Monolit Carbon Shin Guard
A carbon fibre shin guard that weighs from around 20 grams
Free shipping in Sweden · 14-day returns · Klarna and card
About the guard
A football shin guard in carbon composite
Monolit has a carbon fibre and epoxy shell, two ventilation openings, a shock-absorbing edge and FoamFit against the shin.
Weight depends on size: the 12 cm guard weighs around 20 grams, the 14 cm around 30 grams and the 19 cm around 40 grams.
The same guard on both legs
The guard is the same on both legs, so either one goes on either leg. All sizes fit all ages. You choose by how much you want the guard to cover.
What the rules say
Shin guards are mandatory in all match football, at every age. They must be completely covered by the socks and give reasonable protection. There is no minimum size, which is why you see such small guards in professional matches.
Specifications
- Material
- Carbon-fibre composite
- Weight
- From ~20 g to ~40 g
- Sizes
- 12 · 14 · 19 cm
- Fit
- Symmetric · Foam Fit
- Ventilation
- Dual air vents
- Shipping
- Free in Sweden
- Returns
- 14-day returns
- Payment
- Swish · Klarna · Card
FAQ
Which size should I choose?
The 12 cm is recommended for ages 8 to 12, the 14 cm for 13 to 18 and the 19 cm from age 18. Everyone has their own preference for how much the guard should cover, and all sizes fit all ages.
Does the same guard fit both legs?
Yes. The guard is the same on both legs.
How do shipping and returns work?
Free shipping in Sweden, delivery within a week and 14-day returns.
How do I pay?
Swish, Klarna or card. Available payment options are shown at checkout.
The workshop
A pilot, a carbon fibre motorcycle and a son with eczema
Dieter Bergmann is a retired airline captain who builds motorcycles in his garage in his spare time. When his son Oskar, a youth elite footballer, got eczema from ordinary shin guards, Dieter brought his knowledge of composites to the pitch.
Use the lightest materials to protect the most, with the smallest possible contact surface.
The principle behind Monolit
To make the idea real, Dieter turned to lifelong friends, among them Ola Stenegård, then head of design at BMW Motorrad and today at Indian Motorcycle. Monolit launched in spring 2018.
Read the whole story#Friends_of_Monolit
The players wear Monolit
From the Bundesliga and Serie A to the national teams, athletes who choose the lightest guard on the pitch.
Daniel SvenssonBorussia Dortmund
Smilla HolmbergArsenal
Nazif InoussaBenfica
Joseph CeesayEmpoli FC
Kamiel Van de PerreUnion SG
Alexander AnderssonDjurgården
Felicia SchröderReal Madrid
Beata OlssonLiverpool FC
Jesper KarlströmUdinese
Tobias GulliksenRapid Wien
Nova SelinAIK
John-Oliver LacayoBrommapojkarna
SwedenWomen’s national team
The pitch
The teams
Teams and clubs play in Monolit
Worn by teams such as Hammarby and the F09 national team.
”When it comes to protection, I'm completely convinced my son avoided a broken leg thanks to Monolit.”
From players and parents
28 ratings in Monolit’s store
This is what players and parents write. The rating includes the questions asked in the store.
Swedish posts translated into English, with names and dates from the store. The originals are linked in the reading view.
All reviews and customer comments (9)
About the guards
These shin guards are fantastic for young players! They are incredibly lightweight, making it easy for my son to move freely without feeling weighed down. The comfort is excellent — he barely notices he’s wearing them during matches.I actually have to remind him to take them off.Most importantly, they offer great protection. Highly recommend for any footballer!
About the guards
Honestly the best shin guards you can have. Sure, the price is high, but you'll understand why once you use them. They weigh nothing and don't move around in the sock at all. Seriously great shin guards, I have to say!
About the guards
Give air and cools legs down
About the guards
When it comes to protection, I'm completely convinced my son avoided a broken leg thanks to Monolit. He was born in 2008, but a big, strong lad came in far too late in a challenge and hit him full force on the shin. I was sure it had gone really badly. My son got up, straightened his sock and played on. All the parents were as surprised as I was that it went so well 😃
After ordering, before use
I just bought mine! Looking forward to playing with them.
After ordering, before use
Just ordered mine! Looking forward to getting them and trying them out in a game.
