Gear & Apparel
How to choose the right Hedon glove size
Measure your hand correctly, read Hedon’s official size chart and confirm a secure, comfortable fit before choosing Crafted Hands gloves.
The right Hedon glove size starts with one reliable measurement, then ends with a real movement check. Hedon’s official guide measures the circumference around the widest part of the hand, across the knuckles and excluding the thumb. That number gives you a starting size; the final choice should still feel secure, flexible and natural on the controls.
Measure your hand the Hedon way
Use a soft measuring tape and keep your hand relaxed. Wrap the tape around the widest part of your palm, directly across the knuckles, while leaving the thumb outside the loop.
- Measure both hands and keep the larger result.
- Keep the tape flat against the skin without pulling it tight.
- Record the measurement in millimetres.
- Repeat once to rule out a loose or twisted tape.
A rigid ruler or a measurement taken across the palm cannot replace circumference. The tape must travel all the way around the hand at the point Hedon shows in its guide.
Read Hedon’s official size chart
Hedon lists hand circumference, measured at the widest point and excluding the thumb:
- S — 201 mm
- M — 213 mm
- L — 225 mm
- XL — 237 mm
- XXL — 249 mm
- XXXL — 261 mm
Treat these values as the brand’s reference points for your hand measurement, not the finished glove’s external dimensions.
If you fall between two sizes
Do not guess from the letter alone. Compare your exact millimetre reading with the nearest Hedon reference, then consider how the glove will be used. A motorcycle glove should be snug enough to avoid palm bunching, but never so tight that it limits circulation or prevents a natural grip.
If one hand is larger, size for the larger hand. If your reading sits evenly between two references, ask Thomas Rider or Hedon for model-specific advice rather than assuming the leather will correct a poor fit.
Confirm the fit on your hand
A correct size should pass five checks:
- Fingertips reach the ends without empty space or pressure at the nails.
- The palm lies flat when you close your hand around a handlebar.
- Knuckle protection sits over the knuckles instead of shifting forward or backward.
- The wrist closure secures the glove without cutting into the skin.
- You can make a fist, operate switches and flex the wrist without numbness.
Hedon’s Crafted Hands uses a slim profile, D3O-backed palm protection and a soft knuckle protector, so placement matters as much as circumference. Oversizing can let protective areas move; undersizing can restrict control and create pressure points.
A one-minute test before you decide
- Put both gloves on fully and fasten the wrist straps.
- Make a relaxed fist five times.
- Mimic the throttle, clutch and brake movements.
- Check for folds in the palm and gaps at the fingertips.
- Keep the gloves on for several minutes and watch for tingling or deep pressure marks.
A little initial firmness is normal for a close leather fit. Pain, numbness, limited finger movement or displaced armour are signs to try another size.
Common measuring mistakes
- Including the thumb in the circumference.
- Measuring a clenched fist instead of a relaxed hand.
- Pulling the tape tight enough to compress the skin.
- Measuring only one hand.
- Using centimetres and rounding too early instead of recording millimetres.
- Choosing from a usual clothing size without checking Hedon’s chart.
Before you order
Measure twice, use the larger hand, keep the result in millimetres and compare it with the current Hedon chart for the exact glove model. When the measurement and movement test agree, the glove should feel close, secure and ready to work with your hand rather than against it.
Sources and image credits
Sizing guidance and imagery: Hedon Glove Size Guide, Hedon Gloves Collection and Hedon Crafted Hands Gloves Sand.