Sizing Guide
Pro Power MX Sizing Guide
One of the most asked questions we receive every day is, "How do I determine the correct size for..." While finding the perfect size initially can be challenging for some, we provide a straightforward and informative guide on motocross gear: how it should fit, how to wear it properly, and why. Continue reading to discover how to avoid wearing a loose helmet that obstructs your vision over bumps and how to prevent your riding pants from splitting when you swing your leg over your bike!
Product Page Size Guides
On every product page, you will find measurement size guides. Just click on "Need help with sizes?" Here, we provide specific sizes to ensure your items fit perfectly and look great.
The size guide is tailored to most brands and is located above the size selection dropdown.
Step #1: Find Your Measurements for Motocross Gear
Sizing charts for motocross gear for men, women, and children are based on either centimetres (CM) or inches. Many parents wonder, "What size will fit my 8-year-old?" In most cases, you will need to measure the rider's dimensions to determine the right size gear for them. Keep in mind that motocross gear is safety gear, so it's crucial to ensure a proper fit for maximum safety. The rules for fitment remain consistent for all riders, except for kids. It's a good idea to allow a little room for them to grow, unless you want to replace everything every six months!
At Pro Power MX, we aim to simplify your experience, so we've included keywords in the title of every product to help you identify suitable gear more quickly. Look out for these keywords for a faster way to determine what gear will suit you:
"Kids" - Kids gear sizing, typically for riders aged from 4 years through to early teens at most.
"Youth" - Youth gear sizing, typically for riders aged from early teen years through to late teens.
"Women's" - Female adult sizing, women’s gear tends to be a smaller fit suitable for women from early teens through to adults.
"Peewee" - Riders between 2 and 5 years old!
If you don't see any of the above keywords in the title, you are most likely looking at adult male-sized gear.
Motocross Helmet Sizing Guide
The most crucial piece of safety gear is your helmet, yet many people are unsure about how it should fit. The simplest way to explain this is that your helmet should feel snug. A well-fitting helmet will be tight around your cheeks. If your teeth touch your cheeks when you talk with a helmet on, that's about perfect. Also, check the back of the helmet where it meets the back of your head; this should also fit snugly. If you can fit your fingers between these areas, the helmet is too large.
When ordering online, knowing your measurements is a significant advantage. Helmets come in sizes like S (small), M (medium), L (large), and so on, with associated CM measurements for each size.
To measure your head accurately, use a cloth tape measure and wrap it horizontally around your head, about one inch above your eyebrows and ears. Take the CM measurement of your head's circumference.
Each helmet size typically covers a 1cm range. Below is a size chart to illustrate this, but keep in mind that some brands have their own measurements for certain sizes:
Adult Motocross Helmet Sizing:
XS (Extra Small) 53-54cm
SM (Small) 55-56cm
MD (Medium) 57-58cm
LG (Large) 59-60cm
XL (Extra Large) 61-62cm
2XL (2 Extra Large) 63-64cm
Kids Motocross Helmet Sizing:
Small 47-48cm
Medium 49-50cm
Large 51-52cm
XL 53 - 54cm
Please note: Always aim for a tight-fitting helmet. If you're between sizes, round down, not up. The exception is for kids; as they're growing, rounding up to the nearest CM is a safe choice. Everyone's head shape varies slightly, and helmets from different brands may have different fits. Try on as many as you can to find the right shape for your head because a better fit leads to a better ride!
Motocross Gear Sets Sizing Guide
Motocross gear sets can be a bit complex, as they cover two body parts with different sizing methods. Pants are associated with inch measurements, while jerseys come in Small, Medium, Large, and so on.
A good starting point for sizing is to remember that motocross jerseys and pants are designed to be paired from the factory, meaning each pant size corresponds to a specific jersey size. The only exception is when a rider wants to wear a pressure suit or body armour under their jersey. In such cases, we suggest going up in jersey size by at least one to two sizes from what the rider would typically wear.
The standard size matches are outlined below, which are particularly helpful if you already know your pant size. Keep in mind that most kids' clothing is assigned to an age group, whereas motocross gear is based on measurements. It's better to measure your child for a more accurate decision on the riding gear size, but we've also provided a basic guide to make your decision easier. We cannot stress enough how much better the gear will fit if you take the rider’s measurements into account!
Adult Motocross Gear Set Size Chart:
28” Pant = XS Jersey
30” Pant = S Jersey
32” Pant = M Jersey
34” Pant = L Jersey
36” Pant = XL Jersey
38” Pant = 2XL Jersey
40” Pant = 3XL Jersey
42” Pant = 3XL Jersey
44” Pant = 3XL Jersey
46” Pant = 3XL Jersey
48” Pant = 4XL Jersey
50” Pant = 4XL Jersey
52” Pant = 4XL Jersey
Kids Motocross Gear Set Size Chart:
18” Pant = XXS Jersey = Kids Aged 2/3
20” Pant = XS Jersey = Kids Aged 3/4
22” Pant = S Jersey = Kids Aged 5/6
24” Pant = M Jersey = Kids Aged 7/9
26” Pant = L Jersey = Kids Aged 10/12
28” Pant = XL Jersey = Kids Aged 12/14
Motocross gear should be slightly loose-fitting, as riders generate heat on the track, and a little extra room improves airflow and keeps the rider cooler. Keep in mind that all riders should wear knee braces or at least knee guards, which take up extra room inside the pant leg. Motocross pants are designed with a slightly baggy fit from the knee to the waist to accommodate the constant standing and sitting during each lap.
