Very happy with this suit. I am actually using it for Bikram (super sweaty) yoga, and not to swim. At half the price of the "real" yoga shorts, this was a bargain. It shrunk up a bit after washing, so I would suggest that if you are in doubt, buy the larger size (that's why only 4 stars...) overall this seems like a good deal, and I will buy more when the time comes.

does not weigh you down when swimming laps. this product is great.

alas, the suit rides up your legs, so there is not a smooth legline.  it also seems to hold a lot of water.  it looks better in pictures than when you're wearing it.  perhaps if it were made of lycra, it would hold it's shape, rather than bunching upward.  it's not terrible, but it does not have the clean look of the suit pictured above.

TOO BAGGY LOOKING.

I really like these shorts. I bought them (size 24) for my almost 6 year year old son (46" & 48 lbs) for him to have something different to swim in for his practices (he's used to the longer jammers). At first I thought they were too big, because they fit much looser in the legs then the jammers. But the inside underwear fit well and the drawstring works really well, so I've decided that's just the way they fit...looser in the leg (If I had it to do again, I may have went with the size 22). Anyway, for him, he should be able to wear them a very long time. I can tell they are made very well and will hold up well. He's getting used to them (says they're colder with the shorter leg : ) and I think they're adorable on him.

I think it runs a little large.  I use it for lap swimming.  I would drop one size if you like your suits to fit snug.