I didn't realize how much I missed an above the knee short that didn't "bloom" out like a badly cut off pair of slacks. The better feel was immediate. These felt so good I went back and ordered more. The only concern I have is that they say not to put them in the dryer. I didn't expect that. I'm not sure what would happen. I'm not a lay laundry out to dry around the house kind of guy. We'll see.