Are sizes consistent with pants sizes? Size 38 jeans, get size 38 (L) compression shorts?
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If you have size 38 jeans, (Which I happen to have also) the large will work just fine! It does for me, anyway!
99946
I wear 34 in almost all pants and shorts. The size chart says medium is 32-34. I couldn't even get them on. A large is 35-37 and fits me perfectly. So, based on my experience, I would say order two inches larger than usual which means the XXL should work for you.
82507
They are pretty true to size. I would order a 33". They have a draw string to make them tighter. I purchased a 38" and have recently dropped one waist size to a 36", I'm still able to wear them and make them tighter. These shorts are really comfortable.
149409
I wear size 34 jeans (actual measurement ~36") and ordered a size large based on the answers here. I find these shorts don't keep the cup in position effectively.
15646
I wear a ladies 9 and I got size large and they fit well. They are compression, so are supposed to be tight.
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i have a 42 inch waist and wear the XL. While they would probably stretch to 46 it would be very tight. I recommend you get the XXL. Also, do not put them in the dryer! I have 6 of them and for medical reasons I wear one every day. I have been wearing them for 7 months and they are still in good shape.
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I wear a 2 or a 4 in pants, most often a 4. I ordered a "small" in these Zumba pants and they are roomy. I like them that way, but I could have easily worn an "x-small" and they would not be too small. I hope that helps. If you're still in doubt you could buy 1 in each size and return the one you don't like.
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My husband wears a 37 waist pant and they fit him well. The large would be too loose.
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I checked with my husband and he ordered an XLG he is about a 38 waist, he said he thinks you would be fine with XLG . He said they are a little loose on him. Hope this helps but I know you will love them.
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I can tell you this: my waist can vary between 34-36 inches, and I normally wear a large. However, I purchased a Medium in these shorts, and I am glad I did not get anything larger. So, you might actually be able to wear an XS as crazy as that sounds, but the Small would probably be your safer bet. Hope that helps.
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I wear size large with a 34" waist. They seem to for true to size compared to khakis our jeans
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Hi!My waist size is 30, small fits me fine; I would say for 38 waist, perhaps medium.Best wishes...
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I bought a pair a medium for my 42 inch waist hubby and they fit snugly but not too snugly. so I would guess a medium for you? hope this helps.
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I wear a 38 and ordered a large which fits, but tends to be snug in the waist. If you are closer to 40, a size larger will be more comfortable.
60987
Probably defect... My husband wears a 32 waist in jeans, and he's had two pairs of these pants in a 32 waist that both fit the same... Just a bit roomier than a 32 jean. (He tried to go down to a 30, but that was much too snug.)
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My waist size is 38 and I purchased the XL sized running shorts. Hope this helps.
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Sorry to say, that although these are great pants, sizing can be an issue. I wear a 36 waist in jeans, and so bought lg and that seems to fit fine, you may want to try an XL, but make certain you try them on right away in case you have to make a return, as I did first time around. According to 5.11's sizing chart on their site, the size for you would be the top of the "L" or bottom of the "XL" size category - I would go to the higher end, with XL. You can chk 56.11's site and then go from there.