comfortable fit, but small pockets that are more in ...
345845
comfortable fit, but small pockets that are more in front of you than on your side
3137603
Pockets need to be a tad bigger, else size and fit are good.
2896867
These AllPro Men's AP Reflex Warm-Up Pants Track Pants Open Bottom (Medium) black with orange neon strip were a good value.  Very comfortable nice soft material.  Medium size fit as expected (I wear 32x32 jeans).  I would give five stars based on quality and price, except I wish the pockets were deeper, so I'm rating four stars.  Recommended.  Update:  the too shallow pockets are really annoying and I hardly ever wear these.  Downgrading review to three stars based on pockets.
772747
These seem to be a bit small, but they are comfortable
1316697
Very comfortable, lightweight. The leg is a bit tapered, which helps for people like me with short legs. My only complaint is that the pockets are too shallow - my phone is always falling out when sitting down in these pants.
1554785
These get 3 stars because they do look like jeans and are incredibly comfortable. However I am returning them because of the pockets. They are incredibly small I mean it looked like a child's pocket was sewn on my behind and it just made me look awful. Sad about returning, these had incredible potential.
817532
The pockets on the inside have wholes in the bottom. Other than that,
 it is very soft and comfortable.
3559635
These are good looking and comfortable board shorts. There is only one pocket, and that's in the back. The pocket also has a little loops of some kind, assuming it's to attach key rings or something in a secure manner. They fit a bit more loosely than I had expected, and are a bit shorter than what I'm used to (shows a lot of area below my belly button and still doesn't come close to my knees), but they're great otherwise.
4121223
I wanted a pair of shorts that were quick drying, with an elasticated waist and with reasonably deep pockets. I stumbled upon these after finding the Speedo ones I had previously were no longer in stock. The medium size is a loose fit - but that suited me as for running & hiking I wanted something a little looser. The material is thinner than expected but it is quick drying and comfortable to the touch. The shorts are shorter in length than I would have preferred - I was hoping that they would lie a few inches above the knee but the picture in retrospect is a true representation of how long they really are. There are 3 pockets - one zipped on the back for keys and 2 pockets on the front side. The front facing ones are not very deep. I was hoping they would be deeper to accommodate all manner of things such as tissues, doggie poop bags and the like..but stuffing too much in the pockets is unbecoming!

That said although these don't tick all the boxes I had in mind, overall I am reasonably happy with the quality and comfort of these shorts.
4902279
These are very comfortable, highly functional jogging or gym shorts. However - the lack of a large enough pocket for a cell phone takes this from a 5 star product to three stars for me, personally.
600769
Fit is a little slimmer than some of the other Lee styles,  so that the pockets seem to flare more. Still comfortable.
504519
The pockets are fine for my tiny Asian hands. The cut is somewhat high in the back, making me feel like it was rising. However, it looks fine in the mirror. Just needs some times to get used to this style.
2347756
PROS:
* Pockets
* Elastic waist
* Comfortable seat

CONS:
* Pockets too shallow

I carry an iPhone 6+ and the thigh pockets are not deep enough to drop in the phone lengthwise and close the flap.

You can drop it in sideways, but then the phone is bent over the leg with pressure that, under the wrong circumstances, could be damaging.

Ultimately, I went with a pair of 5.11, though the Riggs cargo shorts are still my favorite.  Snaps vs velcro are easier for the pockets.
3008693
Xlarge fit smaller needs improvement color good, right amount of pockets
1668377
Fit is comfortable and as expected. Jeans have a little stretch, which is nice. They are fairly thin, so not great for cold weather. However, the front pockets are literally TWO INCHES DEEP, so they are absolutely useless. You might be able to fit a single tissue or a chapstick in it. Nice jeans for  warmer weather and if you don't care about pockets.
2002901
These pants are ok. The fit is good but just a little snug in the thighs, though the material has plenty of flex to it. There are tons of pockets, which is great, but the pocket lining seems to be a nylon mesh like in a swimsuit but tougher. That's unfortunate for my use because I'm constantly jamming tools, screws, wire nuts, zip ties, etc. in and out of my pockets and it's just not ideal. The external material seems tough enough, but I wouldn't put these up against my 5.11 tactical pants.  Overall this pair is average, but if you can find 5.11's for a similar price go with those.

For sizing, I'm a 34-32 and I bought the X-Large. They fit fine.
1353023
Columbia Women's Silver Ridge Cargo Short, 4, Fossil are OK.  The back pockets are not as large as I would have liked.  My phone does not fit well.  Also, they seem to be sized on the small size.  I ordered a 4, and the thighs are a bit tight. I think a 6 would be too big for my waist, so I didn't send the 4 back and get the larger size.  I don't think I have large thigh's--the other brand shorts I have that are 4's fit in the waist and the thigh's, so I think these just aren't sized great for me.  I do like the material.