These pants are what my Dad needs as he has a large stomach and had to have a bigger size. The issue with men's pants is that most men with weight issues have a large stomach but thin legs and no weight carried in their butt either. So they fit at the waist but they are saggy and huge in tbe crotch, butt and legs. Unfortunately this is the norm with men's jeans. Definitely run large and are a very relaxed fit. My Dad has always worn Cowboy Cut and these fit completely differently.