Great pants with pockets that are too shallow
590986
These pants are very comfortable, the fabric is soft, the elastic is snug but not too snug, there is plenty of room in the crotch (great for pajamas), but they have one fatal flaw: the pockets are too shallow. At least that is the case for me. When I have my phone in the pocket, the corner of my phone sticks out. And when I sit down, indian-style (or maybe it's criss-cross applesauce these days?), my phone falls out. Granted, I have a fairly large phone (iPhone 6+), but I've not had a problem with it falling out of any other pants I own.

These would be 5-star pants if the pockets were deeper.
2970697
great pants, prior reviews were very helpful.  Only complaint is back pocket is too small.  It doesn't fit smartphone.
4717824
In general, the style of these is pretty nice, but those pockets are really bad!! I bought these for my son, 6'3", 190lbs. They fit fine, but the pockets hit at an odd spot and they are so huge, they stick out from the hip/thighs. He said he can't really wear them out since things fall out easily (phones, keys, you know, those things you usually need to keep safe). But they make good sleep pants.
I am also afraid they may shrink to nothing if he accidentally puts them in the dryer.  The material is soft, but not substantial.
1859585
Nice looking shorts with a good fit.  I am rating them 4 instead of 5 because my boyfriend says the pockets are a bit too shallow to make these his go-to golf shorts.
3336132
Compared to my old levis 505, the pockets of this new pants are very shallow. My wallet and cell phone can easily slip out. Too bad
2640241
I cannot imagine why Columbia uses the pictures above to show what these pants look like. They make the pants look far less flattering than they actually are (they're pretty cute!). I usually wear a 4 and ended up sizing up to a 6S for these because they are thin fabric, and tight + thin fabric = not attractive (I'm 5'2" and weigh about 120lb). That said, with the right size, these are great pants!

Pros:

- They are very comfortable.
- The S length is very good for shorties like me (I didn't measure, but it hits about where my other 29" pants fit, so I'd say it's around there).
- They are water resistant.
- The material is soft and breathable.
- They have a little bit of stretch.
- The shorts length when you zip the legs off is just perfect.
- The zippers for the shorts are covered on the inside and outside, so they don't scratch you and aren't immediately noticeable from the outside.
- The cut is very flattering and comfortable.
- They wash up beautifully, even in a hotel sink (I did test this).
- They dry very fast.

Cons:

- They are not completely waterproof. I wore them in a downpour in the Costa Rican rain forest for three hours, and they started sticking to me after about the first hour. Even so, they weren't dripping down my legs, and they dried quickly once the rain let up, so overall I was quite happy with them.
- The shorts zipper might be a little tight around the thighs. I do not have Barbie doll thighs, but I do swim regularly so I would say my build is more athletic, and I didn't have any problem with them. However, any more meat and they may have been less comfortable.

The color I got is "Grill," which is much more gray than the greenish picture on the product listing suggests, but which is exactly what I wanted. The other things my husband and I are wearing in the Cloud Bridge picture from the Costa Rican rain forest are:

My jacket:&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/White-Sierra-Women-s-Trabagon-Jacket-Horizon-Blue-Large/dp/B00LOZ9BSW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">White Sierra Women's Trabagon Jacket, Horizon Blue, Large</a>, Medium in Purple Rain, sz. M
His jacket:&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/White-Sierra-Men-s-Trabagon-Jacket-Vintage-Indigo-X-Large/dp/B00LTCMKII/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">White Sierra Men's Trabagon Jacket, Vintage Indigo, X-Large</a>&nbsp;in Vintage Indigo, sz. L
His pants:&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Columbia-Silver-Ridge-Convertible-Pant-34x32-Tusk/dp/B0058YVLP6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible Pant, 34x32, Tusk</a>&nbsp;in Grill, sz. 32x30
My backpack:&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Homdox-Large-35L-Ultralight-Foldable-Packable-Backpack-Durable-Light-Hiking-Daypack-for-Men-and-Women-Army-Green/dp/B017K4FL70/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Homdox Large 35L Ultralight Foldable Packable Backpack, Durable Light Hiking Daypack for Men and Women (Army Green)</a>&nbsp;in Army Green.

I have reviewed all of these as well, and you can find those by clicking through my profile (or I will be reviewing them by the end of the week). Sorry, I couldn't get my computer to upload the two pants pictures vertically. Argh!

