Ok, the zipper is not the best, but everything else is awesome.  The material is nice and soft and have noted no fading issues in the wash. However, it is cotton, so obviously over time the color fades, especially darker colors.  Someone complained that the back pockets were too small for wallets--don't you know you are supposed put wallets in back pockets.  Please!  The zippers have not broke on mine as some has stated, but it does buch up requiring some effort to make it go although the way up, but that is more based on my body style and the stretching of the waist.  If the zipper were to break, I would still get them repaired based on how great the shorts are otherwise.  I love flat verses cargo pants option for every color as the cargo pants are great for activities and the flat are great when you want to look nicer for a party or event.  I love these shorts.