Give your legs bullet proof protection! New Kevlar shin pads promise to be toughest ever created (for £90 they should be...)



Kevlar might usually be associated with being used in bullet proof vests but that could all change with the launch of the 'toughest football shin guard ever created'.



British company Rikoset has been working with a number of Premier League players and club physiotherapists on the shin pads for two season, which are one of the thinnest available and their incredible strength is down to the Kevlar shell.



After four years in the making and hours of testing, Rikoset are now hoping amateur footballers will not mind shelling out £89.95 for their Elite shin guard to give themselves that extra protection.



Physical challenge: Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko is tackled by Liverpool's Daniel Agger

Meaty challenge: The new shin pads might have come in handy for Arsenal midfielder Patrick Viera when Chelsea's Emmanuel Petit tackled him in 2003

Taking flight: Former Liverpool player Dirk Kuyt flying tackles Everton's Phil Neville in 2007, left, Kaiserslautern's Dimitrios Grammozis, on ground, tackles Andy Brady during the match against Bohemians in 2000



Tough guard: Rikoset's new shin pad has a Kevlar shell

New product: Rikoset has created what it claims to be the toughest shin guard in football

Boffins at the company have created what they claim to be the 'strongest, most lightweight combination' and there will only be 100 of the limited edition Elite shin guards available

Manchester United physiotherapist Tom Hughes said: 'The shinguards are manufactured from exceptionally tough and durable materials, and therefore provide players with a great deal of protection which can be very important, especially when returning from significant injury.'

Winged wonder: Liverpool's Stewart Downing tackles Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock

Kevlar heroes: Samuel L. Jackson, left, and Colin Farrell wore bullet proof vests in the 2002 film S.W.A.T.

Extra protection: Rikoset's shin pads are billed as the toughest ever, left, and has anti-bacterial micro-suede backing which prevents the build-up of bad odours



In addition to the Kevlar shell, the shin guards reportedly help to absord high impacts through their contours and the anti-bacterial micro-suede backing prevents the build-up of bad odours.



Whether the price tag will deter amateur footballers from purchasing the guards remains to be seen but for those with deep pockets, the extra safety could prove a attractive proposition .

Rikoset Elite limited edition shin guards cost £89.95 and can only be purchased from www.rikoset.com



