Are sizes consistent with pants sizes? Size 38 jeans, get size 38 (L) compression shorts?
24709
If you have size 38 jeans, (Which I happen to have also) the large will work just fine! It does for me, anyway!
434277
I think a Small would still be right. I wear 34 jeans and I still have plenty of room under my size Small.
639880
I wear large underwear of any style. I've bought several LARGE pairs of compression shorts from UA and they fit fine, tight, hence "compression" so if you don't want them tight-tight order a size up, otherwise just order your normal size.
1355498
Sizing is true to Pearl Izumi size charts. If you're right on the boundary between two sizes and have smaller/thinner thighs and like higher compression you could go with the smaller of the sizes.
495085
I am 6' and about 190-200lbs. My waist is 32-34" with a 36" inseam. I got the XXL and I'm pretty happy. They could use another 0.5-1" in length, maybe, and I would be ok if they were a little less snug in the legs (but I usually have to get relaxed fit jeans). You would probably be ok with XXL or even XXXL.
424588
I wear pants size 10 to 12 and depend small to medium. They fit just right and could be worn by smaller or 2 pant sizes up or down and still fit great. I use silhouette. Ask for samples of sizes before ordering.
118600
When I initially bought these, I was a 40/42, as well. The XL seemed to measure in at 36/38, which was very disappointing as I thought they would have been baggy. Typically (in my experience), XXL translates to 42/44 or larger, but definitely not in this case. I just checked my review and for the life of me, I cannot remember writing that review!! I think I might need to contact Amazon because I thought I sent those shorts back for being WAY too small. Also, I think that the inseam might be around 9" and I've typically worn 11", but have bought some 7" inseam shorts, which are a little too short. :-) Hope this helps! Others on their reviews say that the fit is a little big; I don't think that's right, but I'll have to look into my wardrobe when I get home.
639966
I got 2 XL legs and they are rather large. I have used them, but I don't feel that I get much compression. I have been meaning to contact the company to see if I can purchase a smaller size leg.
134648
There is but it doesn't really apply to small, medium, large. It gives sizes translations ie: 28 waist is size 4... The best thing to do is to google sizes for these pants. Even on the Columbia site the reviews showed them running small. I'm a small medium and I'm talking jeans sizes... (6/28 is snug, 8/29 is loose) and they are snug. So if you're a large medium, go with the large.
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.)
66813
They seem to be accurate in measurements. I wear 30" in jeans and I ordered 30" and the shorts fit great. There is also a drawstring in them if they are a little bit big.
40172
If you want true compression with 31" waist, small. I'm 32 with a tape measure and have the small size. I do prefer to roll the waistband down when wearing them.
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.
197747
I got the large and my son is a 34-36 waist. Another thing you might want to know is they are gathered and a little full looking, but if the XL is too big you can exchange, but I would do the XL for 38 to be comfortable. JMHO.
1042792
The package for size L says 38-49". I don't know how accurate that is because I gave them away--we use the fit flex depends (that package says 38-50" which works well for my wife's 38" waist). What I would do on Amazon if there are doubts is order a small pack of each of two sizes and return what doesn't fit. Or, search on the web for free samples.
40173
They are sized correctly. If you are an I'm between size I would go down as you want maximum compression. Hope that helps
303272
I say, if you want tight fit, go with small. A bit of room, then medium. *I wear waist 30-1 in jeans and got a small. It fits good. Hope that helps.