I do the velcro trick and it works great. My boots have back pull tags on front and back, I sewed 2" velcro strips on both, placed velcro on front and back of shins. The way I armor up is thighs first, boots second and then as I'm putting my shins on I place the velcro from each boot on the front and back of the shin, close the shin in the back and I'm in business. Mine rotated very bad before and now work great..very little foam needed.