Goalie Pads - Fitting Guide
Goalie Pads - Fitting Guide
Leg pads should extend from the toe of the skate to 4 – 5 inches above the knee. To select a size, bend your leg slightly and measure the length of your shin from the center of your kneecap to your ankle. Next, measure the length from the center of your kneecap to your mid-thigh. Add these two measures together along with your skate size and you should have a good idea of what size leg pad to purchase. For example, if your shin measures 17 inches, your mid-thigh measures 7 inches and your skate size is 10, you should consider 34 inch + 1 leg pads. The +1 sizing system is standard for leg pads, meaning that “+1” is an extra inch added to the top of the leg pad. This addition helps goalies with their butterfly position as well as with their five-hole coverage. Some goal pads come with a +2” sizing system, which is more common with high level, experienced goalies