Although the material is soft I can vaguely see me skin through them and mid rise isn't as high as I would like them. The waist has a nice comfy band but there is no draw string, these are definitely not for running unless you want to hold them up. These are good for cleaning but I would not wear these out as I would have to keep pulling them up. Best to buy in a store when it comes to workout pants unless you are sure of the pants you are buying