and easy and the delivery was timely. I am very satisfied with everything I have purchased from ump-attire.com.

I love these shin guards. They do the job, and are comfortable too. These shin guards are so easy to put on especially compared to other shin guards I've come across.

Great shin guard, very comfortable. Only problem is if the ball that hits them, is going over 70 mph. It will leave a bruise.

These are the best i have ever used. i am 16 and started umpiring when i was 13 these are the best out there they are extremely light and don't feel like any other, and with only two straps they don't even become a pain. The best thing i will ever use and if mine take any damage ill be back for new ones. And they could use a little more padding for upper level ball like high school, they work but you feel it a lot more then any other.

Unbelievably light, even more comfortable than that. Tendency to slip on the socks, so they twist a little. Also, the plastic at the knee caps breaks around the rivets. Still functional, I use them for fast pitch, no baseball.

The DLG-Lites are OK for middle school and lower but needs more padding for varsity baseball. The two straps are great!

The product is excellent. I like the weight or lack of it and the fact there are only 2 straps around the legs.

Best equipment investment I've made this year. These are light, comfortable, and rugged. I've already taken a few hits at the high school level (direct and on side) with no discomfort.

These are the absolute best shin guards I have ever worn. Light doesn't even begin to describe the weight. I don't even know they are on. I am from Florida and I really appreciate the fact there is no knee strap. The old type shin guards I would have to wear long under garments (or at least a sleeve around my knees) so the strap wouldn't chafe in the heat. I can now just wear over the calf socks and be cool. I don't know how they did it but having no strap at the knee doesn't affect the way they wear at all. I also like the cool fabric on the inside. I hated the vinyl of other shin guards. I just spray these with a little Febreze and they are good to go. Highly recommended!