These shorts are comfy and a pretty decent quality. They’re not rough but they’re not really soft either. The tie in the front does work to tighten the waist. The crotch area is lower than it needs to be but can be fixed if you wear them as high waisted shorts instead. They’re garment friendly if you don’t wear them high waisted. They’re not really see through either. They’re true to size… I am 5’6” and 145 lbs (sizing information is correct) and I usually wear a 4/5 US in bottoms.