The Complete Chino Buying Guide - 20 Brands from H&M, Uniqlo, Gap, Bonobos and more

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Detailed Blog Post: thekavalier.reviews/Chino-Guide
Time Stamps
0:35 - Evaluation Criteria
1:55 - History Lesson
3:06 - Best Overall
Bonobos: thekavalier.reviews/Bonobos
Banana Republic: thekavalier.reviews/banana-rep...
4:50 - Best Budget Options
Uniqlo: thekavalier.reviews/Uniqlo-Chinos
Jomers: thekavalier.reviews/Jomers
6:16 - Most Luxurious
Ledbury: thekavalier.reviews/Ledbury-Ch...
Asket: thekavalier.reviews/Asket-Chinos
7:16 - Honorable Mentions
Woodies: thekavalier.reviews/woodiesshirts
Peter Manning: thekavalier.reviews/PMNYCPants
American Tall: thekavalier.reviews/American-Tall
Scotch and Soda: thekavalier.reviews/Scotch-and...
Spoke: thekavalier.reviews/Spoke-RAF
10:34 - GoodThreads: thekavalier.reviews/Goodthread...
11:32 - Bonobos: thekavalier.reviews/Bonobos
11:51 - Jomers: thekavalier.reviews/Jomers
12:09 - J.Crew: thekavalier.reviews/JCrew-Chinos
12:34 - Express: thekavalier.reviews/Express-Ch...
13:07 - Uniqlo: thekavalier.reviews/Uniqlo-Chinos
13:29 - Ledbury: thekavalier.reviews/Ledbury-Sh...
14:04 - Asket: thekavalier.reviews/Asket-Chino
14:41 - Taylor Stitch: thekavalier.reviews/Taylor-Sti...
15:33 - Buck Mason: thekavalier.reviews/Buck-Mason...
16:16 - H&M: thekavalier.reviews/hm-chinos
17:10 - Banana Republic: thekavalier.reviews/banana-rep...
17:54 - ASOS: thekavalier.reviews/ASOS-Chinos
18:21 - TAYLRD: thekavalier.reviews/TAYLRD
18:57 - Gap: thekavalier.reviews/Gap-Chinos
19:24 - UNTUCKit
19:34 - Spoke: thekavalier.reviews/Spoke-RAF
20:00 - Wrap-Up & Thank You
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For reference, I am 6’4 usually 170lb. Typical sizes of clothing:
T-shirts: S
Long sleeve shirts/button downs: M
Dress Shirts: 15.5 x 35
Pants: 30 x 34
Dress Shoes: 12
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@drlessismore 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate all the hard work you put in. Looking forward to the performance chino/pant video. all the pants really suit you. Look custom. None of them look too flappy/wide at the bottom.

@taylor2249 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, you put together GREAT videos. Thank you for the work 🤘🏼 Most of all, THANK YOU for not selling out and going sponsored.

@Fredburphle 5 жыл бұрын

you read my mind with this video, I've been wanting advice on these for a while. Love the channel, keep it up!

@corysimpson7467 4 жыл бұрын

The amount of depth and brands in your videos is awesome man! Thank you for your information!

@JSn00py 5 жыл бұрын

This man goes above and beyond every time! Great vid!

@bradleystroup1457 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought my first Bonobos order on your recommendations (chinos and button down shirt) Really impressed on first impressions with the cut/fit and quality at that price. Very clean cut. In the right spot of looking nice for your form without being too slim as well as not being baggy in spots. Really happy with my purchase

@mickt4553 5 жыл бұрын

your contents are always very thorough and complete!

@kikimdo 5 жыл бұрын

This is the video I've been looking for! Great info! Great honorable mentions. I know Uniqlo has in-store alterations, but had no idea about the others.

@CarlMurawski 5 жыл бұрын

WORTH THE WAIT!

@mikew742 5 жыл бұрын

Your video came up on my recommend list, first time viewer, great review and I’ve subbed. Thanks for the effort you have put in

@PicoFromTX 5 жыл бұрын

This is why I stay subbed. You do such excellent research!

