Our verdict
The All Day Every Day Pant and the Mizzen + Main Helmsman are too close to call — we rated both 8.5/10. There's no clear winner here, so it comes down to what you want it for. We break that down below.
All Day Every Day Pant
$108
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Mizzen + Main Helmsman
$138
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| Our rating | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | $108 | $138 |
| Best for | Best work-from-home pants we've found—zippered pockets, durability, and comfort make them worth the $98. | The Helmsman finally nails the balance: dressy-looking chinos with 4-way stretch and wrinkle-resistance that actually work as all-day wear. |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the All Day Every Day Pant if…
Best work-from-home pants we've found—zippered pockets, durability, and comfort make them worth the $98.
- Zippered pockets keep phone/keys from sliding out
- Incredibly stretchy and comfortable
Choose the Mizzen + Main Helmsman if…
The Helmsman finally nails the balance: dressy-looking chinos with 4-way stretch and wrinkle-resistance that actually work as all-day wear.
- Actually look like dress pants, not technical pants in disguise
- 4-way stretch and wrinkle-resistant fabric
Why we rate them this way
All Day Every Day Pant — 8.5/10
Best work-from-home pants we've found—zippered pockets, durability, and comfort make them worth the $98.
What we liked: Zippered pockets keep phone/keys from sliding out, Incredibly stretchy and comfortable, Highly breathable and easy to care for, Genuinely durable (tested 3+ years), True to size fit.
Worth knowing: Fabric pilling on dark colors, Marketing 'looks like jeans' claim is misleading, More casual than some buyers expect.
Mizzen + Main Helmsman — 8.5/10
The Helmsman finally nails the balance: dressy-looking chinos with 4-way stretch and wrinkle-resistance that actually work as all-day wear.
What we liked: Actually look like dress pants, not technical pants in disguise, 4-way stretch and wrinkle-resistant fabric, Super lightweight and comfortable, Dramatically improved over previous generation, Wife-approved aesthetic.
Worth knowing: Slightly baggy fit through legs in slim cut.
On price, the All Day Every Day Pant is the cheaper pick at $108, versus $138 — a difference of about $30.
Common questions
Is the All Day Every Day Pant or the Mizzen + Main Helmsman better?
We rated both 8.5/10 — it's a genuine toss-up. All Day Every Day Pant: Best work-from-home pants we've found—zippered pockets, durability, and comfort make them worth the $98. Mizzen + Main Helmsman: The Helmsman finally nails the balance: dressy-looking chinos with 4-way stretch and wrinkle-resistance that actually work as all-day wear.
Which is cheaper, the All Day Every Day Pant or the Mizzen + Main Helmsman?
The All Day Every Day Pant is the cheaper of the two at $108, versus $138.
What's the difference between the All Day Every Day Pant and the Mizzen + Main Helmsman?
Short version — All Day Every Day Pant: Best work-from-home pants we've found—zippered pockets, durability, and comfort make them worth the $98. Mizzen + Main Helmsman: The Helmsman finally nails the balance: dressy-looking chinos with 4-way stretch and wrinkle-resistance that actually work as all-day wear.