I found the "short" length to be perfect for me.  5'3" with shortish legs.  These are the right length to not bunch up on my legs.  14 short was perfect for me at 180 lbs.  Good pockets, too.  Only issue...the wash I ordered appeared darker on the monitor and it actually has dark but with the fake washed or worn areas looking a little extreme, like bright white beacons on my thighs.  :-P