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Catcher's Leg Guards
Leg guards that shield the shins and knees behind the plate, in youth and adult sizes, from our catcher's gear range.
How to choose: size with our catcher's gear fitting guide and match them to your chest protector.
Measure from the middle of the kneecap to the top of the instep, where the foot meets the ankle. Leg guards are sized by this length in inches, from around 13" for young catchers to 16.5" or more for adults. Compare your measurement with each brand’s chart in our catcher’s gear fitting guide.
The kneecap should sit on the foam ring or padding in the centre of the knee shell, and stay there when you get into your crouch. The foot and inner ankle should be covered. Get in and out of your crouch and into a throwing position: if the guard shifts or pinches, adjust the straps or try another size. Shop all catcher’s leg guards.
Fasten the straps on the outside of your legs. Straps or clips on the inside can catch on each other when you move in your crouch or run to back up a play.
Knee savers are foam wedges that attach to the back of the leg guards, behind the knees. They reduce strain on the knees and legs when you’re in the crouch, which makes a big difference over a doubleheader or a long season. Many leg guards include them; if not, look in our catcher’s accessories.
Some systems, like the EvoShield PRO-SRZ, split the leg guard into separate upper (knee and thigh) and lower (shin and foot) pieces. This modular design lets each piece move independently, for a more natural feel in the crouch, and lets you choose a different size for each part of the leg.
They’re sized for leg length: youth for about ages 9 to 12, intermediate for about 12 to 15, and adult for 15 and up. The All Star Players Series also offers models labelled by age. Since growth varies a lot at these ages, always measure rather than relying on age alone.
Yes. Women’s leg guards, like the Mizuno Samurai Women’s 15" and 16", are shaped for a woman’s leg for a better fit. Fastpitch catchers can also choose the EvoShield PRO-SRZ Fastpitch Upper Leg Guards. Complete the setup with a softball catcher’s mitt.