With a 38 waist, what fits better? a XL or a XXL?
11160
An Xl should fit adequately, a little tight but should fit. Also, the pad in my opinion is a little too thin.
11161
I have a 34 inch waist and the Large fits very snuggly. They have some stretch to them and they also have a clip belt so you might want to consider the XXL but I think you would be good either way.
1267962
I would recommend an x-large. My husband also has a 38" in waist and it fit him perfect. The brace is very good and would highly recommend it. I also have a medium and wear it for riding my motor cycle and lawn
278725
Hi Ben, I'm a 37 1/2" waist and the large are fine on me. Snug enough to stay up without a belt, but because of the elastic there's lots of room. You might even want to think about a medium but definitely not XL. Tom
457595
I also wear a 36 waist and the XL short fits great on me. Unless you are bulging at the seams, I would not increase the size of the short.JOSE RAQUEL
197747
I got the large and my son is a 34-36 waist. Another thing you might want to know is they are gathered and a little full looking, but if the XL is too big you can exchange, but I would do the XL for 38 to be comfortable. JMHO.
165119
I have a 40 inch waist and the large is big on me so if I were you I would go with the medium.
768644
I have a 34 waist and ordered an xxl - fits good. The waist has both a drew string and elastic - it could easily expand out to 36 - 38, so I suspect you will have no problem with XXXL. Happy riding
989139
I would go with the medium. I have a 34 waist and the large was just right. the length should not be an issue due to the elastic binding at the ankles.
589246
The XL fit my 9 year old who was a 14 husky. This year I bought a XXL and my son is wearing a size 34 waist in men's jeans
500677
I think you will find the XXL a better fit than XL. I am the same as you and found the XL too small, especially in body length, leg length was fine. Do upload your experience to let me know which size you found comfortable.
234154
An XXL if your chubby and have kind of a gut, if your a bit tight and flatter XL should be fine and not tight
490315
I would get the xxl. This way you can wear an inner layer and still have room to move.
333560
I got the belt for my son who wears a 42 and he wears the xxl. I hope that will help you decide,
197748
I bought them for my nephew. He prefers them bigger. The waist is pretty tight, so I would go with the XL.
118600
When I initially bought these, I was a 40/42, as well. The XL seemed to measure in at 36/38, which was very disappointing as I thought they would have been baggy. Typically (in my experience), XXL translates to 42/44 or larger, but definitely not in this case. I just checked my review and for the life of me, I cannot remember writing that review!! I think I might need to contact Amazon because I thought I sent those shorts back for being WAY too small. Also, I think that the inseam might be around 9" and I've typically worn 11", but have bought some 7" inseam shorts, which are a little too short. :-) Hope this helps! Others on their reviews say that the fit is a little big; I don't think that's right, but I'll have to look into my wardrobe when I get home.
83820
I am a 38-40 and went with the XXL...don't be surprised if it come to you showing XL but tagged XXL, it still fits.
1181908
I have a 44 inch waist and ordered a XL and it's a little snug. It's loosened up a bit from washing. If I had it to do over I probably would've gone with the XXL.