The Unequal Halo 3 has received high marks in 3rd party independent research at Virginia Tech. In fact, their data shows our complete line of protective headgear to be the best performing in the country. Halo 3 received Virginia Tech’s “Recommended” 4-Star Rating. It’s a very light, very thin design that looks just like a headband, which players love. But don’t let it’s looks deceive you! This Halo’s advanced, military-grade materials reduce acceleration and absorb/disperse impact force. From newbies to veterans, the protection is noticeable and improves player confidence as they feel the difference. Halo is great for non-helmet sports, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, girls lacrosse, field hockey, cheerleading, figure skating as well as other life situations where good looking head protection is needed. For soccer, does not alter ball rebound speed or direction and is FIFA Law 4 compliant. Halo 3 was designed for a fashionable and comfortable look. Black fabric with a silver logo on front. Comes in Size 1 (19.5" or less) & Size 2 (21" +). Fits your head as a closed loop with a snug, stretchy fit. To acquire your proper fit, use a measuring tape. Halo 3 has powerful, protective properties that may stiffen in cooler weather when not on the head. Simply knead the foam with your fingers for a few seconds. It softens quickly when near body heat. On your head, it’s perfect. For more details and instruction graphics, see our "Help" page on the Unequal Amazon storefront for size, placement & fit - https://goo.gl/SjPxfP