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Levi's Men's 501 Original Fit Jeans (Discontinued)

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Special Size: Standard

Color: Cocktails for Two

Size Chart

US Straight Leg Jeans

Brand Size	Waist (in)	Hip (in)	Thigh Circumference (in)
28W x 29L	28.5 - 29	34.5 - 35	20.5
28W x 30L	28.5 - 29	34.5 - 35	20.5
28W x 32L	28.5 - 29	34.5 - 35	20.5
28W x 34L	28.5 - 29	34.5 - 35	20.5
28W x 36L	28.5 - 29	34.5 - 35	20.5
29W x 29L	29.5 - 30	35.5 - 36	21
29W x 30L	29.5 - 30	35.5 - 36	21
29W x 32L	29.5 - 30	35.5 - 36	21
29W x 34L	29.5 - 30	35.5 - 36	21
29W x 36L	29.5 - 30	35.5 - 36	21
30W x 29L	30.5 - 31	36.5 - 37	21.5
30W x 30L	30.5 - 31	36.5 - 37	21.5
30W x 32L	30.5 - 31	36.5 - 37	21.5
30W x 34L	30.5 - 31	36.5 - 37	21.5
30W x 36L	30.5 - 31	36.5 - 37	21.5
31W x 29L	31.5 - 32	37.5 - 38	22
31W x 30L	31.5 - 32	37.5 - 38	22
31W x 32L	31.5 - 32	37.5 - 38	22
31W x 34L	31.5 - 32	37.5 - 38	22
31W x 36L	31.5 - 32	37.5 - 38	22
32W x 29L	32.5 - 33	38.5 - 39	22.5
32W x 30L	32.5 - 33	38.5 - 39	22.5
32W x 32L	32.5 - 33	38.5 - 39	22.5
32W x 34L	32.5 - 33	38.5 - 39	22.5
32W x 36L	32.5 - 33	38.5 - 39	22.5
33W x 29L	33.5 - 34	39.5 - 40	23
33W x 30L	33.5 - 34	39.5 - 40	23
33W x 32L	33.5 - 34	39.5 - 40	23
33W x 34L	33.5 - 34	39.5 - 40	23
33W x 36L	33.5 - 34	39.5 - 40	23
34W x 29L	34.5 - 35	40.5 - 41	23.5
34W x 30L	34.5 - 35	40.5 - 41	23.5
34W x 32L	34.5 - 35	40.5 - 41	23.5
34W x 34L	34.5 - 35	40.5 - 41	23.5
34W x 36L	34.5 - 35	40.5 - 41	23.5
35W x 29L	35.5 - 36	41.5 - 42	24
35W x 30L	35.5 - 36	41.5 - 42	24
35W x 32L	35.5 - 36	41.5 - 42	24
35W x 34L	35.5 - 36	41.5 - 42	24
35W x 36L	35.5 - 36	41.5 - 42	24
36W x 29L	36.5 - 37.5	42.5 - 43.5	24.5
36W x 30L	36.5 - 37.5	42.5 - 43.5	24.5
36W x 32L	36.5 - 37.5	42.5 - 43.5	24.5
36W x 34L	36.5 - 37.5	42.5 - 43.5	24.5
36W x 36L	36.5 - 37.5	42.5 - 43.5	24.5
38W x 29L	38.5 - 39.5	44.5 - 45.5	25.2
38W x 30L	38.5 - 39.5	44.5 - 45.5	25.2
38W x 32L	38.5 - 39.5	44.5 - 45.5	25.2
38W x 34L	38.5 - 39.5	44.5 - 45.5	25.2
38W x 36L	38.5 - 39.5	44.5 - 45.5	25.2
40W x 29L	40.5 - 41.5	46.5 - 47.5	26.1
40W x 30L	40.5 - 41.5	46.5 - 47.5	26.1
40W x 32L	40.5 - 41.5	46.5 - 47.5	26.1
40W x 34L	40.5 - 41.5	46.5 - 47.5	26.1
40W x 36L	40.5 - 41.5	46.5 - 47.5	26.1
42W x 29L	42.5 - 43.5	48.5 - 49.5	26.9
42W x 30L	42.5 - 43.5	48.5 - 49.5	26.9
42W x 32L	42.5 - 43.5	48.5 - 49.5	26.9
42W x 34L	42.5 - 43.5	48.5 - 49.5	26.9
42W x 36L	42.5 - 43.5	48.5 - 49.5	26.9
44W x 29L	44.5 - 45.5	50.5 - 51.5	27.2
44W x 30L	44.5 - 45.5	50.5 - 51.5	27.2
44W x 32L	44.5 - 45.5	50.5 - 51.5	27.2
44W x 34L	44.5 - 45.5	50.5 - 51.5	27.2
44W x 36L	44.5 - 45.5	50.5 - 51.5	27.2

Product details

Fabric type

99% Cotton, 1% Elastane

Care instructions

Machine Wash

Origin

Imported

Closure type

Button

About this item

Regular Through The Thigh

Straight leg

Sits at your waist

Front rise: 11 1/4", Knee: 17 1/2", Leg Opening: 16", Measurements based on size 32.

