Levi's® Premium

541™ Athletic Taper Fit Men's Jeans

Levi's® Premium

541™ Athletic Taper Fit Men's Jeans

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About this Style

The perfect fit for muscular builds. Our 541™ Athletic Taper gives you more room in the thigh and seat for comfort and mobility, but starts to taper at the knee down to the ankle for a sharp, streamlined aesthetic. The end result? A contemporary look with a relaxed feel and a slightly tailored finish.


  • A contemporary look with a relaxed feel
  • Designed especially for athletic builds
  • A slightly tailored finish
  • Made with Levi's® Flex Eco Performance: our advanced stretch technology engineered for maximum flex and comfort
  • We made this garment with TENCEL™ Lyocell, a soft fiber sourced from harvested wood
  • Hold the H2O. This garment was made using recycled water, which reduces environmental impact.
  • Extra Room In The Seat And Thigh
  • Sits below your waist.
  • Tapered leg
  • Front rise: 10 3/8'', Knee: 17 3/4'', Leg opening: 15 3/4'', Measurements based on size 32

How it Fits

  • Extra Room In The Seat And Thigh
  • Sits below your waist.
  • Tapered leg
  • Front rise: 10 3/8'', Knee: 17 3/4'', Leg opening: 15 3/4'', Measurements based on size 32
  • 28% Lyocell (Lenzing Tencel)~2% elastane (LYCRA®)~70% cotton
  • Denim
  • Stretch
  • Zip fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • MMC lyocell, Recycle and reuse facility, Levi's Flex
  • Machine wash cold - normal cycle. wash inside out with like colors, do not bleach, tumble dry medium, warm iron if needed, dry cleaning possible
  • Imported

Composition & Care

  • 28% Lyocell (Lenzing Tencel)~2% elastane (LYCRA®)~70% cotton
  • Denim
  • Stretch
  • Zip fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • MMC lyocell, Recycle and reuse facility, Levi's Flex
  • Machine wash cold - normal cycle. wash inside out with like colors, do not bleach, tumble dry medium, warm iron if needed, dry cleaning possible
  • Imported

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3.7
4 out of 10 (40%) reviewers recommend this product

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Review1
Weight73 - 82
Body TypeAthletic

Perfect for the athletes who can’t fit into 501s.

2 years ago
So glad they make a 501 style cut for athletic guys. With mountain biking my favorite sport found 501s too tight. The 541 cut is exactly how I like jeans to feel and fit.
Q: What size do you usually wear?
A: 32x32
Q: Size Purchased
A: 32x32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review1
Weight73 - 82
Body TypeAthletic

Honestly They Are Good

2 years ago
Finally made the purchie on some looser fitting jeans to get with the times these days. I ordered them one size up (i'm a perfect 31, and got them in a 32 waist and a little long for me in 34L) I have been cuffing them with 3 folds so i might get them hemmed a bit but honestly the fit is bang on. Loose but tappered so its not weird. I'm probably gonna get another pair tbh.
Q: What size do you usually wear?
A: 31
Q: Size Purchased
A: 32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews4

Great jeans if you can afford them.

2 years ago
Levi's 541 Premium stretch are my preferred #1 choice for jeans. However, The price for a good pair with the leather label, a minimum of 2% elastane and a normal washed color without streaks or ridiculous forced weathering or tears is just absurd for the regular guy. I still haven't found a way to make money grow on trees. C'mon Levi's, remember where you came from!
Review1
Weight100 - 109
Body TypeFull-figured

Meh

2 years ago
Denim feels cheaper, fit is different than previous 541. Okay enough to not return, but disappointed.
Q: What size do you usually wear?
A: 38x32
Q: Size Purchased
A: 38x32

No, I do not recommend this product.

Response from Levi’s®:
2 years ago
Levi's Customer Service
Hello, thanks for reaching out. Our goal is to provide a diverse range of fits that cater to everyone. We suggest reviewing our Men’s and Women’s Jeans Guide for comprehensive information on each fit or reaching out to customer service for personalized style recommendations. Our jeans are designed to vary in size, with some being intentionally oversized, cropped, or slimmer, even within the same size range. Additionally, slight alterations to fabric treatment, finishing, or composition can influence the fit of a pair of jeans. Moreover, each pair of jeans may fit individuals differently. Also, just so you know, we have a 60-day exchange policy where you can exchange your item(s) for a different size, free of charge**. If you have any questions, please feel free to visit our Help Center for more information. And hey, if you're not already a Red TabTM Member, sign up Here to enjoy free shipping and returns.   Levi's® Customer Service (U.S.) 800.872.5384 (Canada) 888.501.5384 We are giving our agents a much-deserved rest this Christmas. Our offices will be closed after 12 p.m. PST Christmas Eve and all day Christmas Day. levis.com Visit our Help Center Track your Order Here and sign up for SMS updates Become a RedTab™ Member Today for free shipping on all orders and free Happy Returns What’s your 501® Story?
Review1
Weight82 - 91
Body TypeAthletic

Stop spreading the back pockets so far apart!

