I like the fit of these jeans. The legs are straight but not tight through the thighs. I would say they are definitely a relaxed fit. The only reason I do not rate these as a "5" is due to the stiffness of the material. I washed these and used a lot of fabric softner and the fabric remains heavy and stiff to the touch. I don't know if the material is this stiff with all the colors; I purchased the dark denim.