These are wonderful! I bought them as underwear (they are NOT biking shorts) that I could walk around the house with a big T-shirt over. I got the Large size, because I read they ran a bit small, and they fit flawlessly. I am 5'7", weigh 140lbs, and curvy. My hips measure 39" (hard to visualize if they will fit me if someone says they fit, but don't give their measurements).

They do not ride up when not tight, and the crotch sewing doesn't rub. It would be nice to have a crotch panel, but it would have added fabric to the area, and there has been no discomfort at all.

They wash perfectly with no shrinkage at all in a warm/cold regular washing machine setting. Dry underwear only on LOW HEAT. This is a big deal for all stretchy fabric, as the thread that sews them must be elastic. Elastic softens and melts or breaks in high heat, stretch fabrics shrink. All underwear last much longer if you dry only on low or no heat (air dry). I suspect the people complaining about shrinkage or torn threads for these dried on medium to high heat. Yes, that shortens the clothing life and could destroy your underwear (and some of your other clothes too). Hope this helps!