Nice socks, narrow tube

I bought these recently so I can get back on the ice after the shutdowns. They’re really nice socks, but they won’t fit over my calves. I’ve played soccer all my life, so, yes, I have big legs, but they won’t even pull up further than 2” above my malleolus.

Lightweight, poor protection and mobility

First off, I will say that this chesty is comfortable and pretty lightweight. I like the way the straps clip in to connect the back and the chest piece, and, once you have it adjusted, they don’t slip at all. It tucks well (if you’re a tucker) and moves with you. Having said all of that, you’re gonna feel a LOT of shots. I play in C level games and, given that this is a “Pro” model, I wasn’t expecting to feel much. Unless the puck hits you dead-on in the elbow block, any shot to the arm is gonna hurt. You’re gonna feel anything faster than a hard wrister if it hits your chest, and a good clapper is going to sting enough to give you a moment of pause. And remember, I’m not taking shots from A level/Junior B players…those gotta hurt a lot worse. The arms also don’t move terribly well overhead. Anything above the shoulder is going to be very limited as the shoulder wing interferes with the arm. It’s not nearly as bad as the Axis 1.9 (I couldn’t even put my mask on with that one) but it’s not fantastic. You’ll have a hard time wiping your hair off your face. Frankly, I expected a great deal more for $600+ and a “Pro” model. I will very likely be replacing this one as soon as the 2022 models start coming out for Warrior and Vaughn.