Our verdict
The Myles Everyday Pants and Mizzen + Main Helmsman are close. We gave the Myles Everyday Pants a slight edge at 9/10 over the Mizzen + Main Helmsman at 8.5/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. The most-worn pant in our closet for everywhere but the office—beat lululemon ABC Pants and earned a permanent spot.
Our pick
Myles Everyday Pants
$128
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Mizzen + Main Helmsman
$138
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| Attribute | Myles Everyday Pants | Mizzen + Main Helmsman |
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| Our rating | 9/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | $128 | $138 |
| Best for | The most-worn pant in our closet for everywhere but the office—beat lululemon ABC Pants and earned a permanent spot. | Mizzen + Main's third-generation Helmsman Chino finally gets it right—4-way stretch, wrinkle-resistant, and looks like real dress pants, not golf-wear. |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Myles Everyday Pants if…
The most-worn pant in our closet for everywhere but the office—beat lululemon ABC Pants and earned a permanent spot.
- Exceptional comfort and fit
- 4-way stretch for freedom of movement
Choose the Mizzen + Main Helmsman if…
Mizzen + Main's third-generation Helmsman Chino finally gets it right—4-way stretch, wrinkle-resistant, and looks like real dress pants, not golf-wear.
- 4-way stretch (versus 2-way in previous generation)
- Wrinkle-resistant and machine washable
Why we rate them this way
Myles Everyday Pants — 9/10
The most-worn pant in our closet for everywhere but the office—beat lululemon ABC Pants and earned a permanent spot.
What we liked: Exceptional comfort and fit, 4-way stretch for freedom of movement, Water-repellent finish, Maintains shape and comfort after washing, More versatile than lululemon ABC Pants.
Worth knowing: Not recommended for formal office environments, Fit varies by person—size carefully when ordering, All Terrain version has less refined aesthetic due to cargo pockets.
Mizzen + Main Helmsman — 8.5/10
Mizzen + Main's third-generation Helmsman Chino finally gets it right—4-way stretch, wrinkle-resistant, and looks like real dress pants, not golf-wear.
What we liked: 4-way stretch (versus 2-way in previous generation), Wrinkle-resistant and machine washable, Actually looks like dress pants, not technical/golf-pants in disguise, Super lightweight, No weird seams that give away the technical nature.
Worth knowing: Only available in Slim fit.
On price, the Myles Everyday Pants is the cheaper pick at $128, versus $138 — a difference of about $10.
Common questions
Is the Myles Everyday Pants or the Mizzen + Main Helmsman better?
We rated the Myles Everyday Pants 9/10 and the Mizzen + Main Helmsman 8.5/10, so we lean Myles Everyday Pants — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).
Which is cheaper, the Myles Everyday Pants or the Mizzen + Main Helmsman?
The Myles Everyday Pants is the cheaper of the two at $128, versus $138.
What's the difference between the Myles Everyday Pants and the Mizzen + Main Helmsman?
Short version — Myles Everyday Pants: The most-worn pant in our closet for everywhere but the office—beat lululemon ABC Pants and earned a permanent spot. Mizzen + Main Helmsman: Mizzen + Main's third-generation Helmsman Chino finally gets it right—4-way stretch, wrinkle-resistant, and looks like real dress pants, not golf-wear.