Wow!  I have a lot of trouble finding jeans that fit well.  I'm 5'8", nearly 150 lbs, and hourglass weight distribution.  My smaller waist and large hips often cause a gap in the waistband and my underwear to pop out when I sit down in jeans.  I also seem to be juuuuust tall enough for jeans to be an inch or two too short in length in most brands.  I took a risk ordering an 8M instead of an 8L, fully anticipating a poor fit and having to return them, and I'm very pleasantly surprised.  At this price point, from a quality brand like Levi, I'm thrilled with this find.  I'm going to buy three more pairs.