I'm a 34 inch waist in most pants and shorts, but these were sized where I couldn't even get close to closing the button. Either they were mismarked, or they are using a different measuring system.Then, my fault, but I didn't realize that when you buy from Bealls, they only accept returns shipping (that you have to pay for!) to their Florida returns location. It would cost me $8 to return these, plus my time to box them up and go to drop off the package. I'm just going to have to eat the mistake and donate them. Lesson learned...will never buy from Bealls again.