Product details

Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.13 x 11.3 x 2.48 inches; 1.47 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 00501-3310
Department ‏ : ‎ mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 3, 2021
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Levi's
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09KZ5B2RR

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Comparison

	501 Original	505 Regular	514 Straight	559 Relaxed Straight	506 Straight
Customer Reviews	94,813	126,010	17,218	51,604	126
Price	$55.65	$43.36	$43.53	$48.65	$58.31
Fit	Regular Through Seat And Thigh	Extra Room in Thigh	Regular Through Thigh	Extra Room in Thigh	Regular Through Thigh
Rise	Mid	Mid	Low	Low	Mid
Inseam	32"	32"	32"	32"	32"
5-Pocket Styling	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
Fabrication	100% Cotton	99% Cotton, 1% Elastane	70% C, 28% L, 2% E	99% Cotton, 1% Elastane	83% C, 15% P, 2% E

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5

5,726 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers like the comfort of the jeans. They mention that the denim has a good feel and weight to them. They appreciate appearance, and value. However, some customers feel the material is really thin. Opinions are mixed on fit, weight, color fading, and quality.

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273 customers mention247 positive26 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the jeans. They mention that the styling is slightly updated, traditional, and unremarkable. Some appreciate the shiny finish.

"He looks good in these Levi jeans. I believe they will last a long time." Read more

"...Wear as often as possible and enjoy. They will naturally fade and look spectacular...." Read more

"They shrink when washed. Look great." Read more

"I have bought these jeans all of my adult life these are perfect and the best price found anywhere" Read more

115 customers mention115 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the pants. They say it's well worth the money, easy to order, and use. Customers also mention that the online instructions including a video are helpful.

"...Thanks to Amazon for having these on a good sale price!! Husband is happy here!!!" Read more

"...these jeans all of my adult life these are perfect and the best price found anywhere" Read more

"My son loved them! Exactly what I was expecting and the price was the cherry on top!" Read more

"I liked that it was cheaper than buying at the store and they fit" Read more

105 customers mention76 positive29 negative

Customers like the comfort of the pants. They mention that the denim has a good feel, and the material is less stiff. Some say that the pants do not feel exactly like jean material.

"...They give an extremely sleek definition to the legs while being very comfortable at the same time...." Read more

"Well ; they are the best , better material than I remember, less stiff but they don’t be smell the same as in the way back ...." Read more

"...Great quality fabric but the break in period and comfort level are brutal. I can't do it anymore...." Read more

"...Other than that. They fit perfect and feel great wearing them." Read more

604 customers mention367 positive237 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the pants. Some mention that the waist and tights are just right, while others say that they are a looser fit.

"Love the button fly. Great fit." Read more

"...and I was skeptical when I received them as they were large, and a bit long. Then as advertised, they shrunk after a wash and became perfect...." Read more

"...They're a more comfortable fit, don't fall off my rear like newer patterns seem to, and have room enough in the seat and thighs for comfort...." Read more

"Got for my husband for Christmas. They fit him very well! Purchasing more for his January birthday!" Read more

287 customers mention157 positive130 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the pants. Some mention that they are well constructed, durable, and fit as listed. However, others say that they're not the quality they expected, the ass would rip out after a couple months, and that they have minute thread breakage in the fabric near the front pocket/crotch.

"...substantially sometime within the last nine years and is not worth a buy now...." Read more

"Awesome quality but be careful it shrink so much" Read more

"Not the sellers fault though, seems every year the denim gets cheaper and thinner, but the price doesn't drop..These are all I wear, so.." Read more

134 customers mention83 positive51 negative

Customers are mixed about the color fading of the pants. Some mention that it's a great color, union blue, which is almost an exact match. However, others say that the color is a little darker blue than expected, and may not match what you order.

"...6. Wear as often as possible and enjoy. They will naturally fade and look spectacular...." Read more

"...to be a thinner material, not near as rigid or stiff, and the color was more gray and not the nice deep blue I've come to expect..." Read more

"Nice color, great fit." Read more

"These jeans have got it all: color, style, and fit. It's no wonder they are a classic...." Read more

56 customers mention27 positive29 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the pants. Some mention that the material is lighter in weight, but still good for normal wear. Others say that the weight is lighter than their husband would prefer, fade quickly, and that the fabric is heavier than 501's.

