Category: Sizing & Fit

Every coach who has handed out a box of freshly printed jerseys knows the sinking feeling of watching a ten-year-old drown in a size that was supposed to be "youth medium." Jersey sizing is one of the most inconsistent corners of the apparel world, and soccer kits are no exception. Unlike a t-shirt you can try on at a mall, a custom jersey is usually ordered weeks in advance, sight unseen, and printed with a name and number that makes returns awkward at best. Why soccer jersey sizes vary so much between brands Chest width, body length, and sleeve cut are not standardized across manufacturers the way they are in, say, dress shirts. A youth large from one supplier can fit closer to an adult small from another. Athletic-cut jerseys,…