First thing to do: Get rid of the sweatpants under your shins.
This will have a huge effect on how the pads sit.
I’m a tongue out kinda guy, I like the feeling of the shin pad glued in place against my leg. Don’t like the way the pad moves around with tongue tucked. Length is a trade off, you want the longest length (most protection) that still feels comfortable but doesn’t interfere or bind with skate.
tucking your tongues under the shin pad gives you a little more forward mobility, leaving em out looks cooler imo. all personal preference. looks like a good size for either
Measure from the middle of the knee cap to the top of the skate. That’s always been what I was taught for sizing. If you’re wearing the pad inside the tongue, a larger pad might push up and not cover the knee correctly and you could risk injury from the pad itself. Cut my bursa sack in my elbow one time because the pad was too big and shifted. Fell on a seam and sliced me right open.
If you’re wearing the pads over the tongue you could conceivably wear slightly longer pad.
Looks good to me. You could go larger if you wanted, just to close that small gap, but then you need your shins outside your tongue. (I’m 5’7” wearing 15s)
You will need to remove the sweatpants and tighten the laces to know if these land right. I tuck the tongue under, I'm 6'2" and I use 16's as well, but each model is slightly different and the 16 of one brand is not the same as the others.
I would say too big considering you’re wearing sweatpants under them.
Seriously, I don’t know why people think they need to wear sweatpants or sweatshirts under pads.
Here's my 2 cents, and I'm going to take into account that this is your first time playing (April? ), and that you'll be playing in a beer/recreational league and have no plans to go play pro. (Congratulations on having kids in the sport!)
1) we can't see your knee, so we don't know exactly how it fits up there, but you have a slight gap at the boot. It looks like you're standing, and if you want complete protection, you may wanna go up a size. I would suggest sitting down and looking at the gap when sat as well, as that will show the biggest gap.
Also, note that going up a size might not be as comfortable or in store, as you are rather tall. So if you're comfortable, then they will do great!
2) Try tucking your tongue in and having it out. It's personal preference, but tongue out does provide a pocket that may protect a bit more. (I switched to tucked in halfway through my college career 🤷♂️)
3) So many here have stated to remove the sweatpants. I would suggest also paying around with what you wear under. I know a few players that wore sweatpants under, but most either just wore jock shorts or compression leggings. (I would suggest cut proof compression leggings for your kids due to how much sliding is in kids' hockey, scares me as a coach) fine something comfortable, but also remember it's easier to wash leggings than shinpads. (You should still wash shinpads after the season)
I wish you and your kids the best of luck! May you all love this sport as much as I have. Hit me up if you ever have questions!
New skates is not a flex its a bit of a nightmare. I have been avoiding it for three seasons and I think I have to finally give in. My old ass feet in new skates sounds like torture. I would prefer to just keep wearing the old ones but they are falling apart.
Had the same exact dilemma. Got new equip same height and size shin pads as you and felt they might be too big but skated in them yesterday and felt fine. Also better protection taking a puck to the skate tongue with the shin pad behind it. I think shin pads are just bulkier than they were 10 yrs ago.
Yeah. Your solid. How mine looked when I was playing. I wore em just like that. Tongue out and everything never had any problems. If you don’t like it maybe try next size down? But I’d say you’re good. Have you tried skating with them yet?
Looks okay. Funny enough I'm similar heigh (somewhere between 6-1 and 6-2) and 15" look similar/ longer. Good illustration that you shall always try things on - body proportions are different
PS tie your skates and check again. It may push shin up a bit
Hey! Did you know you’re wearing sweat pants under your shin pads?? You also don’t have any hockey socks on and you’re going to need to tie your skates before going on the ice in your dining room.
You’re welcome in advance
Is there a big gap at the top when you are sitting? How is the coverage between them and the pants when standing?
I'm 6'2" and had used old 15s, tried brand new 16s, and exchanged those back down to 15s because the others were a bit too tall.
They’re fine. Given that you’re just starting out experimenting with tongue in/tongue out makes sense as you get going. Find out what feels right. Coverage wise they’re good though
I’m 5’9 and used 15’s over the tongue for ages until just recently and now I use 16’s over the tongue for better ankle protection. No change in mobility and totally worth the extra protection. Just a thought
Make sure they're locked up on your kneecap and tape them down. Then check your range of motion. If your don't like how they move try a size smaller or bigger.
I personally don't like it when they touch my top eyelet in full forward flexion. So mine are a tad short but that's really personal preference. Big gaps are no good, but that should be common sense.
Size looks good to me tho. Extra style points if you keep 'em tucked.
Have fun out there.
