These shorts are not running shorts at all. They are hot and do not wick moisture anywhere. The get wet and stick to your leg. when I finished a simple 5 mile run I looked like I wet myself! Ok short for water activities but do not buy as a running short!
I bought my husband the Cobalt Map Medium Classic Supplex Sport Short 8" Leaf Print Men's at the end of 2012. He likes the length being 6'4" tall. However, he has been swimming in a lower chlorine salt water pool, rinsing them each time, yet the trunks have bleached nearly white. (See photo.) They should be labeled 'not for pool swimming'. How about making some chlorine resistant swim trunks for men L.L. Bean?
My husband uses these for the hot tub and pool. They fit great. He likes the shorter length. The back pocket is a nice feature to have if we're going to the beach. The elastic waistband is indeed comfortable! Definitely buying him another pair.
I have been using these shorts for years playing tennis. Pockets are deep and can hold several balls at practice. Shorts are durable and quick drying. Never had a problem with fading, sizing or inablility to keep tightly adjusted around the waist as some have noted.
