I have no idea why it took me so long to realize this but check the butt on your pair to see. There are mispunched holes in the butt on the pants where the pockets were supposed to go. All of this time I have had my butt showing through (about 6mo). Good thing I wear my shirts over my bottom... but still I cant help but worry it will weaken the integrity of them and they may tear at a later date in a bad moment.