@uzg4354 5 жыл бұрын

U og my man Ive seen tons of channels but boy u r different n stand out Ur contents reflect ur dedication time n effort Take ur time but release worthy content as always Salute!! Kavalier always!!

@markballie8999 5 жыл бұрын

Great, thorough video. Many thanks for all the work you put into it. You certainly stand out among the other men "stylists". Cheers!

@wpwb1741 3 ай бұрын

This was an excellent video. There was a wide variety of chinos and a decent amount of detail about each. Thank you, this was very helpful.

@brandonleggins3037 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for recommending bonobos. I went to their guide shop on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. These chinos look tailored OTR soooo good. My life has been changed! 😂 picked up 5 pairs of chino pants and 2 pair of their chino shorts. Thanks again.

@fitness403 3 жыл бұрын

Wow sr I most say your videos are very good and specific. Love it ! Thanks! Buying my chinos now with confidence.

@peterzannes759 5 жыл бұрын

This is great! Really appreciate the honesty. For a future video (not sure if you've done this already), I would love to see a video on button down Oxford shirts.

@Hypee559 5 жыл бұрын

Really glad this video finally came out and that you finally tried something from Buck Mason. I personally am a big fan of Banana Republic’s Rapid Movement chinos (have 6 different colors).

@thadboudreaux5692 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your work 👍 Thank you for informing me of Bonobos. Their Stretch Washed Chino 2.0, and the Tech Short Sleeve shirts are a win for me. The Bonobos Riviera short sleeve shirt is a step down. You have helped me to discover that dressing nicer does not need to be uncomfortable or painful.

@ALI_B 3 жыл бұрын

great video, I appreciate the depth and breadth of the coverage!

@zachmitchem2801 5 жыл бұрын

Great work here! I definitely need to expand my chino collection!

@mscebold 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for more great content, Jon! Looking forward to the Tech Chino roundup. My Lululemon ABC’s are a little worn, so I’m looking for some replacements. Thinking the Rhône Commuters are the front runners...for now.

@XenLong 5 жыл бұрын

This is incredible content , thanks man!

@neonbluejapan 5 жыл бұрын

I am a girl and I LOVE your videos 👍🏻 your style is so put together starting with hair, skin, speach and clothes maaan keep up the good work!!

@eddieedentertainment131 3 жыл бұрын

Love when a women recognize and compliment thats not too common respect to you young lady

@CaptaenRon 5 жыл бұрын

This video was just what I needed. My first and only pair of chinos (Dockers) just wore out so I am ready to get more (and step it up to something that lasts).

@redx603 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, amazing work. I have following your channel for a long time and a big fan of your work as you have taught me so much about different brands. Just wondering how you feel about Dockers, Old Navy and Lands End?

@rtdonnel 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and channel; thanks for ask the hard work you put in! I'm looking to upgrade to the Bonobos chinos you mention in this video. I like the look, your review and that they offer so many for options, particularly there tailored fit. I seem to have an issue with fade marks on my chinos where my everyday carry tends to sit, my phone is a big culprit of this. Any advice on preventing this from happening, aside from not putting a phone in my front pocket?

@erichanson5628 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this amazing video Jon!

@genecarey 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as always, ton of information but really easy to digest. I know these giant roundups (sneakers was good too) must be a lot of work, and putting the collection together isn't cheap either, but its a great format. Chinos have become my go-to, I wear them more than jeans now. I wear a suit for work and usually stick to full suits in the fall/winter, but for summer dress code chinos are my go too: cooler, more comfortable, and easier to clean especially when you sweat in them. I have a bunch from Uniqlo, I live in Japan so they are right around the corner, go on sale a lot, and always have free alterations in store (which is key for me because I wear ~29in length which is tough to find).

