How to Size a Goalie Leg Pad
It is important to use a leg pad that is the proper size to maximize leg pad flex and obtain appropriate protection and coverage. Check out the video below that will quickly guide you through the process of finding your goalie leg pad size at home!
How to Measure
There are three different measurements that when added together allow you to find the proper leg pad size.
| DIRECTIONS | |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | The first measurement is the goalie's skate size. Example - Size 8 Skates |
| Step 2 | In inches, measure from the ankle to the middle of the kneecap. Example - 15" |
| Step 3 | The third measurement is from the center of the kneecap to the center of your thigh. The center of your thigh is where the thigh rise will come up to. Example - 10" |
| Step 4 | Add all three measurements to find your leg pad size. Example: skate size + ankle to knee + knee to thigh (8+15+10)=33" leg pad. |
How to Check if it Fits Correctly
Try on the leg pads with your goalie skates and pants suited up. This ensures you can check key areas for a proper fit and coverage, as well as give you an idea of how the leg pads will feel during gameplay.
Proper Fit
The center of your knee should be in the center of the knee stack. This is the most important area to check first. The knee should be centered to allow the leg pads to properly flex, rotate around the leg, and protect the knee when dropping down into the butterfly. Each thigh-rise should reach halfway up the thigh when in the standing position and sealed together when in the butterfly.
For younger goalies looking to have some growing room, we recommend having the kneecap no more than 1" below the center of the knee stack.
Improper Fit
If the kneecap is above or below the center of the knee stack, the leg pad is the wrong size. This can cause the goalie to miss the knee stacks when dropping into the butterfly, increasing the risk of injury. This can also cause gaps in protection and inhibited range of movement.
More Information
Now that you have found out what size you should wear, check out our quick buying guide below that will help you figure out what goalie leg pad style best suits your needs!
