5.11 Taclite Pros Sizing

[LoneWalker]

Hi,

I'm looking at getting a pair of the above, and after visiting the 2 premium dealers near me, neither of them had my size in the trousers. Before I order a pair, I was looking for some info on fit when compared to a Craghoppers Kiwi. I normally wear a 32" jean, but I can get into a 30" waist Kiwi and prefer the fit against a 32" waist where the crotch always seems low and they are a bit baggy.

I also bought a pair of Helikon SFUs in medium which were a joke fit and exchanged them for a small which are mega tight around the waist but the legs etc are fine.

I don't know whether to try a 30 or 32. I know most companies will exchange but it means paying two lots of postage.

Cheers.

 

[benp1]

Sizing is fairly generous cut wise and there's elastic in the waist band so you'll be fine sizing down

 

[sandbender]

I do not have a pair of Kiwis, however if it helps...

I am 5' 11' and wear a...

Waist 34”
Inside leg 31”

The 5.11 Taclite Trousers - 34" waist 32" inside leg fit me perfectly.

I also used to wear Fjällräven trousers - 34" waist (52 in their sizing) which are about the same as the 5.11s

The Taclites are great trousers.

 

[Countryman]

Yes they come up about 3" bigger than the size quoted.

 

[LoneWalker]

Thanks gents. I will try a 30" as I don't want them too baggy. Worse comes to worst I can send back and exchange. Cheers.

 

[John Fenna]

Yes they come up about 3" bigger than the size quoted.

You mean that I no longer have a 36" waist?
These are my favourite trousers (even if they do not do a leg short enough for my 28 inside leg) and miles better than Kiwis!

 

[Countryman]

I've met you Jon. I don't think so. No.

Sorry mate.

 

[Aristotle]

The 5.11 are a typical 'American fit', which suits me well, although I'm not a big chap.

 

[Trig]

Was going to post that Uttings had them on sale for £25 (usually 40-50ish) as i got 2 pairs a while ago, but they only have the cotton ones left now unfortuantly.
http://www.uttings.co.uk/c680-trousers/brand=5.11+tactical/