These khakis are both softer and they "breathe" easier than regular khakis--which makes them ideal for summer wear (but I DO NOT recommend wearing them to the office even on casual/dress-down days!). They have a creased feel and look which imply that they are purely casual wear/vacation-wear pants that go well with your favorite T-shirt or polo shirt. As another reviewer pointed out, they DO look horrible when coming out of the dryer but that's to be expected. The y are, however, very comfortable and that's what counts.