GapFit Khakis vs Lululemon “Jeans” are Here: Which Is Better?

Our verdict

Between the Lululemon “Jeans” are Here and the GapFit Khakis, we lean toward the Lululemon “Jeans” are Here — we rated it 7/10 versus 3.5/10. Super comfortable for casual wear, but they don't quite nail the jean look and can't be dressed up.

Side by side

AttributeLululemon “Jeans” are HereGapFit Khakis
Our rating7/103.5/10
Best forSuper comfortable for casual wear, but they don't quite nail the jean look and can't be dressed up.Skip these nylon khakis and save up for the real ABC Pants—the fabric is loud, clingy, and looks like dad convertible pants.
Standouts
  • Most comfortable pants outside of sweats
  • Super stretchy and flexible for movement
  • True to size fit
  • 5-pocket design like real jeans
  • Cotton-blend with elastane fabric
    Watch-outs
    • Don't actually look like jeans—look like yoga pants hybrid
    • Visible knee seam gives away they're not real denim
    • Can't be paired with dress shirts or dressy outfits
    • Too sporty-looking for anything beyond casual wear
    • Nylon fabric is loud and clingy
    • Looks exactly like dad convertible pants
    • See-through fabric shows what's underneath
    • Not a worthwhile value alternative despite $25 price

    Which one is right for you?

    Choose the Lululemon “Jeans” are Here if…

    Super comfortable for casual wear, but they don't quite nail the jean look and can't be dressed up.

    • Most comfortable pants outside of sweats
    • Super stretchy and flexible for movement
    Check price

    Choose the GapFit Khakis if…

    Skip these nylon khakis and save up for the real ABC Pants—the fabric is loud, clingy, and looks like dad convertible pants.

    Check price

    Why we rate them this way

    Lululemon “Jeans” are Here — 7/10

    Super comfortable for casual wear, but they don't quite nail the jean look and can't be dressed up.

    What we liked: Most comfortable pants outside of sweats, Super stretchy and flexible for movement, True to size fit, 5-pocket design like real jeans, Cotton-blend with elastane fabric.

    Worth knowing: Don't actually look like jeans—look like yoga pants hybrid, Visible knee seam gives away they're not real denim, Can't be paired with dress shirts or dressy outfits, Too sporty-looking for anything beyond casual wear.

    GapFit Khakis — 3.5/10

    Skip these nylon khakis and save up for the real ABC Pants—the fabric is loud, clingy, and looks like dad convertible pants.

    Worth knowing: Nylon fabric is loud and clingy, Looks exactly like dad convertible pants, See-through fabric shows what's underneath, Not a worthwhile value alternative despite $25 price.

    Common questions

    Is the Lululemon “Jeans” are Here or the GapFit Khakis better?

    We rated the Lululemon “Jeans” are Here 7/10 and the GapFit Khakis 3.5/10, so we lean Lululemon “Jeans” are Here — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).

    How much do the Lululemon “Jeans” are Here and GapFit Khakis cost?

    The Lululemon “Jeans” are Here is listed at $128. 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 Lululemon “Jeans” are Here and the GapFit Khakis?

    Short version — Lululemon “Jeans” are Here: Super comfortable for casual wear, but they don't quite nail the jean look and can't be dressed up. GapFit Khakis: Skip these nylon khakis and save up for the real ABC Pants—the fabric is loud, clingy, and looks like dad convertible pants.

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