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The Levi's 501 Shrink-to-Fit is the original 501 cut in unsanforized raw denim: a mid-rise, straight-leg jean with a button fly, belt loops and five pockets. Because the fabric is not pre-shrunk, it shrinks after the first soak or wash and then molds to the wearer over months of wear. That makes it a jean for people who want a personal fade and a close, broken-in fit, not an out-of-the-box one. Rivals in the raw-denim world offer similar unsanforized construction, but the 501 carries the longest track record and the most predictable shrink behavior.
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Lowest price we've seen: $59.46 on Nov 13 at Zappos. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 13.
Owners treat the Shrink-to-Fit as a project jean: they size up, soak it, and wear it hard to get a fit and fades that feel earned. Most praise the resulting fit and the classic 501 shape, while the main complaints are the stiff start and the guesswork of how much it will shrink.
These Levi's 501 Shrink-to-Fit jeans have a relaxed, straight-leg fit with a mid-rise waist. They come in a dark wash.
They are made from lightweight, breathable 100% cotton. They have a five-pocket design, belt loops, and a zip fly with a button closure.
