KUIU pant sizing change?

[Sako]

Hi all, ordered another pair of guide pants. I have 2 already but one got torn. Both are 34s, ordered and new set and they fit like 32s? I hate returning but have no choice but to. Seems to me a 36 would be too big. I am 5"11 and 185. Looked in the forums and seems like this is not unusual recently. I love my pair that fit right. Thoughts?

 

[fngTony]

36 should fit ya well. I’m 6’2 195-200 and a 36 kuiu is just about right on the models I’ve tried. There seems to be a sizing scale jump from the 34 to the 36, the entire rise area is more roomy.

 

[fishslap]

Sounds like I need to try the guides again and go with a 36. I wear 33-34 in all other pants with 34 in attacks. 34 in guides were too tight when I tried them last year so I sent them back and was also worried 36 would be too big. 5’11” and 190.

 

[antaresproper]

I find all their pants run small, especially if you plan to layer. I like the lack of stretch but I do size up for most Kuiu gear.

 

[TheCoyote]

I’m so frustrated with kuiu and their inconsistent sizing!
My old 32s fit fine. New 32s and 34s are too small, new 36s are huge. Ugh. I feel like I’m taking a gamble every time I order from them. What’s worse is that the customer service is a email. No phone number? No human to talk to?

I’m trying Stone Glacier and Born Primitive

 

[Jethro]

I feel like I’m taking a gamble every time I order from them.

Most definitely. Many times we order 2 sizes at initial purchase. Try them on and keep what fits best. Shouldn't have to do that, but that's the way it is.

What Kuiu I have, I really like, but it is hard to fathom how inconsistent their sizing has been, for such a long time.

 

[Samson7x]

Yeah, kuiu is frustrating. I'm a 34 in all jeans but generally wear a 36 in kuiu. 34 kuiu seems a little tight all over. The 36 waist is a little big but works for layering and seems to fit better in the crotch. I agree about the size scaling from 34 to 36. Additionally, I've had to sell some 36 kutana because they were just way to big. Seems to be all over the map, so I've also ordered both sizes at the same time and sent back the ones that don't work. It is frustrating because I prefer kuiu to sitka pants although sitka seems to be true to size for most of their line up.

For reference, I'm 5'10", 172lbs and what I would call an athletic dad bod.

 

[gsully]

Yes this drives me nuts. I believe they are just constantly changing manufacturing locations and the fit and size changes. I had two pairs of Kutanas side by side and the reinforced knee tape was clearly 4 inches lower on one, fit was completely different.

 

[whaack]

It is a bummer. I love the KUIU stuff, especially the value vs. price in comparison to Sitka but it would be nice if they could get consistent on sizing. I wear 33/34 jeans across any brand and 'most' kuiu 34 pants fit me but some are tight. I feel like they are consistently 1/2 size too small.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Kuiu sizing seems to change constantly, I've had 38s that hung off me and 38s that were so tight I couldn't sit down.

The Guides used to run big, the last pair I got ran big but maybe they have changed again? Their "free" sizing exchange isn't that great when you have to spend money to send things back and then wait for the exchange thing to happen. It's almost worth just ordering 2 sizes and sending one back.

 

[parshal]

They have definitely gotten smaller. I wear 34's and had to go larger with my recent purchases. All the 34's from a couple years back fit just like the 36's now.