I'm 5'2" with a long rise, short legs, slimmer rear and thighs, so the lower rise jeans tend to slip down my rear without being tightly belted, especially when made of stretch denim.  These jeans fit perfectly, stay up without strangling my waist.  My only criticism is the fairly non-functional pockets in the front--too short for anything but some coins or a bill or two.  Oh well, the fit is great otherwise.