@510magic 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this video! Much needed 👍

@midshiptom 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and very informative. As a man who consistently pays the short-men tax, Uniqlo is a real winner for me. When they go on discount ($30, happen pretty often), they still shorten them for free (standard hem, +$5 for invisible hem). Sure, they aren't top quality but value-price ratio works for me!

@javiers02 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video! I started looking at my current chinos after watching the video! I may pick up some recommendations!

@gfbl 4 жыл бұрын

Never heard of bonobos before this vid... now I rotate amongst their chinos and dress pants. Thanks for the introduction

@m.a.2649 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid man. Like the time stamps

@clint7312 5 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one!

@CondeEdison 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff. Thanks for the advice.

@andrew1212w 5 жыл бұрын

This was a fantastic well researched video and I found it very useful (the other style guy Tanner what’s his name always goes on about your tribe and archetype not sure what that means!) keep up the good work 👍

@l3monpig 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT vid, thanks so much for covering all these. My new chino purchase road map is much easier now.

@The_Kavalier 5 жыл бұрын

That’s why I do it! 👊🏻👊🏻

@c1ssalc 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video! Exactly what I wanted to learn about... Wow Jon you killed it with this one.

@WhatShallEyeDo4U 5 жыл бұрын

This is great! I'm gonna do: Jomers, Bonobos, and Bespoke. Woodies next winter.

@marcellocapone4925 3 жыл бұрын

As a tall (6'3) guy with skinny legs I had always been hesitant buying 'slim fit' 'skinny fit' 'tapered' pants thinking it'd exacerbate the issue and making me look worse but it turns out it's paradoxically best to buy snug fitting pants since they give my legs some contour. Straight cut just makes me look boxy. It's good to see tall guys fashion examples out there, hence I'm digging your channel quite a bit!

@fuzzmaster4157 7 ай бұрын

As a taller person I find the hardest thing about pants fitting is the rise. Mid or high rise is what I need

@Sport214 5 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. Thank you so much for providing such an informative study. I basically live my life in chinos (mostly Banana Republic), and I found this super helpful. I think the Asket looks the best overall, but those Bonobos really make your bum look amazing. Because you like a slimmer cut, we often see lines beneath; it would be helpful if you said which style of underwear you are wearing (you don’t have to show them although I’m sure it would up the view count.. lol) but it would help yo know if visible lines are underwear lines, pocket lines or shirttail as some of those may be eliminate based upon what we wear. Thank you, again. Fantastic job.

@deeznuts4747 5 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! I was waiting!!!!!

@Doidon90 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, great review! Which chinos did you find have high enough waist to wear with a shirt tucked in properly? I find that many of the chinos you can find today have a rather low waist making it look quite awkward to tuck in a shirt with.

@iamhallo68 5 жыл бұрын

very informative, love it!

@nefitru 5 жыл бұрын

This is hard work. Good video!!

@ikenj 4 жыл бұрын

Over the years, I’ve tried Dockers, JCP, and a few other brands for chinos, never kept em. BR was so close for me, but BONOBOS 😳🤯 So comfy!

@hernar2 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. My go to brands are banana and gap. I live in chinos more so than jeans. Classic plain front in slim fit for me. Will order Bonobos based on your review

@kylepeterson8336 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Do you have any recommendations for chinos that have more of a mid rise?! Most chinos or khakis I find are lower cut and I don’t lean toward that style with tucking my shirt in. Thank you for any suggestions!!

@tonyvargas368 5 жыл бұрын

Great content. I absolutely love Bonobos. Their quality and durability is excellent.

@willtothewong 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Keep them up!

@krisl6429 5 жыл бұрын

as an asian student, my closet is 80% uniqlo, the cutting fits us better, quality for its price

@devonrocks6 3 жыл бұрын

Totally Asian lol! The cuts fit me horribly, lots of clothing stores are catering to the Chinese clientele specifically, I’m like 3 waist sizes up on uniqlo pants.

@goigypoigy 3 жыл бұрын

Same name gang.

@-NoneOfYourBusiness 5 жыл бұрын

That was a great upload.

