DO any of you guys have any opinions on which shin guards are best? I am looking for some that have very good knee padding, but also fit very close to the shins at the same time. I have been looking at the all-star lg21wpro model, and they look good, but haven't tried them on. If there any other good ones out there in the 50-75 ish range, please let me know.

Adam,
I have the All-Star LG22WPRO leg guards and I love them. They are a little more than you want, $115 but All-Star makes great stuff. The All-Star leg guards you are talking about fit the description exactly to what you want. They are nice. I would definitely go with All-Star.

-Kevin

BTW, I had a pair of Easton Stealth Leg guards last year, by far the worst investment I have ever made. They cracked down the middle one day when I dropped down to block a ball. They also gave me black and blue marks all up and down my legs because the padding sucks. Stay away from Easton. I hear Louisville makes some good ones too.

We have had problems with the Easton Stealth shinguards as well. They crack along the rivets. My son is on his 3rd set, only because they let us return them for replacement - of course we have to pay to ship, so this will be the last set.

Look at the mizunos or tpx bionic leg guards

I have Nikes but Im probably going to get all star or mizuno gear soon.

Anything without the toe guards. Most annoying thing i've had to play with. I like the rawlings ones myself.