i bought these in the 28x30 and they fit me perfectly - aside from a small gap at the back of the waist. the reason i say that these are "somewhat small" is because i'm a 5'3 asian female, ~125lbs with a small waist and larger rear. i wear them pulled all the way up, with the waistband at my natural waist, and i am shocked that these pants fit the way they do - they're really flattering like they're made for women (albeit they are wide leg). anyway, i love them, but idk how they would actually look on a man. if you're a chick looking for a 90s throwback carpenter pant like me, then then these are for you!