Hockey pants should fit loosely and comfortably, yet should also be able to be secured firmly by a belt around the waist.
More than 90% of all people will be able to use their waist size as their guide to choosing the correct size in hockey pants.
The rule of thumb for trying to determine the best length for a player's pants is to line up the bottom of the pants with the middle of the player's shin pad kneecaps.
Protection levels vary depending on the model.
As a general rule, the higher the price, the more hip, kidney and tailbone protection is offered without while keeping the pants from becoming too bulky.
Quality pants can be found at affordable prices, but the fit, protection and movement allowance
of the pants may, consequently, be somewhat compromised.
