Levi's 501 Original Stretch Jeans vs Levi's 501 Original Fit Jeans

Both are Levi's 501 straight-leg jeans; the real decision is fabric. The 501 Original Stretch is softer from the first wear and easier to move in, which suits most everyday wearers. The non-stretch 501 is the traditional rigid denim: it holds its shape, fades with character and takes a hard break-in. Owners of rigid 501s tend to praise the durability and the fit once broken in, while stretch owners like the comfort but note it can bag at the knees over time.

• Choose the 501 Original Stretch if you want the 501 look with give through the seat and thighs and no break-in period.
• Choose the non-stretch 501 if you want the classic rigid denim that molds to you, holds its shape and fades like the original.