Reading the reviews that others have posted about sizing and running small is a massive understatement.FITI bought five pairs of PEARL iZUMi riding shorts between 2017 and 2018, four of which are Escape Sugar shorts, all of which have consistent sizing and fit like a glove. The 2019 Escape Sugar shorts are not anywhere near the sizing that PEARL iZUMi previously had. It is apparent that PEARL iZUMi must be using a different vendor to make their clothing which is resulting in a massive oversight of quality control. It’s like the company that is manufacturing the clothing is using a child’s template and not using the dimensions that PEARL iZUMi provided them, then again, PEARL iZUMi should be doing quality control checks.SIZINGIn this order I sized up two sizes because of the other reviews. I bought a Large and X-Large. The Large was so small I could barely pull them up to me knees. I was able to pull the X-Large up, but it had an odd fit in the rear because of the padding. As an avid cyclist who puts well over 1,000-miles a year riding trails, I know how a cycling shorts should fit, snug to keep the padding in place so it does not chafe, but not so tight it overly constricts. Now, triathlon appeal tends to fit really snug, but this is not triathlon appeal by any means, and if it were, it would be waaaay too tight.UPDATEOn my initial review, I purchased two sizes (Large and X-Large) because everyone was stating these shorts run incredible small, which they do. I also experienced an issue with the padding, specifically in the seat area. As I mentioned the geometry was messed up. Well, I ordered another X-Large (two sizes up) just to see if this was a one-off issue and it turns out, it was a one-off issue. I attribute this to the change in either manufacturing vendor, quality control, or both. Now, the X-Large is a little snug, but I figure I ride enough that there will be some stretching and if I went up to an XX-Large, it would be huge… To help, I have an athletic build (In extremely good shape from all my riding) at 5’-8” and 160lbs.CONCLUSIONThe shorts are made well regarding stitching and materials but run incredibly small. If you’re a Prime member, try two sizes up and see which is better for you and return the one that does not work. At least you will know what works moving forward, at least until PEARL iZUMi makes changes… I gave four stars because these do not fit like a glove like my previous PEARL iZUMi shorts.