These are a hybrid short/boardshort that has cargo pockets and looks great as a casual pair of shorts in or out of water. The waist is slightly smaller than expected, maybe one size smaller, so order a little larger than you need. Overall fit and feel is excellent, and the color is a sort of tan khaki color, The stitching and overall quality is very nice. The cargo pockets may or may not be something you want on a boardshort, but they didn't ever get in my way when I was in the water, and it's nice to have all the pockets for storing things. Very happy with these shorts.