Although I usually prefer the fit of Joe's Honey jeans to their Provocateurs (aside from length, anyway!), I really like this particular pair of Provocateurs. For one thing, I adore flap pockets, and they are done very nicely on this style. (There's even a mini-flap on the coin pocket--so cute.) I'm also quite pleased with the weight and "hand" of this pair; the denim is substantial but soft, with enough stretch to move easily yet retain its shape (and NOT get too wrinkly, which was a real plus on a recent trip). They're a very pretty, versatile color, too, dark with some shading (and no holes or excessively-worn areas). They do run slightly large--not a full size large, but a little bit. They're also a little on the long side; mine in a size 24 are a full 32" long, so I'm forced to wear a 3" heel to keep the hems off the ground. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with them!