Not sure why they are considered a stretch short because they really don't have any stretch to them. I love Oneill shorts and most of my shorts are Oneill. But these don't hold up to any others I have. Seem thinker in material and much larger. Come way below the knee and super wide on the legs. And the hidden  pocket doesnt fit an iPhone. Maybe an old flip phone. Just terrible. Ill be sending these back for sure.