Original photosARDUGA Sleeve with Guard · footless
The all-in-one solution for smart parents. Protection that fits like a sock. Protect your child's legs like the pros – without annoying slipping or pinching.
Why ARDUGA?
- No more slipping
- Maximum protection
- Ultimate comfort
Choose colour: Royal blue
Choose quantity & bundle
Choose size
💡 Tip: S (approx. 5-7 years) | M (approx. 8-10 years) | L (approx. 11-13 years)
30-day return policy
Send back unused & in original packaging.
2–3 working days delivery
Free from CHF 70 order value (CH/LI).
TWINT, card & more
Secure payment via Stripe.
Developed in Switzerland
Invented by two footballers for their kids.
What's included
1 pair of ARDUGA shin guard sleeves with integrated protection in the chosen colour, size and bundle quantity.
Material & care
Sleeve: 100% polyamide. Shin guard: 100% polyurethane with Kevlar® inside. Fabric: 100% nylon. Care: turn inside out before washing, machine wash at 40 °C, do not tumble dry.
Size guide
S fits children aged approx. 5-7, M approx. 8-10, L approx. 11-13.
Developed by footballers
ARDUGA was developed by Julian and Arlind — two footballers who were no longer willing to accept kids' shin guards constantly slipping. Developed in Switzerland.
Get to know usARDUGA compared with conventional shin guards
The three common solutions in youth football at a glance.
| Criterion | ARDUGA Sleeve with Guard | Guard with velcro strap | Guard with sleeve or tape |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to put on | approx. 3 seconds | approx. 2 minutes | approx. 2 minutes |
| Pieces to put on | 1 – sleeve and guard in one | 2 – guard and sock | 3 – guard, sleeve or tape, sock |
| How it is held | Pad built into the fabric | Velcro or elastic strap around the calf | Sleeve or tape over the guard |
| Slipping | Pad moves with the sleeve | Strap can loosen, guard can twist | Holds as long as sleeve or tape stay put |
| Digging in | No strap, no tape | Strap can press at one spot | Tape can dig in and pull when removed |
| Can be forgotten | No – the guard is in the sleeve | Yes, separate piece | Yes, separate pieces |
| Washing | Whole sleeve in the machine at 40 °C | Guard usually cleaned separately | Tape is single-use |
| Protection tested | EN 13061, RICOTEST laboratory – passed | Depends on the model | Depends on the model |
| Price | from CHF 29.00 per pair, all included | Guard plus socks bought separately | Guard, sleeve or tape and socks separately |
Frequently asked questions
Which size does my child need (age 5–12)?
ARDUGA sleeves and socks with guard come in three sizes: S for shoe size 28–32 (approx. age 5–7), M for shoe size 33–37 (approx. age 8–10) and L for shoe size 38–42 (approx. age 11–13). Go by shoe size. The fabric is elastic – if your child is between two sizes, choose the larger one.
What can I do if my child’s shin guards keep slipping?
The most reliable fix is a guard that is built into the sleeve – like the ARDUGA Sleeve with Guard. The pad is part of the fabric and moves with the sleeve instead of sliding down or twisting as a separate piece. No tape, velcro strap or extra sleeve is needed, and once it is on, the pad sits at the front of the shin.
How do I wash the ARDUGA socks?
Turn inside out, machine wash at 40 °C, do not tumble dry. The protection is unaffected – in the laboratory it was tested after five wash cycles at 40 °C. We kept washing beyond that: after 40 machine washes at 40 °C we could see no change in the guard. That is our own observation, not a laboratory result.
Does the sock really protect enough during a match?
Yes. Our shin guards were tested by the independent Italian laboratory RICOTEST against the European standard EN 13061:2009 for association football shin guards: stud impact and blunt impact, and specifically after five wash cycles at 40 °C. All tests were passed. In the blunt impact test the highest measured value was 1.0 kN – the standard permits up to 2.0 kN.
Are sleeves with an integrated shin guard allowed in official youth matches?
The Laws of the Game (IFAB, Law 4) require shin guards made of suitable material that give reasonable protection and are covered by the socks. In ARDUGA sleeves and socks with guard the pad sits inside the fabric, so it is always covered; its protection was tested to the EN 13061 standard. As with any shin guard, the referee decides before the match whether the equipment is acceptable. If the team wears matching socks, choose the matching colour. Urs Meier, former FIFA referee and investor in ARDUGA: “What matters to the referee is that the shins are protected and the guards are covered by the socks. With the ARDUGA Sleeve with Guard, both are the case.”
How long does delivery take?
Within Switzerland usually 2–3 working days by A-Post. For international orders the duration depends on the destination country and the shipping option chosen.
Can I exchange or return my order?
Exchanges are possible within 30 days as long as the goods are unused and in their original packaging. Details are in our delivery terms.