A common industry practice known as "shrink it & pink it" that waves a lazy design wand on mens styles & turns them into womens mightve had something to do with that. The Emma trail shorts however were designed, tested & approved by a team of discerning female riders who demand superior fit performance & comfort. Specializeds goal was to create a clean & simple pair of shorts that were super light breathable & technical but durable enough for aggressive trail riding. Thats why the construction uses new lightweight vaporrize four-way stretch woven fabric that moves & flexes with you at every berm & drop. The shorts also include two bonded zippered pockets that provide a convenient storage solution for transporting your trail essentials plus inside waist adjustment tabs that keep the outside waistband clean & non-obtrusive to packs or jersey fabric that can catch on exposed velcro. Youll also find strategically placed laser perforations that allow for cool air flow & lightweight bonded plastic snaps that work in conjunction with a mesh gusseted fly to keep them comfortable while riding in & out of the saddle.