The texture is smooth with soft front pockets. The zipper is heavy duty. If you prefer a slimmer thigh and leg cut to regular jeans, these are very good. You can get super skinny in other brands. These 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.