Love the comfort , color and especially length of this pair of shorts. Wish it were available in a 00 (I have to wear a belt with size 0, which is OK but not great for grab and go mornings).

My new favorite shorts. Bought a second pair at a local retailer. I'm 5'2" 115 lbs and the size 4 fit perfect. Nice quality, no complaints.

Have several pairs of these. Well made and hold up to hiking, camping and yard work. Washes easily and colorfast. Perfect for vacation.

The good: Small details like the reinforced pocket, the reinforced area around zipper, the double belt loops at the back of the pant – these make a huge difference and show how much thought goes into the construction of the shorts. I love the fabric, too – it reminds me so much of my old Alpine pants – it is durable and is withstanding the abrasion that comes with rock climbing which is awesome for my lifestyle. I love that they’re a “work short” and also a “casual short”.

The not good: For my body type, I had to snip the stitching that held the rolled pant leg up and unroll them. My large thighs resulted in the bunching of the shorts in the crotch.

The nitty gritty:

• Fit: Good, though my large thighs make me hard to fit for shorts in the leg. The waist is perfect and I love that they have plenty of coverage for my derriere.

• Material: Love it; it’s durable and has withstood abrasion from rock climbing without looking like it went through any abuse

• Design: I love the look of the shorts, but did have to snip the hemmed leg to unroll them for my body type

• Presentation: Perfect rugged meets more formal appearance which I love because I’m often going from something active to something in town

• Performance: Have withstood abuse rock climbing

• Color: Reminiscent of the old women’s Alpine pant which I LOVED (and miss! …I grew out of mine)