"...pairs of Clean Rigid with a 2021 copyright tag on them were definitely lightweight...." Read more

"The for was perfect, my only disappointment is the quality and weight of the fabric. Nowhere near the original." Read more

"These jeans are nice. They fit well and are a good weight of denim. They are button fly so keep that in mind if you don't like that...." Read more

"...that they are knock-offs (labels and printing seem authentic) but they are lighter...." Read more

100 customers mention0 positive100 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the thickness of the pants. Some mention that the material is really thin, while others say that the denim is substantially thinner than it has been in years past. Some customers also find the material flimsy and different from the original. Overall, some customers wish the denm was a little heavier.

"...Feel a bit flimsy, but they'll be a lot more comfortable when the summer comes than the heavier jeans I've been constricted by." Read more

"...They seemed to be a thinner material, not near as rigid or stiff, and the color was more gray and not the nice deep blue I've come to expect..." Read more

"...They lived up to the rigid name, but they did feel significantly thinner than the last Clean Rigids I bought in 2014...." Read more

"...They also seem to be thinner material which creases easier and, yes, wear out quicker...." Read more

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Michael A Tracey

Best jeans ever.

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024

Special Size: StandardSize: 33W x 34LColor: Cocktails for TwoVerified Purchase

Love the button fly. Great fit.

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Becky

Bought these for my Grandson

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024

Special Size: StandardSize: 32W x 36LColor: RigidVerified Purchase

He looks good in these Levi jeans. I believe they will last a long time.

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The Stark Family

Shrink to Fit Indeed

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023

Special Size: StandardSize: 31W x 30LColor: RigidVerified Purchase

These days with the proliferation of stretchy jeans, it has been hard to find all cotton denim. 501s are one such product and I was skeptical when I received them as they were large, and a bit long. Then as advertised, they shrunk after a wash and became perfect. They sit well around the waist and excellent fit around the butt and thigh. Honestly, these will be on the top of my list when I need other 100% cotton denim now!

GSPChaser

Back to the classics

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024

Special Size: StandardSize: 33W x 34LColor: RigidVerified Purchase

After several year of spending too much on heavier jeans, I went back to the 501s of my youth. They're a more comfortable fit, don't fall off my rear like newer patterns seem to, and have room enough in the seat and thighs for comfort. Feel a bit flimsy, but they'll be a lot more comfortable when the summer comes than the heavier jeans I've been constricted by.

Alann Libreros Macotela

Nice

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024

Special Size: StandardSize: 30W x 29LColor: Cocktails for TwoVerified Purchase

One of the best pants I have ever worn

H. Levine

The Original!

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024

Special Size: StandardSize: 33W x 30LColor: RigidVerified Purchase

The Original, however the same exact size can fit a bit differently from year to year.

Amazon Customer

Love Levi's

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024

Special Size: StandardSize: 42W x 34LColor: RigidVerified Purchase

My brother was pleased with the size and colors

Stoic

New jeans, pin-holing in cheap denim and bad seams.

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2022

Special Size: StandardSize: 34W x 32LColor: RigidVerified Purchase

Yesterday I received 2 pairs of new Levi 501 jeans. I have worn this same product for about 40 yrs. But I now closely examine their jeans, because have observed Quality Control problems with Levis over the last 10 - 15 yrs. (I sewed in a commercial shop/capacity for approx 5 yrs ) I immediately found failed stitching on the fly-cover seam of the first pair, and returned that pair for credit before washing. I examined only the seams of the 2nd pair and it wasn't until I washed them, that I found minute thread breakage in the fabric near the front pocket/crotch, causing a fluffy little pin-hole which will only get bigger with each washing. (Seriously, can they get this denim any thinner?) I had never even worn them. I never use bleach on anything I wash, and I washed the jeans alone in a newer machine with no critical history whatsoever. It's just sad. You'd think with an insatiable market demand and a brand recognition this old, that they could do better than outsourcing american jobs to offshore workers, using sub-standard materials from overseas, and competing with AT&T for the world's worst customer service reputation. I hear "Welcome to the Boomtown" and laughter coming from the boardroom....

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W. Bristow

Perfect fit

Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2023

Special Size: StandardSize: 40W x 30LColor: Clean RigidVerified Purchase

Jeans are good quality, light weight, and fit as expected.

Public name

Fit way too small compared to other 33x32

Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2023

Special Size: StandardSize: 33W x 32LColor: Clean RigidVerified Purchase

Fit way too small. Couldnt button them up. Had to give them away since I washed them already.

Manel Perarnau Sabes

recibdo y todo correcto

Reviewed in Spain on December 6, 2022

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Rcibido con demora pero no por culpa del vendedor. El producto es totalmente correcto i satisfactorio.

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alan m.

Muy buena calidad

Reviewed in Mexico on September 17, 2019

Es excelente, de fabricación muy sólida, quizás algo más holgado de la parte de abajo de lo que esperaba, pero en general está bien

Ricardoho

Excelente mezclilla

Reviewed in Mexico on August 4, 2019

Bien de bien

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