I normally wear a 38 and like the fit to be slightly loose in the crotch and thigh area, also prefer shorts that stop at knee, these fit the bill?
81823
The sizing is "generous" and should be loose. As to the length...well, it depends on how tall you are! I'm 5'6" and the shorts are just below my knees.
81824
I was told to get the next size up which I did and I LOVE these...very comfortable, and glad I followed the advice.
81825
Based on your preferences, I would have to say that you would not be happy with the Propper tactical shorts. I don't think they are overly tight in the crotch or thighs, but they aren't loose. I will say, at least for me they stop at the knee. Try some TruSpec brand and I think you will be pleased.
627220
You'll want the small. My knee is the same measurement and the smalls are perfect. They are tight but not too constrictive, and really, the last thing you want is them to be sliding down your leg!
827904
They fit just below the knee. The compression is good and they don't tend to slide down.
137344
I wear about a 38 waist & bought a size large. The fit is good except while biking. My thighs take up the entire pant leg and stretch it just slightly. They fit fine in the waist and for walking around, though I would only call them baggy relative to lycra bike shorts. Next time I will buy and XL. Hope this helps.
82507
They are pretty true to size. I would order a 33". They have a draw string to make them tighter. I purchased a 38" and have recently dropped one waist size to a 36", I'm still able to wear them and make them tighter. These shorts are really comfortable.
560943
I have a 31" waist and the M (Medium) fits me well (tight as bike shorts should be). If I were you, I would order the Small.
77730
HiLarge if you like it a little loose. Medium would be like compression shorts. I'm 34w and use xlarge
242948
For 42, I did xxl and I had a very comfortable/loose fit. For length, you have specific length options.
176363
These shorts have a 9.5" inseam which fit me just above the knee when standing as in the picture representation. I live in a subtropical climate and this shorter leg length makes them a little cooler to wear and a little more maneuverable during outdoor activities. If you are well over 6' and not OK with this above the knee fit and length, or desire a longer more covered leg area, I know 5.11 make a 11" inseam in this TacLite short which may work out better for you. Hope this helps!
271278
My husband is a 34 waist and 34 inseam and these fit him perfectly with a little room to spare. I ordered him a large, so I would say you should be fine with a medium.
1153011
My husband wears a 37 waist pant and they fit him well. The large would be too loose.
1025378
It should be. You need to be careful with the leg/thigh size. You want the leg to fit without any gaps. We use the large/extralarge size in a Depends Real Fit for a 38 waist in a Jockey brief. You can try a 3 pack size first.
505465
I found the tightest fitting part of these thermals was the calves. The waist actually fit my 38" comfortably with room around the hips for my standard issue under-roos.
1506490
I wear a large for size 36 (waist). I would order a medium for a 32 (waist)
16990
I think so. I'm 5'6 and 145 and the large is fine. I prefer loose fitting shorts.
137345
I love my shorts. I ordered a large and they fit as they expected. So, my guess is that their sizes are accurate. Ihope this helps.
770254
You will probably be okay with the small unless you are a bigger guy. I am a large stature runner with large thighs and gluted so I have to buy up one size in most brands of running shorts.