I went off the size charts and these shorts fit exactly as described and needed. Put them on and took a walk with them in the warm Spring weather. Very comfortable, pocket holds my phone, and also breathable. I am really impressed with the quality of the shorts given the inexpensive price. They seem very durable and the elastic waistband with the drawstring ensure they are properly tight for workouts. Also the drawstring is tied and then dipped in some coating to prevent unraveling. This is clever.