Do I need to shrink these jeans before wearing them?

Yes. They are unsanforized, so they come oversized and are meant to be soaked and worn damp to shrink to your body. Wearing them unshrunk gives a loose, baggy fit.

What size should I buy?

Buy a larger waist and length than your usual measured size, since the denim shrinks with the first soak. The label size is the pre-shrink size, not the finished fit.

How much will they shrink?

Expect noticeable shrinkage in the waist and length after a soak, with the exact amount depending on water temperature and how you dry them. Hot water and machine drying shrink more than a cold soak and hang dry.

How do these compare with regular pre-shrunk 501s?

Regular 501s are washed and ready to wear with a predictable fit. Shrink-to-Fit gives a stiffer, rawer denim and a fit molded to you, but requires the soak-and-wear process.

Are they comfortable for everyday wear?

Not at first. The rigid cotton is stiff during the break-in, then softens with wear. Anyone wanting immediate comfort or stretch should look at washed or stretch denim instead.

One pair of jeans. No shrink instructions or other accessories are included beyond the garment itself.

Where is the Levi's Mens 501 Original Shrink To-Fit Jeans cheapest?

At Amazon, for $48.63, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Levi's Mens 501 Original Shrink To-Fit Jeans?

3 stores we checked sell it, including Kohl's, JCPenney, Amazon.

Levi's Mens 501 Original Shrink To-Fit Jeans

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18% under what the other stores charge

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