These run a bit small, but are otherwise perfect! I am normally a Medium in bike shorts, but the Large in this brand was my perfect fit. That may be because they sit a little lower on the waist than a lot of the other shorts I have tried, and I have a pretty big taper from waist to hip. I absolutely adore so many things about these shorts:
1: The fact that the waist band is a flexible panel so it moves with you rather than digging into your abdomen while you're leaning forward trying to bike. This also lends to a flattering look, which is a bonus.
2: The fact that the legs are bit shorter than usual, and the leg bands are appropriately sized for muscular thighs so they don't dig in and cause uncomfortable rubbing and pinching. I am a multi-sport endurance athlete and I have had this problem with every pair of shorts before these ones.
3: The padding is placed perfectly and manages to work incredibly well without being needlessly thick and/or bulky. I rode a century in these recently and was more comfortable than I've ever been on that distance.
4: The material is very breathable. I tend to overheat, and I managed to wear these in high 90s Texas Heat without much of an issue.
5. These shorts are super cute! They just plain look nice, which feels good.