FLOKY Tackle Biomechanical Shin Guards

The Floky Tackle Biomechanical Shin Guards are the world’s first biomechanical shinguards, representing a fundamental rethinking of how protective equipment for the lower leg can be engineered to combine maximum protection with uncompromising comfort and natural movement. Developed by Floky with the same biomechanical expertise that defines their padel and sport sock range, the Tackle uses a three-dimensional structural design and elastomeric silicone applications to deliver a level of tibial protection, shock absorption, and adaptive fit that goes far beyond what conventional rigid or semi-rigid shinguards can offer. Designed for use in football, American football, rugby, and baseball, the Tackle provides advanced protection while allowing athletes to move with complete freedom and confidence during every training session and competitive match.

Three-Dimensional Biomechanical Structure

The defining innovation of the Tackle is its three-dimensional structure, which is specifically engineered to deform across the entire construction when subjected to impact rather than concentrating force at a single rigid point. This distributed deformation response means that when the shin receives a blow during competitive play, the Tackle absorbs and disperses the energy of the impact across the full structure, protecting the tibia with superior effectiveness compared to conventional shinguards that rely on rigid materials to resist impact. This approach mirrors the biomechanical principles that Floky applies across all of their sport-specific products, prioritising intelligent structural response over simple material hardness.

Elastomeric Silicone Applications

The Tackle features elastomeric silicone applications that are positioned in direct contact with the skin throughout the construction. These silicone elements perform a dual biomechanical function, anchoring the shinguard securely to the leg to prevent shifting during fast and aggressive movement, and contributing to the overall shock absorption and energy distribution properties of the three-dimensional structure. The elastomeric silicone is flexible, skin-friendly, and resistant to the moisture and heat generated during intensive athletic activity, maintaining its performance properties and secure fit throughout the full duration of every training session and match.

Comfort and Fit

The Tackle is lightweight, flexible, and designed to adapt perfectly to the shape of the individual leg, providing a personalised and comfortable fit that does not restrict natural movement during any athletic action. The construction uses a fabric blend of 80 percent polyamide, 15 percent elastodiene, 3 percent polyester, and 2 percent elastane, a combination that balances breathability, stretch, structural support, and durability across repeated intensive use. The elastane and elastodiene content provides the stretch and recovery properties needed for a close and adaptive fit that moves naturally with the leg throughout every type of athletic movement without bunching, sliding, or creating pressure points during wear.

How to Position the Tackle

To use the Tackle correctly, position the Pivot area at the end of the first metatarsal bone, directly under the hallux phalanx. Align the beginning of the Tape System with the centre of the plantar area of the foot, then position it at the centre of the heel and parallel to the Achilles tendon. Finally, pull the sock upwards to correctly tension the Tape System and ensure the shinguard is properly positioned and activated across the lower leg. Following this positioning process correctly ensures the biomechanical function of the Tackle is fully engaged and the shin is protected optimally throughout the session.

Care and Maintenance

Wash the Tackle inside out at 30 degrees Celsius. Do not bleach, tumble dry, iron, or dry clean. Following these guidelines will preserve the elastomeric silicone applications, three-dimensional structure, and fabric properties across repeated washing and use cycles.

Key Features and Benefits

• World’s first biomechanical shinguard construction from Floky
• Three-dimensional structure that deforms uniformly under impact for superior tibial protection
• Elastomeric silicone applications for biomechanical function and secure skin contact
• Superior shock absorption and energy distribution across the full structure
• Lightweight and flexible construction that adapts perfectly to individual leg shape
• Integrated Tape System for precise biomechanical positioning and activation
• Fabric blend of polyamide elastodiene polyester and elastane for breathable adaptive comfort
• Designed for football, American football, rugby, and baseball
• Wash inside out at 30 degrees Celsius for care and longevity

Specifications

• Product type: Biomechanical Shinguards
• Fabric composition: 80 percent Polyamide, 15 percent Elastodiene, 3 percent Polyester, 2 percent Elastane
• Applications: 100 percent Elastomeric silicone
• Intended use: Football, American football, rugby, baseball
• Key feature: Three-dimensional biomechanical structure with uniform impact deformation
• Care: Wash inside out at 30 degrees Celsius, no bleach, no tumble dry, no iron, no dry clean
• Collection: Floky Tackle Biomechanical 2026

1. + PROTECTION The special external three-dimensional visco-elastic gel combined with the internal visco-elastic foam guarantees high absorption, distribution, and dispersion of the impact, increasing the level of protection.2. + ABSORPTION The padding structure consists of several zones featuring different hexagon sizes. Each zone has been designed to serve its own function and is composed of various cells that ensure increased shock absorption and facilitate their dispersion.3. + FUNCTIONAL DESIGN + IMPACT ENERGY DISPERSION The hexagons that make up the honeycomb structure are of two different sizes and are separated by grooves; in fact, the parts with the larger hexagons are at the sides while the central part features smaller and thinner hexagons. This, combined with the grooves that ensure a guided deformation of the shin guards at the moment of impact, manages to guarantee high absorption and an extremely high dispersion of impact energy.4. + THE FIRST THREE-DIMENSIONAL SHIN GUARD The biomechanical application in the tibial area is useful for supporting the muscles and dampening vibrations that increase potential inflammation.5. + LIGHTNESS + COMFORT The special internal foam material provides greater lightness, softness, and adaptability, as well as high resistance and a very high level of adhesion to the skin. 6. + MEMORY + CUSTOM-MADE Thanks to the new memory structure, there is no distinction between right and left as it adapts perfectly to the contact area, increasing the contact surface with the leg without altering its dimensions. Once worn, it immediately takes the shape of the shin as if it had been custom-designed.