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The Levi's 501 Original Shrink-to-Fit is the raw, unsanforized version of the classic 501: straight leg, regular through the thigh, sits at the waist, button fly. Because the denim is not pre-shrunk, it shrinks roughly 8–10% in length and a few percent in the waist after the first soak or wash, so you buy larger than your finished size and shrink it to fit. That ritual is the point for denim enthusiasts; it demands more work than sanforized 501s or any pre-washed jean. Owners prize the stiff, dark, hairiness of the raw fabric and the fades it takes, and complain about the break-in period and inconsistent shrinkage.
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Lowest price we've seen: $53.03 on Nov 13 at Amazon. Tracked across 5 stores since Nov 13.
Owners treat the shrink-to-fit 501 as a project: they praise the raw denim, the fades and the classic cut, and warn that the first soak is where the fit is won or lost. Complaints center on stiffness, unpredictable shrinkage and the sizing math.
The Levi's 501 Original Shrink-to-Fit Jeans are straight-leg jeans with a regular fit through the thigh. They sit at the waist and close with a button fly.
