These are solid workout, hiking and swim shorts.  They are well built and I've actually had them for around 6 months now to test durability in various conditions.  I like the pockets and they look great but they are a little "short" on someone tall like me.  It makes them look a little bunched up and makes me look my age a little chubby.  So they lost one star for that but otherwise they are solid choice and last a long time.