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I wear both must iron and non-iron khakis/chinos. When it comes to non-irons, I look for fit, softness of material and the closeness of appearance to the non-treated version while having the convenience of being non-irons. One of my favorite non-iron's are the BB Clark Advantage Chinos. They fulfill all the above requirements with only one complaint. I find the rise to be a bit lower than I would like. Of must iron chinos my favorites are Bills M2's (plain front as implied by designation). I like the longer rise very much.

I am interested in trying the BB Hudson fit in their Advantage Chinos. (The more relaxed version of plain fronts as compared to the Clarks). I live too far from a BB store to go just to try them on. Can anyone tell me if the Hudson rise is longer than the Clarks? If so...how close in fit are they to Bills M2. I really wouldn't want them any looser in the seat and legs than the M2...just similar in the rise. I find it harder and harder to find khakis with belly-button rises that don't look like "Hammer Time" pants on me. Any advice would be very welcome, and thanks in advance.
 
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I wear both the M2s and the Hudsons regularly. I even have a pair of Clarks lying around. The Clarks have a low rise, are very straight from waist to hips, and narrow drastically from hips to knees, leaving precious little thigh room even at the correct waist size. The Hudsons have a medium rise, flare out some from waist to hips, and narrow less drastically from waist to knee. Both the Clark and Hudson run long per listed length. I'd say the Hudsons are 3/4 of the way towards the M2s from the Clarks. The M2s have a longer rise and less taper from hips to knees than the Hudsons. And you can cuff the M2s at your perfect length.

Sorry I took so long to respond. I was watching the Spurs whip the Grizzlies!
 
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Salty,

I've been contemplating a pair of these. I like having a few of the fuller legs in the arsenal. To my recollection the rise is higher than the Clarks, but lower than the M2. The M2 is the highest rise pant I've worn. They're otherwise quite similar in fit to the M2s in terms of the seat and leg. I'd definately give them a try.
 
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Trip English said:
Salty,

I've been contemplating a pair of these. I like having a few of the fuller legs in the arsenal. To my recollection the rise is higher than the Clarks, but lower than the M2. The M2 is the highest rise pant I've worn. They're otherwise quite similar in fit to the M2s in terms of the seat and leg. I'd definately give them a try.
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Trip, I think we are probably on the same page...with the exception that I prefer a slightly higher rise than you. If you get a pair of Hudsons, please send me a PM and I will do the same if I get a pair first. We both agree that the M2 fit is as relaxed as we would want to go. Most of the time I like a bit trimmer. I like the "belly button" high waist--which may be something of a generational thing.

Still welcome comments from those who might have tried any or all those mentioned.
 
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