Professional Chino
Todd Shelton makes the best-fitting chinos in America and it is not particularly close. They offer multiple fit profiles so you actually get pants that match your body. The fabric is woven in the US and everything is sewn in their New Jersey factory. Worth every dollar.
Best for: Best overall
Check price →Original Twill Khaki
Bills Khakis has been the gold standard for American-made khakis since the 1990s. The Original Twill uses a heavy 9.5 oz fabric that holds a crease and drapes properly. These are the chinos your father should have been wearing.
Best for: Best heritage pick
Check price →Martin Chino
Raleigh Denim is a small operation in downtown Raleigh making some of the best pants in the country. Their chino uses Japanese fabric but everything is cut and sewn by hand in North Carolina. The fit is modern without being skinny. Beautiful construction.
Best for: Best premium option
Check price →Original Chino
Best value on this list. All American Clothing makes a solid pair of chinos at about a third of the premium options. The fit is relaxed, the fabric is dependable, and everything is made in Ohio. If you need workday chinos that are genuinely American-made, start here.
Best for: Best value
Check price →Walt Trouser
Epaulet makes the Walt Trouser in their Brooklyn workshop. It splits the difference between a chino and a dress trouser. The construction is excellent and they rotate fabrics seasonally. Good option if you want something more refined than a standard chino.
Best for: Best for heavy use
Check price →Heritage Trousers
Howard Yount is a small direct-to-consumer operation making dress trousers and chinos in Brooklyn. The quality is exceptional but availability is unpredictable. When they have stock, the Heritage Trousers compete with pants costing twice as much from name brands.
Best for: Best heritage pick
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