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Purchasing 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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