About the guards
The best shin guards in the game
About customer service
Thanks for the great response, lads :) You're seriously fast. You're the best.
Comment and question
Really interesting shin guards! Are there plans to make smaller shin guards for children under 11?
Customer questions and store replies (40)
Old questions and answers, with dates. Prices, delivery times and size advice in them do not apply today. Monolit comes in 12, 14 and 19 cm, and all sizes fit all ages.
Reply from Monolit
I'd go for the “14”. Best regards Peter
Customer question
Hi! I have a 12-year-old who plays football and really wants Monolit shin guards, but I'm not sure which size he needs. He is 150 cm tall. Is Monolit 14 or Monolit 19 best for him?
Reply from Monolit
Hi, The fit around the leg is the same on our guards. Only the length and protected area differ. Many of our younger players seem to prefer the slightly longer guards. You can of course exchange them if your son turns out not to be happy.
Customer question
Hi, Which size do you recommend for a 10-year-old boy? He is about 146 cm tall.
Reply from Monolit
Hi, The guards are 6 to 8 cm wide, 6 cm in the middle and 8 cm at the top.
Customer question
How wide are the 14 shin guards?
Reply from Monolit
Hi, No, no holders are included. Normally you don't need holders, because the guards usually sit well on the leg as long as the sock is reasonably tight.
Customer question
Hi. Do the guards come with a shin guard holder?
Reply from Monolit
It normally takes 2 to 3 days.
Customer question
How long does it take to get them if you order on a Monday?
Reply from Monolit
Hi, Monolit 19 weighs 38 g each Monolit 14 weighs 27 g each The price is 695 SEK per pair
Customer question
How much does the shin guard weigh? My mum wants to know.
Reply from Monolit
Hi, We expect to have new guards ready for delivery at the end of next week.
Customer question
Hi! I see they're out of stock! When are new ones coming?
Reply from Monolit
Hi, The guards are for young people and adults. We currently have one size that fits from about 13 years and up. Thanks to the unique, patented design, the guards fit a wide range of legs.
Customer question
Are they only for children, or can someone around 20 use them?
Reply from Monolit
Hi, They usually fit from about 12 to 13 and up, but it can vary a little. You can always return them if they don't fit, as long as you haven't trained or played a match in them. Trying them on at home is of course fine.
Customer question
Do they fit 13 or 14-year-olds?
Reply from Monolit
Absolutely. If you change your mind and you haven't used the guards in a match or training, only tried them on, just get in touch and you'll get a return label.
Customer question
If you don't like the shin guards, can you send them back and get your money back?
Reply from Monolit
Absolutely. If you change your mind, just get in touch and you'll get a return label.
Customer question
Free returns?
Reply from Monolit
Hi, We are always looking at product changes, but unfortunately we have nothing ready right now. We'll see if it becomes possible towards the autumn.
Customer question
Will you release more sizes?
Reply from Monolit
Hi, We are always looking at product changes, but unfortunately we have nothing ready right now. We'll see if it becomes possible towards the autumn.
Reply from Monolit
Hi, A pair costs 695 SEK.
Customer question
Does a pair cost 695 SEK, or is that for one shin guard?
Reply from Monolit
Our users today are from about 11 to 12 years and up, depending a little on size. We only have one size.
Customer question
Are the shin guards for children or adults?
Reply from Monolit
Our users today are from about 11 to 12 years, depending a little on size. We only have one size.
Customer question
Can children wear the shin guard?
Reply from Monolit
Most people who try them like how they sit. Because they're so light, you hardly notice them.
Customer question
Are the shin guards comfortable to wear?
Reply from Monolit
Hi, It takes about 2 to 3 working days.
Customer question
How long does it take for the shin guards to arrive after ordering, the delivery time?
Reply from Monolit
Hi, The guards are 21 cm long and 9 cm wide.
Customer question
How long are the shin guards?
Reply from Monolit
Hi, Yes, we only have one size. Thanks to the design, it fits a wide range of sizes.
Customer question
Is there only one size?
Reply from Monolit
So glad you like our products!
Choose yours
Three lengths in the same carbon fibre
All sizes fit all ages. You choose by how much you want the guard to cover.
For teams and clubs
Kitting out the whole team?
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