new to the game.

[t6lock 24]

(Searching around here and elsewhere, it looks like the proper order is to put on your shin guards, socks, pants, and then your skates. But I can't really get my skates on properly with the shin guards and socks down there. I can move the shin guard aside, lace up the skate, and then drop the shin guard down on top of it. But then what about the socks? I was able to put them on over the skates, but it wasn't easy. Once it's all on, it seems to fit fine, but do I need shorter shin guards?)

That's what it sounds like. It also depends on preference, some people put the shin guard on top of the skate tongue, others under. I'm not sure how you are having a sock issue, should be able to just pull it up a bit unless the socks are too small or shin guards are too bulky. Lots of the online stores if not all have sizing charts to help you buy as well if you don't have access to a LHS.

[Stoop 1]

Thanks again all. I've ended up doing it as Rashiki and bjb describe, and it works for me.

My pants are definitely too big; one of the items I bought online clearance rather than at a local store. I have a smaller pair (Bauer One55 this time) on the way.

[wrangler 157]

Thanks again all. I've ended up doing it as Rashiki and bjb describe, and it works for me.

My pants are definitely too big; one of the items I bought online clearance rather than at a local store. I have a smaller pair (Bauer One55 this time) on the way.

I do skates before pants, and would guess that this order may be more common among those of us who are horizontally challenged.

[Shayno 1]

I believe the term is 'Voila' LOL

I do

Jock

shins

socks

pants

skates

upper body gear

Me too.....thought I was weird? LOL

[raganblink 82]

It's easiest going that way... don't have to Dick with socks with pants on get socks outta way first