Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean

501's used to be great jeans but, as pointed out by many others, the quality is gone. The fabric is thinner than it used to be and they tear easily. I could excuse that when they were $30, or on sale for about that much. What I can't overlook in the latest bunch that I ordered is the variation in fit. They fit nothing like my other 501s. I think they adjusted the fit to be more trendy. One way or another, I think I've ordered my last pair of 501s.

Reason being I tried them on in the wash I ordered (and even then I probably just got lucky). Been wearing 501s forever but I only own one, maybe two pairs at a time. I wear them until there's nothing left, then get another pair. Right now I've had one pair for the last two years. They've never seen a washing machine and are only OCCASIONALLY rinsed off in a cold tub and left to drip dry. (Say what you will about hygiene but I'm left with the most comfortable, best fitting jeans this way.) Unfortunately nowadays you can pick up four or five pair of Levi's in different colors and washes, all marked the same size, and you'll find that a few are super baggy, and a couple are so tight you can't even fasten them, but MAYBE one pair will fit like an old glove. Buy that pair and you won't regret it. Kind of makes buying online impossible, which is extra annoying since the places in town that sell them mark them up to almost $80 and then run a "sale" that puts them around $10-15 more than the prices on Amazon, and even those places only carry a few washes/colors. I'm giving five stars to my particular pair of trusty old 501s. I sincerely hope I can find another pair as good.

I ordered 501 original fit in medium stonewash. In fewer than six months, the crotch material had come out. I could no longer wear them and returned them minus a stocking fee of about $8. The good part is Amazon's ability to take back a failure such as this. I grew up in 501s and have always found them to be comfortable and tough. Now, they're just comfortable. The seams did not come apart. It was the fabric. Originally, fabric was so thick that they were hard to wear before being washed. Even after washing, I could stretch the pants vertically and hold them from the bottom. The fabric was that heavy. Now, it's like gauze in comparison. I'm going to try once more and hope for the best. Levi -- get attuned to quality and stop selling junk.

"Classic Fit" ??? If that means a big saggy butt and tight, skinny legs that won't fit over boots, then yeah !! Someone built like Humpty Dumpty would probably love them. I was forced to give up on the off-shore produced "shrink to fit". They shrank, but no matter what combination of waist and length (I tried WAY too many), they did not fit. This version worked for several years; two out of five pairs would fit pretty darn good. The factories have apparently changed the cut and the result is the worst jean ever made. Since I have worn 501's for 40 years, I believe that I am a qualified reviewer.

Two years ago I ordered 5 pairs of Levi's 501 jeans. These "Shrink to Fit" are great. The issue I have is with Levi's product naming ccombined with Amazon's page design that obscures whether a "color" is "Shrink to Fit" or "Standard Fit" Using the link from my previous order I was sent to Amazon's generic Levis 501 page. Doing some research on the us.Levi web site, it appears that Levi makes 501 in both "Shrink to Fit" and "Standard Fit". The Amazon page that was linked to a previous order does not distinguish which "color" is "Shrink to Fit" and which color is "Standard Fit". This makes ordering the proper size very difficult. Amazon has a "Shrink to Fit page" page, but in the generic "Levi's 501" page I cannot tell which _colors_ are "Shrink to Fit" and which are "Standard Fit". This attribute should be part of the "Sizing". The product is good is you get the fit you expect. However, the combination of Levi's product naming, and Amazon putting "Standard Fit" on the same page as "Shrink to Fit" without disclosing which color is which fit, makes it problematic.

I give only 4 stars .............(need for 1 ...) Only for the name of this brand .. no more ... I remember those true Levis jeans , of 70s or 80s .... It was a high standard and a great philosophy ... Now, this product does not meet for old standards that we love ... It's like a shoddy ....... Lewis is not the same Lewis ... It is only the name of brand ... NO MORE... Your jeans Lewis never will rubbed ... It's like a cheap forgery Earlier, for 70 or 80, like we it in the trash ... Now it's called Lewis ... I'm sorry that this company does not loved their traditions .. and do not love people, admirers of the brand ...

I was extremely dissapointed. I took the time to write this to express the remorse i have in buying. I should have read the review first. I thought Levi's has a very reputable brand and make but I feel like i bought something from a garage sale.. (i mean i can probably find a better pants in my neighbor's garage sale) DO NOT buy. No where close to what the photos indicate. Please amazon.. you know better. You got to require these companies to provide real photos of the actual product. THis is the first time i felt scammed perhaps that's over statement. maybe trick. is a good word. I don't know how it got some many 1000 4 stars. I'm not a hater or anything but this is one bad buy. I will never wear this pants it doesn't look good. I don't want to ship it back for a refund. This pant is perfect for a rag..

Of course it's nice when things change for the better and just as sweet when the small close to perfect things in life remain unchanged by time. This is the case with these Levi's 501 jeans. For decades my favorite jeans of all time. Countless designers and brands have tried to tap into the 501's iconic popularity but at the end of the day have always failed to do so. These are exactly how I remember them: * Heavy Denim * Re-enforced flawless stitching on all pockets, hems, waist line and inner leg. * Solid brass rivets on pockets * The classic brass rivet button fly Ordered in white these arrived quickly, wrapped in plastic with tags of authenticity. The fit and feel is marvelous and the price is sensational. Macy's and other stores sell 501's for twice this amount. The slim fit isn't constrictive nor are they pre-washed so expect a few washings before they feel like a second skin. Highest Recommendation!