Nice jeans, they washed very well with minimal, yet necessary shrinking. Like all stretch denim these stretch out and you have to wear a belt or they fall down after 30 minutes of wear. The sizing seems true to size so I wouldnt say go down a size, just wash in warm water and wear a belt and they stay on ok. I have no rear, so these are a bit baggy back there but plenty roomy in the front region and they are comfortable. Im still getting use to the tapered look, Im old school but they are decent jeans.