Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I purchased these solely based on the design and side pockets. Normally I buy my workout pants at TJ Maxx for about $14.99/$16.00 but they don't have many options. I specifically wanted one pair of workout pants that were not black and with side pockets (and you can't be that picky at TJ Maxx...you can find one or the other but rarely both). I came across these on Amazon and they had pretty decent reviews. They were more expensive than I normally buy but I was willing to try them. I am 5" 5" and 200 lbs and I usually get a Large at TJ Maxx (mainly for the compression...If I was going for a totally comfortable size it would be an XL but when I am working out I like everything sucked in and non-jiggly). I ordered a Large on these as well. It came as expected. Side pockets were the depth would get at TJ Maxx (held my phone on one side and car keys on the other without any problems). I didn't like the length (not enough to return them) but I wish they were a few inches longer. I suspect if I was 5"3" they would be the perfect length for me. I made the picture diagram to help anyone make a decision. I have a 5"9" friend and I suspect they would be just under the knee for her (remember I ordered the capri length...they have several sizes). I loved the wide high waist band (I blocked it out in the picture and showed where my belly button was). I definitely felt my rolls were sucked in as I exercised today (3 mile bridge walk). It didn't roll down at all (so bonus!) I have one TJ Maxx pair that annoy me by rolling down at the waist if I so much as sneeze that I hate). The material is thick so no see through issues. I live in the south and I don't think they were too hot (but I exercise in the morning to avoid the heat). So aside from the length and the extra cost (over TJ Maxx) I would have given them five stars. I am going to order another pair (not capris length to see if I get the length I like) so I will have a least two pairs of work out pants that aren't black (I was trying to mix up my exercise wardrobe a bit). I haven't washed them yet so I will add to the review if I run into any problems on that front. Hopefully this review helps!