EQ50 Shin Guard Break-In

[x11x 0]

I am in need of new shin guards that provide me with a deeper fit, and I recently was able to try on the Synergy EQ50 shin guards. I was able to put them on with my skates, put my socks over them and tape them securely. They felt great when sitting, but when I stood up I was unable to straighten my legs due to the built in knee bend of these pads. My question is whether anyone has experience or knowledge of the break in time for these pads because as long as they will loosen up and allow me to straighten my leg after 1-2 ice times I would like to get these, but if not I'll look for something else. Thanks.

[AIREAYE 248]

Try removing the liner for a bit?

[pkogut 0]

You can try giving them a little heat from a heat gun and gently bending them slightly to a more comfortable position, but as always with heating things be careful and less is more. That is assuming you already own them, I'm guessing the store owners would frown upon you torching a pair of brand new shinnies without purchasing them