Compression tights and shorts size chart

Compression Wear Size chart

The image above is kept as a quick visual guide. The size chart information below repeats the same guidance as searchable, accessible text for youth, men’s and women’s compression tights and shorts.

Before choosing your size

Compression tights and shorts can look smaller than regular activewear when they are first taken out of the packaging. This is normal. The fabric is designed to stretch when worn, creating the close compression fit.

Choose your size using the measurements in the chart rather than the garment’s flat appearance. If your measurements match the listed range, the item should fit true to size once worn.

Youth compression size chart

Use the youth chart for kids and teens choosing compression tights, compression shorts or base layers. The original chart recommends choosing the lower listed size when measurements sit between two sizes.

Youth compression size chart by height and weight
Size Approx. height range Approx. weight range Size guidance
XS / Size 8 125-150 cm 20-26 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the XS / Size 8 youth range.
S / Size 10 125-155 cm 24-30 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the S / Size 10 youth range. This is the next youth step up from Size 8.
M / Size 12 130-160 cm 28-40 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the M / Size 12 youth range. This sits in the middle of the youth size chart.
L / Size 14 135-160 cm 34-50 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the L / Size 14 youth range. This sits between the middle youth sizes and Youth XL.
XL / Size 16 135-160 cm 44-60 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the XL / Size 16 youth range. Youth XL can suit a similar waist measurement to Men’s XS, with a narrower youth cut through the leg.

Youth XL vs Men’s XS comparison

Youth XL / Size 16 and Men’s XS can sit close in waist measurement, but they are not the same cut. Youth XL has a youth fit through the leg, while Men’s XS moves into an adult cut.

Choose Youth XL when the waist measurement matches but the youth leg cut is still the better match.

Choose Men’s XS when the adult cut is the better match through the leg, rise and overall garment shape.

Men’s compression size chart

Use the men’s chart for adult compression tights, compression shorts, half shorts and base layers. If you are between sizes, the original chart recommends the lower listed size.

Men’s compression size chart by height and weight
Size Approx. height range Approx. weight range Size guidance
XS / Size 28 150-180 cm 40-55 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the XS / Size 28 men’s range. This can also suit someone moving from Youth XL into an adult cut.
S / Size 30 150-185 cm 50-70 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the S / Size 30 men’s range.
M / Size 32 150-185 cm 60-80 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the M / Size 32 men’s range.
L / Size 34 155-185 cm 70-95 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the L / Size 34 men’s range.
XL / Size 36 155-185 cm 85-105 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the XL / Size 36 men’s range.

Women’s compression size chart

Use the women’s chart for compression tights, compression shorts and base layers. If your height and weight sit across two sizes, start with the lower listed size for a firmer compression fit.

Women’s compression size chart by height and weight
Size Approx. height range Approx. weight range Size guidance
XS / Size 8 150-180 cm 40-55 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the XS / Size 8 women’s range.
S / Size 10 150-185 cm 50-70 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the S / Size 10 women’s range.
M / Size 12 150-185 cm 60-80 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the M / Size 12 women’s range.
L / Size 14 155-185 cm 70-95 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the L / Size 14 women’s range.
XL / Size 16 155-185 cm 85-105 kg Choose this size when your measurements match the XL / Size 16 women’s range.

Between sizes guidance

If you are between sizes, start with the fit you would be comfortable wearing for a full training session or game. Kids and youth athletes should have enough room to move freely while still getting a close fit that stays in place under shorts or uniforms.

The original youth chart recommends the lower listed size when measurements sit between two sizes. For kids and teens, the right choice should still feel comfortable through a full training session or game, especially when worn under school, club or team uniforms.

Size FAQs

How do I measure waist?

Measure around the natural waist, keeping the tape level and close to the body without pulling it tight. If the compression tights or shorts will sit under a uniform, measure over the underwear or base layer normally worn for sport.
How do I measure hips?

Measure around the fullest part of the hips and seat with feet together. Keep the tape straight around the body so the measurement reflects how compression shorts or tights will sit when running, squatting, kicking and stretching.
What if my child is between sizes?

Check the listed range first, then choose the fit that will feel comfortable through a full training session or game. If the gear is for school, club or competition use, also check the outer uniform and colour rules.
Should compression gear feel tight?

Yes, compression gear should feel firm and close to the body. It should not feel painful, restrict breathing, dig sharply into the waist, or stop the wearer from running, kicking, squatting or stretching naturally.
How should compression tights and shorts fit?

Compression gear should feel snug, smooth and secure without feeling painful or restrictive. The waistband should sit flat, the fabric should not bunch heavily behind the knees, and the wearer should still be able to run, kick, squat, stretch and move naturally.

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