These are decent shorts that can be worn around town without looking like a tourist. The material is substantial enough while allowing free movement and a reasonably fast drying time. I am tall and would prefer a little more length, but you can get away with nothing underneath. (For those who aren't familiar with board shorts, there is no liner in these.) They have five pockets (including the coin pocket), but only one back pocket has a zipper. They act like board shorts but look like regular shorts.