Best jeans I've ever worn, and have been buying them at JCPenney for years.  Never thought of checking Amazon until JCP didn't have my size a few weeks ago.  I like them because:

The short length is perfect (5'3") - no hemming the mediums!
The waistband sits just below the waist and DOES NOT GAP.
They don't shrink (I dry on medium or low).
They don't stretch out in one wearing.

Glad I found another source for buying them!