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High performance outdoor gear with technical styling and colorful palette. Fits snowboarder and outdoor enthusiast lifestyles.
Burton
StyleGorpcore / OutdoorStreetwearTechwear
Known forOutdoor & technicalJacketsOuterwearBags & backpacks
Burton is a snowboard company founded by Jake Burton Carpenter in 1977 and headquartered in Burlington, Vermont. It makes snowboards, the Step On boot-and-binding system, [ak] technical outerwear, and a bag range spanning daypacks, duffels and roller luggage. The business remains privately held and family-owned, owned and chaired by Donna Carpenter, with her sons on the board, and is a certified B Corporation. Burton cut jobs in 2024 amid flat snowboard participation, climate pressure and competition, and added senior hires in 2025 to grow core product categories.
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How Burton fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | regular to relaxed, slightly boxy in newer lifestyle cuts | regular | Take your usual size; only size up if you want a deliberately oversized look. | low |
| Trousers & pants | slightly large | relaxed to regular snow-pant cut, with tapered [ak] options | often long in the inseam; taller wearers rarely have issues | Order your usual waist size and check inseam, as many find the legs run long. | medium |
| Jackets | slightly large | relaxed through chest and shoulders, built to fit over midlayers; [ak] shells are closer to a regular/athletic fit | regular to long, with drop hems and long sleeves for coverage | Stick with your normal size if you layer, or size down for a cleaner fit worn over just a tee or fleece. | medium |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | regular, occasionally boxy in graphic styles | regular | Buy your normal size; base-layer tops fit noticeably closer by design. | low |
Does Burton run big or small?
Burton fits slightly large. Take your usual size for layering over midlayers, but consider sizing down if you want a trimmer, non-technical fit or are between sizes. Most people find Burton's snow outerwear runs true to size but generously cut to allow for layers, so it can feel roomy when worn casually, while lifestyle tees and fleece run closer to standard.
How does Burton fit?
Most people find Burton's snow outerwear runs true to size but generously cut to allow for layers, so it can feel roomy when worn casually, while lifestyle tees and fleece run closer to standard. Overall shape: generally relaxed and layering-friendly, with [ak] technical pieces cut closer to the body.
How do Burton hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Burton hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Take your usual size; only size up if you want a deliberately oversized look. Shape: regular to relaxed, slightly boxy in newer lifestyle cuts.
How do Burton trousers & pants fit?
Burton trousers & pants fits slightly large. Order your usual waist size and check inseam, as many find the legs run long. Shape: relaxed to regular snow-pant cut, with tapered [ak] options.
How do Burton jackets fit?
Burton jackets fits slightly large. Stick with your normal size if you layer, or size down for a cleaner fit worn over just a tee or fleece. Shape: relaxed through chest and shoulders, built to fit over midlayers; [ak] shells are closer to a regular/athletic fit.
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