I have strong (thick) thighs from years of playing sports and lifting, regular jeans never fit at the waist and I'm always pulling my jeans up. These are comfortable, expand for my thighs and hug my waist just right. They move with me so I don't have to throw on a pair of sweats if I want to grab a 15 min work out in between TEAMS meetings. My only wish is that the material on the women's jeans matched the men's which seem more sturdy. I bought several pairs for my son and I was a little disappointed my jeans seemed more flimsy.