The "501® Z," first released in 1954, represents Levi's® expansion into new territory. Up to this point, Levi's® were primarily worn out West, where they had earned a loyal following. East Coasters, however, were largely unfamiliar with this button fly work pant.

In order to familiarize the East Coast with this American classic, Levi's® took the original 501® Shrink-to-Fit™ Jean and replaced the classic button fly with a zipper, and named it the "501® Z." It retained all the other details loved by longtime wearers: the famed silhouette, rivets and tough-but-flexible denim. Eventually, retailers began providing customers with both options—the 501® Jean and its zippered brother, the 501® Z.

Today, Levi's® recreated the 1960 iteration of the latter in deadstock Cone Mills White Oak selvedge denim. True to the era, it features a slightly boxier silhouette and an off-center middle belt loop. An evolution of the 54 501® Z, it features a wider leg, an off-center belt loop and oversized back pockets. We only produced 501 units of this style, so get one while you can.

• An archival reproduction of a pair of 501® Z jeans from 1960
• This jean includes the rivets and tough-but-flexible denim loved by longtime wearers
• True to the original, these jeans feature a zip fly
• Crafted from ultra-rare Cone Mills White Oak denim
• Double-needle arcuate stitching
• Two back pockets with concealed rivets
• Big “E” single-sided Red Tab™
• Iconic Two Horse Jacron paper patch