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4.5
I was looking for cargo shorts with a nice fit, length, and with nice pockets. The first pair I ordered from another company, just had flaps and no actual pockets! More of a “cargo style”. I wanted the “real deal” and these shorts were the real deal. Comfortable for trips in the car, bus and other situations where you are sitting a lot. Good for walking, hiking, shopping, etc. phone and ID fits securely in zippered pockets. 2 zippered pockets on front of legs, two zippered pockets at waist. Easy to care for. I ordered multiple pairs. The sizes are pretty much true, but I like mine a little larger for activities, so ordered my size and a size larger depending on the activity level of the day.The navy shorts were the most recent of three pairs that I've ordered. Overall I love these shorts. The thigh pocket is reasonably secure for my large iPhone. The fabric is slippery, so sitting down I've had the phone slide out of the pocket occasionally, and it's not large enough to zip it closed. These wash well, and they're holding up fine to regular wear (and with horses and dogs, I'm fairly hard on my clothes). I wouldn't want the inseam to be any shorter, though these are long enough to maintain my dignity. I love the multiple pockets, as I can carry my phone in one thigh pocket, my wallet in the other, and not need to carry a purse to the store or a restaurant.The navy pair is about a 1/2 size smaller than the other two, however, which is enough to make them a little snugger in the waist than I find comfortable (I'm generally closer to a size 6 than a 4). The colors aren't especially true to what's shown on the page either. The purple is very definitely a wine color (more maroon than purple). I ordered the dusty blue and it looks more like the "regular" blue color sample.Overall, I will purchase again, but I will check the sizing BEFORE I remove the tags and wash them. The adequate phone pocket is such a major consideration for me.I ordered a small and medium; decided to keep the medium. I am 5'6, 158# and usually wear a small in this type of shorts. I might have been ok to keep the small but opted for the medium as I felt more comfortable in that size. Love the dusty rose color, material is soft, love the zippered pockets to keep items secure. They look very nice.I sent the blue back only because it was almost the same color as another pair of shorts that I own.These shorts fit well and accommodate my new COVID shape, lol. The pockets are well placed. They are also flattering, long enough to hide the cellulite, but short enough to not look like I'm trying to do so. Because of the combination drawstring/elastic waist, I think they will continue to look good as I take off my COVID-19!The pair shown were actually substituted with a different make with only two pockets, but I really like them better, they are a nicer cut and two pockets is just fine for me. I assume they were out of the ones I ordered, but this worked out fine for me.These shorts are amazing. I’m ordering a few more pair just to have back ups. They are roomy, light yet sturdy. They have two zippered pockets on each side . I’ve always ordered mens cargo shorts because of the great pockets . Womens cargo shorts seem to have less pockets and concentrate more on fashion then practicality. But these Santiny hiking shorts have the great zippered pockets so my valuables stay safe as I hike. No worries about anything popping out . Thanks to this company for making the shorts that are practical for a man but made for a women !I bought 2 pairs of shorts, in different colors. Hiking in the Southern California heat can be brutally hot and make for a sweaty experience. The heat at 7am can be in the 80 degree range, even at 7am during 100 degree heat waves. These shorts really kept me cool and were a welcome relief over the spandex walking pants!These were purchased to run around in on the farm. I wanted pockets and shorts that didn’t show major dirt. These fit the bill. The fit is not flattering, but hiking shorts are functional. I got what I paid for.
