This underwear seems great, but after wearing it a couple of times a serious drawback shows up: the styling (I guess that's the word) the underwear is actually attached with Velcro. myself. Underwear in this state is almost unwearable: it forces the legs to move up (turning the underwear into panties) and restricts the range of motion. When you tear your underwear, you feel like you are damaging it. It's best to use scissors to trim the unwanted seams on your underwear every time you put them on. Get a new (hopefully workable) pair of the same underwear. My underwear is 'black' (with a red belt) and was purchased in December 2019 on recommendation from The Wirecutter. Judging by the reviews, this could be a new topic. Don't be like me: don't be stupid. Read the reviews and know the styling issue is real. Attached image of one of these connection points.