4 Times charm
I bought a pair of these for my husband. He loved them so much, I bought him another pair. My son thought they looked great, so he bought a pair. He loves them so much he bought this pair. They both live in these shorts. They fit well, wash up great, and dry very quickly (on the line). I wish there were a few more colors, but the ones that are offered are very nice. Could dress up or down.

My favorite climbing shorts
I own three pair of these shorts and two pair of the long pant version. These are my favorite shorts to climb in after the Arcteryx Rampart shorts. They are durable and just stretchy enough. They dry quickly and they are super comfortable. I recently bought another pair in2011 (after the redesign in 2010) and the 2011 fabric seems slightly different. I'm not sure if drying them in the dryer for a year has caused it to lose some of the strech or what. The newer fabric seems slightly stretchier although the label indicates the same material content.

Superior Product
Just got back from rock climbing wearing these shorts. I like the added protection because the shorts are longer than most. Was concerned that the sharp rock I was climbing around would tear up the shorts, but they did very well. The adjustable belt is nice because it runs the whole waist so you don't have that bunching in the front. They are a little pricey, but if they continue to hold up to the rugged environment I put them through without a scratch, they are worth it.

awesome
I owned a pair of Prana Zion pants several years ago, so decided to give these a shot once I was in the market for some shorts. The fit is perfect - I am 190 cm tall and 85kg (6'3" and ~188lbs) - I have a 32" waist and wear a 33" usually (who wears anything on their actual waist?). I got a medium, and the fit is perfect. Length is also perfect - just to the knee. The Zion fabric is stretchy and tough - not super light, but has some ventilation down in the... down there. If these follow the life of my pants, they will stand up to 3+ years of hard hiking/climbing/travelling in everything from tropical rainforest, lava flows, deserts... after that the material does lose its stretch and gets too baggy. Pocket access is a nice balance (one on the thigh with two zippered openings, two back, one with a flap, one without, and two mesh lined hand pockets). Things that have improved since my Zion pants: cinch strap is easier to use; zipper, instead of velcro opening; belt straps. I love Prana, and my only complaint is that my love is $$.

Love these shorts!
These shorts are the best I have ever owned. The fit and feel are excellent, and there is good attention to detail. They are stylish enough to wear downtown, but are great on the trail.