These are super.  Even though they have a front zipper and belt loop waist, they pull up and are boot-legged to help shape old broads such as I.  They're comfortable, really comfortable, and, for me, sized exactly the way I expect my size to be.  Everything about them is so right on the number that I'm surprised I didn't hear about them before this.  As long as these "signature" jeans remain available, this is what I will buy and wear.