Both front pockets are zippered so great safety function there. A small detail that I love is that the pockets are attached to the actual shorts! This is great because when I put my phone in the pocket it doesn’t sag the pocket down and peep past shorts.
After reading reviews on how the buckle would get lost in the pants when taking them off, I loosened the belt as much as possible so the fork looking part is closer to the end of the fabric strap. This gave enough leeway room for the strap to move around in the pant without getting lost in it.
The fabric isn’t super stretchy but does have a stretch to it making it easier to move around. Thickness is thin but not cheap. Will need to get more in every color!