Size Guides
Motorcycle Racing Gear Size Guide
Getting the fit right is the most important part of ordering racing leathers. A suit that fits correctly keeps your CE armour where it belongs in a crash, moves with you in the riding position, and feels like a second skin at speed. This guide walks you through measuring yourself accurately, reading our charts, and choosing between a standard size and a fully custom, made-to-measure fit.
Our sizing runs from XS to 4XL (European 46–60), with conversions for US/Canada, UK and International sizing on every chart — and full Japan and Australia conversions on our boots chart. Suit and jacket charts list body measurements in centimetres; gloves and boots include both centimetres and inches.
Why a Correct Fit Matters
- Protection stays in place. CE armour at the shoulders, elbows, back, hips and knees only protects you if it sits over the joint it's meant to cover. A loose suit lets armour shift out of position.
- Comfort in the riding position. Racing leathers are cut for a forward, tucked posture — not for standing upright. A proper fit feels snug standing and perfect once you're on the bike.
- Safety at speed. Excess material flapping in the wind is a distraction and a drag; a second-skin fit is safer and faster.
- Fewer returns, faster delivery. Because every piece is made to order, getting your measurements right the first time means your gear arrives ready to ride.
How to Measure Yourself
Our charts use body measurements (your actual body, not a garment), so measure yourself directly. Use a soft cloth tape measure over light clothing or the base layer you'll ride in — not a thick jumper. Keep the tape snug but not tight, stand relaxed and upright, and have someone help you where you can, especially for chest, back and sleeve. All measurements can vary by roughly ±1–2 cm with manual measuring, so measure twice.
Chest
Around the fullest part of your chest, tape level under the armpits and across the shoulder blades. Breathe normally — don't puff out.
Waist
Around your natural waistline (roughly level with your belly button), comfortably snug. Usually smaller than your trouser waist size.
Hip / Seat
Around the fullest part of your hips and seat, feet together. Our suit chart measures the hip about 16 cm below the waist binding — women's about 18 cm below the waist belt.
Shoulder
Across the back from the edge of one shoulder to the other. Women's suits also use a shoulder-to-shoulder measurement across the upper back.
Sleeve Length
Arm slightly bent, measure from the centre back of the neck, across the shoulder and down the outside of the arm to the wrist bone.
Inseam
From the top of the inner thigh (crotch seam) straight down the inside of the leg to the ankle bone. Women's charts also list an outseam from belt to ankle.
Height & Weight
Always include your height and weight on a custom order — our suit and jacket charts are built around height, and it helps us balance the whole fit.
Hand (Gloves)
Around the widest part of your palm, just below the knuckles, hand flat and fingers together — this is the hand circumference without the thumb, exactly as our gloves chart lists.
Foot (Boots)
Stand on paper, mark the back of your heel and the tip of your longest toe, and measure the length. Our boots chart converts foot length (mm/inches/cm) to EU, UK, Japan, Australia and US sizes.
How Racing Gear Should Fit
Racing leathers are meant to fit snugly — noticeably closer than a casual jacket. When you first try a well-fitted suit standing upright, it may feel tight across the shoulders and through the back. That's normal: the suit is pre-curved for the riding position, and once you lean onto the bars it settles into place and moves freely. Stretch panels at the joints and an accordion or "hump" section at the back allow movement without excess material. You should be able to close the suit, reach the bars, and tuck without the material pulling or gapping.
Between two sizes? Our charts are body measurements, so we recommend choosing the larger size if you fall between two — it leaves room for the fit to be dialled in. If you'd rather not compromise at all, choose the custom made-to-measure option below.
Standard Size or Custom Made-to-Measure?
Standard Sizes
Pick a standard size straight from the charts below (XS–4XL) if your measurements line up cleanly with one size. It's the quickest route to a great-fitting suit for most riders.
Custom Made-to-Measure
Because every piece is handcrafted to order, we can build your gear to your exact body measurements — ideal if you fall between sizes, sit outside the standard range, or simply want a flawless personal fit. Add your measurements at checkout or send them to us, and we tailor the suit to you.
Falling between sizes, or not sure which measurement to trust? Send us your height, weight and key measurements and we'll recommend the best fit before your order goes into production.
Size Charts
Tap any category to open its chart. Suit and jacket charts are in centimetres; gloves and boots show both centimetres and inches.
Men's Suit Size Chart
Men's Jacket Size Chart
Women's Suit Size Chart
Gloves Size Chart
Boots Size Chart
Sizing FAQs
What if I'm between two sizes?
Our charts use body measurements, so if you're between two sizes we recommend choosing the larger one. If you'd rather have a flawless fit with no compromise, choose our custom made-to-measure option and we'll build the suit to your exact measurements.
Do you make suits to my exact measurements?
Yes. Alongside our standard XS–4XL sizes, every piece can be handcrafted to your own measurements. Add them at checkout or send them to us, and we tailor the fit to you — ideal if you fall between sizes or outside the standard range.
Are your charts body measurements or garment measurements?
Our suit and jacket charts list body measurements — your actual body — not the finished garment. Measure yourself directly and match to the chart. We build in the correct ease for the riding position.
Should racing leathers feel tight?
They should feel snug — closer than a casual jacket — and may feel tight across the shoulders when you stand upright. That's by design: the suit is pre-curved for the riding position and settles into place once you're leaned onto the bike, with stretch panels allowing free movement.
How do your sizes convert between EU, US and UK?
Every suit and jacket chart lists European, US/Canada and International/UK sizes side by side (for example EU 50 = US 40 = UK 40, roughly a Medium). Our boots chart also includes Japan and Australia conversions, plus foot length in mm, inches and centimetres.
How do I measure my hand for gloves?
Measure around the widest part of your palm, just below the knuckles, with your hand flat and fingers together — without including the thumb. Match that circumference to the gloves chart (available in both cm and inches, with separate men's and women's sizing).
Can you help me choose the right size before I order?
Absolutely. Send us your height, weight and key measurements and we'll recommend the best fit before your order goes into production. Because each item is made to order, it's always worth checking first.
Still Not Sure? We'll Help.
Send us your measurements and we'll recommend the perfect fit — or tailor your gear to you with our custom made-to-measure service. Every suit is handcrafted to order, so let's get it right the first time.
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