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These shorts are surprisingly soft and comfortable. I normally wear a size 30 x 34 pant and wore these in a size small. Next time, I would size up to a medium so there’s a little more room. As a result, it was slightly restrictive when bending or squatting. The design has some interesting features. I like the pockets, which I normally don't see in basketball shorts. They are just deep enough to hold the essentials like keys and a wallet. However, they don't comfortably hold my smartphone. I also appreciate the drawstring and would have used it if I sized up to a medium. Another design feature that stuck out to me is the minimal branding on these shorts. The smaller logo makes it versatile for everyday wear. Performance-wise, the material seems top quality. I’ve played basketball for several years, and these seem to be better quality than similar shorts. One thing to note: the color isn't a normal navy. You may have trouble pairing it with other blues. Overall, my favorite feature is the fabric. The thicker waistband also makes these more comfortable. It almost feels like a boxing-type waistband. Lastly, the length does not feel overly short. I would definitely wear these shorts more if I had the right size.

The shorts feel comfortable and is very breathable, which is great when I use it to work out or play basketball. I also like the fit of the shorts, which were true to size. My main critique for the shorts are the long drawstrings on the outside of the shorts. If I can change this feature, I would decrease the size of the drawstring and/or place it inside shorts.

I really enjoy the experience of these shorts. I should have gone with a small instead of an extra small as it’s a smidge small around my waist. Every other part of the fit I did enjoy: the space for my hips, the length, and even the size of the elastic band part. I was a little surprised by the color. I was expecting gray but these have a purple ish (if you can call it that) undertone. I like it, but I’m not sure I was prepared for it. The other thing I noticed was the tie at the cinch waist was difficult to tie in a bow because the ties are stiff. If you don’t tie yours in a bow then it’s not a big deal, but I found that part difficult. Fabric make up, length, and room for hips without being too oversized were wins for me with these shorts. Curious to try a size up and different colors now that my interest is peaked.