My hubby always wears a size 32 and the 33 in these was way too tight.  Had to send them back buy a 34 and they are still NOT as roomy as his other board shorts.  The return was super easy and fast though so that was nice.  Thank you, Amazon!  I gave them 4 stars anyway because of the soft feel and great color.  He could wear these out to lunch (or dinner on island vaca!)  and they would pass as regular shorts.  We Love Quiksilver and Amazon!