Khaki Pants Are Cool Again. Here Are the 20 Best Pairs to Buy.

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KHAKI PANTS for men are any pants made in the khaki color. But sartorially speaking, khaki is not just a color—it’s also a lifestyle. These pants offer a laidback yet sophisticated look that will seamlessly transition from casual to semi-formal occasions. In addition, khaki pants for men are known for their everyday comfort, making them a wardrobe favorite for guys.

The best khaki pants for men should stay true to the khaki color spectrum and come in classic khaki tones like beige, tan, sand, and olive green. Also, like all other pants styles, khaki pants for men need to feel comfortable with a flattering fit and cut that actually suit your physique. Lastly, the best khaki pants for men will easily take you from the office to weekend gatherings and can thus be dressed up or down.

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Here, our team of style editors and writers has tested over 40 pairs to find the 20 best khaki pants for men that will elevate your trouser game, including styles like chinos, work pants, cargo pants, and even jeans. Boasting versatility and everyday performance, these 20 khaki pants for men are a must-have for any gentleman.

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Original 874 Work Pant, Khaki

Dickies khakis are a pair of staple work pants. They're built for hard wear, which means these are a solid option for every day if you're ready to upgrade your casual blue jeans. Go ahead and put these pants to the test: they're wrinkle-resistant twill and feature built-in stain release, so they can handle just about anything you may encounter on the job or during your daily commute.

In our testing, we found that these Dickies khakis are office-friendly enough for meetings and presentations—while still providing durable protection with a heavyweight twill for when you head back to the job site. When wearing these pants, we loved how sturdy and wrinkle-resistant they were. When testing, we also enjoyed how the 874 allows enough space to wear our boots with, as well as the fact the waist closure was secure and kept shirts tucked in without ever sagging down onto the hips either.

Rainier Lightweight Comfort Travel Tech Chino

One thing about nylon is that it’s going to perform. Really, the lightweight activewear fabric is breathable, moisture-wicking, quick-drying, and has a light natural stretch that is now enhanced with 6% of spandex in these pants. So when we saw these $40 nylon pants in khaki on Amazon, we had to get a pair to test it out. The result is utterly satisfying: even when the sun is blazing, our legs never feel searing or humid in these slacks. And since the fabric is also treated with UPF 50 protection against sunlight, we wear them outdoors by default.

90s Straight Modern Chino

Between a classic flat-front design and a vintage fit relaxed through the thigh with a straight leg, Abercrombie's khaki chinos are not too fitted or too loose, effortlessly bringing back the '90s groove and amping up the comfort with stretch. Hence, these pants are your possible go-to whenever you're dressing down. Stylist Melina Kemph even considers these straight-fit khakis as wardrobe essentials given how wildly versatile they are. "They have a relaxed fit through the thigh and the straight cut makes them compatible with sneakers, loafers, desert boots, and even a pair of huarache sandals plus short sleeve linen button down for vacation!"

What really impressed us about Abercrombie’s khakis is how comfortable they were right from the first wear. We love that the fabric actually uses lyocell to amplify breathability while smoothness, and we did find these pants were able to wick away light perspiration. Plus, these khakis look sharp despite a relaxed fit and come at an affordable price point.

Stretch Washed Chino 2.0 in Khaki

These are perhaps the most versatile khakis we’ve ever tested. Once we slipped our legs into these pants, we found the overall fit and comfort of the fabric to be ten out of ten. That’s not only because Bonobos offers five different fits to cater to various body types, but also because the brand infuses the cotton fabric with quite a tad of four-way stretch, making them extra versatile for days when you want to wear khakis out to travel, commute, run errands, etc.

In our testing, we also found that the waistband felt comfortable because it curved to the shape of our hip. The fabric, after we wore them for hours on end one day, turned out to be moisture-wicking as well, and all in all low-maintenance because it is wrinkle-resistant.

What Do Experts Say? "What I love about Bonobos is how they cater to any body shape. Their original stretch chino is not only a well-constructed item, but is at a budget price point as well. When shopping this piece keep in mind what fit will work best for your body shape. Larger thighs? Athletic fit is the option for you. Carry a little more weight around your midsection? Stick with the straight fit," says personal wardrobe stylist Grace Thomas.

The Performance Chino in Trench Coat Khaki

These aren't your dad's khakis. Undoubtedly cool and effortlessly technical, these pants are sweat-wicking, quick-drying, and have a 4-way stretch. All in all, they're a pair of khaki chinos that move like a jogger but look like a pair of grown-up pants. In fact, the style was handpicked to be tested by our Fashion Director Ted Stafford and then fitted on Bullet Train action star Andrew Koji. Why? Because it will move you from the tarmac to the resort without losing a second of relaxation, courtesy of the spandex four-way stretch that we found was so movement-friendly that we were able to squat and even jog a bit in them with ease. Coupled with a business-casual veneer, these chinos won us over with a versatility that's perfect for traveling, working in the office, or going about your everyday life in a chino style.

