How to Order a Superhero Suit in Your Size: Measurements, Options and Timeline

Short answer: Pick your character and build (riding 750 USD or cosplay and display 650 USD, jackets 425 USD), choose standard or made-to-measure sizing, add optional gloves and boots, then confirm the details with our team before production. Product images are design renders, so the finished piece can differ in small details.

Step 1: choose your character and build

Start in the superhero motorcycle suits range. Each design comes in a riding build and in cosplay or display versions. The riding build has removable CE Level 1 armor and a back pocket for an optional back protector, and you choose a speed hump on the order form. The others have no armor, back protector or hump. If you are unsure which you need, read superhero motorcycle suits explained. Decide between a suit and a jacket at this point too. Suits also offer a product option of 1-piece, 2-piece, jacket only or pants only.

Step 2: pick your options

Matching gloves and boots are options on the product page rather than separate products. Gloves come in XS to 3XL and boots up to EU 46 / US 12, in standard sizes only. Select what you want before you add the item to your cart. Only a few designs have a cape (Batman Classic, Batman Dark Knight, Superman Black and Thor), and it comes off before riding.

Step 3: measure yourself

You can do this alone with a soft tape. Wear thin clothing and keep the tape snug but not tight.

1. Chest: around the fullest part, arms relaxed.
2. Waist: around your natural waist, above the hip bones.
3. Hips: around the fullest part.
4. Shoulder width: from shoulder point to shoulder point across the back.
5. Sleeve length: from the shoulder point to the wrist bone, arm slightly bent.
6. Neck and back length: around the base of the neck, and down the back.
7. Inseam and outseam: crotch to ankle bone, and waist to ankle bone along the outside of the leg.
8. Thigh, knee and calf: around the fullest part of each.
9. Height and weight, plus front and side photos.

No helper? Stand with your back against a wall for the length measurements, and use a ruler or a piece of string you can then lay flat. Our guide on how to measure yourself for a perfect leather fit has more detail. For Custom Size orders, the measurement request is sent to you after ordering, using your order number, before production starts. The form asks for neck, chest, waist, hips, sleeve, shoulder width and back length, then inseam, outseam, thigh, knee and calf, plus your height, weight and front and side photos.

Step 4: standard size or made-to-measure

Use this rule: if all your measurements sit in one row of the size chart, pick that standard size. If your chest and waist sit in different sizes, or your arms or legs are long or short, choose made-to-measure, called Custom Size on the site and available on every product. For a riding build, a precise fit also keeps the armor where it belongs.

Between two sizes? Go by the larger measurement for a suit you will ride in, because you need to bend and reach. For display, go with the closer fit. Our made to order vs off the rack article explains the trade-offs.

Step 5: confirm details with our team

After you order, our team reviews your measurements, build and options and may contact you to confirm anything unclear. Your order stays in review until size and details are confirmed. Reply quickly to keep things moving.

Step 6: production and delivery

Each suit is made to order, so it takes longer than an item picked from a shelf. Regular-size orders ship within 10-15 working days after confirmation. Custom Size orders take 3-4 weeks, and Custom Made orders 4-6 weeks, for completion and shipping. Delivery generally takes 3-10 working days, and free worldwide shipping applies to orders over $976.24. Import duties may apply. Our article what happens after you place a custom leather order describes the general flow. Order well before any event date.

Renders vs the finished suit

The images on the product page are design renders. Real leather panels have grain and slight shade variation, and seam placement or sculpted shapes can differ a little from the picture. These are original designs inspired by characters, not licensed or official merchandise.

Returns on made-to-order

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery, with a 25% restocking fee plus shipping, only with approval, and the item must be unused with tags. Custom-made and altered items cannot be returned. Orders of more than two items cannot be returned or replaced, and size exchanges cost a 25% restocking fee plus shipping. Refunds are for defective or damaged items only. In the US, the FTC publishes general guidance on consumer rights for online purchases.

Before you pay: five checks

• Right build for how you will use it.
• Measurements taken twice.
• Gloves and boots chosen or skipped on purpose.
• Lead time compared with your event date.
• Return rules read.

Choosing between a suit and a jacket

Many buyers start with the suit and then realize a jacket suits them better. Use these questions:

• Will you wear it often, outside events? A jacket at 425 USD is easier to live with.
• Will you ride? Riding-build suits and jackets both have removable CE Level 1 armor and a back pocket for an optional back protector. The women's jackets are milled cowhide and also have CE Level 1 armor at the shoulders and elbows. Check the product page.
• Do you want the full look with matching pants? Choose a suit.
• Do you want to try the brand first? A jacket costs less and shows you the leather and fit.

The superhero motorcycle jackets are a good way to get a feel for the leather before you commit to a suit.

What to prepare before you order

A few minutes of preparation saves days of back and forth.

• Measurements: take them twice, on different days if you can. If the numbers differ, use the average and note it.
• Photos: a front and side photo in fitted clothing can help the team spot problems. Send them only if asked.
• Intended use: riding, cosplay or display. This decides the build.
• Event date: if you need the suit by a date, give it early.
• Boots and gloves: decide whether you want them. Matching gloves and boots are product options.

Common sizing mistakes on suits

1. Measuring over thick clothes. Measure over thin layers.
2. Pulling the tape too tight. Snug, not tight.
3. Forgetting torso length. A one-piece suit that is too short in the torso pulls at the shoulders when you bend.
4. Choosing by height only. Two people of the same height can need different sleeve and inseam lengths.
5. Ignoring the riding position. If you ride, measure in a crouch as well.

See common leather jacket sizing mistakes for the same pitfalls on jackets.

After you order

Once your order is placed, the team checks your size and details. You may get a message asking you to confirm a measurement, a color or an option. Respond promptly. A suit cannot go into production until the details are settled. After that, the workshop cuts and stitches the suit. Keep an eye on your email, and keep your measurement notes in case a question comes up.

If you are ordering as a gift

Gift orders are harder because you cannot measure the recipient directly. Check a jacket or suit they already own and compare its measurements to our size chart. When in doubt, ask the recipient for their measurements, or choose a jacket, which is more forgiving than a suit. Tell the team it is a gift so they can flag any unclear measurements before production.

FAQs

How long does a made-to-order superhero suit take?

Regular-size orders ship within 10-15 working days after confirmation. Custom Size orders take 3-4 weeks and Custom Made orders 4-6 weeks, for completion and shipping. Delivery generally takes 3-10 working days. Order early.

Can I return a custom suit?

Custom-made and altered items cannot be returned. Other items can be returned within 14 days of delivery, only with approval, for a 25% restocking fee plus shipping. Read the full policy before you order.

What measurements do you need?

Upper body: neck, chest, waist, hips, sleeve, shoulder width and back length. Lower body: inseam, outseam, thigh, knee and calf. Also your height, weight and front and side photos. We send the form after you order.

What if I am between sizes?

Choose made-to-measure. If you cannot, pick the larger size for riding and the closer size for display.

Do I pay for gloves and boots separately?

They are options on the product, so they are added to the same order.

Can I change a detail after ordering?

You can change the size, color or options any time before the order is confirmed and production starts. Contact us as soon as possible, because after that point changes are no longer possible.

Ready? Pick a design from the superhero motorcycle suits and follow the steps on how to order.