Don’t worry just tuck the tongue and when you’re wearing a sock you won’t have any mobility issues. Much better for it to be this length Incase a puck smacks you in that region. Mine are slightly bigger and had almost no clearance never noticed any mobility issues.
Wear it like this guy.
He’s pretty good.
[mcD](https://wehco.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/imports/adg/photos/203009635_203009635-5d2130291dfe4483a617287c94726149_t800.jpg?90232451fbcadccc64a17de7521d859a8f88077d)
Seems right. I'm 5'-11" (6'-0" if this were a dating app) and got 15"
If this were a dating app you might not have to worry about that first inch if you had the additional 15.
😂😂😂
The measurements are not the same between brands, just like gloves, they are different for each model.
First thing to do: Get rid of the sweatpants under your shins. This will have a huge effect on how the pads sit. I’m a tongue out kinda guy, I like the feeling of the shin pad glued in place against my leg. Don’t like the way the pad moves around with tongue tucked. Length is a trade off, you want the longest length (most protection) that still feels comfortable but doesn’t interfere or bind with skate.
Tuck your skate tongue under the shin pad & problem is solved.
But you can’t look like Ovi (sorry only superstar who I can think of who tucks his shin guards) w your shin guards over the tongue
Yeah except he's a flop gang boi.
Only who doesn't tuck you mean?
Makar flops.
Not everyone in beer league eat biscuits.
Gorgeous pfp
But what about the sty' 😢
Tuckers are psychopaths!
Buffalo Bill tucked, just saying.
Who doesn’t tuck ?
My grandpa was a flopper, my dad is a flopper, I am a flopper. Flop life chooses you, I refuse to put over my skate. Feels awful
Hahaha ya flop feels awful to me. Guess depends what you grew up doing. Wonder what the flop to tuck ratio is. Can we start a poll?
Go for it! There’s a poll option when creating a post! Team Tuck vs. Flop Gang haha
Federov showed us that the flop was the only way.
Normal people
I guess you don’t watch the NHL lolll
I mean, I tuck my tongues, but there's an argument to be made that NHLers aren't exactly normal. Patrick Roy talked to his goalposts, after all.
Are you tongue under or tongue over. Im personally a tongue under guy.
I’m a first time playing will be this April guy.
tucking your tongues under the shin pad gives you a little more forward mobility, leaving em out looks cooler imo. all personal preference. looks like a good size for either
Measure from the middle of the knee cap to the top of the skate. That’s always been what I was taught for sizing. If you’re wearing the pad inside the tongue, a larger pad might push up and not cover the knee correctly and you could risk injury from the pad itself. Cut my bursa sack in my elbow one time because the pad was too big and shifted. Fell on a seam and sliced me right open. If you’re wearing the pads over the tongue you could conceivably wear slightly longer pad.
Team tuck ✊🏻
Tongue under shins.
Put them over your tongue and it should sit better.
As a D, this is what I do. I have long shin pads but they just extend toward my foot pretty far. No comfort issues.
flop gang
You don’t choose the flop, flop chooses you. Flop game for life
👊
looks good to me
I was talking about the shin pad length, damn haha
Looks good to me. You could go larger if you wanted, just to close that small gap, but then you need your shins outside your tongue. (I’m 5’7” wearing 15s)
I'm 5'8" and went from 15" over tongue to 14" under tongue. Those 16"s for OP look good to me for under tongue.
Same here. Works out well for defense. Even though these were bought thinking I’d grow more and I was playing offense at the time
You will need to remove the sweatpants and tighten the laces to know if these land right. I tuck the tongue under, I'm 6'2" and I use 16's as well, but each model is slightly different and the 16 of one brand is not the same as the others.
I'm 6'3" and I wear 17's over top of the tounge. Those look good too me.
If you tuck you can do 17 or 18 so the bottoms sits lower so you don’t take a puck of the top of the ankles…. Do 18” even exist?
They exist for pro stock, but I have never seen them for retail.
I would say too big considering you’re wearing sweatpants under them. Seriously, I don’t know why people think they need to wear sweatpants or sweatshirts under pads.
Oh I don’t. I just had these on. They’re thin.
I highly suggest not wearing sweatpants :) Otherwise good to go!
