Okay, unless you have quads like the guy pictured, you will find that these shorts can be flattering. I have large quads and bought a size smaller than normal and they fit good and tight. 5'10" 185 and athletic as hell. These fit very good if you have athletic or defined legs and want to see them while you work out. Highly recommended if you like the freedom that higher cut shorts provide opposed to longer cut workout shorts. They are like sweat pants shorts and the fabric reminds me of sweat pants. The ends will roll up like cut off sweat pants, too. But that doesn't bother me. I enjoy the 'mirin I get when I walk around in these. They will definitely show the world if you squat or not.