Very comfortable except the drawstring does not work properly. It appears that the draw string is sewn in the middle at the back therefor will not tighten properly. Can not recommend this swimwear unless the draw string works properly.
In my previous review regarding the fading issue, I incorrectly stated the time I have owned these shorts; I have actually had them in use approx. 2 months and used them maybe a dozen times. The issue is still the same; the color fades rapidly in pool use and makes the appearance unsightly. I feel there are better, more fade resistant products on the market than these, even if they wind up costing a bit more.
Fit and function is good, but the color is fading terribly. I have worn these while swimming in a local pool approximately 8 - 10 times since I purchased them approximately 6 weeks ago and the color is no longer even close to the original color; I have an old pair I had bought a number of years ago and they faded as well, but it took over 6 months of use. Definitely not recommended for pool use, and in all fairness LL Bean should state that in their description, might as well address the issue up front instead of later having to deal with returns and dissatisfied customers.
