Our verdict
The Gusset and the Quince 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.
Gusset
$128
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Quince
Side by side
| Attribute | Gusset | Quince |
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| Our rating | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Best for | If a performance pant doesn't have a gusset, we'd look elsewhere first. | Beyond the viral $59 cashmere, Quince polos and cashmere genuinely deliver—skip the dress shirts. |
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| Watch-outs | None we flagged |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Gusset if…
If a performance pant doesn't have a gusset, we'd look elsewhere first.
- Prevents crotch blowouts and seam failure
- Increases durability by distributing stress
Choose the Quince if…
Beyond the viral $59 cashmere, Quince polos and cashmere genuinely deliver—skip the dress shirts.
- Soft, luxurious cashmere at genuinely affordable price ($59)
- Performance polos are lightweight, durable, and hard to fault ($34)
Why we rate them this way
Gusset — 8.5/10
If a performance pant doesn't have a gusset, we'd look elsewhere first.
What we liked: Prevents crotch blowouts and seam failure, Increases durability by distributing stress, Improves comfort and range of motion, Works better with 4-way stretch fabric, Avoids awkward seams in sensitive areas.
Quince — 8.5/10
Beyond the viral $59 cashmere, Quince polos and cashmere genuinely deliver—skip the dress shirts.
What we liked: Soft, luxurious cashmere at genuinely affordable price ($59), Performance polos are lightweight, durable, and hard to fault ($34), Ethical/sustainable cashmere production (Good Cashmere Standard), High quality that encourages wearing (not too precious like luxury pieces), Strong across multiple categories beyond cashmere.
Worth knowing: Dress shirts wrinkle badly even with WrinkleGuard, Dress shirts underperform vs. Mizzen + Main, Cashmere sweatpants run large.
Common questions
Is the Gusset or the Quince better?
We rated both 8.5/10 — it's a genuine toss-up. Gusset: If a performance pant doesn't have a gusset, we'd look elsewhere first. Quince: Beyond the viral $59 cashmere, Quince polos and cashmere genuinely deliver—skip the dress shirts.
How much do the Gusset and Quince cost?
The Gusset is listed at $128. We don't have a current price on file for the Quince — check the latest on its review page.
What's the difference between the Gusset and the Quince?
Short version — Gusset: If a performance pant doesn't have a gusset, we'd look elsewhere first. Quince: Beyond the viral $59 cashmere, Quince polos and cashmere genuinely deliver—skip the dress shirts.