# What kind of cross training sneaker goes least terribly with relaxed-fit pleated khakis?

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**Created:** [April 6, 2021, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-cross-training-sneaker-goes-least-terribly-with-relaxed-fit-pleated-khakis/939506 "2021-04-06T23:31:49Z")\
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> [@MrDibble](#):
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> I know the usage of “khakis” here, but this still makes me smile. I would say chinos.

I googled the difference actually, and I’m still not 100% but my Dockers seem to be called khakis whereas similar Dockers are called chinos. I think it’s to do with the visibility of the stitching. Chinos sounds cooler so that’s what I don’t have 😛

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