I bought these based almost entirely on the very humorous review written by Thomas McDonald. In fact, I was so smitten by the review I didn't even know I was buying shorts that are marketed primarily as swim shorts. So, silly me. Funny thing is, when I put them on I thought these would be great if I ever get caught in the rain - seems like they would repel water to some extent.

Aside from that, I like them for the most part. Got them in a L even though I normally do M because Asian sizing can be hard to predict.

Waistband is not too snug (that's how I like things) but still leaves some ridges in the skin where the waistband is. No biggie, that is common I guess for this type of waistband.

Zip pockets are OK. Deep enough for small stuff and zips for security. Zippers look a bit funny like some gaping mouth full of teeth and feels that way then plunging a hand in there but not in a painful way. I just hope I remember to zip them up before washing with anything else.

Full white liner inside, front and back. I do not like tight liners and this one is fine although it can peek out depending on how you sit. That applies to the contents of the liner as well depending on how you contort yourself in front of someone but not very likely. Just know that it could.

Good shorts overall but I have others I like better that are not swim fabric. But I will put them on for my walks when there's a light rain or chance of it. Looks good even on a skinnier guy as opposed to that hunk of meat model in the pics.

There was an option in the review to rate them based on Sheerness. I skipped because I have no idea if 1 star would mean not sheer at all or completely see through. The pair I got are not at all sheer and even if they were I think the full liner would solve that problem.

Being a swim fabric they seem a bit hotter to wear (in Texas at least) than my other similar shorts of an athletic/lounging around variety.

I swim competitively, but I like to have a pair of shorts that I can just slip on after getting out of the pool. These fit so well! In fact, my partner liked them so much, he often stole mine when he would go on a hike. Material is durable, fit is comfortable, and they look great.

Great shorts. I bought it for my trip to punta Cana. Great swimming shorts! Soft and comfortable.

I really like the fit and the look of these shorts for jogging or swimming. Personally I would not wear these in the gym for a workout.

Fits and looks great. the zipper pockets with the black lines are great, and they complement perfectly with the main color of the shorts. I got American size (M) and I am 5'10 and about 190 semi fit dude.