I've always liked the look of these but not sure I would have taken the plunge - then I was lucky enough to get them in a black friday mystery bag in November and they are so much better in person than I imagined! Part of the reason I hesitated was that I already had a pair of 100% linen printed trousers that I wear in hot weather, but the Against the Tide pants are SO much better! My linen ones are super comfy but quickly get creased and rumpled so they end up getting washed a lot, whearas these K&T ones are made of much nicer, thicker material that continues looking fresh even after many, many days of wear. I put them on every time I go near the sea (not that an excuse is needed) and feel amazing in them. I started wearing them in european winter cos they are probably the same thickness as a pair of jeans with room for leggings underneath (and tbh I was just excited to start wearing them!) As noted by others, the pockets are small - but I don't even care. They are the best things I have to put on my legs and, since it's now summer where I am, no doubt I'll be living in them.
ETA: am a pear shape and - for me - these were a great fit due to the elasticated waist and otherwise generous cut.