These are excellent quality! They have a very firm, strong stretch to them, and so give a very flattering fit, with a lot of control. The fabric is on the soft side, excellent quality waistband. Love the pocket along the side of the leg. There are pockets on the outside of both legs, actually. They’re deep and side, will easily hold a smart phone, and it will be in deep enough that no part of it will be visible, and it won’t work it’s way out. I purchased these in the XL to be safe, and the fit is perfect. My waist is 31, hips are 38. Plenty of room to move around, snug enough for control.