As many have mentioned, these pants have a particular cut - they are a low-rise type of cut that sit a bit lower on the waist.  They work great for me based on my body type, but won't work for everyone.  If you tend to wear your pants higher on the waist keep looking as these will feel restrictive around your crotch & legs because they're not cut to wear higher on the waist.  The somewhat shallow front pockets tend to go along with the low-rise style of cut, but I haven't found the shallowness to be a liability - I carry my wallet in one front pocket and my android phone in the other (larger phone with a 4 1/2" screen) and both fit just fine and stay put.  If you tend to tote lots of extra stuff in your pockets, I suppose it could be an issue.
As for the pants themselves, these are great.  Sturdy construction & medium weight material suitable for year round temperatures.  The material is soft & comfortable and is treated to repel stains, liquids, etc.  They look like a hybrid jeans/khakis crossbreed so they are versatile and can go really casual or a little dressier.  Very handsome overall.  The sizing is also spot on in the waist for me.
Ultimately it's about your body and preferred style of pants.  These won't work for everyone, but for those for whom a lower rise cut is preferred these are excellent high quality pants.