Being a curvy woman I always have trouble with jeans gaping in the back.  Love the way these are cut higher in the back and lower in the front.  I can have a smooth waistband and comfortable fit without feeling like the jeans are around my neck!!  True to size.  Hope they never stop making these.  I tried some of the Levi ID jeans but did not like the fit, the 529's work great for me.