The Alexei Selvage Raw is a 5-pocket Vintage Straight Leg Shrink-to-Fit Cut. Unlike with low rise denim the waist size here is exactly the waist size! So a size 32" waist actually measures exactly 32" around in the waist (unlike low rise jeans which usually add 2 or so inches to the marked waist size). We recommend sizing up on them because of the vintage cut, but hey it's your fit so you do you! These will stretch with wear and they will shrink with a wash. All jeans come with a 34" inseam so you can hem or cuff them as you see fit!