I wanted a pair of warm hiking pants, not ski/snowboarding pants. So, I didn’t want them big and baggy. I am 5’7 and 118 lbs and I bought a size 26. It came with a belt (that didn’t really match-it was black and green and my pants are dark gray, but its fine because I don’t need the belt, they fit great without one). I had ordered another brand before and returned them because the crotch was long and it made them puffy in the front. These didn’t do that. They have a much better front panel . TheSee full review