Owned similar product for a decade, finally got a new pair. LOVE the pockets on these. They are short enough to allow a high level of mobility, but they do not feel like booty shorts (which I like). The only issue is that the material does not give as much as I would like. When I do full, deep squats, the shorts catch a little. If there was a little more spandex, or there was a slightly higher cut on the side, it would be perfect. But I am perfectly fine with this because there are pockets. These are good for running, crossfit, high intensity workout, etc. They are very thin, but seem durable. The liner is black and I cannot see them through it. The grey is a medium grey: not light, but not super dark. It is a healthy coverage for those that don't want to go black or light, so they hide dirt well. I liked the fit and everything so much I got another pair in dark teal (which is really like a navy-ish color).