Should I size up in Patagonia for layering?

No — regular fit already accommodates a base layer. Only size up if you plan to wear a heavy fleece under a shell.

Brand guide

Patagonia size chart & fit

Patagonia fits true to size with a slightly relaxed cut. Outerwear is built for layering — no need to size up for base layers.

Sizing philosophy

Outdoor-first, made-to-last construction. Fit is a slightly relaxed US medium; regular fit tolerates a base layer without sizing up.

How Patagonia shoes fit

Patagonia shoes discontinued.

How Patagonia clothing fits

Baggies, R1, Nano Puff: true to size, room for layers. Better Sweater: true to size, boxier cut. Torrentshell: true to size, generous for shells over insulation.

Width & last

Standard medium — cut for range of motion.

Men's shoe sizing

US	UK	EU	CM
6	5.5	39	24.0
6.5	6	39.5	24.5
7	6.5	40	25.0
7.5	7	40.5	25.4
8	7.5	41	26.0
8.5	8	42	26.5
9	8.5	42.5	27.0
9.5	9	43	27.5
10	9.5	44	28.0
10.5	10	44.5	28.5
11	10.5	45	29.0
11.5	11	45.5	29.5
12	11.5	46	30.0
13	12.5	47.5	31.0
14	13.5	48.5	32.0

Women's shoe sizing

US	UK	EU	CM
5	2.5	35	22.0
5.5	3	35.5	22.5
6	3.5	36	23.0
6.5	4	37	23.5
7	4.5	37.5	24.0
7.5	5	38	24.5
8	5.5	38.5	25.0
8.5	6	39	25.5
9	6.5	40	26.0
9.5	7	40.5	26.5
10	7.5	41	27.0
10.5	8	42	27.5
11	8.5	42.5	28.0
12	9.5	43.5	29.0

vs other brands

vs The North Face
Patagonia is more classic-cut; TNF is trendier and can run slimmer on new collections.

Frequently asked questions

Should I size up in Patagonia for layering?: No — regular fit already accommodates a base layer. Only size up if you plan to wear a heavy fleece under a shell.

Reviewed against Patagonia's published size chart · Last updated June 2026