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

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

Sale price is $59.99Original Price Was $84.95
Sale price is $59.99Original Price Was $84.95
Color:  Dark Brown Rigid - Brown
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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 Pakistan

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 Pakistan

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1876 out of 2337 (80%) reviewers recommend this product

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Review 1
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Burgundy brown 501

3 months ago
Saw these in store, didn’t have my husband size. Ordered them online, they were on sale plus I had star points. My husband loves them, they’re even better, with great fit after wash.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 4/2/2026
Review 1

501s for the win

4 months ago
I love my 501s. Very cool color and the quality is very good. I will be adding more.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 4/1/2026
Review 1
Weight140-160
Body TypeSlender

All my husband will wear, over fifty years now.

4 months ago
When I first met my husband (fifty four years ago) he had never heard of Levi’s! Didn’t take long to make a life long convert of him, now he will wear nothing else. Fifty two years of marriage and this is the only Jean he’ll wear, shrink to fit 501’s. Heaven forbid if you stop making these, he would go naked! And I so appreciate the sale, I’m going to try and buy him a couple pairs every time so he’ll be stocked up. Thank you!
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 31x30
Q: Size Purchased
A: 31x30

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/30/2026
Reviews 11
Weight180-200
Body TypeFull-figured

Rich color

4 months ago
I like the deep rich color of the 501 Street to 15
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 38. 40
Q: Size Purchased
A: 4030

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/27/2026
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Review 1

Shrink to You

4 months ago
These fit great. They shrink to fit your body. Built to last.
Product Used Since : 3/26/2026
Reviews 3
Weight240+

Good purchase

4 months ago
Great fitting, definitely superior to any other brand of jeans.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 44 waist, or XXL
Q: Size Purchased
A: 44W32L

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/26/2026
Review 1
Weight200-220
Body TypeAthletic

Worth every dollar

4 months ago
Best recent purchase I’ve made I couldn’t be more happier with what I receive from Levi’s and the timeframe in which it was delivered made it all the better experience. Product is always the best for us consumers, and I will continue to shop Levi’s products.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: Xl
Q: Size Purchased
A: 34/32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/25/2026
Reviews 2
WeightUnder 100
Body TypeAthletic

Beautiful jeans! My husband really liked it.

4 months ago
Beautiful and perfect jeans. I recommend it ! Super!
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 44/30
Q: Size Purchased
A: 34/30

Yes, I recommend this product.

Review 1
Weight160-180
Body TypeApple

Black 501 Shrink-to-Fit review

4 months ago
I went with the size suggested in the guide, and after soaking them, they fit just right. I'm really happy with how they turned out, and the orange stitching on the black denim looks so good.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34" waist
Q: Size Purchased
A: 35" waist and 30 length

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/15/2026
Review 1

Same great jeans!

4 months ago
The price.........................................

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/5/2026
Review 1
Weight160-180
Body TypeAthletic

Levis Pants

4 months ago
Love the Quality of pants,are a little expensive to buy but,they are worth it.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 36x32
Q: Size Purchased
A: 36x32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/16/2026
Review 1
Weight200-220
Body TypeAthletic

501 Shrink to Fit is the Way to Go

4 months ago
Shrink to fit 501s never let you down! Get em two sizes large (if you wear a 34 waist w a 34 inseam get a 36 waist and 36 inseam) wash em and wear em. Takes twice for me for them to fit perfectly. They last longer too.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34 34
Q: Size Purchased
A: 36 36

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/15/2026
Federal Way, Wa
Review 1
Body TypeSlender

Took a awhile

4 months ago
Levi’s 501

Originally posted on kohls.com

Review 1
Weight160-180
Body TypeSlender

501 original

4 months ago
Quality is still there. It's been awhile since I purchased a pair of 501s. Great fit. Always liked it style.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 33×30
Q: Size Purchased
A: 33×30
Product Used Since : 3/14/2026
Review 1

The classic

4 months ago
Good ole 501 classic fit. Still the same good quality manufacturing, and product..
Product Used Since : 3/14/2026
Review 1
Weight140-160

Wear them to church

4 months ago
They sent what I ordered and they fit fine. I will wear them to church.
Product Used Since : 3/11/2026
Review 1
Weight160-180
Body TypeSlender

Best jeans

4 months ago
Best jeans for the money Worn 501’s my whole life
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 34x32
Q: Size Purchased
A: 34x32
Product Used Since : 3/23/2026
Earth
Review 1

Great experience

4 months ago
Fast and efficient process

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on macys.com

Review 1
Weight100-120
Body TypeAthletic

Levi's app came in clutch

4 months ago
I got me and my son some Levi's 501 looks like I was looking at the right time because they were doing $55 a pair and got 2 day shipping. When it was all said and done I even received two $5 off.. overall I just felt like I kept on winning
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 30x30
Q: Size Purchased
A: 30x30, 30x32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Reviews 58
Body TypeSlender

The 501 — iconic then, iconic now.

4 months ago
"These are legendary 501s. I always buy them 2 inches longer in length because they shrink to the perfect size after the first wash. I take my usual waist size and they fit like a dream."
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 33
Q: Size Purchased
A: 33

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/5/2026
Review 1

Great jeans

4 months ago
Great pair of jeans

Originally posted on macys.com

Reviews 4
Weight180-200
Body TypeSlender

Nice stiff fit

4 months ago
The pants are just what you would expect from 501s stiff and hold shape it will be a few wears before they start to feel more loose but if you prefer the more stiff hold just use some ironing starch.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 36x30 or 36x32
Q: Size Purchased
A: 36x30

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2/22/2026
Review 1

Shopping

4 months ago
Great clothes

Originally posted on macys.com

Review 1

Worn 501shrink to fit my whole life.

4 months ago
I have worn Levi's 501 shrink to fit my whole life, I love them.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 3/2/2026
Review 1
Weight160-180

Recommend

5 months ago
I love it, the fits are good. even after shrink. if you like the color you will love it for sure.
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 32
Q: Size Purchased
A: 32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2/26/2026
Texas
Review 1

Absolutely greatest jeans ever

5 months ago
Great material, perfect fit. Love the unique color

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on kohls.com

Reviews 2
Weight220-240

My new favorite pair of jeans

5 months ago
Definitely my new favorite pair of jeans. Just make sure to buy a little long and the will fit great
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 38x30
Q: Size Purchased
A: 38x32

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2/12/2026
Review 1

Beautiful Quality

5 months ago
The quality of thd jeans are amazing we love Levis

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2/16/2026
Review 1
Body TypeAthletic

Love Them!

5 months ago
I have worn Levi's original shrink-to-fit levi's my whole life! Now it is black 501 Levi's, Love them!
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 33 x 34
Q: Size Purchased
A: 33 x 34

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2/12/2026
Review 1

501 Shrink-to-Fit Jeans

5 months ago
No news is good news, they say - certainly true here. These jeans embody the same quality of materials and fabrication I have come to expect over many decades.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Product Used Since : 2/12/2026
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