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Under $20 true slim fit cords

October 27, 2011 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Old Navy Fine Wale Cords – $18.75 w/ ONSAVE25 ($29.94)

25%  off code expires 10/30.  Free shipping kicks in at $50 and they return in-store for free.

Fine, cheap, and easy to get your hands on.  Sounds like a girl I used to date.

(Sorry.  That was weak.)

Why these aren’t in the new “slim” section on Old Navy’s website is a mystery.  Because they’re a true slim.  Slimmer than a 501.  They taper below the knee and if you’ve got some muscle there, they’ll get right up against your calf.  And that’s too close for many of us.  They’re more of a 514 fit than a 501.  Hard to believe that Old Navy could make something this trim, but they did.  From the knee down they’re reminiscent of J. Crew’s urban slim fit.

The waist, no surprise, seems to have a little more wiggle room, with the thighs being more fitted.  Available in tall sizes and strangely enough, “big” sizes too.  It’s hard to imagine a guy with a 48W getting his lower legs into these.

The wale (or width of the corduroy lines) is nice and small.  No big fat velvety 70s corduroy here.  Five colors are available and they come in a 5-pocket jean type of layout.  Obnoxiously cheap with the 25% of code ONSAVE25.  If they could just leave a little more room below the knee for those of us with thicker legs, these’d be a no brainer.

Filed Under: Clothing Tagged With: cord, Corduroy, Old Navy, Slim

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    October 27, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Nice boots. I picked up a pair with the Bonobos Groupon deal. Holding my breath til they get here. Regarding the cords, are they pretty true to size? Old Navy can be all over the place in terms of pant measurements. 

  2. ZachB says

    October 27, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    I actually tried these on yesterday.  I felt that they were a little too tight in the crotch and felt really cheap (as they are).  I probably should have tried on another pair as I’ve known old navy quality control to be pretty subpar and the same size can easily fit 10 completely different ways on 10 separate pairs of pants.

  3. Jason says

    October 27, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Wow, I didn’t even know ON had introduced a slim section. These look really good though.

  4. Ben E says

    October 27, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Which boots are those exactly? Agreed-they look awesome.

    Cheers,
    Ben

  5. Greg says

    October 27, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    These look really sharp but I’d be very scared of shrinking them. I know you can just hang dry them, but I’ve accidentally thrown all of my clothes in the dryer at some point.

  6. Anonymous says

    October 27, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    I’ve had that same problem. It helps me to assume that all clothes will hang dry and then put everything else (socks, underwear, t-shirts) in the dryer. I know it’s just a silly process, but I’ve had pretty good success with it. The next time I move and have to purchase a washer, I’m thinking about not even getting a dryer. 

  7. Anonymous says

    October 27, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    I’ve had that same problem. It helps me to assume that all clothes will hang dry and then put everything else (socks, underwear, t-shirts) in the dryer. I know it’s just a silly process, but I’ve had pretty good success with it. The next time I move and have to purchase a washer, I’m thinking about not even getting a dryer. 

  8. BYC says

    October 27, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Kind of off topic but I would love to see an article about different pants types that fit like a 501. Cords, khakis, wool trousers, etc. They seem to be the perfect size between the jeans you thought fit right in college but were really too loose and the frightening trend of men in skinny jeans. I would gladly purchase almost any kind of pants that fit similar.

  9. Stephen Maguire says

    October 27, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Thanks for this post. It’s nice to see Old Navy making some more fitted and modern stuff. I will definitely have to try them. You really can’t go wrong considering how cheap they are.

  10. BenR says

    October 27, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    I dunno about these cords, but I’ve found that in Old Navy, I generally have to size down one in the waist and up one in the inseam to get my usual fit. Their sizing seems to run short and wide.

  11. Darii says

    October 27, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Are they as slim as the ON chinos? Those were more skinny than slim.

  12. Anonymous says

    October 27, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Timberland Earthkeeper’s 6″ City Zip. 

    http://www.bonobos.com/timberland-earthkeepers-city-lace-up-boot-burnished-tan

  13. Anonymous says

    October 27, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    How American of them. Thanks for the reply! 

  14. Lance F. says

    October 27, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    What size are you wearing Joe?

  15. Joe says

    October 27, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    But not in the tan.  These are a darker brown from a year or so ago.

  16. Joe says

    October 27, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    32/30 in that pic, but as people have said, Old Navy pants sizing can vary wildly.

  17. Brennan Knotts says

    October 27, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I snagged a pair of Levi 514 cords for $25 (in this same color coincidentally) at a Levi Outlet store this past weekend. They were having a 30% off friends and family sale if you gave them an email. I’m not sure if it’s still going on.

  18. Joe says

    October 27, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    They do lean that way, yes.  Especially through the calf.

  19. Joe G. says

    October 28, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Bought a pair of Old Navy cords last year, and love them. Definitely picking up a few a more for this winter.

  20. Eric Henao says

    October 28, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Stopped by the store today to look at these. Definitely purchasing 2. With proper care should last. Very nice find. Thanks Joe! And the code is killer good!

  21. sky7i says

    October 29, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    How do they compare in fit to the ON slim canvas pant?  (Those are great!)

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