I needed some sportier shorts and while I don't usually buy clothes without trying them on I trusted the positive reviews and tried these out. First, they're too big; I always wear a medium, but the lining inside is baggy and doesn't offer a more compressive fit. The other major comfort issue is the vertical seam that runs from the center front to the center back. Maybe I'm just picky, but for a man, this isn't the ideal place for a stitch. I've already taken the tags off and decided to wash them to see if that helps, so I can't return them, but I can't wear them either, I just don't feel comfortable at all.