These are solid color cropped shorts. They have a nice wide elasticated waist and drawstrings (as seen in the photo). The pockets are good and big enough to put the usual things (phone, wallet, keys). I have a large phone (iPhone 7 plus) and it holds it perfectly. The photo shows the length of these shorts accurately - for me (I'm 5ft 11") they are below the knee. There is also a back pocket, which is very convenient. Good quality of material and very comfortable. They are cut but they have a seam just above the bottom which prevents the material from fraying excessively, if at all.