Well, jeans are so personal in fit, but I tried SO many of the high-end brands and they just didn't work. Too small, too large, scratchy material, cling in the wrong places, gappy waists. AND if you have to hem them, the bootcut or flare doesn't start at the right place on your leg!
I absolutely love these jeans! So comfortable. The amount of stretch vs. amount of structure is perfect. Didn't have to tailor or hem them - they fit right out of the box.  (5'4" and size 8)
Lucky Brand has really got the waist down too - fit the hips with no gap in the waist. It's the stretchy material they use.