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Sizing Guidelines

How to Measure

  1. Height - Stand straight and tall, in stocking feet, against the wall. Place a stiff paper on top of head, parallel to the floor and mark wall. Measure from mark to floor.
  2. Chest/Bust - Stand normally, arms at sides. Measure over the fullest part of chest/bust. Keep tape snug, not tight. For men, this may be under the arms at the widest area.
  3. Inseam - Stand in stocking feet with legs slightly apart. Measure from the crotch, along the leg and down to the floor.
  4. Head - Measure the circumference of the head with a tape measure, one inch (2.54cm) above the eyebrows.

 

Foot Sizing

Measure your foot following the guidelines provided:

  • Measure your foot near the end of the day. This will compensate for the normal swelling that your feet experience each and every day.
  • Put on the type of sock that you will normally be wearing for the footwear that you are about to select. As an example, if you wear a heavier sock with ice skates then wear these when measuring your foot.
  • Measure both feet and select the size that is the larger. As you may be aware many people have one foot that is slightly larger than the other.
  • While seated place your foot flat on a piece of paper.
  • Using a pen or pencil, and holding it as straight upright as possible place marks on the paper at the tip of your big toe and at your heel.
  • Using a ruler measure the distance between these two points in either inches or centimeters.
  • Refer to the following North American and European footwear-sizing chart. Remember to repeat this exercise for your other foot and use the larger measurement when selecting your footwear.

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Footwear Size Chart

Inches CM Male Shoe Size Female Shoe Size European Size UK Size
7 17.5 Youth 11 Misses 13 31 11
7 1/6 17.9 Youth 11.5 Girls 1 31.5 -
7 1/3 18.3 Youth 12 Girls 1.5 32 12
7 1/2 18.7 Youth 12.5 Girls 2 32.5 -
7 2/3 19.1 Youth 13 Girls 2.5 33 13
7 5/6 19.5 Junior 1.5 Girls 3 33.5 1
8 20 Junior 2 Girls 3.5 34 1.5
8 1/6 20.4 Junior 2.5 Girls 4 34.5 2
8 1/3 20.8 Junior 3 Girls 4.5 35 2.5
8 1/2 21.2 Junior 3.5 5 35.5 3
8 2/3 21.6 Junior 4 5.5 36 3.5
8 5/6 22 Junior 4.5 6 37 4
9 22.5 Junior 5 6.5 37.5 4.5
9 1/6 22.9 Junior 5.5 7 38 5
9 1/3 23.3 6 7.5 38.5 5.5
9 1/2 23.7 6.5 8 39 6
9 2/3 24.1 7 8.5 39.5 6.5
9 5/6 24.5 7.5 9 40 7
10 25 8 9.5 41.5 7.5
10 1/6 25.4 8.5 10 42 8
10 1/3 25.8 9 10.5 42.5 8.5
10 1/2 26.2 9.5 11 43 9
10 2/3 26.6 10 11.5 43.5 9.5
10 5/6 27 10.5 12 44 10
11 27.5 11 12.5 45 10.5
11 1/6 27.9 11.5 13 46 11
11 1/3 12 12 13.5 46.5 11.5
11 1/2 12.5 12.5 14 47 -
11 2/3 13 13 14.5 48 -

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Driving Gloves

Driving Gloves are designed to fit snugly so as to provide a good grip on the steering wheel. Keep in mind that kidskin leather is very supple and will stretch a small amount.

To determine your glove size, measure around the top part of your hand (over the knuckles, excluding the thumb) and use the chart below:

Men's Sizes
Women's Sizes
Measurement
Glove Size
Measurement
Glove Size
7 ½ - 8 in
(19.1 - 20.3 cm)
S
6 - 6 ½ in
(15.2 - 16.5 cm)
S
8 - 8 ½ in
(20.3 - 21.6 cm)
M
7 - 7 ½ in
(17.8 - 19.1 cm)
M
8 ½ - 9 in
(21.6 - 22.9 cm)
L
7 ½ - 8 in
(19.1 - 20.3 cm)
L
Over 9 in
(over 22.9 cm)
XL
8 ½ - 9 in
(21.6 - 22.9 cm)
XL

 

Alternate measurement for Driving Glove sizes
Measure the width of your palm and use this table:

1 5/8" (4.2 cm)
XXXS
2 1/8" (5.4 cm)
XXS
2 5/8" (6.7 cm)
XS
3 1/8" (8 cm)
S
3 5/8" (9.2 cm)
M
4 1/8" (10.5 cm)
L
4 5/8" (11.8 cm)
XL
5 1/8" (13 cm)
XXL

Mechanix Wear Gloves
Mechanix Wear recommends that the gloves fit as snugly as possible. There should be no excess material at the ends of your finger tips. Use the same sizing guidelines as for driving gloves (above).

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Bikes

When sizing for an adult bike:
Keep in mind that our adult bikes are designed ideally for ages 14 and up.

