SoftShox™ Football Chinstrap - Youth

BUILT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION
Meet the SoftShox™ Youth ChinCup—the same Adaptive Impact Protection as our original Chinstrap, now purpose-built to fit younger athletes. Pre-order today for delivery beginning Spring 2027. Quantities in our first production run will be limited, so reserve yours early!

Protection, Right Where Football Happens

Nearly 50% of football helmet impacts occur to the facemask—yet that's exactly where traditional helmets struggle to manage impact energy.

The Guardian Flex™ SoftShox™ Chinstrap was built to help close that gap.  The chinstrap absorbs the energy of facemask impacts using patented SoftShox™ hydraulic pad technology. Delivering an unmatched combination of comfort, secure fit, and impact reduction.  The SoftShox™ Chinstrap reduced the National Football League's Head Acceleration Response Metric (HARM) by up to 35% compared with a traditional football chinstrap in peer-reviewed laboratory testing.

SoftShox™ - Hydraulic Technology

State-of-the-art wearable hydraulic pads, SoftShox™, adapt and respond continuously to changing impacts rather than optimizing for a single test scenario. SoftShox uses the same energy absorbing physics as aerospace and automotive hydraulic systems, but in a soft and wearable form.  Watch the technology in action through our patented window design at the base of the chin.

Athlete Tested

Worn throughout professional and college football.  This chinstrap has helped catch touchdown passes in New Orleans, open running lanes in San Francisco, pass block in South Bend, and much more. 

Science Forward

Peer-reviewed publication states the chinstrap demonstrates up to 35% reduction in the NFL's Head Acceleration Response Metric (HARM).  Read the paper published in Association of Biomechanical Engineering (here)

Sizing:

This size is ideal for athletes with Youth helmets.  These athletes are typically weigh less than 80 lbs, have not yet reached high school, and with head circumferences of less than 20 inches.  Note: Measure the player's head approximately 1 inch above the brow line around the widest part of the head.

Care Instructions:

Wipe clean after use with a damp cloth to remove dirt and sweat.
• For deeper cleaning, use mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or harsh chemicals. Chinstrap should not be “soaked” for extended periods of time. Allow chinstrap to air dry completely before storing or using again. Do not use dryers or direct heat.
• Store in a cool, dry place when not in use.
• Regularly inspect snaps, straps, and padding for wear or damage. Replace if damaged.

Proper care helps maintain the performance and longevity of your Guardian Flex Chinstrap.

Important Safety Information:

No helmet, chinstrap, or other protective equipment can prevent or eliminate the risk of  all concussions or other serious head, brain, neck, or bodily injuries. Laboratory impact testing measures performance only under the specific test conditions and does not establish that this product will prevent a concussion or reduce the risk or severity of any injury. Researchers have not reached an agreement on how the results of impact attenuation tests relate to concussions and other injuries.  Results may vary depending on the impact, athlete, helmet, fit, installation, condition, and use. This chinstrap must be properly installed, fitted, inspected, maintained, and used with a compatible, properly fitted football helmet in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions. Football and other contact sports involve inherent risks of serious injury or death.

Limited Warranty:

SoftShox offers a 3-month limited warranty from the date of original purchase.  Please find details of the Limited Warranty and other legal terms and conditions here.

Images:

Product images are representative of the final product, but may not be exact.  Images provided are for informational use only.  Final changes may be made to the product as it is prepared for final manufacturing.