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Outlier 60/30 Chino

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Outlier is a small performance brand that’s not very far well-known outside of its New York City headquarters.

But here’s why you should know Outlier: it’s the future. Unlike a lot of “future of clothing” startups, it’s actually solving a problem a lot of guys have. Outlier uses unique fabric combinations to create pants that both allow full movement and look good. This is great for avid cyclists and other active people, or those who just like to be comfortable while still looking good.

Outlier’s 60/30 chinos (named after the pants’ fabric combination — 64% cotton, 29% micro-denier nylon, and 7% elastane) are the perfect example of this. This means they may look like a regular pair of chinos, but they have properties like a four-way stretch, durability, breathability, quick-drying, and even the ability to “self clean.”

Think of them like regular chino pants — just upgraded.

Outlier 60/30 Chino ($225)