I usually wear a 32-33 waist. I bought the 33 waist and it's a bit more snug than my other pants in a 33. Not uncomfortably snug, but maybe it needs to be broken in. The pants are nice though and I'm glad they offer it in a 29 length. Cause usually I find them only in a 30 and I have to spend a little extra to get the length altered, but they are great and I will be ordering some more.