Size guide for Lindbergh

Short answer: Lindbergh uses standard men's sizes. Socks are chosen by shoe size in ranges, while underpants and undershirts are chosen by waist and chest, and the measurements in the chart are the safest starting point.

Find the chart

The measurements are in the Lindbergh size guide. Use it rather than going by your trouser size, because trouser sizes vary between brands and countries. The chart shows centimetres, which you can compare directly with your own figures before you add anything to your basket.

Socks in ranges

One sock size usually covers two to three shoe sizes. If you are on the border, choose the larger range, as socks that are too small stretch tight over the foot and wear through faster at the heel and toe. See the styles in bamboo socks for men and read more about sock sizes.

Underpants

Choose by waist, measured straight around where the waistband will sit. Stand relaxed and let the tape lie flat without pulling it tight. A size too small pinches and rides up, while one too large folds. See the styles in bamboo underpants for men.

Undershirts

The undershirt should lie flat without pulling across the chest. Measure the chest straight around the widest point with your arms by your sides. Length matters if the shirt is to stay tucked in. See the range in bamboo undershirts for men.

Multipacks

Because socks and underwear are often sold in packs, it pays to be sure of the size first. A wrong size in a pack means several pairs that do not fit. See the full range in Lindbergh, and check the chart before you choose how many.

After washing

Washing at 40 degrees and air drying keeps the size. The tumble dryer is usually what makes clothes shrink or lose their shape. Turn socks inside out so they pill less. There is more advice in our washing guide.

Why measurements beat habit

Trouser sizes vary between brands and countries, while a measurement in centimetres is the same everywhere. Measure yourself once and write the figures down, and you can use them every time. It is quicker than exchanging, and you avoid ending up with a pack in the wrong size.

When you buy a pack

If you are unsure, start with the smallest pack in the size the chart points to. Wear it for a few days and after a wash. If it fits, you can buy a larger pack in the same size with confidence, and if not, you will know which way to go.

Compare with something you own

If you have underwear that fits exactly the way you like, lay it flat and measure across the waistband or chest. Compare with the chart. That way you can see whether Lindbergh sits closer or looser than what you usually wear before you order.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a sock size at Lindbergh

Find the range your shoe size falls in. If you are on the border between two, choose the larger one, as socks that are too small wear through faster at the heel and toe.

Which measurement do I use for underpants

Your waist, measured straight around where the waistband will sit. That is the figure the chart uses, and it is more precise than your usual trouser size.