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Post by nater on Feb 20, 2015 8:15:27 GMT -6
I just got my first pair of Gustin chinos yesterday and I'm interested in getting more. But, I wanted to check and see what other people recommend for alternatives.
Is there another brand that makes a good pair of chinos at a good price point? I like my Gustins but I don't like having to wait 2-3 months (or more) to get them.
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Post by brentkuz on Feb 20, 2015 8:45:38 GMT -6
Nice.
What fit do you like and of course price range?
Dockers makes a bunch for relatively cheap.
The modern fit, they may have changed the name by now, khaki they sell at JCP for around $30-35.
Dockers alpha khaki in slim taper feel kinda like denim and cut more casual. Not a dressy chino but a nice casual pant.
GAP slim lived in khaki cheap soft and many colors also have straight.
Gap also just released a new khaki haven't seen them yet.
Banana republic Aiden or Emerson fit. Little step up can still find at the outlets for cheap.
Bill's khaki come in every fabric. I find the fit to be off but I've seen some great fabrics. Too high rise and straight leg just doesn't work for me.
Those are my favorites. Nothing insanely expensive at all all should be had for 50$ or under.
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Post by dz00 on Feb 20, 2015 9:48:03 GMT -6
My favorite are Uniqlo regular fit chinos.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2015 9:52:11 GMT -6
Dockers Alpha Khaki is my go to chino. Slim taper works for me.
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Post by bentin on Feb 20, 2015 10:21:32 GMT -6
I've been trying to find a good American made pair of reasonably slim chinos that I can pick up in a few colors.
I've ordered Flint and Tinders and will grab a pair of Taylor Stitch. But I'm also looking at Save Khaki and Apolis.
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Post by variable on Feb 20, 2015 11:02:43 GMT -6
Anyone tried the N&F chinos? I was looking at one the other day and couldn't really figure what the difference between it and their regular denim jeans.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2015 13:00:33 GMT -6
Anyone tried the N&F chinos? I was looking at one the other day and couldn't really figure what the difference between it and their regular denim jeans. I have a pair and it is five pockets in selvedge chino fabric. The fabric is pretty light and unsubstantial. It is a weird guy and it fits just like a pair of jeans. I got it on sales for less than $70 and I would do it again in different color (navy). |
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Post by variable on Feb 20, 2015 15:17:30 GMT -6
I have a pair and it is five pockets in selvedge chino fabric. The fabric is pretty light and unsubstantial. It is a weird guy and it fits just like a pair of jeans. I got it on sales for less than $70 and I would do it again in different color (navy). They stretch out like their jeans? I don't want to end up needing belt and suspenders to wear 'em. |
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Post by nater on Feb 20, 2015 15:37:36 GMT -6
I'm tempted by the #7 Desert Duck chino on Gustin right now.
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Post by brentkuz on Feb 20, 2015 18:46:15 GMT -6
I'm tempted by the #7 Desert Duck chino on Gustin right now. Me2 thinking about them but I think I want the brown ducks more. |
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Post by brentkuz on Feb 20, 2015 18:47:16 GMT -6
I have a pair and it is five pockets in selvedge chino fabric. The fabric is pretty light and unsubstantial. It is a weird guy and it fits just like a pair of jeans. I got it on sales for less than $70 and I would do it again in different color (navy). They stretch out like their jeans? I don't want to end up needing belt and suspenders to wear 'em. Chinos shouldn't stretch like denim will. There will be some stretch but not 1-1.5" like denim. |
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Post by nater on Feb 20, 2015 19:07:57 GMT -6
I'm tempted by the #7 Desert Duck chino on Gustin right now. Me2 thinking about them but I think I want the brown ducks more. I just can't quite see the value in Gustin's chinos (at least as far as the twill fabrics go). Are they really worth spending $40 more than I would at Banana Republic? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2015 19:52:56 GMT -6
Me2 thinking about them but I think I want the brown ducks more. I just can't quite see the value in Gustin's chinos (at least as far as the twill fabrics go). Are they really worth spending $40 more than I would at Banana Republic? Well, for me, the Camel Herringbone Chino was a fabric that I haven't seen at other places, so I thought that one was worth it for me to spend more on. I'll have to own it to know if I'll be willing to spend more money on their basic chino colors such as khaki/graphite/olive/brown because those colors can be had at any retailer for, as you said, $40+ less. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2015 19:55:56 GMT -6
I have a pair and it is five pockets in selvedge chino fabric. The fabric is pretty light and unsubstantial. It is a weird guy and it fits just like a pair of jeans. I got it on sales for less than $70 and I would do it again in different color (navy). They stretch out like their jeans? I don't want to end up needing belt and suspenders to wear 'em. No it doesn't really stretch like jeans. But the weave does loosen up a bit after wear. Not really much difference than any other chinos that I have. |
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Post by nater on Feb 20, 2015 20:04:27 GMT -6
I just can't quite see the value in Gustin's chinos (at least as far as the twill fabrics go). Are they really worth spending $40 more than I would at Banana Republic? Well, for me, the Camel Herringbone Chino was a fabric that I haven't seen at other places, so I thought that one was worth it for me to spend more on. I'll have to own it to know if I'll be willing to spend more money on their basic chino colors such as khaki/graphite/olive/brown because those colors can be had at any retailer for, as you said, $40+ less. Agreed. I can see spending that much for a unique or special fabric but I'm having a hard time justifying spending that much on one of their basic colors. |
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Post by nater on Feb 20, 2015 21:29:41 GMT -6
Army green duck canvas chinos in the stock store.
