I was a huge fan of the original Active thong, I have seven or eight pairs, but I can't say the same about this low-rise version. The updated (and softer) material is a bonus, but the cut is extremely skinny across the front and just doesn't do the trick. I keep hoping Patagonia will start re-making the original line because these just don't even come close!

What's to see through of the rear end? Most of the rear end is already out, isn't it? Yeah, I'm a dude.

these are great!! I am a girl who is 5'5 110, so the small fits perfectly. I like them to fit snug. They do tend to run small thou. They are very tight fitting which is great when wearing tightly fit clothes. I find them to be very comfortable. My boyfriend says they look great on me! They seem as you are wearing nothing. The coverage in the back is of course none at all. It is like your typical low rise you might get at Victoria Secret but way better and worth the money. These are all I wear now. I would say if you have never worn a thong before try these they will change would mind.

this material is mostly transparent when wet, so careful if swiming in them, other than that, they are snug and dont show panty lines which i appreciate. they are among my favs and i would recommend 3 pairs to everyone