EDITION · AW26
Coats for Older Boys
An older boys' coat needs to do a lot: keep him warm at a bus stop, fit over a school jumper and survive being dropped on the hall floor. The coats here are for boys aged 8 to 15. Styles vary in length and warmth, so check each product page for the details. Sizes follow height rather than age, which matters at this stage, when boys can shoot up in a single term.
Teen boys' coats should zip up over a school jumper or blazer without pulling across the back. A boys' coat for age 12 is usually 158 cm. Check sleeve length with his arms stretched out in front: the cuff should reach the wrist bone, and a little extra is fine, but a coat so big that the sleeves cover his hands will not keep the wind out. For lighter layers, see Jackets & Coats.
Your questions answered
MINOTI older boys' coats are winter coats for boys aged 8 to 15, sized in centimetres, with a 12-year-old usually in 158 cm and a boys' coat at age 15 in 170 cm, the largest size.
How do I know if an older boy's coat is too small?
The sleeves should reach his wrist bone with his arms stretched out, and he should be able to zip it over a jumper. If either fails, go up a size: a boys' coat for age 13 is usually 164 cm, and at 14 it is 170 cm.
Is a padded coat or a parka better for a teenage boy at school?
A padded coat is warm for its weight and suits cold, dry mornings, while a parka is longer and covers more of him on a wet walk. Either way, size by height: an 11-year-old usually takes 152 cm.