How does the 513 fit compare with the 511 and 502?

The 513 is slimmer than the 502 (regular taper) through the thigh but straighter than the 511, which tapers to the ankle. It sits at or slightly below the waist like the 511.

Should I size up because of the stretch?

Most buyers take their usual waist size. If you are between sizes, size down rather than up, since the elastane lets the denim relax after a few wears.

How should I wash them to keep the black from fading?

Wash cold on a 30-degree cycle, inside out, with like colors, and line dry. Skip the dryer, which speeds fading and weakens the elastane.

What inseam lengths are available?

Listings run from about a 24-inch to a 38-inch inseam, with 30, 32 and 34 the most common. Long and short lengths sell out first.

Are these the same as the 513 Rigid?

No. This pair has 2% elastane and is labeled stretch. The Rigid version is all cotton and feels stiffer, with less give at the thigh.

Is the 513 good value against other Levi's fits?

Yes. It usually undercuts most mainline Levi's jeans, which tend to sit higher, and the 513 rarely falls much further outside clearance. You get the same denim and construction for less than the 501 or 511 typically ask.

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Name: Levi's 513 Slim Straight Men's Jeans
Brand: Levi's
Availability: InStock

Levi's 513 Slim Straight Men's Jeans

Levi's 513 Slim Straight jeans: a clean, versatile cut for guys who want a little room through the leg.

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About it

A versatile slim straight jean. Best for slim, athletic builds.

Specs

Washing Instructions: 30 DegreesSource
Pattern: Solid ColorSource
Size (Small-Large): SSource
Color: BlackSource
Elastane/Lycra/Spandex (%): 2Source
Material: Cotton, Elastane/Lycra/Spandex, DenimSource
Gender: MaleSource
Fit: Straight, SlimSource
Cotton (%): 98Source
Size (US): 30, 28Source

About the Levi's 513 Slim Straight Men's Jeans

The Levi's 513 is a slim straight men's jean: close through the thigh, straight from the knee down, cut to sit at or slightly below the waist. This pair is 98% cotton denim with 2% elastane, so it gives a little where a rigid jean would not. It is one of the more affordable ways into a slim straight Levi's cut, though stock in odd waist and length combinations is the usual catch.

Best forMen who want slim through the thigh without a tapered legBuyers replacing a rigid 501 with something that movesEveryday office and weekend wear in blackShoppers who want a Levi's slim straight fit

Pros

Slim straight cut suits most body types and doesn't bunch at the shoe
2% elastane adds give without turning into a jegging
Black denim works for casual and smart-casual wear
98% cotton keeps the denim feel and structure
Wide waist and inseam run covers most builds
Five-pocket layout with a zip fly

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