Storelli ExoShield Head Guard, Military-Grade Head Protection, Foam Padding Headband, Official Headgear of US Club Soccer

I am an adult using this while ice skating. My head measures 21 1/2, and I bought a size 4. It fits, but it feels a bit tight. I am not sure if a 5 might slip off, though. I am not sure if it will stretch. I am not sure it the tightness will make it uncomfortable. I wish I had ordered both a 4 and a 5. The item seems well made and is fairly cushy, and about 1/2 inch thick. It says it is machine washable. I am an adult woman. Maybe if it is worn adjusted down a bit in the back, which is like the image in the description, it will be OK. I hope this helps someone. ***UPDATE!!!*** I used it twice and it is great. It feels like it is made from a firm memory foam and it is comfortable for me. The first day I thought it would be too tight, but it's not. You don't want this to be loose or it might not protect when needed. Good product. I have not fallen and hope not to, but I feel this product will cushion my head fairly well if necessary.

My 9-year old daughter started field hockey this year. At the beginner level it's really just a bunch of kids crowding around and looking down at the ball, so not unusual for kids to knock heads. I'm a pediatrician and a bit of a worry-wart in general, so probably more conscious than most about concussions and neurological development. There is a lot of concerning data, most notably that the risk of suicide in teenagers is significantly increased in kids who have had 2 concussions in the previous year.Virginia Tech has done an extensive set of tests and ratings for headgear. I went through all of their 4 and 5 star ratings and the Storelli was the best in terms of price, protection, and looks. A kid wearing this headband who takes a conk on the head is expected to be 84% less likely to get a concussion than a kid not wearing anything at all.It does have to stretch out a bit and the kid'll have to get used to it. I found the sizing off the website to be pretty accurate. After it stretches, it looks just like a bit of a bulky headband and is tough to notice especially if your kid has longer hair that just goes over it. All in all, very happy with the purchase and consider it well worth it to protect my daughter's brain.

Very comfortable fit and light weight. Use it when ice skating and barely notice that I am wearing it.

Bought this for my daughter who has seizures to protect her head in case of falls. She wears it all the time when walking. Fits well and she says its comfortable. Would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for head protection.

Looks cool and hopefully protects my kids. Told the coaches if they wanted my kid to play he had to wear it. Had issues with a few coaches making fun of the headband saying it would affect heading, didn't really work, etc....one of the coaches boasted that in his 40 years playing he only cracked his skull once...that is once too many for me. Looked into protective head gear when we played a team that made it mandatory for all players. Storelli does a great job at having a stylish piece that is protective. Others look like something a wrestler would use (orthodontic head gear-esque) and others look too small to be an effective deterrent.Aside from protection it is practical. I love that I can throw it into the washer and dryer, it comes out smelling clean and like new. I have three boys ages 13-16, they have been wearing the Storelli ExoShield for the last 3 years. No problems heading, etc. Biggest problem has been dealing with coaches and the stigma from that...boys want to impress the coaches, as teens they don't care so much about the parents, so? I reminded the coaches that this item may protect my child, if he isn't wearing it because of a coach's comment and gets injured I will be coming after said coach...Yes, it is that bad. Meanwhile: Other parents always ask me where to buy, etc. Be the trend setter. In my opinion, they look cool and intimidating, all while protecting you. Would be nice for the coaches to get on board and maybe even have a player endorsement or two. I think that it will be as synonymous with soccer as shin guards and cleats...it should be.

Purchased to use for figure skating. Haven't had to test it out yet fortunately, but seems like it will do the trick and much less bulky than a helmet. Lightweight and comfortable to wear. Definitely recommend going with a tighter fit as it stretches out to fit your head after first 1-2 uses.

My duaghter is 12. Competitive travel soccer player. Recently diagnosed with a concussion. Not from playing soccer but from tripping over a dog toy in the house and doing a face plant. Go figure? I always told her once she got concussed she would be wearing a head guard for the added protection. I understand that these guards do not prevent concussions but I am a firm believer that a little protection is better than nothing. If I were to purposely bang my head on a wall and I had the option of wearing this or not wearing it, I would be a fool not to wear it. If it stops her from getting cut from hitting another players head than it was worth the small investment.I have purchased the full 90 and the padded headband. They all are not what my daughter considers a fashion statement. I purchased the Storelli because it didnt look too cumbersome. She likes to wear her hair up in a ponytail and this headguard seemed to accommodate it the best with the best protection.The first couple days she complained a little as she was trying to figure out how to put it on without messing up her headband and her hair. She now likes to slip it on first around her neck, put up her hair and then slide the guard upward. That seems to be the best technique for her. She actually commented that she thinks it doesn't look to bad, kind of like wewring her ear muffs on the cold days.We ordered her a size 3 according to the website (21.5 circumference- typical 97lb girl) but it may be a little too small? I may have to order her a size 4 which I am not too happy about and having to fork out more money as she already used it Also not knowing if the size 4 will be too big on her.So overall she/I am happy with the product thus far. Thanks Storelli. I would suggest different colors per my daughters request. Make it more of a fashion statement.

Muy seguro y comodo

Very useful, good protection

Es un excelente producto, tengo un hijo con epilepsia, normalmente utiliza co de ciclista, y ha roto tres, actualmente está utilizando la protección Storelli en casa, que suda menos y está muy cómodo, lamentablemente no hay disponibles varias tallas.

My daughter plays over 50’s hockey for West of England. The head guard is essential protective equipment and it fulfills the safety purpose for which it was designed.

Hace su función muy bien y ademas queda muy disimulado.