HALE Women's Valerie High Rise Wide Leg Trouser Jean Midnight Dark Denim

These jeans have very wide legs. I would almost call them “boot cut”, but they are not as tapered a regular boot cut jeans. They have a 9.75” leg opening at the cuff. They are about 10” across at the knee. They have a 29.5” inseam. One thing that you notice right off is these are “heavy-duty” jeans. They are 98% cotton and 2% spandex. There is a slight amount of stretch, but not a lot. They have a rather “rough” feel. They are really dark blue. They are Made in Vietnam.

I am 5’3”, 115 LBS. The 27/30 fits me perfect. In my case that means they are not tight & not loose – just very comfortable & don’t pinch me anywhere. The inseam is 29.5” – so on me, they are full length jeans – I can wear heels with these! They do NOT fit me (length) like the Amazon model. That is fine with me. I think they look GREAT at full length – very fashionable.The flare is not super huge but it is definitely a flare & it starts just under your back cheeks so falls in a flattering line. They make your rear look good. These are well designed. They do not add pounds which is often the case with flares on my short height. They flatter my figure which I was not expecting. I can actually wear flares & not look dumpy!And they are so comfortable. I can wear these on a long international flight & be comfortable.The denim is a really good quality with just 1% spandex & 99% cotton. The denim is more like the “old fashioned” kind before jeans starting being more like stretch pants. There is just enough stretch. I like the hem – I’m getting tired of the chopped/fringed/holey look. These make me look more put together & “dressy”.They go thru the wash fine – no shrinkage. I hang them to dry – driers are hard on jeans. They do NOT have that awful chemical stink that is on so many clothes today.

I got the size 27/30 and they fit me fine. They are definitely highrise; coming up to my belly button. The denim is a heavy gauge and very good quality. The midnight color is a dark deep blue that I like. At 5’4” and 115lbs the length was longer on me than the listing pic. They would cover my shoes. The legs are wide but not oddly so, and match the pic. Overall a nice looking quality pair of jeans.