I ended up returning these. I realize I'm in the minority, but I didn't like the cut and the lining wasn't comfortable. Bought 3 different brands, and my reaction was the same to all of them.

Comfortable and light feeling short!
Packs well if you are travelling.
Also a great short for approaches on summer ski mountaineering objectives.
As they mention it is quick drying!
And I like the fact I do not feel like I am Borat in A SUPER SHORT, SHORT!

Sure, you can grab the $10 dollar running shorts from your average sporting goods store, but I would recommend spending the extra money and investing in some of these shorts. They're lighter, they'll keep you cooler, and they'll last longer. The quick drying material will wick away sweat make everything much more comfortable.

This is my second pair of these shorts and I couldn't be more pleased with them. They have updated them, changing the brief-liner to a more comfortable wicking layer, taken weight off the short while adding a little more stretch, and adding the long option, which I purchased. I am 6'1 and around 170 lbs and a small long, fits perfectly. Bottom line, these shorts are great for climbing, running, lounging around and most water sports (they dry ridiculously fast!).

Stretchy,light fabric, doesn't ride up, and they're cool. I bought 1 pair to try, and bought 2 more b/c I love em

I bought it for my husband. He loves it.
He had one of those cheaper running shorts and complained a lot about the lining being too tight and uncomfortable. He says that these are just great.

I like having lightweight shorts for running, but I am not "daring" enough to wear those tiny runner's shorts with the slits up the sides. These are really comfortable and light. I love running in them.

I bought these for my dad and he really liked them. Super comfy, and didn't ride up. And great for the price.