Runs one size smaller than normal pants. a year away from regular use but they could eventually be worn as trousers right away as they are stylishly cropped and have a thick elastic waistband so you can go down almost a size to use them as regular trousers. I definitely like this style for a boy more than cropped pants. They're generally a bit baggy and shapeless, and the material isn't as cottony as kids are used to from sweatpants. I just hope the polyester in the design helps them not roll…