Everything that it says it is...is true.  These shorts are super durable, and I can't even guess how many times you'd have to wash them before they fade.  All the pockets are great and the back pockets are low enough that you don't have things digging into your seat.
Problem is...There's not enough room in the thigh/seat.  These shorts are good for standing at attention, and that's it.  Running, climbing, sit ups, and even ruck marching is uncomfortable with these thing pulling at your legs.  They were very obviously designed by a desk jockey that wanted to look tactical.  With as popular as these things are, they aren't getting the legitimate criticism that they deserve.
Also the inseam is too short.  Yeah, I know the length is in the description, but 5.11 should really make a 14+ inch inseam for us Jack-Skellington-leg-having mofos.