@jaypeearagon4692 5 жыл бұрын

Really loved this kind of videos that you make but hey can you make a video about bags? Like duffle, weekenders, etc... and compare them whether which one is the greatest. Appreciate your effort on every videos that you make. Keep up the good job. Big up from Phil🇵🇭

@anonim091 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much, that is sure a lot of hard work!, you're very helpful, thanks again

@Therealbrucedeal 5 жыл бұрын

This is the exactly the video I needed

@karamjitsingh8383 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for information men, now i know what brand should i buy for Chinos.

@simontogo 5 жыл бұрын

HUGE HELP!!! Thank you so much.

@The_Kavalier 5 жыл бұрын

👊🏻👊🏻

@DMorgan77 3 жыл бұрын

This was very well done. Great analysis and the video felt much shorter than it actually was.

@shakafever 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for this, great stuff!

@user-om3cw3wy6t 5 жыл бұрын

Huge help thanks so much. I’m curious as to what you suggest for men with skinny legs. The ASOS skinny chinos for example are baggy on me. Definitely interested in checking out the Bonobos ones but don’t want to spend that much to find out they aren’t slim enough. Any thoughts?

@juanjosefermin3682 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. I love Chinos more than denim. I will try Uniqlo

@troytruong8246 3 жыл бұрын

Just Bought my first chino before 8 came across this video. They are Bonobos and BR. How nice

@aceymac 5 жыл бұрын

I'm digging 5 pocket pants for SS19 - particularly in lighter and/or brighter hues - they're like the Chelsea boots/loafers of pants, in my opinion, dress up/down, always comfortable. I would love to see a similar round-up of 5 pocket pants. In addition to the brands you mentioned here, I'm looking at Todd Snyder, Sid Mashburn, and Brooks Brothers and wonder what you think and what others are out there. Thanks for putting out a great channel and keeping it strong and relevant!

@devonpeters5655 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Not sure what you would review this under, but what are your thoughts on the BR Traveler Pant?

@louisalvarez9907 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you continue making videos like these. Very helpful!☺🍻

@The_Kavalier 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Louis!

@louisalvarez9907 5 жыл бұрын

@@The_Kavalier NO. Thank you for the honest content and the hard work you put in.

@BJ-md8es 5 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the asket regular fit chinos? I’m deciding between regular or slim. I usually wear a Fulton or Alden in banana republic chinos for reference, so I was hoping to hear your insight. Thanks!

@Spooncuddler 5 жыл бұрын

Stellar and very helpful!

@brucew.5292 5 жыл бұрын

This is so thorough, holy shit. You will be helping a lot of young men with posts like this. Thank you kav

@The_Kavalier 5 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU Bruce 🤗

@Frico1964 5 жыл бұрын

Is there a store that carries these brands or are they available online only? Great great video

@TheMensch 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the video- I think im kind of past the accenting liners of the bonobos idk about you- I know they offer with standard matching colored pockets too which is great. I think the Jomers looked really great I think they were my favorite on you!

@aaronwalakay 5 жыл бұрын

When you do your active Chino could you cover Oliver's Passage Mack Weldon Radius

@saibushayer 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm a chino guy myself, and this video is very helpful. Looking forward to more videos from you in the whole business casual space. Good luck!

@joshknix1866 5 жыл бұрын

Haven't you had a pair of everlane chinos? I know I've seen an everlane review from you for cashmere sweaters but I thought you did one for everlane too.

@DaNiuLS 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. I almost exclusively wear Chinos. I'm glad to see Bonobos and BR at the op because those are go-tos.

@Abandon06 5 жыл бұрын

Love the gap! Also it might be on the low end but targets brand good fellow has great cheap chinos that have lasted me over a year now!

@buenosmayana6582 5 жыл бұрын

Thanx for all you do for us. can you do a video on oxford shirts . i love slim fit stuff , but having trouble with finding good oxford slim fit shirts.

