Bottoms

Every chino, jean, and short worth buying, compared.

40 products31 brands$25–$235
Levi's 501 Original Fit
Levi's

501 Original Fit

$70
straightbudget

The OG. Shrink-to-fit if you want the purist experience.

Bonobos Stretch Washed Chino
Bonobos

Stretch Washed Chino

$99
slimstraightathleticmid

The one everyone recommends. Athletic fit is great for bigger thighs.

Levi's 511 Slim Fit
Levi's

511 Slim Fit

$70
slimbudget

Best slim jean under $80. Consistent fit across washes.

Banana Republic Rapid Movement Chino
Banana Republic

Rapid Movement Chino

$100
slimathleticmid

Very stretchy, holds shape well. Best value for quality.

Uniqlo Stretch Selvedge Slim Fit Jeans
Uniqlo

Stretch Selvedge Slim Fit Jeans

$50
slimbudget

Selvedge at Uniqlo prices. Insane value.

Dockers Alpha Slim Tapered
Dockers

Alpha Slim Tapered

$62
slimbudget

Best budget option. Solid quality for the price.

Uniqlo Slim Fit Chino Pants
Uniqlo

Slim Fit Chino Pants

$50
slimbudget

Free online hemming. Hard to beat at this price.

Naked & Famous Weird Guy Selvedge
Naked & Famous

Weird Guy Selvedge

$175
slimstraightpremium

Best entry into raw denim. Weird Guy is their most popular fit.

J.Crew Giant Fit Chino
J.Crew

Giant Fit Chino

$98
relaxedmid

The trendy wide/relaxed cut. Pure cotton, no stretch.

J.Crew 484 Slim Fit Chino
J.Crew

484 Slim Fit Chino

$90
slimmid

Classic slim fit, very consistent sizing.

Lululemon ABC Slim-Fit Pant
Lululemon

ABC Slim-Fit Pant

$128
slimpremium

The performance chino everyone copies. Feels like sweats.

Lululemon Commission Slim-Fit Pant
Lululemon

Commission Slim-Fit Pant

$128
slimpremium

Dressier cut than ABC. More office-appropriate.

J.Crew 770 Straight Fit Jean
J.Crew

770 Straight Fit Jean

$128
straightmid

Clean wash, versatile. Good mid-range option.

AG Tellis Modern Slim
AG

Tellis Modern Slim

$198
slimpremium

Premium LA denim. Soft hand feel, holds its shape.

Gustin Straight Raw Selvedge
Gustin

Straight Raw Selvedge

$99
straightmid

Crowdfunded model keeps prices low. Great selvedge for around $100.

Gap Slim Jeans with GapFlex
Gap

Slim Jeans with GapFlex

$34
slimbudget

Stretchy, cheap, widely available. Solid beater jeans.

Wrangler Cowboy Cut Original Fit
Wrangler

Cowboy Cut Original Fit

$30
straightrelaxedbudget

Built for actual cowboys. Indestructible at $60.

Goodfellow & Co (Target) Slim Fit Tech Chino
Goodfellow & Co (Target)

Slim Fit Tech Chino

$30
slimstraightbudget

Best under $35. Surprisingly decent for the price.

Nudie Jeans Lean Dean
Nudie Jeans

Lean Dean

$200
slimpremium

Swedish sustainability. Free repairs for life.

Everlane The Performance Chino
Everlane

The Performance Chino

$88
slimstraightathleticmid

Clean, minimal. Transparent pricing. Good athletic fit.

Bonobos Premium Stretch Jean
Bonobos

Premium Stretch Jean

$159
slimstraightathleticpremium

Same great Bonobos fits in denim. Athletic fit is the move.

Buck Mason Ford Standard Chino
Buck Mason

Ford Standard Chino

$125
straightpremium

Classic American cut. Heavyweight, structured feel.

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Todd Snyder

Slim Fit Tab Front Chino

$198
slimpremium

Designer quality. The upgrade pick if budget isn't an issue.

Abercrombie & Fitch Athletic Slim Jean
Abercrombie & Fitch

Athletic Slim Jean

$90
slimathleticmid

A&F's glow-up is real. Great fit for athletic builds.

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Old Navy

Slim Rigid Non-Stretch Jeans

$35
slimbudget

Best no-stretch budget jean. Frequently on sale for $20.

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Rhone

Commuter Pant

$138
slimstraightpremium

Performance/office hybrid. Wrinkle-free, travel-friendly.

Vuori Meta Pant
Vuori

Meta Pant

$128
slimstraightpremium

Athleisure-leaning. Very comfortable, less dressy.

3sixteen CT-100x Classic Tapered
3sixteen

CT-100x Classic Tapered

$235
straightpremium

Made in USA. One of the best fades in the game.

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Taylor Stitch

The Democratic Jean

$148
slimstraightpremium

Responsibly made. The slim-straight fit nails the sweet spot.

Amazon Essentials Classic-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Chino
Amazon Essentials

Classic-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Chino

$27
classicslimbudget

Rock bottom price. Fine for a starter wardrobe.

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H&M

Slim Fit Cotton Chinos

$25
slimbudget

Cheapest option. Quality reflects the price — treat as disposable.

Unbranded UB201 Tapered Fit
Unbranded

UB201 Tapered Fit

$88
slimmid

Naked & Famous' budget line. Raw selvedge under $100.

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Everlane

The Organic Cotton Slim Fit Jean

$88
slimmid

Clean minimalist denim. Transparent pricing as always.

Banana Republic Athletic Tapered Core Temp Chino
Banana Republic

Athletic Tapered Core Temp Chino

$100
athleticmid

Temperature regulating. Great for athletic builds.

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Madewell

Slim Fit Jeans in Penwood Wash

$138
slimmid

J.Crew's sister brand. Trade-in program for old jeans.

ASKET The Chino
ASKET

The Chino

$145
straightpremium

Sustainable. Heavy, structured, no stretch. Buy-it-for-life energy.

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Spier & Mackay

Cotton Chino

$68
slimstraightmid

Enthusiast favorite. Absurd quality for the price.

O
Old Navy

Slim Ultimate Built-In Flex Chino

$40
slimstraightbudget

Best bang for buck under $40. Frequently on sale for $25.

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Flint and Tinder (Huckberry)

365 Pant

$108
slimstraightmid

Cult following on Huckberry. Stretchy, durable, wears in well.

Bluffworks Ascender Chino
Bluffworks

Ascender Chino

$138
slimstraightpremium

Travel chino king. Wrinkle-proof, tons of pockets.