Finding the right glove size
Whether skiing, cross-country skiing or snowboarding in winter, or hiking, Nordic walking and trail running in summer, the right glove size is crucial for comfort, freedom of movement and optimal performance. Only when gloves fit perfectly can they fully fulfil their purpose for your hands.
To help you choose the right size when purchasing, LEKI provides a handy glove size guide. In just a few steps, you can easily measure and determine your glove size. UTo determine your hand circumference and thus your individual glove size, all you need is a measuring tape. Alternatively, you can also use a piece of string.
Finding the right glove size
To help you choose the right size when purchasing, LEKI provides a handy glove size guide. UTo determine your hand circumference and thus your individual glove size, all you need is a measuring tape. Alternatively, you can also use a piece of string.
1. Measuring the circumference of the hand
Take a tape measure and place it tightly around the widest part of your flat hand – just below your knuckles. Leave your thumb out. Then read the measured value.
If you are using a piece of string or thread instead of a tape measure, mark the measured length and then measure it with a ruler or folding rule.
Using our glove size chart, you can now easily determine your correct glove size and select the glove that fits you best.
Take a tape measure and place it tightly around your flat hand at the widest point – just below your knuckles. Leave your thumb out. Then read the measured value. If you are using a piece of string or cord instead of a tape measure, mark the measured length and then measure it with a ruler or folding rule.
2. Read the size chart
The size guide helps you avoid making the wrong purchase and find the perfect glove for your activity. Please note that these are only recommendations. Every person is unique and has different preferences.
Women's gloves
| circumference in cm | 16.5 | 17.5 | 19 | 20.5 | 22 |
| glove size | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 |
Men's/unisex gloves
| circumference in cm | 18.5 | 19.5 | 21 | 22.5 | 23.5 | 24.5 | 26 | 27.7 | 29 |
| glove size | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 10.5 | 11.0 |
Children's/Junior gloves
| age | 2-3 | 4-5 | 6-7 | 8-9 | 10-11 | 12-13 | 14-15 | 16-17 |
| glove size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
2. Read the size chart
Please note that these are only recommendations. Every person is unique and has different preferences.
Women's gloves
| Circ. (cm) | 16.5 | 17.5 | 19 | 20.5 | 22 |
| Size | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 |
Men's/unisex gloves
| Circ.(cm) | 18.5 | 19.5 | 21 | 22.5 | 23.5 | 24.5 | 26 | 27.7 | 29 |
| Size | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 10.5 | 11.0 |
Children's/Junior gloves
| Age | 2-3 | 4-5 | 6-7 | 8-9 | 10-11 | 12-13 | 14-15 | 16-17 |
| Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
3. Find the right glove
The right fit
The right fit depends greatly on the intended use. Close-fitting gloves are particularly suitable for sporting and dynamic activities where a direct grip and high freedom of movement are important. They fit snugly on the hand, follow every movement and enable precise power transmission. This makes them feel like a second skin and ideal when control and fine motor skills are paramount.
Slightly larger gloves, mittens or lobster gloves, on the other hand, offer more comfort and are particularly suitable for longer use or cooler conditions. The extra space makes them more comfortable to wear and allows air to collect inside the glove, which has a positive effect on the feeling of warmth. This fit is ideal when comfort, warmth and a relaxed fit are more important than maximum precision.