I truly am a JB fan, every single pair of jeans I own are JB. I was excited to get these. I really like the style, and the look, plus I am only 5'2" so these would hit exactly as I need them too. The only downside is they are not the soft material I have grown to love about JB jeans. I have had only one other pair of JB that feel stiff and I never wear them because of that reason. The price I paid, was not worth the value in these jeans. I expected better.