but they ARE comfortable. UPDATE,AFTER CONTACTING EARTEC CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY ARE SENDING OUT A REPLACEMENT. Love these very comfortable can ware all day The shorts have an elastic waistband so they fit perfectly. My friend lives in an apartment and said what a great idea. Final solution was some WD40 around the release button on the hitch and them some wiggling. fitment and quality on point I gave it 4 stars because the prongs holding in the stones loosen easily. There is a removable sole which I left in when I wore them. very sturdy once stood up and tightened!