It seems silly to rave about leggings, but these are great. They run slightly small - I usually wear a medium in leggings and the large fit perfectly - a tiny bit of extra fabric, but still snug, and they don't fall down. In fact, I have to say, the waistband is one of the best parts as it holds well without contributing to a muffin top. I'm a little too middle aged to feel comfortable wearing them with just a shirt, but with a long top or mini skirt, they look great. They don't look like leather per se, but can pass for pleather - just a lot more comfortable. I liked them enough to get them in two colors, black and brown.