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501® Original Shrink-to-fit™ Men's Jeans

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501® Original Shrink-to-fit™ Men's Jeans

Sale price is $84.95
Earn 85 Red Tab™ points with this purchase.
Sale price is $84.95
Earn 85 Red Tab™ points with this purchase.
Color:  Rigid - Dark Wash
No Stretch
Low Stretch
Available In Men's Big & Tall
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About this Style

Close your eyes. Think “jeans.” Now open. They were 501® Originals, right? With a classic straight leg and iconic styling, they’re literally the blueprint for every pair of modern jeans in existence—burned into the world’s collective cortex ever since Levi Strauss (the man himself!) introduced them in 1873. To this day they’ve never gone out of style. And they never will.


  • The original blue jeans
  • Our signature straight fit with the iconic button fly
  • A blank canvas for customization and self-expression
  • These jeans are Shrink-to-Fit™, meaning you control the shrinkage yourself, which allows the denim to conform to your unique body. The payoff is a pair of jeans with a custom-made fit. No tailor necessary.
  • To find the right size for Shrink-to-Fit™ jeans, there are three options. 1) For the old-school technique, buy true to size in the waist and two sizes up in length. Wear them in the tub and keep them on to dry. 2) For those who want to machine wash and dry the jeans, we recommend ordering up: For your waist, increase 1" for sizes 27"-36", 2" for 38"-48", and 3" for 50" and up. And for your inseam, increase 3" for sizes 27"-34" and 4" for 36" and up. 3) For purists who like their denim unwashed, no need to size up. Buy them true to size.
  • Hold the H2O: This garment is made using recycled water, which helps us to reduce our impact on this finite resource
  • Regular Through The Thigh
  • Sits At Your Waist
  • Straight Leg
  • Front rise: 12 1/4",Knee: 18 5/8",Leg opening: 17",Measurements based on size 32

How it Fits

  • Regular Through The Thigh
  • Sits At Your Waist
  • Straight Leg
  • Front rise: 12 1/4",Knee: 18 5/8",Leg opening: 17",Measurements based on size 32
  • 100% Cotton
  • Rigid STF Denim
  • Non-stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Wash your jeans once every 10 wears at most; this increases their lifespan and saves natural resources.Machine wash cold, Do not bleach, Tumble dry medium, Hot iron if needed, Do not dry clean, Wash inside out with like colors, Shrinkage in wash approximately 10%
  • Made in Egypt, Mexico

Composition & Care

  • 100% Cotton
  • Rigid STF Denim
  • Non-stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Wash your jeans once every 10 wears at most; this increases their lifespan and saves natural resources.Machine wash cold, Do not bleach, Tumble dry medium, Hot iron if needed, Do not dry clean, Wash inside out with like colors, Shrinkage in wash approximately 10%
  • Made in Egypt, Mexico

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Reviews

Overall Rating

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2728 out of 3364 (81%) reviewers recommend this product

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Review 1

Classic LEVI Shrink to Fit 501

5 days ago
Great Classic LEVI Shrink to Fit. This batch ran a little big. I kept one of the two pair ordered.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight160-180
Body TypeLong and Lean

STF FTW

5 days ago
Originally wear 31X32 in 501R… I get STF’s in 32X34. Perfect after 3 hot water soaks.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 31X32 501R
Q: Size Purchased
A: 32X34 STF

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight180-200
Body TypeAthletic

Don’t pass on these.

7 days ago
They are amazing fit perfectly and price was great.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 36x32
Q: Size Purchased
A: 38x32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Kansas -Sunflower state!
Review 1
Body TypeSlender

We love Levi's

11 days ago
My husband has worn 501 for the last 40yrs and wears nothing else!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on kohls.com

Review 1
Weight180-200

Great denim

14 days ago
Great jeans. For me, I did a basin soak for 30 minutes at 60°C, then rinsed them to remove the excess indigo. After that, I wore them for about 1.5 to 2 hours with little exercise and plenty of walking. I didn’t want them to stretch too much, as people mentioned in the forums. Mine are Egyptian-made, and I love the craftsmanship. The old ladies did an amazing job. Much love to them, and thanks, Levi’s.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 36x30
Q: Size Purchased
A: 36x32

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Reviews 4
Weight180-200

experience of wearing raw denim, get it

16 days ago
followed the sizing per the product page and fits right after the soak and shrink process. Will watch to see how the color fades, maybe over an year
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34/30
Q: Size Purchased
A: 35/32
Reviews 4
Weight180-200

very comfortable, fits well

16 days ago
follow the details on sizing at the product page. Classy look
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34/30
Q: Size Purchased
A: 35/32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1

Good fit

17 days ago
Love the style. The fitting is good. Wishing it would be a bit softer.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1

Great Pants

18 days ago
Stylish and comfortable, really like the dark blue color
Alaska
Review 1
Body TypeSlender

501's at a good price

22 days ago
Bought 2 pair.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on kohls.com

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