So... Tempted...
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Post by usctroll on Feb 21, 2015 13:14:31 GMT -6
My second favorite behind the G chinos is the BR Aiden slim. They're just a tiny bit short, but $40 on sale is tempting. I'd still rather have the Gs, though.
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Post by brentkuz on Feb 21, 2015 16:53:55 GMT -6
Me2 thinking about them but I think I want the brown ducks more. I just can't quite see the value in Gustin's chinos (at least as far as the twill fabrics go). Are they really worth spending $40 more than I would at Banana Republic? I'm going to compare when I get the camel herringbones in. Aiden fit are pretty solid. I doubt I would get a standard twill from Gustin. Just doesn't make sense. Canvas looks cool and maybe the heav fabrics when they release them again. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2015 18:11:21 GMT -6
I just can't quite see the value in Gustin's chinos (at least as far as the twill fabrics go). Are they really worth spending $40 more than I would at Banana Republic? I'm going to compare when I get the camel herringbones in. Aiden fit are pretty solid. I doubt I would get a standard twill from Gustin. Just doesn't make sense. Canvas looks cool and maybe the heav fabrics when they release them again. How do you get Aiden to fit you? They're so tight on the thighs. Sitting down is so uncomfortable in them. |
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Post by ickes on Feb 22, 2015 0:13:15 GMT -6
I just got my first pair of Gustin chinos yesterday and I'm interested in getting more. But, I wanted to check and see what other people recommend for alternatives. Is there another brand that makes a good pair of chinos at a good price point? I like my Gustins but I don't like having to wait 2-3 months (or more) to get them. Best Chinos around: global.rakuten.com/en/store/fukuraku/item/13denim-ih-707/Cold mercerized, 12oz, extra long staple cotton, Talon zipper, Permex snaps..... Doesn't get much better... + JP price is about half of western retail price( www.ironheart.co.uk/bottoms/ih-707.html).  Oh shit, Rakuten has my size too |
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Post by jlx on Feb 22, 2015 3:20:12 GMT -6
I've got some Dockers in alpha slim taper which I'm a fan of for casual wear, any recommendations for something a little bit dressier?
been tempted to jump on a couple of gustins, just a bit wary given some of the wait times people have been getting recently...
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Post by brentkuz on Feb 22, 2015 6:45:11 GMT -6
I'm going to compare when I get the camel herringbones in. Aiden fit are pretty solid. I doubt I would get a standard twill from Gustin. Just doesn't make sense. Canvas looks cool and maybe the heav fabrics when they release them again. How do you get Aiden to fit you? They're so tight on the thighs. Sitting down is so uncomfortable in them. I'm a 35/30 in Aiden fit. I have 25" thighs and they fit fine for me. Second thought I might have 36/30 but pretty sure it's 35waist. I love the fit. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Feb 23, 2015 10:32:26 GMT -6
Anyone tried the N&F chinos? I was looking at one the other day and couldn't really figure what the difference between it and their regular denim jeans. I have a pair of their weird guy chinos in olive green - scored them used from a consignment store for $36. I couldn't tell you about the difference in fit since I haven't worn them at all. I still need to get them hemmed. |
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