I am very happy with these jeans.  I read the reviews and ordered a size smaller and they fit great!  I am 5'8" and I can wear these with flats or a low heel shoe.  I have not washed them yet so I can't speak to the shrinkage aspect of the jeans.  As some others have said, they are a little struggle to get on and off so I wouldn't wear them on a day when you are going clothes shopping and may have to keep taking them on and off.