I really like these trunks. I wear a 36 inch waist, sometimes a 38 if the item runs small. I got these in the XL, and they fit perfect. I ordered them specifically because they have the compression short underneath, instead of the brief-style liner. I just like the full short underneath, as it tends to provide better coverage. These have pretty shallow side pockets, which is fine for me because I don't really want to have anything in the pockets while swilling. They also include the standard hidden key pocket on the inside of the waistband, which has a sorta loose envelope-style closure. I don't use this type of pocket, because the closure isn't enough to hold anything in there. There's also a rear single pocket on the back side with a velcro closure. I wouldn't use this pocket either simply because the velcro looks like it will pull away from the fabric the one time I pulled the pocket open. Other than that, I do like how this fabric feels. They drape and hang nicely both dry or wet, without being overly clingy. The fabric is smooth and soft, and they seem to dry pretty quickly even here in the humid SE part of the country. The print is nice - it's bold and vibrant, and the pull string waist adds a little extra security to the elastic waistband. I'd definitely recommend these as a good value for this price level.