I got these on a bit of a whim, needing more workout shorts but tired of all bike shorts all the time.  I'm pleased enough that I'll probably pick up another pair.

Good length - not down to the knees, but not so high the thighs chafe.  Good fabric thickness - thin enough to stay fairly cool while exercising in the hot, humid summer in Houston, but thick enough to not show off the color of my undies.  It is a bit thicker and warmer than my bike shorts, but not so much as regular sweatpant material would be.

The dropped-look wide waistband is flattering, and there's a drawstring about an inch down that can be tied if you're doing something extra-energetic and are afraid the shorts might slip or be pulled down.  They're a little snug on the top, but not so much as bike shorts.  The bottoms are a little loose, but not so much that they ride up much, if at all.

My only complaint on these is that the slash pockets gape pretty badly due to their positioning.  But hey, at least they have pockets, even if they're not super-deep!  Pockets are a rare bonus in womens' bottoms, particularly in activewear.