Are sizes consistent with pants sizes? Size 38 jeans, get size 38 (L) compression shorts?
24709
If you have size 38 jeans, (Which I happen to have also) the large will work just fine! It does for me, anyway!
99946
I wear 34 in almost all pants and shorts. The size chart says medium is 32-34. I couldn't even get them on. A large is 35-37 and fits me perfectly. So, based on my experience, I would say order two inches larger than usual which means the XXL should work for you.
569623
I ordered the size I wear in jeans. The pants give in the waist so I'd stick with my normal size
234482
Hi! We did. I ordered size L for my husband and we exchanged it for M. He does love the shorts! Good luck!
149409
I wear size 34 jeans (actual measurement ~36") and ordered a size large based on the answers here. I find these shorts don't keep the cup in position effectively.
454155
I wear a size 8 in regular pants, and the Size L fits a little bit loose on me. Also, the crotch is quite short, so I thought a medium might be a little restrictive for me.
1797367
I bought a pair a medium for my 42 inch waist hubby and they fit snugly but not too snugly. so I would guess a medium for you? hope this helps.
2172337
I generally buy these 1 size larger than I need. 36 jeans work fine, but I buy all my 5.11s in 38.
42487
I think a lot has to do how one is built and how the pants are made. In my case I normally wear a women's 24 in jeans. I have tried on jeans that are too tight and say 24. I have a bigger rear end, smaller waist, and my legs are smaller compared to the rest of me (that changes without notice!). They fit me pretty good in the legs but they wouldn't snap due to the top part being smaller on me. They are not hemed and I wish they had been, I hate hemming pants but one does what one must. I hope this helps and good luck to you.
573589
You are the same size as my brother and we got a large in pants. He also wears a 38 Jean.
495085
I am 6' and about 190-200lbs. My waist is 32-34" with a 36" inseam. I got the XXL and I'm pretty happy. They could use another 0.5-1" in length, maybe, and I would be ok if they were a little less snug in the legs (but I usually have to get relaxed fit jeans). You would probably be ok with XXL or even XXXL.
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.
639880
I wear large underwear of any style. I've bought several LARGE pairs of compression shorts from UA and they fit fine, tight, hence "compression" so if you don't want them tight-tight order a size up, otherwise just order your normal size.
1797369
You can find the company's sizing info at this URL: http://www.exofficio.com/images/cust_serv/sizing_chart/ms-chart.png and as you can see, 38 falls into the L size while 40 falls into the XL size. I have about the same waist as you and I use the L size and it fits nicely. Hope this helps.
1484831
I am 6' 3" and bought the XL. They fit fine, not as tight as the L, and they go a little higher than I like. Will likely stick to toLarge going forward as I prefer the tighter fit. I don't compare various compression metrics.
1153011
My husband wears a 37 waist pant and they fit him well. The large would be too loose.
3608
Sorry, I read your info wrong. However, I went from a 36 to a 33-34 and these shorts are one material and the Velcro makes up the flexible size you'll need. I will say a 30 in this short will definitely work.