These are an excellent item. The L size is definitely 36W, 32L. I did end up buying another half dozen or so and have been using them as work pants (not over pants) for a few months now. They take a few washings and wearings to break in, but are remaining durable even when they soften up. They do SHRINK a bit when being dried in the dryer. I'd guess maybe one size or so. But they've got a drawstring waist so that hasn't been a problem. The main thing I want to emphasize is that they work best (for me) with suspenders. There aren't any belt loops, and though you could use the drawstring, it's a little uncomfortable. If you are going to use them as overpants order them a size large. I'm told they look pretty good as well, for whatever that's worth. Probably the best deal I've gotten from KeepShooting.

If you can fit into these, you cant go wrong here. Seems brand new, heavy duty materials and simple construction and very functional design. I received the size large. A bit big on me - 5'7", 150 pounds, 32" waist, 30 inch inseam - but they will work fine as over-pants and bit baggier trousers on their own. Waist tie will tighten them up to fit.

This is a great deal on a solid pair of trousers. If you can make these fit, you can't go wrong here!!!

Belgium OD M88 Field Pants: These pants are top quality. Very well constructed, and the large cargo pocket is very useful, The rear pocket is big enough for a tri-fold wallet but not much else. Both pockets are button-up, as is the button-fly. The “draw string” is a high quality strap and long enough to tie tight. There are buttons and strips sewn into the inside of the waistband to be used with suspenders and the like. The side pockets are not pockets but rather, slits for you to stick your hands through to access the pockets in the pants you are wearing underneath. The pant legs are very roomy, and clearly these are designed to wear on top of another pair of pants. Note that the slits are well finished, and each has a inner flap so that your legs/underpants are not exposed even if the slits held open. The WAIST is the stated size, don’t expect to squeeze into these if you’re a size or two bigger. I’m a 38 and the Large is 36, and unfortunately, I could not fit into them. But that is not a fault of the pants, but a fault of me being overweight! So if you wear a size 36 comfortably you should be able to fit into the Large just fine. If you have to squeeze into a 36 now, you won’t be able to squeeze into these... That’s expected for military clothing--they don’t have much give--and these pants are no exception. For 2 bucks though it was well worth taking the chance! Hopefully Extra Large will become available at some point, and when/if they do, I’ll be back for more!