@johnsinclair7733 5 жыл бұрын

The rear split waist-band of the Ledbury makes them much easier to tailor the waist. This is especially important if you have larger thighs or if the pant is only offered in even numbered waist sizes

@itskelvinn 4 жыл бұрын

just got 3 pairs of the J crew 484 that you talked about but the "tech pant" version. costed $14 for each. How did you get the pant to be so slim at the ankle? Are they tailored or do they come like that? it looks like on the website they are more straight legged, which i dont like as much as tapered

@TheStringBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@josephsmith2634 5 жыл бұрын

Great video very informative. I agree that bonobos and banana republic are the best I give the upper hand to banana republic rapid movement chinos because they are more comfortable they seem to have more stretch then bonobos.

@mashmash101 5 жыл бұрын

It's absolutely criminal that this guy doesn't have 100k subscribers.

@disturbed9361 5 жыл бұрын

Love The channel!😍

@jociaszamora2267 5 жыл бұрын

love bonobos' premium chinos. Does anyone know how they compare to the ledbury Richmond?

@bheinatz1 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video; a lot of research! My favorite chinos are either by Brunello Cucinelli or Luigi Borrelli Napoli. The Cucinelli ones are impeccably designed and sewn. The Borrelli ones are all completely handsewn and feel incredible; plus there's nothing more beautiful or comfortable than hand stitching!

@shellcrackerlover5889 5 жыл бұрын

How much are these Chinos you speak of?

@bheinatz1 5 жыл бұрын

@@shellcrackerlover5889 For retail both are WAAAAY out of my price range, with Borrelli costing $400-500/pair and Cucinelli at $700+; but out you have time and patience, you can often get either on yoox for far less. Often even >$100! I'll tell you what, my first pair of Cucinelli chinos changed my perspective on what I thought to be overpriced. Then experiencing the handcrafted quality of the Borrelli chinos simply blew my mind. For me, now that this door has been opened, there's no going back, I'm afraid...

@RebelSPY618 5 жыл бұрын

I think I’m going to pull the trigger on some Jommers - the Japanese stretch twill. With jommers, I don’t see inseam lengths.. only waist size. Does this mean I should count on taking these to my tailor? Trying to step up my clothing game based on your tips so I’m a newb...

@TrojanMars1 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Sent your way via Jeff, aka Style OG.

@fastleopard1 5 жыл бұрын

Bonobos fit me well and a variety of colors

@steverocksyo 5 жыл бұрын

I engineer lol. Get Gap for under $30 only. All my br stuff still held after 20 years. Glad they're still going.

@EthanNoble 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Got a 4 pairs of Banana republic on sale for $35 each

@guilladogui8259 11 ай бұрын

Which are the most tapered in the bottom? I need some to wear with loafers. Some have much fabric in the bottom

@declanbartlette3074 5 жыл бұрын

It is awesome to see reviews that involve one's extensive chino collection. I used to own a few pairs of chinos from Lands' End (Tailored Fit - these were the first chinos I bought), but I was not quite pleased that there was no stretch. I currently own a few pairs of chinos from Banana Republic (Rapid Movement); they fit better (and look better, too).

@wynkoop2000 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have that exact pair of well worn Bonobos washed chinos. Are you planning a "Dress Pants" version, too? On occasion chinos are just a little too informal.

@Hypee559 5 жыл бұрын

He’s done one with Bonobos, Tie Bar, Hugo Boss, and Suit Supply.

@wynkoop2000 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sneakk! Very good point, however he's done other comparison videos on chinos, too. The video your referencing was specifically on men's wool dress pants and was not nearly so all-encompassing as this one. I suppose it sort of applies if you're broadly defining Chinos as any non-wool, non-jean pants that can be dressed up. However, there seems to be a lot of middle ground and brands untapped.

@The_Kavalier 5 жыл бұрын

I will do a more detailed round-up. Last wool pant video did not include some standards that should be considered.

@wynkoop2000 5 жыл бұрын

The Kavalier I appreciate all your videos! Thanks!