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

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

Sale price is $50.97Original Price Was $84.95
Sale price is $50.97Original Price Was $84.95
Color:  Modern Black - Black - Non-Stretch
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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.
  • 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 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 Mexico

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Reviews

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4.1
1945 out of 2438 (80%) reviewers recommend this product

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Review 1

Perfect

3 months ago
What can I say it’s Levi’s the name says it all perfect fit I wish they had them from the bottom like joggers I sow all my Levi’s from the bottom custom to my like

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

Review 1

Levi’s 501

3 months ago
They were exactly what I was looking for the size and color

Originally posted on macys.com

Fresno
Review 1
Body TypeFull-figured

My 501 shrink to fit

3 months ago
The heavy jeans are extremely rugged which is outstanding.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on kohls.com

Stafford Va
Review 1

Nice Color

3 months ago
Great quality, fit exactly as expected. I like the new color and feel as well. Will purchase again

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

Las Vegas
Review 1

A classic sometimes is our best call

3 months ago
You cannot go wrong

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

Review 1

good

3 months ago
good

Originally posted on macys.com

California
Review 1

Best price with Kohl's cash

4 months ago
As advertised. Shrink to for perfect

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on kohls.com

Review 1
Weight140-160
Body TypeSlender

501 Shrink-to-Fit: My go-to for decades!

4 months ago
Denim and Levi's are in my blood: my family were cotton farmers, cotton mill hands, and garment mill workers over the generations. Levi's were my first "big boy" jeans as I approached my teens, and they've been my go-to for almost 60 years. My size is 30x36 to allow for shrinkage, and that size combo is sometimes hard to find. I bought this most recent pair at Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply. Thank you, Murdoch's, for carrying Levi's 501 Shrink-to-Fits and for carrying the 30x36 size!
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 30x36
Q: Size Purchased
A: 30x36

Yes, I recommend this product.

  • 30x36 501 STFs before tub soaking (with 1980 Winter Olympics shirt and 1970s plaque buckle belt)
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San Bernardino
Review 1

Loved these jeans very stylish

4 months ago
Nice color texture

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

Review 1
Weight220-240
Body TypeAthletic

Old faithful, been wearing them since the 80’s

4 months ago
501’s never let me down, always the fit I’m looking for.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 38/32
Q: Size Purchased
A: 38/32

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Reviews 6
Weight160-180
Body TypeSlender

45 years of almost perfection

4 months ago
Original Shrink to Fit 501 ALWAYS almost perfect after45+ years - same size and all - just needed to sew the pockets because much longer since the moved the sewing out of USA.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 32 x 34
Q: Size Purchased
A: 32x34

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 3

Classics

4 months ago
These are classics. Great selection, price and fast shipping

Yes, I recommend this product.

Bakersfield, CA
Review 1

Great jeans

4 months ago
These are nice jeans. Great for and last long if you take care of them.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

Review 1

Iconic denim jeans

4 months ago
If you know your size, these STF 501s are classic. They may not be modernistic in style, but good wearing, heavy duty denim, button fly, and comfort ( after a couple washes) are why I've worn 501s for decades ( and still the same size).

Originally posted on kohls.com

Review 1
Weight240+
Body TypeAthletic

501 Original shrink to fit

4 months ago
Great fit. Feels really comfortable and looks great.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 42x30
Q: Size Purchased
A: 42x30

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 2
Weight160-180
Body TypeAthletic

501’s orginal fit kid cudi approved

4 months ago
Timeless icon. Perfect fitting for a beginner fade journey
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 33
Q: Size Purchased
A: 33

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 2
Weight160-180
Body TypeAthletic

Timeless style icon

4 months ago
Perfect jean to start on a fade journey. Good price raw jeans 100% cotton. 501 original fit is timeless and the button fly is great
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 33 for some slack
Q: Size Purchased
A: 33

Yes, I recommend this product.

New York
Review 1

Levi's jeans

4 months ago
Great purchase. Great price!!

Originally posted on kohls.com

Review 1

Just the right side

4 months ago
Fix just right

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

Review 1
Weight160-180
Body TypeHourglass

The original

4 months ago
Finding the original style and make of Levi’s is a treasure. Shrink to fit means 1” larger in your waist and 3” longer than your normal size. Follow this advice for a perfect fit and enjoy the best of Levi’s!
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34x32
Q: Size Purchased
A: 35x35

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 5
Weight200-220
Body TypeHourglass

Five o one shrink to fits the best

4 months ago
Love the color, very unique, tight fit so make sure
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: XL
Q: Size Purchased
A: 44x30

Yes, I recommend this product.

California.
Review 1

Shrink To Fit 501.

4 months ago
The most important aspect of a successful business is to keep the original product.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

Review 1
Weight120-140
Body TypeAthletic

Shrink to fit 501's rock, but.....

5 months ago
Have always loved 501's! The men's 501's have always fit me much better (I'm a girl). The shrink-to-fit used to be ordered as your actual size and Levi Co. built in the shrinkage. Now, you have to order 2 sizes bigger to get the same thing. Who wants to have a beautiful label on the back that is announcing 2 sizes bigger than what they actually shrink to? Again, I'm a girl, so.... I ordered my normal size as I usually do, without realizing the change, and now I can't wash them or they won't fit. In the end, I'm still getting the great fit, in my size, but can't afford the shrinkage when I wash. I give the product a 5, but are you changing that so you can save on material at the expense of a girls pride?
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 30x36
Review 1

Stiff is the Authentic STF fabric

5 months ago
Today's 501 STF are like a cloud compared to the ones made in the 70's. The fabric was thicker and hence, similar to cardboard when new and unwashed. BUT they wore like iron (once they were laundered 4 - 5 times and you could move in them)and with wear, nothing felt as comfortable and rugged as these original Levis. The initial concept of denin was a fabric for work clothes. To integrate the style into everday wear ( and save money) the fabric was made thinner. Ugh! So, you sissies, buy the Levis with stretch...and quit complaining about a vintage piece of clothing.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

Phoenix, AZ
Review 1

What other jeans try to emulate and fail!!!!

5 months ago
Incomparable jeans, all others pale in comparison. Only thing I wore in my younger days.

Originally posted on macys.com

Review 1

Levi’s 501 Shrink to fit

5 months ago
The perfect straight fit raw jeans order 2 inches up and wash and dry one time for the perfect fit

Originally posted on macys.com

People's Republic of Texas
Review 1

Levi's

5 months ago
Have worn 501's since 1970's always a nice product, when made in America the fabric, durability was much better.

Originally posted on kohls.com

Reviews 3

Husband and his favorite riding jeans

5 months ago
Only jeans my hubby wears. He wears tgem till done
Review 1

Levi’s 501

5 months ago
Nice fit. I love 501s

Originally posted on macys.com

Review 1

Levis 501 great fit

5 months ago
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