“These shorts are the best. Have swam with other brands but none as functional as these. Swim twice a week for a hour. Cinch cord works great, they feel great and don't balloon out in the back while doing flip turns. Great buoyancy keeps you level which has improved my speed. Waist is higher than many other brands. Thickness is consistent throughout the shorts which minimizes the number of seams(panels) which minimizes failure points. Bought a second pair in case they decide to drop or change these. After the second pair of my Huubs wore out in 12 months (each) I tried these and will never go back.”