I've had two pairs of the Kavu Mason shorts. On the up side I really like the way they fit and are pretty styling. They do indeed fit slightly tight, but I did not need to up size from normal. They ride a little lower on the hip then my other brands of shorts. The big down side is the fabric. It's a nice softer and slightly thick cotton fabric, but just doesn't wear well. For the premium price, I'd expect better but like them so much I'll deal with it.