What length stirrup leathers?

[Stenners]

How do you all know what length stirrup leathers to get? I always thought 54" was the standard adult size now but the ones I'm after are out of stock in this size. I'm looking at the Henry James Calfskin ones so wondering if a 52" would be fine. I'm 5ft5, i do ride shorter rather than longer. I'm thinking 56" maybe too long!

 

[eggs]

At least if they are too long you can always punch extra holes in them!

 

[SpeedyPony]

I would think 52" should be fine- if you're in doubt, you could measure the length of your old stirrup leathers where you fasten them?

 

[Roxylola]

Im shorter than you 5'2 flat long but jump short I tend to buy 48s as 54s are fine for flat but not short enough to jump, whereas I've got adjustment both ways with 48. Friends quite a bit taller than me often go up from my flat length so I think you'd be fine with 52 at your height

 

[Jasper151]

I have the Henry James calfskin leathers in 60 - but I am 5ft9 with long legs!

 

[Skib]

Mine are Amerigo leathers 145 cm.
I am now 5t 3 (shrunk an inch) and I ride with the buckle in hole 14.

 

[Bobthecob15]

I have Henry James calfskin in a 56, I’m 5ft 7. I’d definitely go for the 54 if I were you!

 

[teddy_]

I’m 5ft4 and use 48” leathers and I don’t think I ride that short . Maybe I just have very short legs.

 

[sbloom]

The 52s should be fine, for years I've stocked mainly 48 and 54, the latter being good for most people for jumping and shorter legs for flatwork.