For me these are more like skinny jeans, but I already knew that when I purchased. I tried them on at a department store and loved them. I couldn't bring myself to pay full price. I went on line and found the best deal on amazon. I get lots of compliments on these jeans. I wear a 27 in Paige Jeans, and the 27 was perfect in this style. I personally think that Paige are the most flattering jeans out there. Sometimes all the bling on the butt pockets is a bit much. These seem to flatter your booty subtly.