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Thurston braces size, colour, shape

post #1 of 8
5/17/11 at 9:12pm
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Hi, i was told that you measure from front of your waistband, over your shoulder to the back. I found that i measured 46 inch. This means i would require a large. However, i am uncertain because i am definitely not tall nor big: 5 ft 8, 150 pounds. Anyone has any experience with the sizes and can advise me?

What do you think of the fact that the brace is x back instead of y? Should i look at other brands if y back is the way to go?

Lastly, is it true if that i can wear with black or brown shoes if i have white ends, instead of black or brown? I am looking at the navy blue boxcloth.

Thank you!
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post #2 of 8
5/17/11 at 10:40pm
5'8" and 150? Start with a medium.

White ends let you wear them with black or brown shoes. Black ends are worn with black shoes, brown ends with brown shoes.

Personally, I find the x back is better. A y back saves the maker some material but they don't wear as well as the x.
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post #3 of 8
5/17/11 at 11:13pm
Could it be the pants you are measuring are quite low rise?
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post #4 of 8
1/20/12 at 7:07pm
Not sure if this is the right spot for this or not...

Has anyone tried the new "multi-fit" braces at Thurston? I have a couple pairs that were ordered when they were still sized, and am wondering how the "adjustable front & back" models are.

Many thanks.
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post #5 of 8
1/21/12 at 5:43am
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Originally Posted by T900 View Post

Hi, i was told that you measure from front of your waistband, over your shoulder to the back. I found that i measured 46 inch. This means i would require a large. However, i am uncertain because i am definitely not tall nor big: 5 ft 8, 150 pounds. Anyone has any experience with the sizes and can advise me?


What do you think of the fact that the brace is x back instead of y? Should i look at other brands if y back is the way to go?

Go to the source, sir. I sent similar questions to Thurston via email about a year ago. They responded almost immediately and talked me through the measuring and decision-making process.
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post #6 of 8
1/21/12 at 7:17am
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Originally Posted by Threadbearer View Post

Go to the source, sir. I sent similar questions to Thurston via email about a year ago. They responded almost immediately and talked me through the measuring and decision-making process.

Uh, he asked this question 8 months ago and Thurston has since changed to a one size fits all design as noted above. I'm curious about the new product as well.
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post #7 of 8
1/21/12 at 7:20am
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Originally Posted by Will View Post

Personally, I find the x back is better. A y back saves the maker some material but they don't wear as well as the x.

IME, this depends on the slope of one's shoulders. The Y back works better for me.
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post #8 of 8
1/21/12 at 7:45am
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Originally Posted by KObalto View Post

Uh, he asked this question 8 months ago and Thurston has since changed to a one size fits all design as noted above. I'm curious about the new product as well.

Quit catching me geezing, man! censored.gif
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