The front pockets are not real, so you can't put anything in them. The back pockets are real, but I personally never use those for fear of pickpocketing.

That said, the material is very nice (softer than jeans), clings well to the legs. The inseam's a bit long (I'm 5'4"), but luckily cuffs are in now. The merlot color is a lovely mauve. I might order one in another color at some point.