Our favorite part of Everlane's khaki chinos, however, is its sweat-wicking and quick-drying capabilities. I even wore them on hot summer days to stroll under the sun, and the fabric was able to keep my legs feeling cool and dry.

24/7 Motion Stretch Slim Chino

Ben Sherman's khaki chinos are made with the ideal bit of stretch, tapered to look sharp, and enhanced with a cotton-nylon blend that provides all-day-long softness. "What I love about Ben Sherman's Chino are their fit, cut, stretch, and a wide variety of colors," says celebrity stylist Lisa Marie Cameron. "You can't go wrong choosing Ben Sherman's chinos because they are suitable for any occasion. From work to meetings, to date night, to weddings, and everything in between," she highlights.

Having worn Ben Sherman’s chinos to travel just recently, I was really impressed by how lightweight and smooth the fabric is. While it’s not traditional chino material, I like its nylon blend that is stretchy enough for a squat and sweat-wicking. I also found that while the fit is slim, it is not restricting, and all in all looks great enough for everyday wear as well as the office.

Stretch Chino Pant

What we love about J.Crew's chino is that it offers a khaki style in all fits—skinny, skim, straight, and athletic tapered. Overall, these classic stretch chinos under $100 from J.Crew have the comfort for mobility while providing a flattering fit. Their fabric is ideal for year-round wear—not too stiff or too thin, and we love that its stretch on demand allows our legs to flex and move without restraint. In our testing, we found that we love athletic tapered fit the most because it's perfect for our guys with beefy, muscular thighs—it looks elevated from below the knees but the thigh-to-hip area is roomy and comfortable to wear all day long.

In addition, J.Crew's khakis are versatile for wearing to work or hanging out with friends. At this price, it's the perfect buy if you wish to strike a balance between style and comfort by wearing slacks.

Tropicwear Pants

A pair of cargo-chino hybrid khaki pants shot an arrow straight to my heart, so I had to try L.L.Bean’s Tropicwear slacks on and even wore them to Central Park in the dog days to test last year. Made of almost entirely nylon, the beat-the-heat performance is no joke. Even when I was standing directly under the sun, the lightweight fabric lets my skin breathe and has never gotten hot (it also blocks out harmful UV light to boot). The moisture-wicking property took care of the sweat for me, and the nice amount of stretch let me walk and strut with no discomfort. The straight fit is also great for men with a slightly bigger, buffer build.

Rugged Flex Straight Fit Canvas 5-Pocket Tapered Work Pant

You know what you're getting with Carhartt: high-quality fabrics with rugged durability. These pants are made of durable cotton in a tapered but still comfortable fit that never sags or falls apart on you. Plus, we love the Rugged flex tech which adds stretch for mobility and comfort on the go.

In addition, some guys don't like the baggy relaxed fit, we get it. We found Carhartt's widely popular Rugged Flex pant in a tapered cut gave us the most amount of room while also keeping a slimming look. The canvas on the pant has just the right amount of toughness, and Carhartt also makes sure to work in a good amount of stretch so you can bend and get low in them. Here's a rare instance where a pair of work pants can also double as casual pants, if you ever need to go straight from the job site to dinner with the family.

365 Khaki Pant

Meet your new go-to everyday khaki pants. These comfortable khakis are cut like a jean, have the professional look of a chino, and yet stretches like performance pant, which means they're great to wear whether you work in an office or in your living room. Made with 2% spandex for stretch and 98% cotton for softness, these pants will hold their own as they move with you throughout the day.

In our testing, we found that while the fit did require some time to be broken in, you'd feel incredibly comfortable in them and notice how durable they are and how great they look with boots that are just as rugged.

Taclite Pro Lightweight Performance Pants

Triple-stitched and coated with Teflon, the Taclite Pro is a work pant made to handle dirt, mud, and grease, you name it, while staying lightweight and cool. The pant is made with a cotton/poly stretch ripstop fabric that's water-resistant and super breathable, making it a solid work pant for warm weather. The Taclite Pro also has lots of deep pocket space for optimized storage. While this pant shines bright in multiple areas, we found the Tactlite Pro's combination of its fabric with a spacious cut allows elite breathability and movement—making this a pant you can quite literally run and jump in if needed. We also love how its secure waistband keeps shirts tucked.

Aim Pant

For a pair of pants in traditional khaki style, Vuori’s Aim feels extra modern. Not only is the fabric made to be lightweight, it also has a four-way stretch and uses the polyester blend to be sweat-wicking and quick-drying. We in fact found these khakis perfect for outdoor activities and traveling. In addition, the fit which is tailored ensures the pants will go with a variety of pieces in your closet, whether it's dressed up with a button-up or dressed down with sneakers.

Commuter Pant

You can tell just by the look of Rhone's Commuter pants that they’re comfortable, but let us confirm that for you. The Flex-Knit fabric has the 4-way stretch and recovery of a Stretch Armstrong action figure, and there’s a gusset inserted into the seam to keep your below-the-belt boys breathing easy, all delivered in a timeless silhouette that you’ll keep in your outfit rotation for years to come. Best of all, the brand offers these pants in a ton of color options, and this khaki option looks elevated enough as your everyday office pants or even dress trousers.

