Nanci,

Glad you found the perfect short for you. Sorry the process had to be so painful. I now realize that I got pretty lucky - It only took me 4 pairs to find the perfect shorts - some PIs that I like but don't love, some weird thermal fabric ones that I got from REI a few years ago and quickly donated to rummage, Sugoi something or other (not the RX Flex) that I really hate, and the Shebeest triple S that I adore. Love your comparison photos.