Leg Inseam
Frame size
Wheel size
28-30"
(71.1-76.2 cm)
18"
(45.72 cm)
26"
(66.04 cm)
30-32"
(76.2-81.28 cm)
20"
(50.80 cm)
26"
(66.04 cm)
32" and up
(81.28 cm +)
21-22"
(53.34-55.88 cm)
26"
(66.04 cm)

 

When sizing a youth or child's bike:
Leg inseam and rim size are important.

Leg Inseam
Rim size
Less than 16"
(40.64 cm)
12"
(30.48 cm)
16-20"
(40.64-50.8 cm)
14"
(35.56 cm
20-22.5"
(50.8-57.15 cm)
16"
(40.64 cm)
22.5-26"
(57.15-66.04 cm)
20"
(50.8 cm)
26-28"
(66.04-71.12 cm)
24"
(60.96 cm)

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Bike Helmets

  • A bike helmet should sit level across the forehead, just above the eyebrows.
  • A helmet should not have significant movement or wiggle before you begin adjusting the straps.
  • Straps need to be snug against the face and chin, but not too tight.
  • The helmet should not move more than about an inch in any direction when you move your head up and down or side to side.
  • Helmets should not pull off no matter how hard you try.
  • Remember that helmets should be replaced every three years.
Adult Helmets
Head size
Helmet size
21-21.75"
(53.3-55.2 cm)
Small
22-22.75"
(55.9-57.8 cm)
Medium
23.25-24.5"
(59-62.2 cm)
Large
20.75-24"
(52.7-70 cm)
One size fits all

 

Children's/Youth helmets
Head size
Helmet size
18.5-20.5"
(47-52 cm)
Toddler
20.5-22.5"
(52-57.1 cm)
Small/Medium
22.5-23.75"
(57.1-60.3 cm)
Medium/Large
19.25-22.5"
(48.9-57.1 cm)
One size fits all

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Curling

Gloves Size Chart
Measurement
Recommended
Glove Size
7-5/8" - 8-1/4"
(19-20.6cm)
Large
7-3/8" - 7-5/8"
(18.4-19cm)
Medium
7-1/8" - 7-3/8"
(17.8-18.4cm)
Small
Note: Measure from the base of your palm to the tip of your middle finger.

 

Grips / Sliders Chart
Grip / Slider
Women's
Shoe Size
Men's Shoe Size
Large
Sizes 11.5+
Sizes 10 - 13
Medium
Sizes 9.5 - 11.5
Sizes 8 - 10
Small
Sizes 7 - 9.5
Sizes 6 - 8

Shoes- Curling shoes should fit the same way as your street shoes; i.e., if you wear a Size 7 street shoe you should wear a Size 7 curling

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Figure Skates

Figure Skates are of narrow build, so you should take one full size larger than your shoe size For example, if your shoe size is 7, your figure skates should be Size 8.

 

Fishing Chest Waders

Allow for your foot size as well as for your maximum inseam and chest sizes. The moulded boot fits like a street shoe, so select your normal footwear size and refer to the chart below for the other measurements.

Foot Size Maximum
Maximum Inseam Size
Maximum Chest Size
Size 8
32" (80cm)
41" (102.5cm)
Size 9
33" (82.5cm)
42" (105cm)
Size 10
34" (85cm)
43" (107.5cm)
Size 11
34" (85cm)
44" (110cm)
Size 12
35" (87.5cm)
45" (112.5cm)
Size 13
35" (87.5cm)
46" (115cm)

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Ice Hockey

'Youth', 'Junior' and 'Senior' are often used to describe sizes of hockey equipment and generally refer to the player's age group. If specific sizing in inches or centimeters is available, these sizes are provided.

Player Age Group Chart
Male
Female
Age Group
Youth
Misses
Ages 4 - 9
Junior
Girls
Ages 9 - 12
Senior
Ladies
Ages 12+

 

Elbow Pads

Elbow pads and glove size go hand in hand and must be fitted together. To determine elbow and glove size, measure from the tip of the middle finger to the mid-point of the elbow and add 1" to allow for the padding. The elbow pad/glove you choose should match this measurement. For example, if the physical meaure is 14", the total length of the selected glove/elbow pad combo should be 15".

 

Gloves

Please refer to above section on "Elbow Pads".

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Helmets

To order the proper size of helmet, measure the circumference of the head with a tape measure. Please note: helmets include some allowance for adjustment within the size ranges specified by the manufacturer.