6 months ago
Please stop putting the back pockets so insanely far apart. Most unflattering looking design. Should look into a new system for scaling this based on waist size. A recent pair of 541’s I purchased had a 34 waist, but the back pockets were far enough apart from one another that they would have been better placed on a 42 waist. Totally insane looking.
Q: What size do you usually wear?
A: 34x34
Q: Size Purchased
A: 34x34

No, I do not recommend this product.

Response from Levi’s®:
6 months ago
Levi's Customer Service
Hello, it's great to hear from you. Our designers put a lot of thought and effort into every aspect of their designs, taking into account both functionality and inspiration. However, we also understand that everyone has their own unique tastes and preferences. But no worries, we've got plenty of different options to choose from MEN'S TAPERED JEANS, so you'll definitely be able to find something that suits your personal style! We just wanted to let you know that we offer a 30-day exchange policy where you can exchange your item(s) for a different size, completely free of charge. If you have any questions, our Help Center has more information, so feel free to check it out. As a bonus, Red TabTM Members receive free shipping and returns! You can sign up here, or check if you're already a member. Levi's US Customer Service
Review1
Weight100 - 109
Body TypeAthletic

Inconsistent sizing

9 months ago
I ordered 3 pairs of 541s in 2021. All 3 were the same size. I order 2 more in 2025 - one pair is 1.5" longer and the other is 2.5" longer. Both are roughly 1" wider in the leg. It's terrible quality control. And then I get the privileged of paying 7.50$ to return them. Needless to say, this will be the last pair of Levi's I order.
Q: What size do you usually wear?
A: 36-36
Q: Size Purchased
A: 36-36

No, I do not recommend this product.

Response from Levi’s®:
9 months ago
Levi's Customer Service
We appreciate you taking the time to get in touch with us. At Levi's, we know that even the slightest changes in fabric treatment and finishing can impact the way our jeans fit. The same goes for even the tiniest shift in fabric composition. While we strive to keep our fits as consistent as possible, we understand that sometimes these changes can affect your experience with our products. We're always working to improve and perfect our jeans so that you can enjoy the best possible fit. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention! Marion, Levi's Customer Support. Levi's US Customer Service
Review1
Weight91 - 100

dissatisfied

9 months ago
The pants are not tapered. They are boot cut. I see why they are on clearance
Q: What size do you usually wear?
A: 38/32
Q: Size Purchased
A: 38/32

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from Levi’s®:
9 months ago
Levi's Customer Service
Happy to help, we appreciate your interest in our products. We understand that it can be tricky to accurately represent the quality and feel of a product online. Sometimes, changes in production or the way we photograph and describe our items can make it hard to match your expectations with the final product. We always do our best to keep everything consistent, but we know that there can be a disconnect sometimes. That's why we'll be sure to pass on your feedback to our designers and photographers, so we can improve in the future. Also, just so you know, we have a 30 day exchange policy where you can exchange your item(s) for a different size, free of charge**. If you have any questions, please feel free to visit our Help Center for more information. And hey, if you're not already a Red TabTM Member, sign up here to enjoy free shipping and returns! Marion, Levi's Customer Support. Levi's US Customer Service
Review1

PAPER Thin

a year ago
PAPER thin. Nothing like my other pairs. Not premium in any sense.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Response from Levi’s®:
a year ago
Levi's Customer Service
Happy to help, we appreciate your interest in our products. We understand that it can be tricky to accurately represent the quality and feel of a product online. Sometimes, changes in production or the way we photograph and describe our items can make it hard to match your expectations with the final product. We always do our best to keep everything consistent, but we know that there can be a disconnect sometimes. That's why we'll be sure to pass on your feedback to our designers and photographers, so we can improve in the future. Also, just so you know, we have a 30 day exchange policy where you can exchange your item(s) for a different size, free of charge**. If you have any questions, please feel free to visit our Help Center for more information. And hey, if you're not already a Red TabTM Member, sign up here to enjoy free shipping and returns! Marion, Levi's Customer Support. Levi's US Customer Service
Reviews2

Lack of fabric quality

a year ago
My 541™ Athletic Taper Fit Men's Jeans (light wash) tore near one of the back pockets two months after wearing them. It was a major tear -- not on a seam, but in the middle of the fabric. I was surprised at the lack of quality of the material. I thought one of the major selling points of Levi's was their durability.
Review1

I have 541 5+ years. New ones lasted 15 min.

2 years ago
They’ve changed. I bought a pair 5 or 6 years ago that were 541 stretch and they fit and felt like pajamas but looked like nice Levi’s. They’re still going strong but they were my favorite jeans and I only had 2 pairs of the Levi’s. All of my other name brand jeans have bit the dust and so I decided to buy myself a Christmas present and order some more of my favorite 541’s. I ordered the same size and a couple new colors. They arrived and I threw both pairs on. No perceivable stretch compared to my old pairs and they’re smaller in the waist and fit weird in the legs. I honestly thought that’s why Levi’s had so many numbers for different fits I didn’t realize they would change existing numbers. Here’s the worst part though. I wore one of the pairs the day they arrived for 15 min? Maybe? And the crotch ripped out, so I threw them away and put on my old Levi’s 541 in the same size and did the rest of the lights no problem. Very disappointing to see that they’ve changed so much in so short of time and that stretch isn’t actually stretch.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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