Women's Motocross Gear Sets Sizing Guide
Finding the correct fit for women in motocross gear can be more challenging compared to men's gear. In the UK, determining sizing for women's motocross gear is further complicated by the need to convert from US to UK sizes.
Hint: Motocross gear is designed to be worn slightly loose. Most protective gear is worn under the pants or jersey, so manufacturers provide extra space in the legs for knee protection and make jerseys slightly larger to accommodate roost protectors and elbow protection.
Women's Motocross Gear Set Size Chart:
US Size 1-2 Pant = XS Jersey (UK size 6 pants, 27” waist) - XS Glove
US Size 3-4 Pant = XS Jersey (UK size 7 pants, 28” waist) - S Glove
US Size 5-6 Pant = S Jersey (UK size 8 pants, 30” waist) - M Glove
US Size 7-8 Pant = M Jersey (UK size 9 pants, 32” waist) - M Glove
US Size 9-10 Pant = L Jersey (UK size 10 pants, 34” waist) - L Glove
US Size 11-12 Pant = XL Jersey (UK size 12 pants, 36” waist) - L Glove
US Size 13-14 Pant = XL Jersey (UK size 14 pants, 38” waist) - XL Glove
Take Your Measurements for Motocross Gear Sizing
Jerseys: To measure sleeve length, use a cloth tape measure starting at the centre back (CB) of the neck, running down over the point of the shoulder, over the bent elbow (arm slightly bent), and down to the wrist.
Chest: Measure the circumference of the chest approximately 1” below the armpits across your breastbone. Keep the tape measure parallel to the ground for accuracy.
Pants: For an accurate waist measurement, use a cloth tape measure to find the circumference at the point where you prefer to wear your pants. Ensure the tape is parallel to the ground and relax your stomach when measuring. Measure in inches, and you can determine the jersey size from this one measurement.
Inseam: This is the total measurement from your crotch to your ankle. Stand up straight when measuring. Note that not all motocross pants reach all the way to your ankle; many ends at your calves as there's no need for excess material inside your boots.
Motocross Gloves Sizing Guide
To find the proper glove size, measure the circumference around your dominant hand while holding all your fingers apart and outstretched. Exclude your thumb from this measurement and measure below all your knuckles, being careful not to measure too far forward on your pinky finger side, as this knuckle is further back. Remember, if your gloves are too loose, they will bunch and give you blisters, so aim for a snug fit! Each brand may have individual measurements, but typically, here is our guide:
Adult Motocross Gloves Size Chart:
XS = 21 – 21.5cm
S = 21.5 - 22cm
M = 22 – 22.5cm
L = 22.5 – 23.5cm
XL = 23.5 – 24.5cm
XXL = 24.5 – 25cm
3XL = 25 – 26cm
Kids Motocross Gloves Size Chart:
XXS = 18.5 – 19cm
XS = 19 – 19.5cm
S = 19.5 – 20cm
M = 20 – 20.5cm
L = 20.5 – 21cm
XL = 21 – 21.5cm
Motocross Boot Sizing Guide
All our boots at Pro Power MX are in UK sizing unless otherwise specified. Please do not confuse US for UK sizing, as they differ by a few sizes. European sizing is easy to distinguish, as it falls in the 44-48 range.
Different boot brands use different sizing labels, such as US, UK, or EUR. Unfortunately, there are no hard and fast rules, and since every foot differs in size and shape, there's no definitive sizing chart. If you're buying online, follow this simple guide to find the closest match:
Check Your Shoe Sizing
Most shoe tongues have sizing labels inside them. It may also be printed on the inner sole or the underside of the shoe. Pay attention to the sizing scale (US, UK, or EUR).
Convert If Necessary
All boots listed on Propowermx.co.uk come with the sizing scale indicated. If the listed boot uses a different sizing scale than your shoes, you can use this motocross boot sizing chart to convert.
Choose Your Size
It's generally more comfortable to buy boots one size larger than your shoe size. If you're on the smaller side of your sizing or vary between shoe sizes depending on the brand, always opt for the size of the largest shoe you wear. For example, if you fluctuate between 9 and 10, a size 10 boot should fit nicely. If you consistently wear a size 10, an 11 boot might be a more comfortable fit.
Larger Is Safer
Keep in mind that there's little you can do with a boot that's too small. Your feet will also swell when riding, so small boots will only get smaller. If your boots are slightly large, you can adjust them with the buckles. Motocross boot buckles play a vital role in stabilizing the ankle joint and preventing excessive lateral movement. To keep your ankles protected, the buckles need to be tight. A loose boot won't serve its purpose, so make sure the buckles are snug. New motocross boots will stretch, but only width-wise. They won't get longer toe-wise. Avoid thinking that slightly short boots will become more comfortable over time; they won't. As your boots age and the leather stretches, they will become looser, so remember to regularly tighten the buckles. If you can easily snap the buckles closed, they are not tight enough. Buckles should require some force to fold closed, and you should feel your boot squeeze your ankle (comfortably, of course). Don't forget to replace broken buckles promptly; they are inexpensive and easily replaced.
Hint: Some riders talk about a "break-in period" for new motocross boots. During this period, which can last for days or weeks after purchasing new boots, the boots might feel slightly tight and even uncomfortable until they "break in." Part of this period is simply your body getting used to the new boots, while the other part is the boots stretching, as explained earlier.
Motocross Protective Gear Sizing
Protective gear's primary goal is to keep you as safe as possible. We recommend using the specific product or brand measurement guide for the exact fit. Trying to add in-depth details like knee braces or neck braces on top of what we've explained here could lead to information overload. If you have any more questions or concerns about the fit of motocross gear or if there's anything we haven't covered here, please don't hesitate to contact us.