I love these shorts. They are sturdy but not heavy, comfortable but still structured. The waist is infinitely adjustable, and the pockets are deep. I purchased them before leaving on vacation. I wanted easy-care comfort with better looks than gym shorts. I got it! Most women's shorts have negligible (if existent) pockets, but not these! I put a small camera in one pocket and my iPhone in the other. We were riding rides and walking miles and these were wonderful. I will be buying more Gramicci in the future.Love these shorts - probably my 4th pair, all in varying shades of khaki and tan. The fabric isn't as smooth and cottony as the previous ones, and they're a bit longer in the leg, but they're still great shorts. I live in them every day from the time it's warm enough, throw them in the wash and they come out just fine. The one change from previous years is that there is a little belt-loop to tuck in the extra length of the waist-ribbon so it doesn't hang straight down. Great shorts!These shorts have become my go-to shorts for walking the dog, yard work, etc. The fabric is a nice heavy-weight cotton with a little stretch. The construction is of very high quality. The shorts fit well and they are super comfortable. The shorts length is perfect for me, falling to about the curve in the thigh. They seem the same as my 1990s Gramiccis, and I look forward to ordering a pair of the pants for fall traveling.I definitely agree with some previous posts regarding the wearing out in the inside leg areas, a definite quality issue. I was disappointed as these shorts only lasted 9 months. I recently bought some more original g shorts and noticed they are definitely a thinner material than my old G shorts from years ago. I still have the original g shorts I bought years ago, and they just started wearing out recently (these were 100% cotton). The women's shorts sold on the Gramicci website now are 98% cotton/2% spandex for softness. I prefer durability over softness as over time the shorts soften after each washing. I hope they return to the 100% cotton in the Women's Original G Shorts. I will not buy any more unless the material changes.Gramicci Original G shorts are my go-to shorts for the hot summers. I love these shorts, they're cotton and roomy. They're practically the only shorts I wear in the summer. I think I've got close to 2 dozen by now. Love the nice big pockets. They're great for hiking. I like the adjustable elastic waist, especially for those "bloated" days!! I wish Amazon offered more colors.They are large and goofy looking for my size 2, thin frame - BUT SO comfortable and BIG pockets - very utilitarian...I can't say enough about how much Gramicci products please me. These shorts reflect why I like them: color, comfort, durability, deep pockets, versatility and being plain yet classic. Can't say more!These are the originals! Love them and they fit as expected. Once you feel that soft Gramicci cotton, no othershort feels as good for hiking! Love the gussetted crotch. So comfortable.