Helmets
CCM
Small
20 1/8" - 22" or
50 - 56cm
Medium
21 5/8" - 23-1/2" or
54 - 60cm
Large
22"- 23 7/8" or
55 - 61cm
Bauer/Nike
Junior
20 ½ - 22 ½" or
51 - 56cm
Small
21" - 22-1/2" or
53 - 57cm
Medium
22" - 23-1/2" or
56 - 60cm
Large
23" - 25" or
58 - 63.5cm
Itech
Small
19 1/2" - 21 1/4" or
49.5 - 54cm
Medium
21 1/4" - 22 1/4" or
54 - 56.5cm
Large
22 1/4" - 24" or
56.6 - 61cm
Helmet/Face Guard Combo. Small
18 4/5 - 20 2/5" or
47 - 51cm
Helmet/Face Guard Combo. Medium
20 - 21-3/5" or
50 - 54cm
Helmet/Face Guard Combo. Large
21-1/5 - 22-2/5" or
53 - 56cm
Jofa
Small
20 1/2" - 22 3/4" or
52 - 58cm
Medium
20 7/8" - 22 3/4" or 53 - 58cm
Large
22" - 23 7/8" or
56 - 61cm

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Pants

In general, pants should fit according to waist size; however, if taller than average, buy a size up for extra length and protection in the thigh area.

Hockey Pants Chart
Age Group
Size
Waist
Youth   
S
18 - 20" (46 - 51cm)
M
20 - 22" (51 - 56cm)
L
22 - 24" (56- 61cm)
XL
24 - 26" (61 - 66cm)
Junior   
XXS
20 - 22" (51 - 56cm)
XS
22 - 24" (56 - 61cm)
P
24 - 26" (61 - 66 cm)
M
26 - 28" (66 - 71cm)
L
28 - 30" (71 - 76cm)
Senior     
XS
28 - 30" (71 - 76cm)
S
30 - 32" (76 - 81cm)
M
32 - 34" (81 - 86cm)
L
34 - 36" (86 - 91cm)
XL
36 - 38" (91 - 96.5cm)
XXL
38 - 40" (96.5 - 101.6cm)

 

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Shin Pads

While seated, and wearing skates, measure the leg from the middle of the kneecap to the top eyelet of the skate. Subtract 1 /2 to 1" from the measurement and match this to the length of the shin pad.

 

Shoulder Pads

Proper fit affords the best protection.

Age Group
Size
Chest Size
Height
Junior  
XXS/XS
Up to 28" (71cm)
Up to 4'
S/M
28 - 32" (71 - 81cm)
4' - 4' 10"
L/XL
32 - 36" (81 - 91cm)
4' 10" - 5' 6"
Senior  
S/M
36 - 40" (91 - 101.5cm)
5' 4" - 6'
L
40 - 44" (101.5 - 112cm)
5' 8" - 6' 4"
XL/XXL
44" + (112cm +)
6' +

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Hockey Skates

Select one full size less than the regular shoe size. For instance, if you normally take a size 8 shoe, order a size 7 skate.

Women wishing to purchase men's hockey skates must first convert their size to a men's size by subtracting one and a half sizes from the normal shoe size. For example, a women's size 9 equals a men's size 7.5. Then subtract one size to determine skate size. In this example, the proper skate size would be a men’s size 6.5. It may be necessary to purchase a Junior size skate in some cases. Some sample conversions are shown below.

Converting Women's skate size to Men's
Skate Size
Men's Shoe Size
Ladies' Shoe Size
Size 6
Size 7
Size 8.5
Size 7
Size 8
Size 9.5
Size 8
Size 9
Size 10.5
Size 9
Size 10
Size 11.5

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Socks

Measure from the top of the ankle to three-quarters up the thigh. Here are some typcial sock conversions and age groups for proper fit.

Age Group
Sock Length
Youth
20" (50cm)
Junior
23" (57.5cm)
Senior
27" (67.5cm)

 

Wood sticks

Wood sticks are flex-rated "mid", "stiff" and "extra stiff" and should be chosen according to the player's weight. Small, lightweight players should use a "mid" flex stick. Players of average weight should select "stiff" and players who are heavier or larger than average should select "extra-stiff.

 

Aluminum and Composite Sticks

Most aluminum and composite sticks are flex-rated. Select the stick based on the player's weight for his/her size. If lighter than average choose "mid flex", if average, "stiff" and, if heavier, "extra stiff".

 

Sweaters

Jerseys must fit loosely in order to cover all protective equipment and also to let the upper body breathe. Select based on the shirt/pullover size normally worn. For example, if you usually wear a men's large, choose that size for your hockey sweater.

 

Throat Protectors

These are adjustable and fit based on collar size. For instance, if you wear a size 15 shirt collar, choose a throat protector that fits 14" to 18" (35-45cm).

 

Street Hockey

Goal pads are measured from the bottom of the pad to the top. The size you choose is a matter of personal preference. As a general guideline, measure from the middle of the thigh to the floor, while standing. The range of usable goal pads is from the middle of the thigh to halfway between mid-thigh and kneecap.

 

X-Country Skiing

Skis- Stand barefoot on the floor and raise your arm above your head. The tip of the ski should reach the middle of your palm. Select this length of ski.

Ski Boots- Please refer to the footwear chart at the beginning of this section and note that all cross-country ski boots are only available in European sizes.

Ski Poles- Measure the distance from the floor to your armpit. That's how long your ski poles should be.

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