I own and love several pairs of Wild Rye bottoms and I really like these shorts. They would be perfect with a few adjustments. Let me start off by saying that these shorts are clearly well-made, have great pockets, and are super cute (I purchased the Lotus pattern). I would buy them again based on just this alone.

I think if I were to purchase these shorts again, I would probably purchase them one size larger as others have recommended. My waist measures 28" and my hips are 41" so I am a classic pear shape. Based on my measurements, I ordered these shorts in a size 8. I own the Freda shorts in the Ginko print in a size 8 and the Freyah Pants in the Lotus pattern in a size 6. The shorts are a good length but as others have mentioned, they are a little tight around my butt/thighs. Thankfully, these pants have some stretch to them so I do not feel restricted while riding, I really only notice this tighter fit while standing around. Due to the tighter fit in my hips/butt, I opted not to wear a belt the first couple of times I wore these shorts but I think I will going forward so that the shorts sit properly. One of the times I did not wear a belt, these shorts sat a little lower during my ride and the snaps popped open when I reached down to grab my water bottle. I was able to quickly snap them back but this happened several times during my ride. I'm not sure if stronger snaps would prevent this or if it was because the shorts sat a little lower because I was not wearing a belt. In my dream world, these shorts would have an adjustable velcro waist so I could dial in the fit a little more without a belt.

TDLR: These shorts are awesome and well made, sizing requires a little extra calculation if you are curvy.

Great shorts, very cute pattern. A little snug through the thighs but still wearable. I would order a size up next time

Love these shorts! Super stretchy and forgiving, feels like nothing when I'm riding in them. I ordered a 4 which is typical for me, and they are a bit snug with a chammy underneath but I prefer that over baggy. My other MTB shorts are more loose and having my phone in my pocket really makes them sag which is super annoying - no issue with that in these shorts! I've gotten many compliments already, wish I could order all the colors!

As usual my shorts were a great fit and pattern. I always get compliments on how they fit and look.

I like the shorts but they ran way too small on me. I passed them on to a very slender friend and they were too small on her too. I wonder if they were a mis size? I am a solid 4 in most shorts (Patagonia bike shorts, Majola, Pearl and others)