Be careful with the leap attack, though. It'll leave you very vulnerable if you fail or if there are more enemies around.

I'd think it would depend on the frequency of interactions. Leg and foot protection would add weight, so unless the dwarves were expected they might not want to bear the extra burden.

On that note, Lord of the Rings extended editions have been showing in theaters the last couple weekends. I kept thinking how prior to battles the fighters were all geared up and marched for days (or longer) and showed up throwing themselves straight into battle. Here I am not functioning as my soft ass finishes my coffee in bed, trying to negotiate when I need to actually start getting ready for work.

Savatage - Hall of the Mountain King

What part of "spike down" in the previous image did you not understand?

Aye, please share. My digging isn't turning up any good hits.

It has a lazy Susan in-between your arm and the shield. This also lets you spin it fabulously for celebrations.

Clearly it's a handle grip, not strapped. Most shields are, it gives greater mobility and utility.

Not pictured: dwarf yoga

Not every shield is strapped down. Though I agree this one is a bit big for just a center grip

You could rotate it before battle to your preferred position, but not rotate it mid battle.

Have you ever tried to pick up a toddler who doesn't want to be picked up?

Now imagine they've got stocky muscles, spikes, and they want to kill you.

"Nobody tosses a dwarf!"

Not if the shield-holding dwarf had it upside down like in the foot attack.

Right up the booty!

Looks like shield spike to chest per 1st bottom image.

According to the bottom left, shield spike attack to the chest.