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The Levi's 501 Original Shrink-To-Fit is the raw, unsanforized version of the classic 501 straight-leg jean, cut from 100% cotton non-stretch denim with a button fly. Unlike pre-shrunk 501s, it is made to shrink to fit: you buy it larger than your finished size and shrink it in a bath or wash, so the final fit depends on how you treat it. That ritual is the appeal for denim enthusiasts and the main frustration for everyone else. The straight leg and rigid cotton give a structured, old-school look that softens and fades with wear, but the sizing guesswork and stiff break-in period are real trade-offs against stretch and pre-shrunk rivals.
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Lowest price we've seen: $59.46 on Nov 13 at Kohl's. Tracked across 9 stores since Nov 13.
Ratings are middling, and the complaints center on sizing and the shrink-to-fit process rather than the denim itself. Owners who followed the shrinking instructions praise the fit and fades; those who expected an off-the-rack fit often end up with a pair that is too small or too loose.
The Levi's 501 Original Shrink-To-Fit Jeans are men's jeans with a straight fit. They are made from 100% cotton denim that does not stretch.
They close with the button-fly design the 501 is known for. The denim is shrink-to-fit.
