Size Guide

Getting the right fit matters — especially with heritage-style footwear and garments.
Use this guide to find your best fit before placing your order.

 

How to Measure

Follow these steps to measure your body and clothes accurately. Use a flexible measuring tape and wear minimal clothing for the most accurate results.

Body Measurements

Shoulder: Measure straight across from the outer edge of one shoulder bone to the other.

Tip: To find the correct "outer edge," feel for the point where the hard shoulder bone ends and the soft, hollow dip begins before the arm starts.

Chest: Wrap the measuring tape around the fullest part of your chest, keeping it level under your armpits and across your shoulder blades.

Important: Keep your arms hanging naturally at your sides while measuring. Do not puff out your chest or inhale deeply.

 

Jackets

Shoulder width: Measure straight across from where the shoulder seam meets the sleeve on one side to the other. 

Chest: Measure from armpit to armpit, just below the sleeve seam

Length: Measure from the base of the back collar down to the bottom hem of the garment.

Sleeve length: Measure from where the shoulder seam meets the sleeve down to the end of the cuff.

How to Choose the Right Jackets: If your chest or shoulder measurements fall between two sizes, choose the larger size for layering comfort — especially if you plan to wear thick garments underneath. For a sharper, more tailored look, choose the closer fit. Always compare your measurements to the garment’s size chart rather than relying solely on your usual size label.

Size in number (US/UK)	Size in number (EU)	Brake House
34	44	S
36	46	M
38	48	L
40	50	XL
42	52	2XL
44	54	3XL
46	56	3XL -

Jeans

Waist: Measure straight across the waistband from one edge to the other, making sure both the front and back waistlines are aligned.

Hip: Measure horizontally across the widest part of the pants, about 8 cm (or 3 inches) above the crotch seam. Keep the tape parallel to the bottom hem for accuracy.

Front Rise: Measure from the crotch seam up to the top edge of the front waistband.
This indicates how high the pants sit in the front.

Back Rise: Starting again from the crotch seam, measure up to the top edge of the back waistband. This helps assess coverage and comfort in the back.

Thigh: Measure straight across the thigh from the crotch seam out to the outer edge of the leg. Keep the tape level with the leg opening.

Inseam: Measure from the crotch seam straight down the inside of the leg to the hem. This determines the inner leg length and overall leg fit.

Length: Measure from the top of the waistband all the way down to the bottom hem of the leg.

Leg Opening: Measure across the bottom hem of the leg, from edge to edge, in a straight line. This is important for determining if the style is slim, straight, or wide-legged.

How to Choose the Right Jeans: All of our bottoms are raw / unwashed denim, which means they will shrink after the first wash. Our size charts list post-wash measurements, so match your size to these numbers rather than the raw garment.

If you’re between waist sizes, choose the larger size for comfort — especially if you prefer a more relaxed fit. For higher-rise cuts, consider both your waist and hip measurements to ensure proper fit. Also check thigh and leg opening measurements to match your preferred silhouette and mobility.

Footwear

To ensure your boots fit perfectly from the first wear, please follow these critical guidelines:

• Stand Up While Measuring: Always take measurements while standing. Your feet naturally splay and expand when supporting your body weight.

• Do Not Measure While Sitting: Measuring while sitting or unweighted will result in a size that is too small, leading to an uncomfortable fit.

• Wear Your Boots' Socks: Please wear the specific socks you intend to wear with your boots. The thickness of the socks is a crucial factor in the final fit.

• Even Weight Distribution: Stand naturally with your weight evenly distributed on both feet to get the most accurate foot shape.

1. Foot Length (Heel to Toe)

This determines your base size.

• Place a piece of paper against a wall on a flat, hard floor.

• Stand with your heel touching the wall.

• Keep your weight even and mark the longest part of your foot (usually the big toe or second toe).

• Measure the distance from the wall to the mark in centimeters.

2. Foot Width (The Widest Part)

Width is the horizontal distance across the ball of your foot.

• Step 1: Identify the "ball" of your foot—the widest area just below your toes.

• Step 2: Keeping your foot flat on the ground, measure the distance between the inner joint (big toe) and the outer joint (pinky toe).

• Step 3: Use a ruler or calipers for a straight-line measurement.

3. Instep Girth (The "Arch" Volume)

This is the most critical measurement for a comfortable fit, especially for high-arched individuals.

• Locate the highest part of your foot's arch (the middle section between your toes and ankle).

• Wrap a flexible measuring tape around this area, starting from the floor, going over the top of the foot, and back down.

• The tape should be snug but not so tight that it compresses the skin.

Tip: Measure both feet and use the larger measurement when choosing your size.

Length (mm)	Width (mm)	Arch (mm)	UK Size	US Size	EU Size	Brake House
220	84 - 86	225 - 230	3	4	35.5	35
229	87 - 89	233 - 238	4	5	37	36
237	90 - 92	241 - 246	5	6	38	37
246	94 - 96	249 - 254	6	7	39	38
250	95 - 97	253 - 258	6.5	7.5	40	39
254	97 - 99	257 - 262	7	8	40.5	40
258	98 - 100	261 - 266	7.5	8.5	41	40
262	100 - 102	265 - 270	8	9	42	41
266	101 - 103	269 - 274	8.5	9.5	42.5	42
271	103 - 105	274 - 279	9	10	43	42
275	105 - 107	278 - 283	9.5	10.5	44	43
279	106 - 108	282 - 287	10	11	44.5	44
283	108 - 110	286 - 291	10.5	11.5	45	44
288	110 - 112	291 - 296	11	12	46	45
296	113 - 115	299 - 304	12	13	47	46
305	117 - 119	308 - 313	13	14	48	47
314	120 - 122	317 - 322	14	15	49.5	48

How to Choose the Right Shoe Size

If your foot length falls between two sizes, it's best to go with the larger size for a more comfortable fit.

It's also common for one foot to be slightly longer than the other — in this case, use the measurement of the longer foot when selecting your size.

 

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