I think this is my fifth or sixth time buying the black shorties 3-pack in about a decade: ever since discovering them as a newbie hiker, I haven't wanted to wear any other pants! Whether for physical activity or just everyday comfort, what I love about them is how soft they are and (without being too graphic!) how they can be worn as high and snug or low and relaxed as you like, thanks to their gentle but robust elasticity. Plus, for any other cloth pad wearers out there, you can totally count on these pants to hold them in place perfectly. Lastly, shout out to their durability: expect to wear them until they're all but threadbare. In short(ies), these are a longterm fave that I don't expect to switch from and feel really good about the sustainability factor of too.