I bought these for my son who is playing high school hockey. As fast as the games is now and the growth of the players, you need protection on all exposed parts. Goalies are exposed to sticks and skates on almost everything play. Cut resistant socks helps ensure those potential injuries from skates or sticks are lessened. High school, club, or Beer League, it’s a smart investment and are worth the money spent on them. Bauer doesn’t have these in stock, but Perani’s does.