Boss x Russell Athletic Size Guide
The Boss x Russell Athletic collaboration represents a unique intersection of premium Italian-inspired tailoring and heritage American sportswear. This exclusive line is engineered for the modern man who demands both high-performance functionality and a sophisticated, street-ready aesthetic. Our sizing philosophy focuses on an "Athletic-Modern" fit—designed to accommodate a more muscular physique through the shoulders and chest while maintaining a streamlined, tapered silhouette through the waist and limbs. Whether you are seeking the structured comfort of our premium tracksuits or the breathable precision of our performance tees, our garments are crafted to move with you, ensuring that style is never compromised by mobility. This collection is specifically curated for men who transition seamlessly from high-intensity training to urban lifestyle environments.
How to Measure
To ensure the most accurate fit for the Boss x Russell Athletic collection, we recommend taking your measurements with minimal clothing. Use a flexible tailor's tape and ensure the tape is snug against the body but not compressing the skin. For the most consistent results, have a second person assist you with the following steps:
- Chest: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, ensuring the tape passes horizontally under your armpits and across the widest part of your shoulder blades. Keep the tape level at all times.
- Waist: Position the tape around your natural waistline, which is the narrowest part of your torso, typically located just above the hip bones. Do not pull the tape too tight; allow for enough space to breathe comfortably.
- Hips: Stand with your feet together and wrap the tape around the widest part of your hips and buttocks. This is a critical measurement for our athletic-fit trousers and shorts to ensure optimal range of motion. premium Inside Leg: Measure from the uppermost part of your inner thigh (the crotch) down the length of your leg to the ankle bone. This helps in determining the correct taper for our joggers and technical trousers.
- Arm Length: Measure from the outer edge of your shoulder, following the natural curve of your arm, down to the wrist bone. This is particularly useful when selecting our long-sleeve performance layers.
| Size Label | UK | US | EU | Chest (inches) | Waist (inches) | Hips (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34 | 34 | 44 | 36 | 31 | 36 |
| S | 36 | 36 | 46 | 37 | 32 | 38 |
| M | 38 | 38 | 48 | 38.5 | 33 | 39 |
| L | 40 | 40 | 50 | 40 | 34 | 40 |
| XL | 42 | 42 | 52 | 41.5 | 35 | 42 |
| XXL | 44 | 44 | 54 | 43 | 36 | 43 |
| 3XL | 46 | 46 | 56 | 45 | 37 | 44 |
| UK | US Men's | US Women's | EU | Foot Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 37 | 23.5 |
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 38 | 24.0 |
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 39 | 24.5 |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 41 | 25.5 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 42 | 26.5 |
| 9 | 10 | 11 | 43 | 27.0 |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 44 | 28.0 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 45 | 28.5 |
Product-Specific Guidance
Performance Tops & Polos: Our T-shirts and Polos are designed with a standard athletic fit. If you prefer a more relaxed, streetwear-inspired look, we recommend selecting one size larger than your measured chest size. For those with a highly developed chest, the XL and XXL options provide the necessary volume without sacrificing the tapered waist.
Athletic Bottoms & Shorts: Our joggers and shorts feature an elasticated waistband for comfort. However, the hip measurement is the most critical factor for these items. If your hip measurement is at the upper limit of a size, we suggest sizing up to ensure the fabric does not pull across the thighs during movement.
Outerwear & Track Jackets: Our jackets are designed to be layered. If you intend to wear heavy hoodies or thermal layers underneath, please refer to your chest measurement and consider the larger size option to maintain full range of motion in the shoulders.
Sizing Tips
- Layering Consideration: Always account for the thickness of your base layers when measuring your chest and waist; heavy thermal gear may require a size increase.
- The "Rule of Two": If your measurements fall exactly between two sizes, we strongly recommend choosing the larger size to accommodate the natural expansion of the body during physical activity.
- Fabric Stretch: While many of our garments feature high-elastane blends for stretch, the structural elements of the Boss tailoring remain fixed; do not rely solely on stretch to compensate for an undersized fit.
- Measurement Accuracy: Ensure you are measuring over minimal clothing. Measuring over bulky sweatshirts will result in an incorrectly large size recommendation.
- Check the Labels: Please note that all Boss x Russell Athletic garments feature European (EU) sizing on the internal care labels. Always cross-reference these with the UK and US charts provided above.
- Footwear Volume: For our performance footwear, ensure there is approximately a thumb's width of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoe to allow for natural foot swelling during long-duration wear.