How to Choose the Correct FINNTRAIL Men's Pants Size

Choosing the correct pants size ensures comfort, freedom of movement and optimal performance during outdoor activities. Pants that are too small may feel tight around the waist or hips and restrict movement, while pants that are too large may slide down, interfere with walking and reduce overall comfort.

The FINNTRAIL size chart shows body measurements, not garment measurements. FINNTRAIL pants are designed with additional room for mobility, comfort and layering when needed.

1Measure Your Height

Height is one of the key measurements when choosing men's pants, as it helps determine overall fit and leg length. Measure your height while standing upright without shoes.

How to measure: stand straight with your feet together and measure from the floor to the top of your head.

2Measure Your Waist

Measure your waist at its narrowest point or where you normally wear your pants. The measuring tape should fit comfortably around your body without being too tight.

Important: do not suck in your stomach or tighten the tape excessively. Pants should allow comfortable movement, sitting and layering.

3Measure Your Hips

Measure around the fullest part of your hips. This measurement is particularly important because pants should allow unrestricted movement while walking, climbing, sitting or engaging in outdoor activities.

Recommendation: if your hip measurement falls into a larger size than your waist measurement, choose the size according to your hips.

4Measure Your Inseam

Inseam is measured from the crotch down to the inside of the ankle. This measurement helps determine whether the pants will provide the proper leg length for your height.

If you plan to wear taller boots or use the pants for active outdoor activities, ensuring the correct inseam length is especially important.

5How to Use the Size Chart

Measurement Description
Height Body height in centimeters.
Waist Waist circumference.
Hips Hip circumference measured around the fullest part of the hips.
Inseam Inside leg length from crotch to ankle.

Start by checking your waist and hip measurements. Then confirm that the selected size matches your height and inseam. If one measurement falls into a larger size category, it is generally recommended to choose the larger size.

6Reference Size Chart

Size Height Waist Hips Inseam
XXS 155–165 70–76 82–88 68–74
XS 160–170 74–80 86–92 71–77
S 165–175 78–88 90–100 74–80
SK 165–175 90–100 102–112 74–80
M 170–180 86–92 98–140 77–83
ML 180–190 86–92 98–140 83–89
MK 170–180 98–107 110–119 77–83
L 175–185 90–100 102–112 80–86
LK 175–185 106–115 118–127 80–86
XL 180–190 98–107 110–119 83–89
XLK 180–190 114–123 126–135 83–89
XXL 185–195 106–115 118–127 86–92
XXXL 190–200 114–123 126–135 89–95

7What Do K and L Size Markings Mean?

S M L XL

Standard sizes for men with average body proportions.

ML

Extended length size for taller users whose waist and hip measurements correspond to size M.

SK MK LK XLK

Wider sizes designed for larger waist and hip measurements.

XXL XXXL

Larger sizes for taller or broader body types.

8If You Are Between Two Sizes

If your measurements fall between two sizes, choose according to how the pants will be used. For active outdoor use, the fabric should never feel tight across the waist, hips or knees.

  • If your hips fall into a larger size category than your waist, choose according to your hip measurement.
  • If you plan to wear thermal layers underneath, allow extra room.
  • If you are taller than average, pay special attention to inseam length.
  • For active use, avoid choosing pants that fit too tightly.
Important: technical pants should not be overly tight. Fabric under constant tension wears faster, restricts movement and reduces overall comfort.

9Recommendation Before Ordering

Before ordering FINNTRAIL men's pants, measure your height, waist, hips and inseam accurately. Take measurements while wearing a thin base layer or clothing similar to what you plan to wear underneath the pants.

Best results: provide your height, waist circumference, hip circumference and inseam measurement. These measurements allow the most accurate FINNTRAIL size recommendation.

Summary

To choose the correct FINNTRAIL men's pants size, the most important measurements are height, waist circumference, hip circumference and inseam length. The correct size ensures comfort, freedom of movement, effective layering and long-lasting performance.