Alright, let’s talk about these here shin guards, ya know, the things ya stick on yer legs so they don’t get all banged up. Now, you’re askin’ if you, bein’ all tall at 5’11”, can wear them medium-sized ones. Well, it ain’t as simple as just pickin’ a size like yer buyin’ potatoes, ya see.
First off, what are these shin guards for anyway? They’re for protectin’ yer shins, that’s what! Whether you’re playin’ that footie game, the one where they kick the ball around, or that hockey thing with the sticks and ice, you gotta keep them shins safe. Nobody wants a busted leg, right?
- Too small? Ooh honey, that ain’t gonna do ya no good. It’s like wearin’ a baby’s bonnet on yer big ol’ head – it just don’t cover enough! If them guards are too small, they won’t protect the whole shin, and you might as well not wear any at all.
- Too big? Well, that ain’t much better, is it? Them guards will be flappin’ around like a loose chicken wing, and they might even get in the way when you’re tryin’ to run or kick. Plus, they might not stay put when you really need ‘em.
So, how do you figure out the right size, then? Well, they say you gotta measure from just above where yer foot bends, ya know, when you point yer toes up, all the way up to a couple of inches below yer knee. That’s the spot them guards gotta cover. Now, I ain’t got no fancy ruler or nothin’, but you can use a piece of string or somethin’ and then measure that against a tape measure, if you got one. Or just eyeball it, I guess. Close enough is good enough for most things in life, ain’t it?
They say the bigger the shin guard, the longer and wider it is, so it fits them fellas with thicker legs. Makes sense, I reckon. A skinny fella like me wouldn’t need as much padding as a big, strong fella. But that ain’t the only thing that matters.
They also say that how tall you are matters, and you’re 5’11’’. That’s pretty tall, I’d say. Taller than my ol’ man, bless his heart. But being tall ain’t the whole story. Some folks got long legs for their height, and some got short ones. It’s all in how you’re built, you see.
Now, some of them fancy brands, like that Nike fella, they go by height mostly. But I reckon that ain’t always the best way. You gotta think about how them guards fit, too. They gotta be snug, but not too tight, ya know? Like a good pair of work boots – gotta hold yer foot in place, but still let you move around.
So, can you wear medium shin guards at 5’11’’? Maybe, maybe not. It all depends. If you got them skinny legs, maybe the mediums would fit alright length-wise. But if you got thicker legs, you might need somethin’ bigger, even if you ain’t all that tall. The most important thing is that them guards cover the whole shin and stay in place, so you don’t end up with a hurt leg. And you want the protection to be good, too. You want the guards to be strong so they can take a good hit if someone kicks ya, or something.
My advice? Go try some on, if you can. See how they feel, see if they cover enough. Walk around a bit, pretend you’re playin’ yer game, and see if they stay put. If they feel good and they cover yer shins, then that’s the right size for ya, no matter what the label says. Don’t just go by some chart or what some fella at the store tells ya. You gotta use yer own common sense, just like with everything else in life.
And remember, buyin’ shin guards ain’t like buyin’ a pig in a poke. You gotta make sure they fit right and do the job, otherwise you’re just wastin’ yer money. And nobody wants to do that, do they?
And don’t forget, different games might need different kinds of shin guards. The ones for hockey are probably a lot thicker and heavier than the ones for soccer, on account of that puck is hard as a rock. So, make sure you’re gettin’ the right kind for what you’re doin’. Don’t want to show up to a hockey game with them little soccer guards, or you’ll be sorry!
So, that’s my two cents on the matter. Hope it helps ya figure out what size shin guards you need. Just remember to use yer head, make sure they fit good, and you’ll be alright. Now go on and have fun, but be careful out there!
