The texture is smooth with soft front pockets. The zipper is heavy duty. If you prefer regular cut jeans, these are very good. They are very comfortable and fit well for an average build. They are made in Bangladesh, so my only concern is if they used permanent dye so it does not bleed out. Considering how jeans have soared in price while quality has declined, I think these are very reasonably priced. I am thinking about getting some more in other colors.