These are my fab all time TRI shorts. Pick the color you like and order them asap. This style is a perfect fit for me. The waist band hits perfectly. I love the 6 inch, not too short not too long. These are very flattering- bonus and performance wise they can't be beat. I love the thigh band and thicker waist band. There is a pocket. Pad is minimal and performs well. I have been wearing this style every season for the last 4 years. I have not found a better fitting short for TRI training and racing. PLUS they make my rear booty look amazing- better than my favorite pair of jeans. Be mindful of the pattern you pick if you care about this. I am 5'5" , 26" waist and 36.5 inch hips. I measure a small on Zoot size chart - I get medium bottoms and Zoot small tops. I size up and they work for me. IF you are on the lower end of the SMALL size bracket you should be fine. My friend gets a small and they fit her fine. My only complaint is they seem to limit quantity for each edition. I bought a matching kit and when my fav shorts wore out I couldn't replace them. They change the colors and styles every season. So if you have a fav pair for a matching jersey or race top, get two.