I ordered these for our 8 year old because he loves the elastics in his jeans. He has some skin sensitivity and also liked the camouflage look of a pair of jeans. He usually wears size 6/7/8 depending on the brand of pants. I ordered her a size 7/8 as she has grown like a weed. They sit on the waist but are a little big so there is room to grow. However, they are very long for him and he is quite tall. Maybe you'll have to wait out the season and see if they fit him again. Also, he says they are really comfortable when he tries them on. They appear to be well made and should serve him as long as he fits before he outgrows them. Great 2 pairs of pants for kids!