I was apprehensive about ordering after reading the reviews... Once I received the Charcoal gray I washed them in cold and hang dried them as directed in the product info and other reviews. I wore them twice before the next wash. I haven't experienced any issues of shrinkage or elastic breaking out of the band or seams. These pants are super comfortable. I am 5'1.5" 180lbs and ordered 16 Short.

I wanted to wait to write a review once I've had a chance to wear them and wash them. I ordered 2 more pairs and have had issues with receiving the correct thing.