Overall, these are great pants and worked beautifully in the rain and humidity of the rain forest. I plan to have these be my go-to travel/hiking pants from now on for anywhere that's not the middle of the city ('cause I'd want something less hiker-y looking for that). For cooler climates, I will bring my silk long underwear to wear underneath. I'm extremely satisfied with this purchase.
2780519
Great Pants, lots of storage, just a bit too baggy. Work is tough on my pants, and I want something that has more storage options than a pair of jeans. These work great, since you get larger pockets than normal. The front pockets are larger than average, and easy to put your hands in and out. The cargo pockets are fine and use Velcro to secure them. There is also a small pocket on the right leg perfect for a folding knife or other tool, and a small Velcro pocket on the left let. I really like the back pockets as there is plenty of room for your wallet to move, and doesn't create a pressure point. I also like the small loop that is on the right hip just above the pocket, I like to use it to keep my keys handy.
1527165
These pants have a special tiny pocket inside the right front pocket- I have had other pants with this pocket and didn't realize these pants did also.  My issue with this pocket is that change and other small items get stuck in there and are hard to get out, I will probably have that little pocket sewn shut.  I suppose some people like this feature but I really do not.  Other than that the pants are as expected and desired.

On a side note, just in case manufacturers are looking, my inseam length is 31"- nobody other than custom manufacturers seem to make pants to that length.  30" inseam is 'high water' and 32" look dumpy on me, I need 31".
1693532
I don't like how shallow the 2 front pockets, the upper ones, are. I always have things falling out of them.
1895665
Great pants and great fit.  Nice fabric and nice features.  My only complaint is the pockets.  The pockets are not deep enough, when you sit down everything that was in your pockets empties out onto your chair.  It seems like many brands have this problem these days, I'm not sure why they couldn't supply a inch or two more material in the pockets...
489838
Front pockets too shallow, but overall very pleased.
2151904
I wear these pants every week.  They are an excellent fit, great color too... I just wish the front pockets weren't so shallow!  Oh, and these arrived with a small hole in the thigh where it looks like maybe they were attacked by a sewing machine. But the upside is that the hole has not gotten any bigger and is wearing well, and I've probably washed the pants 20-30 times by now.  I'll order these again.
2686024
I agree with all the other comments concerning shallow pockets, come on, how much trouble or expense is it to put in a useful size front pocket????  Sizing variations keeps me from ordering these online.  I know from buying them in the store that I need to find a pair on the shelf that is the right waist and length then hold them up to other colors I want and see if I can find a match.  Sometimes this can take a while.  The size variation from one of a size and several others of the same size can be and is all over the place I have found as much as 2-3" difference in waist and 2-3" difference in length.  Also, the shrinkage varies quite a bit.  I have, right now, 5 pairs of the colored pants all in the same size and some have shrunk in the waist to the point of being uncomfortable and also have shrunk in the width of the legs to the point of being way to clingy around the calf.
All that being said, when you can get the right size, and the color you like and the fabric you like, which I like this fabric a lot,  I love these jeans.  I also like the regular amanda jeans in denim.  (The blue denim jeans do not have the shrinkage problems that the colored jeans have, different material altogether)  I love the comfort of the waist and I like many of the colors that they make.  However, I do end up buying these jeans often, as I am fussy about the colors looking fresh and bright, and unfortunately, when dealing with cotton, color fades rather quickly with repeated washing.  Also not such a problem with the regular denim.  It fades slowly, and isn't that bad for quite a long time. I think my rating of 4 stars is very generous, concerning all the issues with these pants.  However, they are probably the same issues as with any other brand of jeans that are cotton, and as I said, I do wear them almost exclusively and I like them  a lot for comfort and appearance.
4391703
These have a great fit, feel, and look. My only complaint would be the velcro side pockets. I wish that they were a little higher up and farther forward. When I put my cell phone in the pocket it essentially ends up behind my knee.
1776286
Wearing them as I type this review.
The fit is good.  The rise has plenty of room for moving and working. Bartacks at the top and bottom of the pockets are sufficient. (I am an experienced garment professional specializing in uniform garments and there is a trend lately to make bartacks thinner than the previous standard, but they are sufficient to the task.)  The side pockets are a bit shallow - this is my only serious complaint.  Back seams, side seams and outer seams are all simple single stitching, so the pants won't last long under stress.  The answer to that is to be honest with yourself and buy pants that fit your actual measurements, not the measurements you wish were yours.  If you put the pants on and cannot see your belt without serious effort, then you bought the wrong size.  Buying bigger pants doesn't make you look fat.  Being fat and wearing pants that are too tight makes you look fat.
All in all, a good pant for the money.
1686766
Very comfy and front pockets are not fake. The back pockets however are extremely low. Im unsure why the butt pockets are more on my upper legs but it is odd.
1070344
I LOVE the feel of these pants, very soft and warm, which is the only reason I'm giving them four stars.  But because they're bulky, they're kinda ugly.  And although I ordered a tall size, the length of the pants were still too short for me at 5'9".  I love wearing them around the house, but  because of the awkward bulk and the too-short pants legs, I wouldn't wear them in public.