I have a 31" waist and the mids fit as expected. But they are a bit long for me, just below the knee. The reason for the 2 stars is that I ordered 2 different colors for an upcoming trip and they sent 2 in the same color. Little problem. Also, one of the pairs I ordered had a back pocket sewn into the crotch seam and I had to be careful to cut it out to avoid cutting through the pocket. I would try to return them but it was too close to my trip to send them back and wait for a new pair.