Always taken off pretty much immediately after a ride and hand washed in PerWoll sport detergent. Drip dried in the shade so the deep blue color is as vivid as the day they were made. Zero blems/pulls/broken stitching/stains/weak elastic etc etc, not even any chafing where the shorts meet the saddle. Sizing is pretty straightforward: true American fit. Only selling because I lost alot of weight and am now wearing M cycling clothing. Please check out my other cycling goodies and I'm happy to answer any questions.