and stay-in-place waistband are very good, but they rode up on me uncomfortably in ...
922204
The quality, overall fit, and stay-in-place waistband are very good, but they rode up on me uncomfortably in the back.
2579958
Comfortable, but they don't quite cover the tush: They have a tendency to ride up. Waistband is comfy.
626774
These are quality running shorts, and you can wear them as a base layer or over your underwear. The one thing I don't like about them is that they're slightly tight in the waist, and a little looser in the thighs. This is a significant detail, because I'm pretty fit, and have a lean waist with muscular quads from lifting and running. Usually, shorts like this fit the other way around; quads are too tight and waist is too loose. With the Adidas, the waistband left a tight mark, and the legs bunched up a bit.
  Still, they're comfortable, and the material feels durable and soft at the same time; I actually like them. I just can't quite balance their big/small aspect. Four stars because of construction and comfort, one star off for somewhat strange fit. If you have a bigger tummy and smaller quadriceps, these might be problematic--sizing up or down could be a puzzler. Good luck.
247215
I've been a boxer guy most my life and thought it was time to switch it up. I ordered these along with some more classic-fitting briefs. The material is great, the band is not thick or constricting, and the size fit as expected (31" waist, ordered a medium). I just don't think I'm a brief guy. The thin strip of material seemed to cut into my thighs, and while it was soft, it was uncomfortable. Same on the back side, with it digging into my cheeks -- and I don;t have an extremely fat rear end, either. I will be returning these, but only because they are not my style. And yes, I feel bad about returning slightly used underwear, but that's business and in their policy.
4353184
The area from crotch to waist was very long.  For these to ride at the proper waistline would have left a large gap in the crotch making my husband feel like he was wearing a diaper.  He usually likes a little extra room down there for his "stuff", but this was down right ridiculous.
3946173
Another too wild about the waistband.  It has a tendency to roll over unlike other Hanes products I have used
813772
I'm lucky in that I work out quite a lot, I'm tall and nicely proportioned. As a result my body is generally a good fit for many clothes. That's also true of these pants, which I purchased in two colors, both of which fit identically (that's a good sign of quality manufacturing).

Downside is that the pants are designed to for at the natural waist, which is basically to say way the heck up there. These sit at least two inches higher up than any pair of Dockers I've ever owned. The resulting look is not flattering. Wiggle them down and they eventually ride back up and get uncomfortable.

If you like really long in the crotch pants, these are for you. The cut is a hair tight in the hips/butt on me, but that is likely due to weight work making my butt a little big for my waist size.
2223598
These things fit in the weirdest way.  When you pull them all the way on, you have about 3 to 4 inches of leg showing above the ankle, and the waistband is all the way up around your ribs (I'm 5'7", if that helps).  I had to roll the waistband down to wear them.  The cloth also felt kind of scratchy and stiff, even after months of occasional wearing and washing.  I eventually donated my pair.  They do in fact keep you warm, and they must be cotton because they are breathable, but everything else about them is uncomfortable.
3623396
I purchased these to wear in  a tri, so I intend to bike and run in them. while they are delightfully comfortable on a ride, when I got off and went for a long-ish run in them I ended up with horrible chaffage. might be because of my skin? but I got chaffed from the edge of the padding as well as the back pocket of the shorts rubbed my back and I got spots there too!
but, I do like the back pocket for storage and the shorts were great for riding. all in all, a good pair of shorts for just cycling, but not as tri shorts.
971957
These have fairly good sound, but are uncomfortable to wear.
2083348
Hi these seem to be good underwear at first. But what you will quickly find is that the waistband has a very rough seem on it. After wearing them one time I found they cut into my waist and left a large scratch along it. This is very uncomfortable and painful. To continue wearing them I have to wear them inside out because the outer waist band is much softer. You shouldn't have to wear your underwear inside out to make them comfortable
2202347
They fit fine, but they go so high on my belly. I do like to workout in them though. My biggest problem is that the waistband get's a weird crease in is because of where they lay, but no big deal since I only use them to workout in. They are SO comfortable for that.
904297
I love 100% cotton - the feel can't be beat in the tropics, but the plastic waistline and leg openings was uncomfortable.  I still kept them, but probably wouldn't get this pair again.
2553537
In trying to find a replacement for my discontinued "Hanes Smooth Illusions" hose, I decided to give Spanx another try. $32 for the pair, but I'm desperate. I had to fold them over because the waist goes almost to my earlobes. I'm short-waisted, but I don't recall seeing an option that wasn't "high-waist." The waist band is incredibly tight, which due to my short abdomen means it's squeezing my ribcage and restricting my ability to breathe. The material is soft and silky, though, which is nice. The color is also great, because it's very close to skin-tone and looks good. Importantly, the pair covers the top of my thigh, which is the most important thing to my pear-shaped figure. However, after 3 hours of wear, I already have a 2-foot long runner up the front-side of my left calf. Throwing $32 out the car window would have been a more effective use of resources.
4812406
Not too fond of wide elastic waistband that's not covered with material. Kinda cuts into my stomach when I sit
1850136
the length was fine, but the inseem was way too high up, and i wear my pants at my hips not my waist, other than that, the pants are great quality.
2061190
These would have been fine if they weren't too small. I wear XL leggings all the time, and most manufacturers' XLs fit me comfortably. I couldn't even get them over my hips without being afraid of ripping the waistband. It's a shame, since the fabric feels fantastic. But if it doesn't fit, I must return it.