These shorts are indestructible. I had purchased sphere shorts in 2001 and they are still going strong. I lost some weight and needed a smaller size, so I purchased three new pairs from Zappos.The material is well made and wears like iron. I wash my shorts weekly and they don't shrink or fade.The Dri-Fit material does a good job wicking sweat from the skin. Nike makes a bunch of different dri-fit fabrics, but I like the sphere fabric the most. It has some texture and seems to wick sweat better than their other Dri-Fit designs. The fit of the shorts is great and not too long and not too short. These come with only front pockets. I would have liked a back pocket that could accommodate an iPod. Overall, great product. The sphere apparel is harder to find, but glad to see that Zappos carries it.