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The Levi's 501 Original Shrink-to-Fit is the raw, non-stretch denim version of Levi's oldest jean: regular through the thigh, straight in the leg, with a tilted waistband that sits just below the waist and the signature arcuate stitching on the back pockets. Because the denim is unsanforized, it shrinks after the first wash, so the fit you buy is not the fit you keep. It suits buyers who want a stiff, honest pair of jeans that molds to the body and fades with wear, and who are willing to plan around shrinkage. Against stretch 501s and most modern straight jeans, it trades immediate comfort for durability and character.
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Lowest price we've seen: $59.46 on Nov 13 at Kohl's. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 13.
Owners rate the 501 Shrink-to-Fit highly for quality, style and value, and say the color holds up wash after wash. The recurring complaints are about fit: it runs small, the inseam comes up short, and the waist sits low and tight in the crotch.
The Levi's 501 Original Shrink-to-Fit jeans are men's five-pocket jeans in grey. They are made from non-stretch denim and have a regular fit through the thigh with a straight leg.
The waistband is tilted and sits just below the waist. The back pockets carry the signature arcuate stitch. The jeans close with a zip fly and a button, and they have belt loops.
