I bought these shorts for work in mail delivery until I can get my uniforms. Im outside in Texas, in the heat, walking, bending, lifting, and climbing in and out of a mail truck all day long. The shorts have been extremely comfortable (I do wear a pair of bicycle shorts underneath to prevent chafing), and they're holding up well so far.  They don't even look bad at the end of the day, which is more than I can say for the rest of me!  I am between a size 12 and 14, so ordered a size 14 to be on the safe side. Theyre quite a bit too loose, but I fully intend to order another pair in a size 12..  Highly recommend