Knowledge Base

THE BLOG

Expert guides, comparisons and football gear deep-dives — everything you need to know before your next pair of shin pads.

All Articles
Carbon fibre shin pad close-up showing the weave texture
Equipment 29 May 2026

Carbon Fibre vs Plastic Shin Pads: What Professional Footballers Actually Use

We break down the real differences between carbon fibre and polypropylene plastic shin pads — weight, protection, durability and what the pros actually wear on matchday.

Read Article
Custom shin pads being designed showing name and number personalisation
Design Guide 29 May 2026

How to Design Custom Shin Pads: A Step-by-Step Guide

Your name, number, flag and colours — all on carbon fibre. Here's exactly how the design process works from start to delivery, with no experience needed.

Read Article
Aubrey Modiba at the FIFA World Cup 2026 wearing Strapzy's Shinnies
News 12 July 2026

Strapzy's Shinnies Makes Its FIFA World Cup 2026 Debut

Aubrey Modiba, Bradley Cross and Lyle Foster wore Strapzy's Shinnies on the biggest stage in football. A milestone moment for a proudly South African brand.

Read Article

READY TO BUILD
YOUR PAIR?

Start Customising