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The Levi's 501 Original Shrink-To-Fit is the raw, unsanforized version of Levi's straight-leg jean. It is cut from rigid cotton denim that shrinks roughly one to two inches in the waist and two to three inches in length after the first soak or wash, so you buy it larger than your finished size and shrink it to fit. That makes it a project jean for people who want a personal fit and deep, high-contrast fades; most shoppers are better served by the pre-shrunk 501 Original. Owners praise the sturdy denim and the fades it takes, but many complain the sizing is hard to get right and the first fit is stiff and unforgiving.
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Lowest price we've seen: $47.70 on Nov 13 at Macy's. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 13.
Owners like the heavy, rigid denim and the fades it develops, but the 3-out-of-5 average reflects widespread frustration with sizing and the shrink process. Many say the finished fit is excellent once dialed in, while others found the jeans shrank more or less than expected.
These Levi's 501 Original jeans are men's straight-fit jeans in a solid blue. They are the Shrink-To-Fit version and are made of cotton.
They sit at a normal waist and have pockets. The listed size is 42 x 30.
