Hipobuy Size Guide: Clothing & Shoe Measurements

Identify what the chart measures

Check whether numbers describe the body, a finished garment laid flat, foot length or an insole. Those measurements are not interchangeable. Confirm centimetres or inches, how the tape is positioned and whether the seller gives a measurement tolerance. A chest width measured flat cannot be compared directly with a full body circumference. Keep the chart's labels with the numbers when taking notes.

Avoid using a chart from a similar-looking listing. A different seller, pattern or production run can use another cut. Save the exact URL, variant and chart date. If the listing lacks an important measurement, ask for it instead of using the size letters as a substitute. A decision based on incomplete measurements should remain marked as uncertain.

Measure clothing that already fits

Choose a comparable garment with the fit you want. Lay it flat without stretching and record chest width, shoulder width, body length and sleeve length where relevant. For trousers, record the waist in the same relaxed or stretched state used by the seller, plus rise, hip width and inseam. Keep the measurement method consistent so that differences reflect the clothing rather than the tape position.

For example, if a comfortable jacket measures 58 cm across the chest and the selected option is listed at 54 cm, there is a 4 cm difference in flat width. Doubling those flat widths gives an approximate garment circumference comparison, not a new body measurement. Consider layering, cut and fabric stretch before deciding whether the smaller option would work.

Separate shoe labels from foot measurements

Measure both feet standing on a firm surface, from the back of the heel to the longest toe, and use the longer result when consulting the relevant chart. Record width and any known fit issue as well as length. Use socks appropriate for the shoes. Follow the actual model's fitting guidance where available rather than adding a universal allowance that may not suit its shape.

Nike's official footwear guide explicitly distinguishes foot length from the CM size printed on a box or label. That is a useful warning against treating every centimetre-looking number as the same measurement. It does not make Nike's chart a universal converter for another seller or shoe. EU, UK and US labels should be interpreted through the chart for the selected product.

Make a short comparison sheet

For each candidate, record the seller, exact variant, chart type, unit, your reference measurements and the differences that matter. For a loose top, chest and length may lead the decision; for fitted trousers, waist, rise and hip measurements may matter more. For footwear, check length, width and model-specific guidance together. Do not average inconsistent charts to create a seemingly precise answer.

If two sizes are close, identify the trade-off rather than automatically choosing the larger one. Extra length may be acceptable in one garment but change the fit of another. Stretch, lining and intended layering affect the decision. A useful note explains why you selected the option, so QC can later check the same assumption.

Ask for QC evidence that resolves uncertainty

Request a photograph with the tape visible from its starting point to its end and the garment laid in the required position. For a top, specify chest width or body length instead of asking for “a size photo.” For trousers, state whether the waist should be relaxed or stretched. For shoes, specify the label and the particular measurement needed; a loose insole measurement alone does not prove comfortable fit.

Compare the arrived item with the ordered option and saved chart. If a reading seems wrong, check tape alignment and perspective before deciding that the product is out of specification. Ask for clarification while the available return or exchange process is still usable. International shipping is usually the wrong moment to discover that the key measurement was never checked.

Keep the limits of sizing evidence clear

Photographs can help confirm the selected label and visible dimensions. They cannot reproduce wearing the item or predict long-term comfort. Material stretch, foot shape and construction still matter. Keep unresolved fit risks explicit instead of calling a product guaranteed to fit. A careful size guide supports a better-informed choice; it cannot replace the seller's actual chart or an appropriate return decision.