Levi's® Vintage Clothing

1966 501® Original Fit Men's Jeans

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Levi's® Vintage Clothing

1966 501® Original Fit Men's Jeans

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Color:  Organic Rigid Selvedge - Dark Wash - Non Stretch
No Stretch
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About this Style

Back in 1937, we began covering the back pocket rivets in an attempt to address complaints of rivets scratching furniture. But those copper rivets were tougher than they looked, and after a few years of hard wear, would break through the denim and proceed onto furniture.



Luckily for couches everywhere, by 1966, technology had caught up and the back pocket rivets were replaced with bar tacks. This small change maintained the jean’s notorious durability, while finally solving the decades-long furniture-scratching issue.



This particular style of 501® jeans—with its bar tacks and a Big “E” Red Tab™—only existed from 1966 to 1971. Now, we're bringing it back with these 1966 501® Jeans—with unique features that make it stand out in our long, storied history.


  • A reproduction of a pair of ultra-rare 501® jeans that were only produced from 1966 to 1971—until now
  • Made with both bar tacks and a Big “E” Red Tab™
  • Bartack stitches are made to enforce the jean and preserved the garment's renowned durability
  • We worked with a Japanese artisan mill to recreate vintage Levi’s® selvedge denim
  • Double-needle arcuate stitching
  • We made this garment with organically grown cotton
  • 501
  • Mid rise
  • Straight leg
  • Front rise: 11 3/4",Knee: 18 5/8",Leg opening: 16 5/8",Measurements based on size 32
How it Fits
  • 501
  • Mid rise
  • Straight leg
  • Front rise: 11 3/4",Knee: 18 5/8",Leg opening: 16 5/8",Measurements based on size 32
  • 100% Organic Cotton
  • Denim
  • Non-Stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Organic cotton
  • 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 Japan
Composition & Care
  • 100% Organic Cotton
  • Denim
  • Non-Stretch
  • Button fly
  • 5-pocket styling
  • Organic cotton
  • 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 Japan

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11 out of 16 (69%) reviewers recommend this product

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5 out of 5 stars.

LVC

a month ago
Great design and comfortable
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 36
Q: Size Purchased
A: 36
5 out of 5 stars.

Good quality

a month ago
best, I wear those pants
Q: Size Usually Worn
A: 35
Q: Size Purchased
A: 36
5 out of 5 stars.

The size to buy !

6 months ago
If you are a size 33" waist and 32" leg in Levis Jeans, and if you are buying these "Raw" denim jeans, buy a size 34" waist and 34" leg measurement. When you get them soak them in "cold" water for an hour and then change the water in the sink a couple of times while giving them a gentle hand dunk rinse. When you have dried them completely on the line in the shade, give them a steam iron. These jeans should now fit you pretty well perfectly. If they are still fractionally long they should be perfect after you next hand wash rinse them in cold water. Have fun : )
Weight180-200
5 out of 5 stars.

Back to the roots!

9 months ago
Eine Hose, wie man sie von früher kennt. Der Stoff griffig und massiv, dennoch weich. Käufer sollten die Shrink to fit Anleitung beachten: die Hose läuft beim gewöhnlichen Waschgang ein! Das ist gewollt und gut so. Damit kann man die Hose an den eigenen Körper anpassen. Daher gern eine Nr. größer bestellen!
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Weight140-160
5 out of 5 stars.

501 alucinantes

9 months ago
Calidad y diseño premium, pero ojo, tallaje pequeño
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Yes, I recommend this product.

Weight200-220
5 out of 5 stars.

De luxe 501 made in japan

10 months ago
Mooie Japanse denim en Japanse vakmanschap. De 501 is De jeans uit de geschiedenis en verdiend een goede reproductie zoals deze 1966 lvc. Pasvorm was mij iets te smal . Dat is ook meteen het leuke. In de lvc collectie zit voor ieder wat wils.
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Body TypeAthletic
5 out of 5 stars.

Fantastic vintage quality

a year ago
I’ve been looking for some classic selvedge denim for a long time. Always wished I could get a pair of jeans with a sturdy build quality that would hopefully last for years to come. Upon ordering these, I was pleased to find they are much tougher feeling than typical department store denim, while still being soft and comfortable with a great fit. The stitching is great. 5-star rated for sure. Just keep in mind there is no vanity sizing with these. They are as they say they are at the waist, and most modern jeans are sized very differently. So expect a waist measurement that is exactly as marked on them. I hope Levi’s continues to make their vintage jeans for their quality, and history.

Yes, I recommend this product.

5 out of 5 stars.

Onder de indruk van de kwaliteit!

a year ago
Oprecht mijn mooiste jeans ever! Prachtige raw denim. En selve edge afwerking. Iedereen die een beetje de history kent weet direct wat dit is! Ook zo fijn hij is echt na 2x heerlijk zacht. Terwijl hij heel stevig blijft voelen. Tip: omdat dit raw denim is doe je er goed aan een maat groter te nemen. 1x wassen en hij past.
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