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Chinos for Short Men: Where to Buy Shorter Inseam Chinos

Published on February 9, 2020 by Brock McGoff · Clothing and Style May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

Wondering where to buy chinos for short men? Here’s a list of brands that make shorter inseam chinos.

Rajesh wearing blue shirt, navy jacket and khaki chinos
Chinos = the one pant to rule them all

So you’re a shorter guy who’s in need of some new chinos, huh? I can relate.

 

I’m 5’6″ after a good yoga sesh, and I love me some chinos. They’re like the Swiss Army knives of menswear – less casual than jeans but less formal than dress pants.

If I could only pick one pair of pants to wear for the rest of my life, it would definitely be a pair of chinos.

Olive chinos outfit examples
I could spend the rest of my life in a pair of olive chinos.

But it can be tough to find a pair of shorter inseam chinos. Most major brands don’t carry anything shorter than 30 inches.

Here’s the good news, though: when it comes to finding chinos that fit, us men of modest height have more options than ever before.

From speciality brands that carry extended sizes to custom manufacturers, it’s easier than ever to find a pair of chinos that fits and flatters your build.

To make things easy for you, here’s a list of places that sell chinos for shorter guys:

BrandShortest Inseam
Uniqlo16
Ash & Erie25
Bantam Clothing UK26
Bonobos26
Banana Republic28
Gap28
Bluffworks28
Amazon Goodthreads28
Dockers29

Let’s take a closer look at our options…

Brands for Shorter Men

Your first option is to shop at places that make clothes specifically for shorter men.

Ash & Erie

For example, Ash & Erie sells chinos down to 25 inches.

Ash and Erie chinos
Ash & Erie chinos are slim fit and available down to a 25″ inseam.

Ash & Erie chinos are available in a modern slim fit cut and a handful of versatile colors.

Under 510

Under 510 is another brand that makes chinos specifically for shorter guys. Their lightweight stretch chino pants are available down to 26″ (inseam).

Under 510 Chinos
Under 510 Lightweight Stretch Chinos

At the time of writing, they only make one chino cut, a slim tapered fit that most men would describe as “skinny”.

These chinos do have 2% elastane woven into the cotton twill fabric, so they’ll have plenty of stretch built in.

Bantam Clothing UK

Here’s a newer UK-based brand that focuses specifically on shorter guys.

At the time of writing, they only have a handful of products, and chino pants are one of them.

Bantam chinos beige
Bantam UK Chinos

They make chinos in navy and beige down to 26″ inseams.

If you’re based in the UK, these are probably your best bet for fast and affordable shipping/exchanges/returns.

Mainstream Brands With Shorter Sizes

It seems like bigger apparel brands have finally started noticing that not all men are 5’8″ or taller, which is good news for us shorter guys.

For example, Banana Republic – a brand that’s always offered a wide variety of chino fits – now sell shorter inseam chinos in some of their styles.

Banana Republic chinos sizing
Banana Republic chinos sizing

It’s not uncommon to see BR’s Aiden Chino available with a 28″ inseam and wide range of waist sizes (even down 26″).

Gap also offers chinos down to 28″ in may of their styles and is a great choice for anyone on a tight budget.

Gap chinos sizing
Gap chinos sizing

Bonobos, a company that made a name for itself by selling great chinos, offers an even wider variety of sizes.

Bonobos chinos sizing
Bonobos chinos sizing

Shockingly, they offer chinos down to 26″ in several different fits. Where was this 10 years ago when I needed it?!

Also, Amazon’s budget-friendly fashion brand, Goodthreads, offers a 28×28 chino, which is really cool to see.

Amazon Goodthreads chinos sizing
Amazon Goodthreads chinos sizing

I’ve noticed that some brands, like Abercrombie and Express, only offer 28″ chinos with a 28″ waist. So if you’re a 28×28, you’ll have plenty of options with these brands.

Performance Chinos

Finally, if you’re looking for travel/performance pants, Bluffworks offers their Ascender Chino with a 28 inseam in regular and tailored fit.

Bluffworks Ascender Chino
Bluffworks Ascender Chino

I found their 28×28 tailored fit to be nearly perfect, although I did have the leg opening reduced slightly (I have slender legs/ankles and prefer a lot of taper).

Bottom line: many mainstream retailers that tend to cater to the average are now offering shorter inseam chinos.

So we’ve got plenty of options…finally!

Uniqlo’s Free Hemming

Another great option is to shop at stores that offer free hemming, like Uniqlo.

They’ll sell some of their chinos styles in a range of waist sizes, but only with a 34″ inseam available in the store.

But, they’ll hem your pants for free on location, usually within 1-2 days.

Uniqlo's free online hemming
You can select your desired inseam length on checkout. Pretty sweet!

Now, you can even order Uniqlo chinos online with a specific inseam, all the way down 16 inches (so, shorts?), and they’ll hem them for free before shipping.

If you’re a fan of Uniqlo, take advantage of this amazing service!

Other Options

What about all those chinos you already own that are too long?

DIY Hemming

If you already have a pair of chinos that are too long, you can always take them to a tailor OR shorten them yourself.

It’s not as hard as you might think, especially if you follow this tutorial:

Guide: How to Hem Chinos and Jeans

Of course, your local tailor will be able to handle this simple alteration for $5-15, depending on where you live.

Cuff Your Chinos

Chinos are made from sturdy fabric that’s great for cuffing.

In most scenarios, especially casual and smart casual, cuffed chinos will look great (if you’re into that sort of thing).

Cuffed chino pants
Chinos might be the most cuff-able types of pants ever.

You can always get them hemmed later on, so cuffing your chinos is a great short-term solution, even if you don’t love the look.

Closing Thoughts

As you can see, when it comes to finding the perfect chinos for short men, we have plenty of options these days.

From specialty brands to major retailers to good old fashioned alterations, there’s no excuse to wear chinos that are too long for your legs.

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About Brock McGoff

The Modest Man founder, Brock is an aspiring minimalist who enjoys working out, spending time with his family, discovering new brands and creating great content.

Background: Brock McGoff has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a professional background in digital marketing. He believes that men's fashion is just one facet of self-improvement, and he started The Modest Man to help regular guys feel more confident by improving their appearance.

An east coast native, Brock currently lives in Arizona with his wife and daughter. When he's not working, he spends time with family, training BJJ, reading/listening to books and podcasts, and unsuccessfully trying to decide which movie to stream.

Expertise: Brock has built a men's lifestyle YouTube channel with over 400k subscribers. He's also worked as the creative marketing manager in a men's apparel startup. Brock has been quoted in, mentioned by or featured in publications like Esquire, Huff Post, Men's Health, WWD and Forbes.

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  1. The Wife says

    August 20, 2020 at 4:24 am

    Inseam (from crotch to foot/shoe) is the lesser problem; no one talks about the RISE – you know- from crotch to waist. My man is thick in buttock and thigh and finding pants that are shorter in rise and still ample around is impossible. Standard rise is 11″. We are looking for a 9″ rise and 28″ inseam.

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  2. Ryan L says

    February 12, 2020 at 8:43 am

    Duluth Trading Co. has shorter inseams for a wide range of pant types including chinos. Unlike some of the other brands listed in the article they also cater to the more portly modest man.

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  3. Brian says

    February 11, 2020 at 11:19 am

    Kuhl makes some great travel/hiking pants in 28″ inseams. Big fan of their Renegade Rock Pant in a 31/28.

    Reply
  4. Randy says

    February 10, 2020 at 7:25 pm

    Here I thought the ‘tailor Tax’ was part of life for us guys.

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