This item is defective,  there is a seam between the side and the front of the leg, a very awkard spot so when you move it rubs on your leg and is very irritating... this is my 2nd pair but first from this seller... so I am not sure why this seam would be at this part of the pants only to save on fabric. I use to design and manufacture clothing for a living and can only come up with this answer as it certainly it not a design feature.