There is a reason Levi's is THE brand name for jeans.  These fit perfectly on my small-torso. I know common myth is to wear low-rise if you have a short torso but I find that the mid-rise jean is actually the best.  For one, these never ride down to my butt or show crack (gross) and I feel comfortable wearing these all day.  I cannot recommend these high enough.  I went with the medium denim color "Luck Out West"  -and I am contemplating going for a ligher denim to round out my denim wardrobe.