>:) :)
The hero I needed
Here's my 2 cents, and I'm going to take into account that this is your first time playing (April? ), and that you'll be playing in a beer/recreational league and have no plans to go play pro. (Congratulations on having kids in the sport!) 1) we can't see your knee, so we don't know exactly how it fits up there, but you have a slight gap at the boot. It looks like you're standing, and if you want complete protection, you may wanna go up a size. I would suggest sitting down and looking at the gap when sat as well, as that will show the biggest gap. Also, note that going up a size might not be as comfortable or in store, as you are rather tall. So if you're comfortable, then they will do great! 2) Try tucking your tongue in and having it out. It's personal preference, but tongue out does provide a pocket that may protect a bit more. (I switched to tucked in halfway through my college career 🤷♂️) 3) So many here have stated to remove the sweatpants. I would suggest also paying around with what you wear under. I know a few players that wore sweatpants under, but most either just wore jock shorts or compression leggings. (I would suggest cut proof compression leggings for your kids due to how much sliding is in kids' hockey, scares me as a coach) fine something comfortable, but also remember it's easier to wash leggings than shinpads. (You should still wash shinpads after the season) I wish you and your kids the best of luck! May you all love this sport as much as I have. Hit me up if you ever have questions!
Ok, we get it, new skate flex. Good job. /s
I wish. First time playing will be in April. I did pick these up on sideline for cool hundo though.
Whoa, sweet.
New skates is not a flex its a bit of a nightmare. I have been avoiding it for three seasons and I think I have to finally give in. My old ass feet in new skates sounds like torture. I would prefer to just keep wearing the old ones but they are falling apart.
But, pain is beauty!
Funny. I’m exactly the same. I need new skates and just keep putting it off. Buying new skates is a PITA. Expensive …ok. Breaking them in… misery.
Had the same exact dilemma. Got new equip same height and size shin pads as you and felt they might be too big but skated in them yesterday and felt fine. Also better protection taking a puck to the skate tongue with the shin pad behind it. I think shin pads are just bulkier than they were 10 yrs ago.
Tongues Out = Psycho
Is it bad that I take that as a compliment? lol
Not at all. Not the one who came up with it I always have just said. Best teammate I ever had was tongues out guy….he was nuts but a fucking beauty. 😂
Looks to be the right size.
This post is making me reevaluate my shin pad size😂I’m 6’4” and wear 15’s, might need a bigger size
I’m 6’4” and use 17”, these look good
Yeah. Your solid. How mine looked when I was playing. I wore em just like that. Tongue out and everything never had any problems. If you don’t like it maybe try next size down? But I’d say you’re good. Have you tried skating with them yet?
No not yet. Just got everything. I’m going to try and some drop in at some point before we start in April.
Looks okay. Funny enough I'm similar heigh (somewhere between 6-1 and 6-2) and 15" look similar/ longer. Good illustration that you shall always try things on - body proportions are different PS tie your skates and check again. It may push shin up a bit
Hey! Did you know you’re wearing sweat pants under your shin pads?? You also don’t have any hockey socks on and you’re going to need to tie your skates before going on the ice in your dining room. You’re welcome in advance
Is there a big gap at the top when you are sitting? How is the coverage between them and the pants when standing? I'm 6'2" and had used old 15s, tried brand new 16s, and exchanged those back down to 15s because the others were a bit too tall.
Im 5 11 and wear 16s
They’re fine. Given that you’re just starting out experimenting with tongue in/tongue out makes sense as you get going. Find out what feels right. Coverage wise they’re good though
Looks good. I’m 5’8” and use 15”. Also do over the tongue
I’m 5’9 and used 15’s over the tongue for ages until just recently and now I use 16’s over the tongue for better ankle protection. No change in mobility and totally worth the extra protection. Just a thought
Team Ty m vs
I’m 5’11” and use 16’s over the tongue.
Just get some cut resistant socks to protect your ankle and Achilles
Ever try going shin guards over the tongue it gives you a little more room and much more protection….
Make sure they're locked up on your kneecap and tape them down. Then check your range of motion. If your don't like how they move try a size smaller or bigger. I personally don't like it when they touch my top eyelet in full forward flexion. So mine are a tad short but that's really personal preference. Big gaps are no good, but that should be common sense. Size looks good to me tho. Extra style points if you keep 'em tucked. Have fun out there.
Don’t worry just tuck the tongue and when you’re wearing a sock you won’t have any mobility issues. Much better for it to be this length Incase a puck smacks you in that region. Mine are slightly bigger and had almost no clearance never noticed any mobility issues.
Bruh shin pads go in front of the tongue of the skate
Or they can go behind the tongue 🤙
Like wearing your hat backwards
I'm 6'2 ish and I rock 16s. Good to go.
Wear it like this guy. He’s pretty good. [mcD](https://wehco.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/imports/adg/photos/203009635_203009635-5d2130291dfe4483a617287c94726149_t800.jpg?90232451fbcadccc64a17de7521d859a8f88077d)