I bought these pants for my child. I have always struggled to find pants for my son that have the perfect waist. Each time the waist will be a little looser. I bought these stretchy jeans for this purpose, where the elastic band properly fixes the waist. The size is right and there is room for more. They are comfortable to wear and become even softer after the first wash. They are sewn tight and will last all the time until the child outgrows them. These are great jeans and I definitely recommend them.