I had a pair of Maidenform black leggings that I wore for YEARS and they were the most comfortable leggings I had ever owned. They are 10+ years old and they got a hole so I ordered these, thinking they were the same ones Ive loved for so long. These things SUCK! Theyre extremely tight in the waist, they have this strange waistband that cuts you off and doesnt smooth your middle at all. Also theres this weird fabric lining piece that isn't fully attached to the pants so its constantly getting stuck in strange places and makes the waistband slide down. These are so uncomfortable I wish I hadnt taken so long to try them on. Id be returning them in a heartbeat.