Ex-Boyfriend Mid Rise Slouchy Slim Jeans

First off, these were not mid rise. As soon as I unzipped to try on the zipper seemed really short. They are for sure more low rise, coming up to just above my hip bones. Second, I am not sure why the overall reviews call these out as running big. They run small. I am 27 across most brands/styles. Sometimes a 26 if they run big but never have to size up to a 28. In these, I'd need a 29. For reference I am hourglass shaped. The denim is a nice light weight and soft, the length is perfect. I just wish the rise was a true mid, if it were I'd just get them in a 28 or 29. So sad to have to return but the rise can't be fixed by sizing differently.