Body Armour

After banging up my shins on spiked pedals a number of time, I purchased a pair of cheap soccer shin guards from Wal-Mart. These were great for learning tricks, but they offer no protection for the knees - as I found out the hard way:) However, they were well worth having, and I would recommend them if you can't afford proper gear.

I was given a pair of Kris Holm Percussion shin guards for Christmas, which I absolutely love. They are very comfortable, easy to put on quickly (without removing my shoes), and offer protection for the back of my calves, as well as my shins and knees.

As an added benefit, they keep my legs warm in the cold winter temperatures - however, I don't think they'll be too hot in the warm weather.