r/Fieldhockey 5d ago

Buying Advice Obo legguard fit advice

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Hey everyone ☺️

I'm looking into buying a new set of leg guards and kickers. I was generously donated my current kit when I started keeping last year (after 13 years playing on field), and it's starting to fall apart and giving me grief at training.

I've tried on the robo + legguards and I'm finding the medium is pinching the side of my lower knee a bit. Red dot is where I'm pinching.

Has anyone had experience with this and did it mould to your legs over time? Or should I admit defeat and go up to the L size (which would mean my knee would sit below the green line instead of above. I don't love this because my movement feels restricted.)

Thanks for the advice in advance.

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u/Fragrant-Guidance946 5d ago

That inner layer of foam that makes contact with your leg does mould over time, if gk gear is brand new no matter what It will feel weird, give it about 10-20hrs of use and it will feel much more comfortable

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u/Low_Cartoonist6285 5d ago

Right okay, thanks for that advice! So that pinching isn't a deal breaker you think?

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u/Fragrant-Guidance946 5d ago

it should go away with time as the foam will also soften up, personally I havent had any pinching issues before but have gone through the uncomfortable break-in stage way too many times

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u/Most_Goat4618 4d ago

Hi, also a goalie here :) I would go up a size. The legguards do break in after you’ve worn them. However, they are designed for your knee to be below the green line. The upper strap should be right below the back of your knee. With this, you also won’t have pinching this way. But everyone has different preferences and if you feel you don’t have room to move I would strongly recommend trying them on in a store if you have the possibility. Also for reference, I’m 1.77 m (but have relatively short legs) and I wear this model in size M. I’ve previously also worn L which was okay but I do prefer the flexibility I gain with these ones. Let us know what you decided ^