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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.

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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!

CCM Hockey Goalie Leg Pads

CCM has two solid lines for two different goaltending styles. The Axis Leg Pad Line is perfect for the Butterfly style goaltender, who likes powerful rebounds. Hybrid goalies, who prefer their rebounds to be more predictable and in tight, can turn to the Extreme Flex Line.

Warrior Hockey Goalie Leg Pads

The Warrior Hockey Goalie Leg Pad Line features the Warrior Ritual G6 E+ Leg Pads, built for the butterfly style goalie. They have a stiff profile for lively rebounds and boast AIRslide 3.0, which gives goalies a premium slide within the crease. They also provide standout gap coverage when goalies are in the RVH.

Bauer Hockey Goalie Leg Pads

The Bauer Hockey Goalie Leg Pads come in two designs, one for the Butterfly Goalie and the other for the Hybrid Goalie. The Supreme Line, including the GSX, is for the Butterfly Goalie who uses textbook positioning and angles. The Vapor Line is for the dynamic Hybrid Goalie who gets aggressive and relies on quickness and instinct outside of the blue paint. Looking for street hockey leg pads? Bauer has you covered there too!

Winnwell Hockey Goalie Leg Pads

The Winnwell Hockey Goalie Leg Pads come in two options for the recreational and competitive street hockey goalie. The Winnwell GX7 comes with premium abrasion resistance and added protection for the knee. Winnwell's GX5 is the perfect leg pad for young goalies looking to get between the pipes for the first time.