Because of several customer reviews I read on another online site,  I ordered the waist size one inch smaller.  That's because of the Spandex mix in the blend.  Comming out of the dryer they will feel snug around the waist, but in a short time, they are comfortable.  These are the fourth pair of Axioms I've bought.  The combination of the Spandex and crotch gusset make these my favorite jeans for car and airplane travel.  They have a good fit over the buttocks.  The colors are good and even.  The thread weave is dense.