Honest vs GapFit Khakis: Which Is Better?

Our verdict

The Honest and GapFit Khakis are close. We gave the Honest a slight edge at 4.5/10 over the GapFit Khakis at 4/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. Looks sharp but wrinkles terribly, and 97% cotton with just 3% stretch isn't enough—better travel-suit alternatives exist.

Side by side

AttributeHonestGapFit Khakis
Our rating4.5/104/10
Best forLooks sharp but wrinkles terribly, and 97% cotton with just 3% stretch isn't enough—better travel-suit alternatives exist.Skip these—the loud, clingy nylon makes them look like dad pants; not worth saving a few dollars.
Standouts
  • High-quality Buck Mason construction
  • Lightweight and airy feel
  • Jacket and pants can be worn separately or mixed
  • True to size, easy returns (365 days)
    Watch-outs
    • Wrinkles extremely easily despite travel positioning
    • Only 3% stretch (97% cotton) feels restrictive
    • No wrinkle-resistant technology or finishes
    • Too casual for formal events or summer weddings
    • Loud, clingy nylon fabric
    • Overly transparent
    • Looks like dad convertible pants
    • Not a worthy ABC Pants alternative

    Which one is right for you?

    Choose the Honest if…

    Looks sharp but wrinkles terribly, and 97% cotton with just 3% stretch isn't enough—better travel-suit alternatives exist.

    • High-quality Buck Mason construction
    • Lightweight and airy feel
    Check price

    Choose the GapFit Khakis if…

    Skip these—the loud, clingy nylon makes them look like dad pants; not worth saving a few dollars.

    Check price

    Why we rate them this way

    Honest — 4.5/10

    Looks sharp but wrinkles terribly, and 97% cotton with just 3% stretch isn't enough—better travel-suit alternatives exist.

    What we liked: High-quality Buck Mason construction, Lightweight and airy feel, Jacket and pants can be worn separately or mixed, True to size, easy returns (365 days).

    Worth knowing: Wrinkles extremely easily despite travel positioning, Only 3% stretch (97% cotton) feels restrictive, No wrinkle-resistant technology or finishes, Too casual for formal events or summer weddings.

    GapFit Khakis — 4/10

    Skip these—the loud, clingy nylon makes them look like dad pants; not worth saving a few dollars.

    Worth knowing: Loud, clingy nylon fabric, Overly transparent, Looks like dad convertible pants, Not a worthy ABC Pants alternative.

    Common questions

    Is the Honest or the GapFit Khakis better?

    We rated the Honest 4.5/10 and the GapFit Khakis 4/10, so we lean Honest — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).

    How much do the Honest and GapFit Khakis cost?

    The Honest is listed at $380. We don't have a current price on file for the GapFit Khakis — check the latest on its review page.

    What's the difference between the Honest and the GapFit Khakis?

    Short version — Honest: Looks sharp but wrinkles terribly, and 97% cotton with just 3% stretch isn't enough—better travel-suit alternatives exist. GapFit Khakis: Skip these—the loud, clingy nylon makes them look like dad pants; not worth saving a few dollars.

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