I was looking for a pair of strong shinguards that most importantly would feel good or be less noticable to my daughter. She wore a pair of nike guards but didnt like the way the sleeve fit, so she was wearing them without and I'd catch her adjusting them midgame. Once she got these guards, she was extremely happy with the sleeve, she liked that it slipped into it's own pocket and the sleeve fit much more comfortably for her. She has stated that she literally forgets she even has them on! No more adjusting them, my kid loves them, and they are super light and strong. A win across the board for these guards.