The pants are cut long. I got the XL and can pull the pants up to my armpits. I think they do this so that you can put them over multiple layers of clothing. It's not uncomfortable to walk in, in fact, I don't even notice it. I mean, unless it is just so big that it won't stay up on your waist, like it falls down to your feet showing your bare arse.......I'd stay with the large.