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The Levi's 501 Original Shrink-to-Fit is the raw, unsanforized version of Levi's oldest jean: rigid denim, a button fly and a straight leg that sits at the waist. Because the denim is unwashed, it shrinks roughly one to two inches in the waist and two to three inches in length on the first soak, then molds to your body and fades where you wear it. It suits buyers who want a project pair of jeans and true vintage character. Against stretch-denim 501s and most modern straight jeans, it asks more of you up front but gives a personal fit and honest wear that softer rivals can't match.
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Lowest price we've seen: $59.46 on Nov 13 at Kohl's. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 13.
Owners of the 501 Shrink-to-Fit praise the rigid denim, the classic 501 cut and the fades that develop with wear. Most complaints center on the break-in: the jeans arrive stiff, and getting the size right after shrinking takes trial and error.
The Levi's 501 Original Shrink-to-Fit jeans are men's black jeans in non-stretch cotton denim. They have a classic fit with a straight leg, a button fly and 5-pocket styling.
These jeans are shrink-to-fit, so they mold to your body as they shrink. For the old-school method, buy your true waist size and two sizes up in length. Then wear them in the tub and keep them on to dry.