Lightweight Hiking Pants

Our gear editor took these hiking pants to the great outdoors to test them and came back singing more than a few praises. Firstly, they’re made of nylon, so they’ve got ventilation and quick-drying in spades. Then, there’s the 10% of spandex which allows the fabric to thoroughly move with our movements, even when we’re hiking or climbing. Off-the-trail-wise, we’ve worn the khaki style as our everyday pants even in the office, and no one has batted an eye.

Mercer Jeans

Look—if you're asking us, you can never go wrong with a classic pair of skinny jeans. And Mott and Bow managed to churn out a khaki style that has just the right amount of comfortable stretch that'll have you wanting to wear these for nearly every occasion, whether it's casual or more formal. And it's rather lightweight so you can strut in it without feeling weighed down. They're tapered, and tailored but still breathable enough—and nowhere near the too-skinny territory.

Easy Stretch Khakis, Slim Fit

Great for guys who want the classic khaki look but with a more modern, flattering silhouette. Mid-rise, slim through the thighs with a taper below the knee, these khakis have an authentic look and a great fit. Better yet, the cotton-elastane fabric moves like joggers with four-way stretch while using a blend of polyester to wick away moisture and dry quickly. Lastly, we love that it's technically a pair of dress pants, meaning you can wear these khakis as part of your office fit with ease.

Slim Built-In Flex Rotation Linen-Blend Chino Pants

Khakis are not the most summer-friendly, but Old Navy's are made with more than 50% of linen, so you can rest assured of their crispness and breathability. After all, who needs sweaty discomfort when you can have the best of both worlds: elevated style and everyday comfort? With the softness of cotton, the breeziness of linen, and the impeccable sleekness of chinos, these khaki pants also cost less than $50 to boot. Our testing also verifies the fabric's stretch which is just enough for traveling, moving, and squatting down.

Milano Slim-Fit Stretch Advantage Chino® Pants

Despite being one of the oldest menswear brands, Brooks Brothers' Advantage Chino® pants have the most modern design we've ever tested, from spandex stretch to cotton twill softness to a wrinkle-resistant fabric to five different fits that cater to just about every guy. Marcos Martinez, a New York City lifestyle blogger, verifies how these pants meet all the demands in chinos. "The chinos should have a flexible waistband to give comfort and breathing room around the waist. The material should be mostly cotton twill and part spandex for flexibility," says Martinez.

In our testing, we found that the touch of stretch especially helped us wear them to travel or commute throughout the day, and the overall elegant look kept us looking sharp.

Standard Pleated Pant

These straight-leg cuffable khakis have a retro-inspired slouchy fit that feels very contemporary at the same time. Front pleats and a slight gusset create an interesting shape for a trouser. We'd dress these down with a slim-fitting cotton t-shirt and a cropped jacket to add structure.

Straight Fit 5-Pocket Chino in Khaki

You can't beat the fit of a pair of Todd Snyder trousers. These straight-fit but tailored khakis toe the line between casual and corporate–just like you. Roll up the cuffs on the weekends to show that you mean no business. You're off the clock, so dress like it.

How We Selected

To find the best khaki pants for men, our editors and writers have personally tried on a variety of khaki slacks and put them to the test on different occasions, such as wearing Abercrombie & Fitch's relaxed-fit khakis to weekend outings, Everlane's khaki chinos to travel, or Bonobos' khaki pants to the office. We've also considered men's summer pants that were tested and picked by our Fashion Director Ted Stafford for print, well fitted on athletic dudes.

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From there, our testing editors evaluated these khaki pants by their price, performance (breathability, stretch, weight, and any anti-sweat and anti-odor qualities), style, and versatility to narrow down our selection to these 20 best khaki pants for men. Specifically, we're looking for styles that are not trendy or trend-chasing (so no baggy fits here and there); instead, our picks of the best khaki pants for men all fit great even on buff guys, provide a ton of value at reasonable price points, and come in designs that will look great years from now.

Why Trust Us

A product review story that doesn’t actually test anything hands-on or in person isn’t worth your precious time. Thankfully, we at Men’s Health don’t produce any of that nonsense. In fact, you can rest assured that our product recommendations derive from first-hand experience. You can read more about our testing process here.

For instance, at Men’s Health, we have a fashion closet dedicated to calling in, trying out, and selecting the best as well as the newest products in menswear. We put them on stylish, fit guys to hear what their opinions are and see how the items look on them before making our final decision. And as style editors, we constantly go into the fashion closet to feel a product’s fabric or materials—even put it on ourselves for a spin—to test it.

Lastly, you can trust our opinions on shopping recommendations, whether it’s the products, styling tips, or trends. Not only do we have Fashion Director Ted Stafford and Deputy Editor, Commerce Christian Gollyan who actually know that polyester isn't actually breathable, but we also have a panel of style experts—including stylists, fashion influencers, and designers—that we regularly seek shopping guides from. Therefore, our product recommendations and buying tips are all driven by professional, expert opinions.

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