Route One Size Guide: How to Get the Right Fit in UK Streetwear

Whether you’re buying baggy jeans, heavyweight hoodies or skate shoes, getting the size right with Route One can be surprisingly tricky. As one of the UK’s best-known streetwear and skate retailers, Route One stocks its own-brand collections alongside labels like Dickies, Obey and Polar Skate Co. But their in-house sizing doesn’t always match standard UK retail fits.

From boxy cuts and oversized sweatshirts to relaxed trousers and utility-style jackets, Route One’s aesthetic is rooted in the skate world — which often means unstructured silhouettes, unisex styling, and garments designed for comfort and movement.

So, how do you know if a size Medium hoodie will swamp you, or whether you need to size up in jeans to fit over skate shoes?

That’s exactly what Tellar.co.uk is built for. We match your measurements to your best size in over 1,500+ fashion brands, including Route One. Whether you’re tall, short, broad-shouldered or narrow-waisted, Tellar finds what fits you.

How Does Route One Clothing Fit?

Route One’s in-house apparel tends to lean toward relaxed and oversized fits, especially in streetwear staples like:

Skate trousers and carpenter pants
Drop-shoulder sweatshirts
Boxy-fit T-shirts
Shell jackets and puffers
Oversized cargo shorts

That said, the sizing can vary depending on fabric, design era, or seasonal cuts. Some tees will run short and boxy; others longer with a slimmer fit. That’s why choosing based on your personal measurements — rather than just your usual letter size — is key.

Tellar.co.uk compares your chest, waist and hip measurements against Route One’s fit structure and the fit of other brands you know. The result? A size that’s tailored to you — not just a guess.

Route One Size Breakdown by Product Type

Product Type	Typical Fit	Tellar Advice
T-shirts	Slightly oversized, some boxy	Choose size by chest and preferred drape
Hoodies	Relaxed, drop-shoulder cuts	Size down for a neater look
Trousers/Jeans	Roomy at thigh, straight leg	Measure waist and inseam accurately
Cargo Shorts	Loose fit with mid-rise waist	Stick to true waist measurement
Shell Jackets	Functional, roomy layering fit	True to size unless layering over bulk
Graphic Sweatshirts	Often boxy, long sleeves	Shoulder width matters — Tellar helps with this

Route One Size Guide (in CM)

Most Route One garments are sold in standard UK lettered sizes (S–XXL). Here’s how they convert to approximate body measurements.

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)	Hips (cm)
XS	84–89	68–73	84–89
S	89–94	74–79	90–94
M	95–100	80–85	95–100
L	101–106	86–91	101–106
XL	107–112	92–97	107–112
XXL	113–118	98–103	113–118

But remember: Route One doesn’t apply these uniformly across all pieces. Some jackets are deliberately cut wider, and some graphic tees run long or short.

That’s why it’s smarter to create a Tellar profile and get instant, personalised size advice — especially if you’ve had to return oversized or undersized gear before.

Route One Sizing Compared to Other Brands

If you’re switching from other streetwear or skatewear brands, here’s how Route One sizing generally stacks up:

Brand	Route One Fit Comparison	Notes
Carhartt WIP	Similar, slightly slimmer	Route One is often baggier at hips
Dickies	Comparable	Route One uses more stretch in trousers
Obey	Slightly more relaxed	Especially in tops and hoodies
Nike SB	Looser in trousers	Nike SB uses more fitted silhouettes overall
Stüssy	Similar in sweatshirts	Route One jackets run bigger

Use Tellar’s store size lookup to see what size you are across all of them in one place.

Do Route One Shoes Fit True to Size?

Route One also stocks footwear from skate brands like Vans, Adidas Skateboarding, Nike SB and DC Shoes. Their fit depends on brand, but most Route One customers report that:

Vans run true to size
Nike SB fits slightly narrow, especially in Dunk Low models
Adidas varies by model — Tellar uses model-specific data to help
Route One-branded socks are generally one-size-fits-most (UK 6–11)

Tellar currently focuses on clothing, but footwear sizing advice is coming soon. In the meantime, your best option is to size by brand and model — or ask us for a recommendation based on past fits.

Who Route One Is Best For

Skaters who want freedom of movement
Streetwear shoppers looking for relaxed, unisex fits
Teen/Gen Z shoppers into oversized looks
Anyone who wears Carhartt, Dickies or Obey

But whether you wear baggy or slim, cropped or stacked, the sizing only works when it’s built for your body — which is where Tellar comes in.

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What Real Users Say

“I ordered a large Route One hoodie and it swallowed me — I’m usually a large in Reiss. Tellar helped me realise Route One runs roomier and I needed a medium.”
– James, Newcastle

“I’ve got broad shoulders and always worried about skate trousers fitting my thighs. Tellar gave me a perfect match — Route One 34W straight fit.”
– Chris, Bristol

Make Sizing Easier Every Time You Shop

With brands like Route One where the cut is loose, but not always predictable, it pays to use a tool that knows the difference between relaxed and oversized — and that matches your exact measurements to real-world sizing data.

Tellar.co.uk works with thousands of body types and brand charts to help you:

Skip size chart guesswork
Avoid return delays
Choose your perfect fit from the start
Use one profile across 1,500+ fashion brands

▶ Create your sizing profile here

▶ Or use the Route One size lookup tool for instant feedback

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