They do RUN BIG and 100% cotton will stretch out on top of that so size one size down. I’m 5’10, 160, wearing 30 in mother jeans Thats are mostly 98% cotton and 2% elastane. If they’re 100 cotton then I always size down to 29 and they eventually become 30, lol!!! They didn’t have 29 in these and I wanted them so badly that I took the 30. I can deal with they’re not THAT off base but I will be tossing them in the dryer each wash. They really are the perfect fitting denim with a mid to high waist. They say mid but it’s not that mid. The thigh circumference is that deal breaker! It’s perfect! I have athletic thighs and jeans always tend to gather there so I have to shift around but these just graze them nicely! They’ll become perfect after shrinkage and time. I’m glad I got them but you do need one size down

Great quality, color and style except that the waist tapers in and I don’t have a waist. I need a straight waist more like the ribcage or low - mid rise doesn’t work for me.

Best jeans I have ever owned. Amazing denim and great fit.

I recently made a review on the size 24 (a size too small) and this is my update on my proper size. Ordered my usual Levi’s size (25) and they fit very well around the waist and hips without being loose except for the thighs that have a little room but i wouldn’t say baggy. I don’t think I even really need a belt for these which is a nice option. I’m a 25-26” waist with 37” hips and these offer enough room for comfort without looking slouchy in the slightest. That was my biggest fear but I’m generally very happy with the fit. All in all, for a more restrictive yet increeeedibly flattering fit, size down from usual Levi’s size, otherwise stick to your size. Couldn’t recommend them enough these are probably the best jeans I own in terms of look and fit and I own at least 30 good pairs vintage and otherwise.

Ordered a size down from my usual Levi's size and found that they're a little tight but they look sooooo good around my hips, thighs AND butt that I'm keeping them and buying a size up for when I want comfort. The denim is rigid and thick but not rough, after a few wears I expect them to loosen and soften up nicely. I have thick thighs for my proportions and the size 24 hugs them nicely without being constricting. I'm 5'2", 25-26 waist, 120 lb, 37" hips and the 24x30 hugs my figure, digs into my waist a lil, but looks so good all around. Still, would recommend sticking to your usual Levi's size for a more versatile fit.

Perfect fit- comfortable and stylish. True to size. I'm 5'1 and size 28x30, the length is perfect (which tends to be a problem for me). Baggy in the right places without being too much material for short girls.

I love these jeans, they are a perfect fit and they are very high quality.

501s are not seen as the classic jeans for nothing. They are enigmatically stylish, simply cool, forever jeans.