Ordering your first set of Claws and not sure which size to pick? This page gets you there. Fit matters more with Claws than with almost any other wearable: a well-fitted set sits stable on your fingers and gives you exquisitely fine control, so your attention stays on sensation and connection rather than on the hardware.
Our Claws come in sets of five. Each Claw in a set is a different size, and the thumb is differently proportioned again, so a single set is built to fit the whole spread of one hand. There are four standard size sets: Extra Small, Small, Medium and Large. Measuring takes about two minutes and if we get it wrong we will gladly exchange your Claws for a different size. Getting you the right fit matters more to us than a quick sale.
What the sizes actually mean
A "Medium set" is not five Medium Claws. It is five different sizes chosen to fit the range of fingers on a typical medium hand, from the smallest to the largest, plus a thumb Claw proportioned differently again. That is why our calculators ask for your smallest and your biggest finger: those two measurements anchor the whole hand, and everything in between follows from them.
It is also why the same set can suit two quite different hands. We build deliberate overlap between the sets, so if your fingers fall near a boundary you are not stranded between sizes. There is room in the design for hands that do not sit neatly in one bracket.
- Extra Small: our smallest standard set. If, as an adult, you still buy shoes in children's sizes then this is probably you. Think Pixies and other fine-boned, magical creatures.
- Small: most common fit for those assigned female at birth and smaller statured people assigned male.
- Medium: around the middle of the bell curve for those assigned male at birth, and also suits some more Amazonian goddess type femmes.
- Large: mostly bought by larger masculine bodies and some delightfully gorgeous gurls. Think big strong hands.
Does any of that sound like you?
If one of those descriptions gave you a "that sounds like me" moment, trust it. The descriptions above come from real customer data and are often the fastest route to the right set. The measuring tools below are there to confirm your choice, not replace your instinct.
How to measure your fingers
You only need two measurements: your smallest finger (little finger) and your largest (middle finger).
There are a couple of ways to measure. Both feed the same calculator. See the Size Calculator page for full measuring instructions and a walkthrough video.
Sensation fit vs costume fit: how tight should Claws be?
There are two right answers to "how tight should Claws be?", and which one is right depends on what you are doing with them.
Tighter for play. Looser for costumery. Use fitting pads to dial it in.
For sensation play, choose the snugger fit. A firm Claw transmits every small movement of your finger straight to the tip, and the tip is where the control lives. The less the Claw shifts against your finger, the more precisely you can place and feel every touch.
For longer wear (costume, cosplay, a night out), a slightly looser fit is more comfortable over hours, and comfort is what keeps you in them all evening rather than taking them off halfway through.
If you are unsure which way to go, lean smaller. Most of our exchanges are for a smaller size, which tells us people tend to overestimate how much space they want. Order the smaller set and we will exchange it if the fit is not right.
Fine-tuning with fitting pads
Fitting pads are small pads that sit inside the finger cup and take up a little of the space, snugging up a Claw that is a touch loose. They are supplied with all Claws, and they are the easiest way to dial in a fit that is close but not perfect. Add or remove a pad and you shift the fit without changing your size. Fitting pads are particularly useful if you are between sizes or on the smaller side of Extra Small. See our Fitting Pads Guide for instructions.
Does the material or the style change my size?
Short answer: almost no. Measure once, and your size applies across the range.
Material makes almost no difference to sizing. The system is the same across Premium Nylon, Crystal and Metal Claws. See our Claw Materials Guide for the full breakdown of each collection. One practical note: Nylon is a bit flexible, which gives a slightly more relaxed fit. It does not change which size to order.
Style makes no difference either. Our sizes apply the same across all styles: Kitten, Wolfcat, Skull, Steampunk and Armour all use the same finger-cup sizing. You can compare the styles in our Claw Styles Guide.
Wrong size, exchanges and custom sizing
If you order and the fit is not right, we will gladly exchange your Claws for a different size. We would rather you ended up with the set that fits than hold you to a first guess.
If the standard sets do not cover your hand, we make custom sizes to order, including larger than our standard Large. Where a standard set will work we recommend starting there because it ships faster and is easy to exchange; where it will not, custom sizing has you covered. See our Custom Sizing Guide for details.
Ready to measure?
Use our Size Calculator to get your recommended size emailed to you in minutes. Once you know your size, the Claw Styles Guide and Claw Materials Guide will help you choose your set. Not sure where to start? Find Your Claws walks you through it and gives you a shortlist. Everything is designed in-house and made in Melbourne.