I was expecting regular jeans with a stretch waistband.  Instead these are stretch jeans with a non-stretch waistband.  The label says it has a flexible waist that stretches up to 1 1/2 inches.  I have a different model of wrangler jeans that have a stretch waistband which stretches quite noticeably.  The waist of these jeans do NOT stretch.  I will return them.  If you don't mind the stretchy jeans and the non-stretch waist these may be fine for you.