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The Levi's 501 Original Shrink-to-Fit is the raw, unsanforized version of Levi's straight-leg button-fly jean, cut from 100% cotton with no stretch. It arrives stiff and oversized on purpose: you shrink it to fit with a soak or wash, and it keeps molding to your body over months of wear. That ritual is the appeal for denim enthusiasts, while anyone wanting a soft, true-to-size jean out of the bag should look at the pre-shrunk 501 instead. Owners prize the rigid cotton and the fades it takes on; the common complaints are the break-in period and the sizing guesswork.
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Lowest price we've seen: $59.46 on Nov 13 at Zappos. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 13.
Owners of shrink-to-fit 501s tend to be loyal: they like the rigid cotton, the straight cut and the fades that build up with wear. The recurring gripes are the stiff start and the sizing gamble before the first soak.
The Levi's 501 Original is a pair of men's jeans in brown rigid denim. They are shrink-to-fit and non-stretch, so the fabric has no give. They are made of 100% cotton in a solid color.
The jeans have a straight fit and a normal waist. They have pocket details, and the cotton fabric is breathable. Wash at 30 degrees.
