Sizing & Head Fit
Use a flexible cloth measuring tape positioned 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the eyebrows, encircling the widest circumference of the skull. Compare your measurement in inches/cm against the specific brand sizing charts (Schutt, Riddell, Xenith, VICIS) as shell geometries vary.
A proper football helmet should feel snug with zero lateral sliding when shaking the head. The jaw pads should compress gently against the cheeks without causing teeth grinding. Removable jaw pads can be adjusted in thickness (from 0.5” to 1.25”).
The arch should extend 0.5 to 1 inch past the acromion tip of each shoulder. The cantilever inner padding should cushion the clavicle without pinching the jugular notch when lifting both arms upward.