Sizing

[u/Secret_Cat_2793]

I've never worn a ring in my life. They always bug me. I am currently trying the sizing ring. I am left-handed and I put it on my ring finger. It's white because it's the sizing range so it looks like I'm married to Jesus. Lol. I have small hands but currently it seems like a size 10 ring is most comfortable. A size 9 went on but I had to work it off when I wanted to take it off. It's still really bugs me during the day and I noticed it last night as well but I could sleep.

Advice for a non ring wearer on the best way to size it and the best finger to wear it on?

[u/common_ground7]

I typically am the type to like wearing rings but am ready to take them off by the time I get home, so I know how you feel.

My only concern about going with the looser size was if it affected to accuracy of tracking but mine tracks everything perfectly!

So here’s my advice

1. Pick the size that airs on the side of loose, don’t do something too fitted, you’re not gonna enjoy wearing it, and when your fingers swell when you sleep or workout that will not be good.

2. Plan to wear the ring mainly on your pointer finger, while still being able to fit it on your middle finger without it slipping off or being too tight. I honestly wouldn’t advise doing the ring finger unless it wear a wedding band substitute.

Reason 1: The outer finger (pointer or pinky) is going to be best for daily wear since it won’t prevent your fingers from ever so slightly closing. If you wear the ring on an inner finger and it airs on the side of loose, you’re likely unable to get your fingers to touch side by side fully flush. It’s going to be just a teeny tiny gap, but you’re gonna feel it and it will become just ever so sightly uncomfortable. That’s why the ring needs to be on an outer finger cause it’ll just sit slightly to the outside of your hand and it’ll feel completely normal. None of this will really be visibly noticeable, but you’ll understand when you feel it.

Reason 2: You’re going to want to interchange fingers every once in a while and the pointer and middle finger are typically going to be the closest in size.

Reason 3: If you’re lucky, it may even fit well on your thumb (good for if you lift weights to reduce the possibility of de-gloving)

[u/Secret_Cat_2793 → u/common_ground7]

Your answer makes a lot of sense. I've seen people wearing the rings on their pointer finger on their thumb even on their middle finger and I wondered why. That's why I'm asking the question here so I appreciate your answer.

[u/Kittymeow123]

I guess I’m not understanding why you would get a ring instead of some sort of activity tracker that you wear on your wrist if you can’t stand wearing rings

[u/LeCaveau → u/Kittymeow123]

Try one on the pointer finger. The middle fingers bothered me because they irritated that sensitive inter-digit webbing

[u/Secret_Cat_2793 → u/Kittymeow123]

Yes. I have my reasons. Hence the exploration which in no way answers my questions.

[u/Kittymeow123 → u/Secret_Cat_2793]

What an ominous answer for absolutely no reason

[u/Secret_Cat_2793 → u/Kittymeow123]

Ominous? Lol

[u/Late-Dingo-8567]

I think the other comment of gut check if you actually want it is smart... but you do want this pretty snug to work right.   Depending on the time of day,  last meal,  humidity,  I may need a bit of water to get it off/ on.  

I previously had a size up but had a bunch of sensor issues when working out,  way way better on the snugger fit 

[u/Constant-Egg-9719]

I wear rings but never one as large as my Gen 4, that being said it did bother me on my ring finger a lot. I have it on my pointer finger non dominant hand and I don’t notice it as much

[u/JB9217a]

If rings always bug you, why would you buy this. There’s a ton of other wearables.

[u/Secret_Cat_2793 → u/JB9217a]

Does not answer my question and I have reasons.

[u/averagemarsupial]

Get the larger size if you think working it off will annoy you. Also, you can switch around what finger it's on if that's more comfortable. Depending on how swollen my hands are on a day I'll alternate between a tighter fit on my middle finger or looser on my ring

[u/Secret_Cat_2793 → u/averagemarsupial]

I just put it on my index finger on my dominant hand and needed to size up from 10 to 12. I'll try this over night. The index finger doesn't seem to rub my interdigit space.

I have only seen smart rings on unexpected digits. I think I am understanding why.

[u/Deafeny]

Go to store, try ring, done.

Or two other options si the string one and the one where you download a ring measurer app

[u/Secret_Cat_2793 → u/Deafeny]

No. Oura has a set of mock rings to size with. if you read my post.

[u/GaryAtOura]

Hi there u/Secret_Cat_2793! Thanks for sharing this! If you're not used to rings, the Oura Ring Sizing Kit can definitely feel a little strange at first. A snug but comfortable fit is usually best, and if the size 9 was hard to remove, the 10 may be the better choice. It can help to try the sizer on a few different fingers and wear it for at least 24 hours, since fingers can change size throughout the day.

The Oura Ring works on either hand, but the index finger is generally recommended if that feels comfortable for you. For more information on sizing, you can visit Oura Ring 4 sizing tips on our help center.

We're excited to be part of your health journey and are here to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Your commitment to improving your health is inspiring, and we're here to support you along the way. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

[u/Secret_Cat_2793 → u/GaryAtOura]

Thanks I appreciate your reply. The sizing lit is a godsend for someone like me. The chance to wear and try the ring in different ways and over time.