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Missus Stray has the problem of being 6' and finding stuff long enough, however the BMW unixsex range fits perfectly. Glove wise no problems.

Straydog wrote:Missus Stray has the problem of being 6' and finding stuff long enough, however the BMW unixsex range fits perfectly. Glove wise no problems.

Yep, my problem too as I'm 6'2" tall hmy:
My current textile trousers are from Canada. Although nice and long, warm, dry and bomb proof they are also rather too large around the waist. I can't win!

The only thing I really struggle with is boots, the fitting around the calf muscle.

I'm not big not by any means but I do have strong legs with all the walking and riding I do.

Any suggestions ladies? What do you wear?

Alpinestars are the widest around the calves.
Don't touch Thor boots , they're about as wide around the calf as the ankle!

Duchess wrote:The only thing I really struggle with is boots, the fitting around the calf muscle.

I'm not big not by any means but I do have strong legs with all the walking and riding I do.

Any suggestions ladies? What do you wear?

Unless I have a pair specially made or there's a brand out there who caters for larger calves (Rugby players suffer from this issue too I hear) I tend to stick to ankle boots as my pants have sewn in armour on the shins.

phillh wrote:Jenny Tinmouth (British Supersports Racer) was interviwed in a bike mag a few months back and she said she couldnt find any female riding gear that fitted her properly. A lot of the kit she wears is for males.

Well don't know why she didn't go to HideOut? Katie the owner makes Racing Leathers made to measure, she also makes a lot of Essex, Cambridge, Hertfordshire police Mc Traffic gear.

I have a set made there as well.