I specifically went with the larger size (32), with the warnings that these would be a bit small. I have a pair of AE jeans that are low rise boot cut in 32, these fit better. As in more room in the seat and junk area. So I'm happy with the fit. I purchased my jeans directly through the unbranded company, as the combination of sale prices on other items and free hemming made more sense than buying through Amazon and having to get them hemmed.