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Levi's Big and Tall 501 Shrink-To-Fit Jeans

Levi's Big and Tall 501 Shrink-To-Fit Jeans

4.2(181 ratings)

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$59.46at JCPenneyChecked 20 h ago

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Price facts

Last seen at $59.46 at JCPenney on Nov 13.
Checked at 5 stores.

Our take on the Levi's Big and Tall 501 Shrink-To-Fit Jeans

These are Levi's 501 Shrink-To-Fit jeans in Big and Tall sizing: rigid 99% cotton denim with 1% elastane, a mid-rise waist and a straight leg. Shrink-to-fit means the denim is unsanforized, so the jeans shrink after the first wash and mold to your body; Levi's advises buying your true waist and adding about 2 inches to the inseam to allow for shrinkage. The 501 is the original straight-leg jean, and the shrink-to-fit version is the closest to the raw, stiff denim of the mid-20th century. They suit buyers who want a stiff, hard-wearing jean that breaks in over months, not a soft pre-washed pair.

Best forBuyers who want raw, stiff denim that molds to the bodyBig and tall men who need extended waist and inseam sizingPeople who wear one pair of jeans hard and break them inTraditional straight-leg, mid-rise fit

Pros

Rigid 99% cotton denim that fades and creases to your wear pattern
Classic 501 straight leg and mid-rise that sits at the waist
Big and tall sizing covers waists and inseams beyond standard ranges
1% elastane gives slightly more give than pure shrink-to-fit denim
Button fly and five-pocket layout are the original 501 details

Cons

Stiff and uncomfortable out of the box until broken in
Shrinks after the first wash, so sizing mistakes are hard to undo
Not a soft, pre-washed jean; some buyers expect comfort from day one
Shrink-to-fit care is fussier than machine-wash-and-go denim

Levi's Big and Tall 501 Shrink-To-Fit Jeans prices at every store

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$59.46Free shippingChecked 20 h ago
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$59.46Free shippingChecked 20 h ago
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$59.46Free shippingChecked 20 h ago
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$55.65+ $11.95 shippingChecked 20 h ago
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$69.59+ $5.99 shippingChecked 20 h ago
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Levi's Big and Tall 501 Shrink-To-Fit Jeans price history

Lowest price we've seen: $55.65 on Nov 13 at Belk. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 13.

What reviewers say

4.2 / 5181 ratings

Ratings average 4.2 out of 5 across 181 ratings. Owners who understand shrink-to-fit praise the stiff denim, the fading and the classic 501 cut; complaints center on the break-in period and on sizing after shrinkage.

What people mention

Break-inMixedOwners say the denim starts stiff and takes weeks of wear to soften and mold to the body.
ShrinkageCriticisedBuyers report the jeans shrink noticeably after the first wash, so the pre-wash size is not the final size.
FitPraisedReviewers like the classic 501 straight leg and mid-rise once the jeans have settled.
FadingPraisedOwners value how the rigid denim creases and fades to their own wear pattern.
ComfortCriticisedSome buyers find the rigid cotton uncomfortable compared with soft pre-washed denim.

About the Levi's Big and Tall 501 Shrink-To-Fit Jeans

The Levi's 501 Big and Tall Shrink-To-Fit Jeans are straight-leg jeans in black denim. They are made from 99% cotton and 1% elastane, so the fabric has a little stretch.

They have pockets and a solid color.

Material: Cotton, denim
Composition: 99% cotton, 1% elastane/Lycra/spandex
Color: Black, shrink to fit
Pattern: Solid color
Details: Pockets
Waist sizes: W23 to W57
Lengths: L24, L25, L26, L28, L29, L30, L31, L32, L33, L34, L35, L36, L37, L38
Care: Wash at 30 degrees
Gender: Men's
Age group: Adult

Specifications

Washing Instructions: 30 DegreesSource
Pattern: Solid ColorSource
Color: BlackSource
Elastane/Lycra/Spandex (%): 1Source
Material

Questions and answers

How much do shrink-to-fit 501s shrink?: Levi's shrink-to-fit denim is unsanforized and shrinks after the first wash, mostly in length and slightly in the waist. Levi's advises buying your true waist size and adding about 2 inches to the inseam to allow for it.
Should I size up?: Buy your usual waist and add roughly 2 inches to the inseam. The waist stretches back out with wear, so sizing up in the waist usually leaves them too loose.
How should I wash them?: Wash cold and hang dry, or wear them raw for a while before the first wash to set creases. Hot water and machine drying shrink them further.
Are these the same as regular 501 Original jeans?: No. Regular 501 Originals are pre-shrunk and soft from the start; these are rigid shrink-to-fit denim that molds to you after washing.
Do they have stretch?: They contain 1% elastane, so they have slightly more give than pure cotton shrink-to-fit denim, but they still feel stiff and rigid compared with stretch jeans.
What is the fit?: A mid-rise waist that sits at the waist, a regular fit through the thigh and a straight leg, in Big and Tall sizing.
Where is the Levi's Big and Tall 501 Shrink-To-Fit Jeans cheapest?: At JCPenney, for $59.46, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Levi's Big and Tall 501 Shrink-To-Fit Jeans?: Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 181 ratings.
Where can I buy the Levi's Big and Tall 501 Shrink-To-Fit Jeans?: 5 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Belk, Kohl's, Zappos, JCPenney.

Cotton, Denim

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Fit

StraightSource

Waist

Normal WaistSource

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Sportswear Garment

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Black Shrink to FitSource

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