I like the fact that these shorts have two side pockets and one rear pocket, so you can keep your phone and car keys with you when you are wearing them. The shorts are true to size and fit well. The outside is smooth and the inside of the shorts looks like some type of terrycloth material. It looks like the shorts would absorb a lot of water during strenuous exercising, so I may just wear them when taking walks and when working in the yard. They have both elastic and drawstrings at the waist. The drawstrings exit on the outside of the shorts rather than the inside, which is different than what I am used to. Overall, I think the shorts are a good buy, especially since they come in a two pack. I should add that in the photo they appear wrinkled since they were shipped in a vacuum sealed bag, a good washing should rectify that.