Okay I always buy elastic waist scrub pants. I don't like drawstring because I have to contantly tighten them. I tried several different brands in elastic waist. I don't like this brand in this style because it's no extra room in the hip/thigh area. Other brands are comfortable but, too thin or heavy. With these the waist rolls on me quite often since it's no extra room in the hip/thigh area. I'm constantly pulling them up. How annoying. The material is stiffer than most scrubs. PROS However, after washing they soften, kept their color, and wrinkle free. I will stick to the "butter soft" brand. Like most scrubs they do run a size big. The length is okay. However, once you sit down they go up your leg and show your socks. I guess that goes back to the hip/thigh thing again. If you don't need the extra room in the hip and thigh area, you may like these because they do have some great pros.