Finally!  I've been on the search for comfortable, attractive hiking shorts.  You know the ones I'm talking about - don't ride up or hug your thighs yet casual and nice enough to wear out to eat after a long day on the trails?  These are the ones.  I typically wear between 6-8 in shorts but my legs are very long.  Finding the right inseam is challenging for me.  I started with size 8 (first picture, black shorts) but the fit was too tight and the inseam felt too short.  They would have been too restrictive for me while hiking.  I tried a size 10 next (2nd pic, blue) and they fit like a glove.  A little extra room in the waist and a nice fit overall, without too much clinging on the thighs.  I love the blue color and the fact that I can wear these around town with a casual shirt and feel stylish.  The lines are straight and flattering and the picket placement is toward the front so the material doesn't stretch out and make your hips appear wider like side pocket placement often does. The back pockets are slits with an overlay of material so things won't fall out easily.  I plan to order more colors!