I was impressed with how well these shorts are made.  I purchased all three of the colors offered, black, navy and gray. (Initially ordered just one, then after receiving - ordered the other two.)  The wasteband is wide/heavyduty and very comfortable.  The material breaths and doesn't bind.  I'd describe the feel of the cloth as being thick jersey cloth.  The pockets are made of the same cloth and are deep enough to carry your billfold and car keys if you need to make a quick trip to the convenience store.  There won't be any holes developing in the pockets of this thick material.  I do wish there were more color choices in these 100% cotton shorts.  When and if Soffe offers other colors in the same material, I'll get'em in a heartbeat.  These shorts coupled with a colorful medical scrub top - ABSOLUTE PERFECTION in comfortable evening lounging! (Guys, a word of caution if you need to go out to the said convience store, women become embarrassingly shameless when they see this.)