I did have to take them in to be shortened but then I'm not very tall!!!!  I think it runs a size that is small for the stated size.  I wanted the jeans to be super comfy and not interested in how wonderful I might look!  As it happened, they fit well but another pair of slacks I ordered in the size I wanted because I knew the designer's sizing , that pair fit just fine but also had to be hemmed. I think the Wrangler's are to be recommended!