I recommend these leggings like you wouldn't believe. I love american apparel and this seller sells them for a great price. I bought the black and they look great. Even thought they aren't the high waisted they do go up kinda high so if you are more interested in leggings that are low rise I don't think you'll like these. They go up to the waist and down to your ankle, awesome fit. They sorta look like the disco pants so it's a great alternative if you can't pay the 80+ bucks. I do not use them for exercise, just casually. I bought the large, I am 5'5 and pretty thick and they were perfect, they were in new condition.