The key thing to remember is that trooping gear is NOT intended for daily wear. You’ll wear it for, at most, a day or two—and your body can change between sessions or even during an event, especially after eating. Be mindful of the additional armour you may require. While KeepTrooping provides high-quality, comfortable gear, trooping itself will never be as comfortable as wearing “civies”.
“It’s easier to add a sole in a shoe too big than cut off your toes if it is too small”
Choosing Clothes
Sizing varies globally—what is a ‘Large’ in the US may be ‘XL’ in northern Europe and up to ‘4XL’ in Asia. Because every brand has unique sizing, we strongly encourage you to take accurate measurements to select the right fit. If you’re unsure between two sizes, keep in mind the smaller will fit more tightly and the larger will be looser—opt for what will keep you comfortable for long durations (like 8 hours). For most costumes, a basic fitting/alteration with a local tailor is recommended for optimum comfort. Troopers who are undecided between sizes should consider buying the larger size to have extra material for adjustments.
The ULTIMATE tips I want to share is the use of a compression suit and thick flight socks under any costume you may be wearing, even if it “does not require it”. It will support muscle work and blood flow thus reducing the general fatigue of your body. Aside from the health benefit described above, it will absorb sweat (and odors) and can be easily machine washed. This will greatly reduced the need of washing the actual costume (and in some cases alter the hard weathering work you have done). You can then simply hang your main clothes outside to air it out, case need be use spray vodka an
Choosing Shoes
When selecting shoes, remember that the same size can vary widely in fit among sports, casual, and dress shoes—dress shoes are often tighter or narrower. Our footwear may also feel more narrow, especially if you’re used to sneakers (Nike, Vans, Converse) or work boots (Timberland, CAT). Consider your usual walking and standing habits. Many people only stand or walk continuously for short periods. In contrast, trooping sessions involve hours of being on your feet with little to no chance to rest, which significantly affects foot comfort.
Leather shoes will stretch somewhat, but we recommend choosing one size larger and adding a gel insole if needed. This also allows for thicker socks and greater comfort during long trooping hours.
How to measure: Download our quick guide here
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