They are green but more like army green. They are slightly larger than my other shorts the same size. The side pockets are shallow and won't carry much except keys or small MP3 players. The back two pockets are larger and I can get most of my hand into the pocket. The ones on the leg are decorative. I like them and they come with a thin belt in a dark copper color. The leg hems are finished and the photo shows them rolled up a turn. I am happy with them.