Goalies wear special pads on their legs to protect their legs as well as help them guard the net. The maximum width for pads are limited to 12 inches. Pads should be secured to the front of the skate but should not drag on the ice. The goalietenders' knee should sit at the centre knee roll. The height of the pad is not restricted, yet shorter pads will facilitate movement while leaving the knee less protected. Higher pads may hinder movement yet protect the knee better.

There are various ways that the pad is fastened to the toe of the skate. The most traditional way is with buckles and straps, shown in the picture bellow to the left. The other way to fasten the pad is with the string, and is becoming more popular, pictured bellow on the right.

Toe Images : Battram Goal Equipment