[header] How to wear shin guards [title] Measure your leg. [step] An improperly fitting pair of shin guards can impede athletic performance. It can also be dangerous-shin guards that are too small won't fully cover your leg and leave you open to physical impact; shin guards that are too big can trip you and cause an injury. 
Therefore picking the right size is essential for good performance and safety. [substeps] Measure from two inches below the knee to just above the bend of your ankle.