The band around the ankle is stretchy like spandex but if you have a thicker leg, it may look and feel too tight around the ankle. But as a 100$ worth bonus? Thats up to you. It is pictured as if it covers both sides of the mesh- that is not the case. I washed them then stretched them with newspaper to help in ?height? and they are fine now. And if you pick your colour/style wisely you can nail the day/night transition with ease and grace and no change of footwear and comfort included! I own a few pair of chacos myself and love them. Nice at first, but only lasted 6 months. I am 54-1/2 inches and the bottom sits at my ankles exactly. With combined color cartridges, there is one cartridge, one sealed package, one paper insert and one outer box. I received my package yesterday 10/25/16, and applied the oil and balm the following morning.