Obermeyer Malta Pants size recommemdation?

[knolan12]

Hey Divas,

I've read lots of good things in the archives about the Obermeyer Malta Pants. I found a color I really like at a great price, but I'm torn if I should order a 14 or 16. I wear a 14 in Old Navy and was recently gifted a pair of Land's End in a 14 that fit pretty well (and are smaller than the Old Navy jeans when you line them up, women's sizing ). But snow pants run notoriously small so I'm contemplating the 16. I'd say I'm fairly well proportioned, but I probably carry more weight in my middle while I have more muscular legs. I also order short jeans, but I'm almost 5'6, I have a long torso and short legs haha Any best guesses? Worst case scenario I exchange them, but hoping to get it right the first time haha

Thanks!!

 

[ski diva]

I have the Malta pants and I don't think they run small. Then again, it's hard to tell til you try them on.

 

[Tvan]

My strategy is to order both pairs and return the pair that doesn’t fit.

 

[Jenny]

My strategy is to order both pairs and return the pair that doesn’t fit.

LOL, just added six pairs of work pants to cart - free shipping and can return those I don’t keep to store that just opened in town.

 

[Divegirl]

I just got a pair of Malta pants in a "Short" lenght. I have a 27 - 28" inseam. Obermeyer doesn't seem to shrink the other measurements like waist or hips when they offer a short length.

 

[bsskier]

The Malta ski pants are a relaxed fit pant. You’ll probably do well in their 14 if that’s what you’re wearing in streetwear. I do tend to agree with others that buying two sizes (if there are free returns) is wise if you’re truly uncertain.

 

[SallyCat]

I have the Malta's, too, and I echo @bsskier . You'll almost certainly be fine with the 14; they don't run small.

 

[knolan12]

Thanks all! There's 14s on one site and 16s on an other and I'm terrible at making returns I think I'll try the 14s and worst case, return those (I hope haha) and try the 16s.

 

[Blondeinabmw]

What'd you pick? I have Maltas in a 16. I don't have a waist though, and needed the larger size there. They are roomy in the hips and tush on me in spite of fitting in the waist. Be careful with these - they aren't the most durable fabric. I sliced the inside ankle of them on one leg after one season. They've since been retired for a pair of Columbia Titanium pants with abrasion patches on the inner ankles, leg vents and stretch.

 

[SallyCat]

I sliced the inside ankle of them on one leg after one season.

I had something similar happen with the same pants and contacted Obermeyer. They had me mail them the pants and fixed them pretty quickly and for free; just the initial shipping cost.

 

[knolan12]

What'd you pick? I have Maltas in a 16. I don't have a waist though, and needed the larger size there. They are roomy in the hips and tush on me in spite of fitting in the waist. Be careful with these - they aren't the most durable fabric. I sliced the inside ankle of them on one leg after one season. They've since been retired for a pair of Columbia Titanium pants with abrasion patches on the inner ankles, leg vents and stretch.

I ordered the 14 and they didn't quite fit, so I ordered the 16 and they were good!