Athleisure, including clothing items such as jogger pants and hoodies, has enjoyed a very, very long 15 minutes of fame thanks to the global pandemic. However, as the weather warms up and people get out more and more (both literally and figuratively), there’s more of a collective desire to actually get dressed. 

Enter timeless and universally wearable chinos for men. Chinos are often confused for khakis, but they’re distinctly different. More formal than khakis, chinos are generally more fitted, have slim or slightly tapered straight legs, and are soft and crazy comfortable – not quite as soft and comfy as your favorite pair of sweatpants, but close.

Chinos for men also come in a wide range of colors (fun fact: “khaki” is actually a color, not technically a style of pants) and are more put-together-looking than denim. Whether you work a 9-to-5 in a traditional office setting, you’re looking for something snazzy for date nights with your partner, or you’re just flat-out tired of wearing sweats, here are the 10 best chinos for men right now. 

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1. Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Chino

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Todd Snyder is synonymous with refined, attractive clothing that’s both impeccably tailored and exceedingly durable. That’s exactly the case with the Slim Fit 5-Pocket Chino, an excellent option for multi-tasking between work and casual settings. 

To begin with, these chinos for men are constructed like denim and have double-reinforced stitching. They wear far more comfortably than your favorite pair of jeans, though, thanks to the poly and lycra included in the cotton twill fabric blend. While the chinos are stretchy, they keep their shape well throughout the day so you always look put-together. 

The Slim Fit 5-Pocket Chino comes in about a dozen colors and there are always one or two relevant seasonal options. For spring, for example, there’s the pale green light cactus color. They also come in several inseam length options, ranging from 30-34” – although curiously, there are only even-numbered inseams.