By far the sturdiest, coolest (temperature wise), and comfortable gear on the market. My kiddo is on the ice at least 4 nights a week, this gear outlasted pads, skates and helmets. He finally outgrew them and we had to retire them once we got the next size up. He plays at the AA level currently and is a skill/physical player. We have no idea how many times this gear has saved him from injury, but are VERY sure this has saved him stitches multiple times. Also I can not say enough about the positive customer service, fast shipping, and there dedication to making this sport as safe as possible. As a parent I can completely stand behind Duzters and am thankful for them!