Youth Helmet

Is it okay for a 16yr old to wearing a youth helmet?

I just bought one and the youth size was the only one that fit-should I have kept looking for a smaller adult size?
I measured my head and it is exactly in the range indicated in the manual-55-57 cm.

The correct size is not what it says is more of a fit. Proper fit (not labels) is what you are looking for. Not all size small (medium, large, youth, etc.) are the same size one brand maybe larger than the other. For more information check out the snell foundation web site.

Schutt Youth ION 4D Youth Football Helmet

Youth XL ~ FOX Full Body Armor Sports Protection Jacket shoulder elbow chest pad $38.00

GIRO 540 Kids Youth Junior Pink Snowboard Ski Helmet Size XS 52-53.5 CM $12.50

football helmet youth $45.00

Youth Motocross Helmets Combo DOT ATV Chain 5096 Pink $59.95

Youth Motocross Helmets Combo DOT ATV Chain 5096 Pink $59.95

Youth Motocross Helmets Combo DOT ATV Chain 5096 Pink $59.95

Youth Motocross Helmets Combo DOT ATV Chain 5096 Pink $59.95

YOUTH BLACK FLAME DIRT BIKE ATV MOTOCROSS HELMET MX ~L $15.00

GIRO X Flint Kids Youth Junior Ski Snowboard Helmet Size Medium 56 CM $49.99

BOERI Vented Military Style Kids Youth Junior Ski Snowboard Helmet Size Large $36.99

GIRO Fuse Eggplant Purple Kids Youth Junior Ski Snowboard Helmet Size Small $39.99

LEEDOM Brainbucket Kids Youth Junior Ski Snowboard Helmet Size Small 52 CM $36.99

K2 Automatic Vented Kids Youth Junior Ski Snowboard Helmet Size Meduim $32.99

GIRO Ravine Vented Kids Youth Junior Ski Snowboard Helmet Size Small $49.99

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS CHILDS/YOUTH(AGES 5 T0 9) NFL FOOTBALL HELMET AND JERSEY SET $39.99

BOERI Kids Youth Junior Snowboard Ski Helmet Size XS 50 $27.99

GIRO Kids Youth Junior Snowboard Ski Helmet Size M $59.99

GIRO Ricochet Kids Youth Junior Blue Snowboard Ski Helmet Size XS-S 49-54 CM $32.99

GIRO Kids Youth Junior Ski Snowboard Helmet Size Medium $32.99

Gmax GM2 Open Face MC ATV UTV Helmet Black Youth S/M $46.95

EVS Off Road Youth Option Elbow Guards Motocross $9.99

Gmax GM2 Open Face MC ATV UTV Helmet Black Youth L/XL $46.95

NEW Z1R STRIKE SNOW BLITZ HELMET, WHITE, YOUTH LARGE/XL $89.95

GIRO Sponge Bob Youth Ski/Snow Board Helmet XS/S 49-54cm $19.95

RIDDELL FOOTBALL HELMET YOUTH SIZE SMALL GREAT CONDITION $32.00

Smith Holt JR NEW Snow Helmet, Youth Small, Graphite/Orange/Black, Retail $74.99 $49.99

Two Xenith X2 Youth Football Helmets $130.00

Two Xenith X2 Youth Football Helmets $130.00

RIDDELL REVOLUTION SPEED Youth Football Helmet $96.00

Youth Kids MX Riding Dirt Bike Buggy ATV Snow Quad DOT Helmet Silver S M L XL $16.99

Los Angeles Kings NHL Youth Street Hockey Goalie Mask $39.99

Oakland A’s Souvenir Batting Helmet Made USA Sports Prod. Corp. 1969 Nice Shape $9.97

Brand New! Youth MSR Assault Helmet! Size: KM 49-50 cm $55.00

Brand New! Youth MSR Assault Helmet! Size: KL 51-52 cm $55.00

NEW MSR M11 ASSAULT ROCKSTAR YOUTH OFF ROAD MX HELMET SIZE YOUTH LARGE 35-9045 $57.00

Brand New! Youth MSR Starlet Helmet! Size: KM 49-50cm $55.00

2008 SUZUKI LTZ 90 excellent condition new batteries helmet chest protector $1,600.00

NEW Z1R STRIKE SNOW BLITZ HELMET, WHITE, YOUTH SMALL/MED/MD $89.95