These leggings are made of denim and stretch well. They are tapered as shown in the last photo, but the hem is cinched more than it appears in the picture. They have the softness and stretch of leggings, but are designed to look like jeans. The L26 length shows the ankle, which has the effect of making the lower leg look slimmer. I am letting them go because my calves have grown and they no longer suit these jeans.