Buying Shinguards for Hockey

This guide is designed to assist you in selecting the correct shinguards.

Shinguards are among the most vital protective gear, as they shield your knee and shin from sticks, pucks, or other players. For maximum protection, it is essential to have shinguards that correspond to your height.

Determining the size of hockey shinguards

While seated, measure the distance from the centre of your kneecap to the top of your hockey skate boots (excluding the tongue).

Shinguard sizes, always expressed in inches, can differ among various brands. The sizes outlined in this table provide a suitable guide for selecting the appropriate size according to your measurement and height.

Model	Measurement	Height	Size
Child	8"	3' 4" - 3' 8"	8"
Child	9"	3' 8" - 4'	9"
Junior	10"	4' - 4' 4"	10"
Junior	11"	4' - 4' 8"	11"
Junior	12"	4' 8" - 5'	12"
Junior	13"	5' - 5' 4"	13"
Senior	14"	5' 4" - 5' 8"	14"
Senior	15"	5' 8" - 6'	15"
Senior	16"	6' - 6' 4"	16"
Senior	17"	6' 4"+	17"

Evaluating the quality of shinguards

High-quality shinguards feature a robust knee shield that resists cracking easily, coupled with excellent interior padding, ideally gel-based. The finest shinguards also offer protection for the lower outer section of your leg, which is frequently struck by sticks.

Tips for using hockey shinguards

To prevent rubbing on your leg, tuck the boot tongue beneath the shinguard.

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