OK, most negative reviews already give you the cons. I have to say, they really are HIGH rise . I actually fold mine over because I love them that much.strangely, as they are very stretchy, they are comfortable still, even like that. I bought the XL (I am 5.4, 170lbs) and they are very lose, feels lovely. I just ordered another paid in L and they are a LOT smaller, sitting on the skin. I returned 2 pairs, because those with the fancy decals are really cheap looking. the patches are NOT glued in See full review