Etxe Ondo

[VeloVT]

Alright, I know this topic has been covered before, but I searched and searched and didn't find a thread that exactly answered my question.

I've seen a few EO jerseys on closeout here and there that I'm tempted to buy. I have never seen EO in person and am trying to figure out what to do in terms of sizing. Seems some folks think you need to size up, while some folks think it runs true...

Can those of you with EO experience help me? I'm looking at short sleeve jerseys. I'm 5'6", 33" chest, 26" waist, wear a 34A bra (so very small bust), usually a size 4. In terms of the size chart, I'm well within small territory on the bust measurement but borderline small-medium on waist measurement and probably a medium on hip measurement.

I normally wear a small -- in Gore, Shebeest, PI, etc. I also wear a size small in pre-2008 Castelli jerseys -- many people say to size up in Castelli (before they changed the sizing this year), but if I sized up, they'd be too big on me. I suspect this is partly because I have a small chest, and partly because I like a snug fit.

So, given all of this, do I go small or medium with EO?

Thanks!

[jobob]

EO tends to run pretty small, imo, at least for shorts & knickers. I personally would order a size up (but I don't like things snug).

[Bluetree]

I normally wear a small -- in Gore, Shebeest, PI, etc. I also wear a size small in pre-2008 Castelli jerseys -- many people say to size up in Castelli (before they changed the sizing this year), but if I sized up, they'd be too big on me. I suspect this is partly because I have a small chest, and partly because I like a snug fit.

You sound like a small to me, esp. if you like your jerseys fitted, like I do.
I wear a small in EO tops across the board (they seem pretty consistent) and most of them are made with many panels and have plenty of stretch, which makes them very forgiving.

[KathiCville]

I have 3 EO jerseys. I usually wear Size 4 in most stuff (4Petite, preferably). 34B. I bought Mediums in all 3, mostly because the styles run long and I didn't want the jerseys bunching up around the waist/hip courtesy of the elastic hemlines. If you like the snugness of elastic hems, you'll probably be fine with Smalls. If you prefer things to be a little looser, especially at the bottom, then I'd recommend Medium. Hope that helps!

[Triskeliongirl]

When in doubt, order a small and medium, and return what you don't like.

From your measurements and preference for a snug fit, I would guess a small would be OK for you. I am size 4 on the bottom and 6-8 on the top, and larger busted (34D) than you, so I did find their M jersey a good fit on me. I am always a small on the bottom, and between a small and medium on the top, depends on the item. In PI I am always a medium, in terry I am always a small, in shebeest I have a mix of both, long sleeves fit best in small but some short sleeves fit better in M, in ibex I am a small. With some brands I prefer M for the longer length.

[Velobambina]

Agree that the tops run small. I'm petite but I buy my EO jerseys & jackets in medium. Ironically, the bottoms seem to run a bit large.

[greentea]

I'm exactly the same size as you, except one inch shorter and 32B. Wear size small in Shebeest and PI. For EO, I need size M in jersey, vest and jacket. They do run small IMO, but the fit is great. They're one of my favorite brands

[VeloVT]

Bumping an old thread.

So I actually got one. Managed to get the Sanon jersey at STP for $58.

I ordered a small and was quite worried that it would be tight and I'd have to exchange it. I was actually quite surprised that it's a very, very comfortable fit -- I would almost call it generous for a more race-fit cut. It doesn't seem to run small to me at all -- if anything the opposite, and I'm carrying a few extra pounds right now (more like a 6 than a 4 now, though most of it is in my lower body). I have wiggle room through the shoulders and it does not cling and make me look like I have more belly than I do (as I think tight lycra can sometimes). Maybe some other styles run smaller? The torso is a little shorter than I would ideally like (definitely shorter than Gore or Castelli), but I think it will be fine.

My impressions... it's a very pretty jersey. The color blocking is quite striking. Overall it is nicely designed and nicely finished. I have to say though, I don't think it's any nicer than my *nicer* Castelli jerseys (it's a little nicer than the least expensive Castellis), or my Gore jerseys (which I think, considering their quality, are actually a really good value). I would buy more of these on extreme sale, but I really don't think the quality difference is extreme enough to justify the huge price difference. I'm not disappointed in this jersey because I only paid $58 for it, which is a reasonable price to me. I probably wouldn't be disappointed if I had spent $85 on it (though honestly, I can't remember the last time I spent that much on a jersey -- I really only ever buy them when there's some sort of sale -- call me cheap if you want to )... but I would be a little disappointed if I had forked over $145.

I'm not in any way trying to provoke Etxe Ondo fans with this observation, I just think it's interesting to get different points of view.

[aicabsolut]

I'm the same size as you but an inch or so taller.
Based on what you said, I'd advise looking for men's XS race cut clothing. you'll get enough shoulder room and length with a form fitting jersey. Those sizes can be hard to come by outside of custom orders, but it's worth considering.

[Bluetree]

I'm not in any way trying to provoke Etxe Ondo fans with this observation, I just think it's interesting to get different points of view.

Liza, I'm not a fan of the Sanon or Bremen jerseys of last year, either, but I never thought EO's strength was in its summer gear/shorts. The one summer jersey of theirs I really love is their Diba jersey (I liked the white one so much I got the blue one, too.) Outside of my team kit, it is the one I wear most often.

I like the Akari and Hadu sleeveless jerseys, too, but as with a lot of form-fitting tanks/sleeveless jerseys, the back pockets are too small to hold a lot of junk so i usually just wear them when commuting.

For the best example of EO's prowess, check out their winter gear. Their Goiz jersey is great (also on STP) and their tights are nice, too – my Marra tight got a lot of use last year!