I got a pair of NYD 100% cotton a's in a 29 recently, not knowig with rigid a's you're supposed to size up (I'm a 29 in rigid 7s, a 28 in stretch). I was told to wear em pretty damp...and it's *really really* uncomfortable! BUT.... the night I washed them I took them out of the dryer after about 20 minutes and I put 'em on, walked around and did squats and lunges in those suckers, took 'em off and put them on again in the morning while they were still a bit damp and did some more squats and lunges (they were too tight in the thigh and hip) and I'll say with pleasure that I'm sitting here wearing them now and they fit great. I totally had my doubts (hello, sausage thigs!!) but it worked.
I just bought some 29 rigid HAV2 flares, so I guess it sounds like I'll have to do it again!! I didn't know these run small too! How are Panama Bootcuts? Do they also fit small? Anyone?