What protection gear do soccer players wear?

Answer 1

Traditionally, for protection soccer players have only worn i) shinguards, and ii) goalkeeper gloves (goalkeeper only).

However, design innovation has led to the creation of many new types of protective gear, including:

1) Sliding shorts - generally compression shorts worn both by field players and goalkeepers to protect from abrasions / cuts due to harsh grounds (e.g., dirt, turf). Goalkeepers can also wear long protective pants - the most advanced models are made of stretchable compression fabric

2) Soccer helmets - still quite rare, but similar to Rugby helmets. They protect from concussions, primarily due to head-to-head contrasts and goalkeepers hitting the goal (the risk of injury due to ball heading is actually quite minor)

3) Protective long-sleeve shirts (for goalkeepers only) - the most advanced models are made of stretchable, breathable compression fabric

4) Padded socks - an extremely innovative item, includes a layer of padding in areas not covered by a traditional shinguard. Can be coupled with compression fabric for higher performance.

5) Knee pads, elbow pads - very rarely used, other than by some goalkeepers. Usually children

Goalkeeper gloves and shinguards are widely available on stores and online. No single brand rises head and shoulder above competitors.

It is however curious to notice that no single brand has focused exclusively on protective gear for soccer players. Many brands offer some type of protective gear, but no brand has made its mission to develop a line exclusively for soccer. The only known brand is Storelli Sports, which created a line called Body Shield dedicated to the head-to-toe protection of soccer players. But its goods are not in commerce as of May 2010

Answer 2

Modern Baseball protection is really immaculate compared to what it used to be. Below is a list of equipment that I personally use.

Gameface Safety Mask

MIZUNO MZO SLIDER KNEEPAD

EASTON GEN IV AIR ELBOW PROTECTOR

ADULT BATTER'S LEG GUARD

RAWLINGS YOUTH BATTER'S LEG GUARD

HEART AND KIDNEY PROTECTOR

PALMGARD WRISTGARD

Answer 3

baseball players where cups as well as helmets whil they hit and catchers wear shin guards a chest cover up and a face mask

Answer 4

Just shin pads and a good pair of boots for stability and protection.