I have owned many pairs of black skinny jeans and these are, by far, my favorite. They are very black and very soft. They don't ride half way down my back side when I sit down. I am 5'6" and the jeans seem to be made for someone a little taller than I am since they are about 2 inches too long but I will have them hemmed. They are not loose around my waist like any of the other ones I have. These were worth every penny and I highly recommend them. Great purchase.