The measurement of the waist on these are exactly 34" for the size 34x30 so they're spot on for fit. I also like that they come in a 30" length. If wearing them with a belt or in between sizes, you can size up. The denim feels sturdy and thick, then all the stitching is strong, so they feel like really good quality jeans that can go through a ton of wash and wear. The color looks slightly different to me in person and the tan stitch stands out more. Some of us are more picky on seam colors. Also for a straight leg they fit a little bit wider than in the model photo.