Wrong size is the number one reason men return leggings. The fabric is fine, the print is great, but the fit is off, so back it goes. This guide fixes that. Read it once and you will order your correct size the first time.
Why men's leggings sizing is all over the place
Three reasons guys get burned:
- Brands run small. A lot of men's leggings size on the tight end, so your usual trouser size can leave you squeezed. This is the most common complaint across the whole category.
- Everyone sizes differently. A large in one brand is a medium in another. Your jeans size is a starting point, not an answer.
- Rise and waistband vary. Some sit low and roll down in a squat, others sit high and stay put. Two pairs labelled the same size can feel completely different.
The takeaway: never assume. Check the size chart before you buy.
The shortcut: use the size chart on every product page
The fastest way to get it right is to check the numbers, not guess. Every GearBunch men's leggings product page carries a clear size chart, so you can match your own measurements to the right size before you order. Most rivals bury their sizing or leave you guessing, and that is exactly why sizing is the number one complaint about brands like Kapow and Matador. We put the chart front and centre. Measure yourself once, match the chart, and order the right size the first time.
Here is how to take your measurements.
How to measure
Grab a soft tape measure and take these in your underwear:
- Waist: around the narrowest part, usually just above the hip bones, where the waistband will sit.
- Hips: around the fullest part of your seat.
- Inseam: from the crotch seam down to the ankle bone, for length.
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Compare against the product size chart, and if your waist and hips fall in different sizes, size to the larger of the two for comfort.
What a good fit actually feels like
- The waistband stays put. High and wide, no roll-down when you squat or lunge.
- Squat-proof under stretch. Bend over and check in a mirror. Good leggings stay fully opaque. Cheap ones go sheer.
- Second skin, not a tourniquet. Snug and supportive, not cutting in at the waist or thighs.
- Right length. Full-length should hit the ankle, not bunch at the calf or ride up the shin.
Between two sizes?
- Everyday and fashion wear: size up for comfort.
- Training and compression: size down for a tighter, supportive feel.
If you carry more through the waist and seat, check the plus size range and match the chart the same way.
Still not sure? Use the exchange
Even with the chart, bodies vary. Check the returns and exchange policy before you buy so you know your options. A brand that makes exchanges easy is telling you it stands behind the fit.
Quick FAQ
Do men's leggings run small?
Many do, so do not assume your trouser size. Measure yourself and match the size chart on the product page before ordering.
Should men's leggings be tight?
Snug and supportive, yes. Cutting in or see-through under a squat, no. That means size up.
How do I know my legging size without trying them on?
Measure your waist, hips and inseam and match the size chart shown on every GearBunch product page.
What size men's leggings should I get if I am between sizes?
Size up for everyday comfort, size down for a compression feel.
Get your size sorted, then start at the men's leggings hub or browse the full men's range.
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