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The Levi's 501 Original Shrink-to-Fit is the rigid, unsanforized version of the classic straight-leg jean, made from 100% cotton with no stretch. It arrives stiff and oversized on purpose: you shrink it to your body with a soak or wash, and it keeps molding to you over time. That ritual is the appeal for denim purists, but it demands planning on sizing and care. Against stretch 501s and most modern jeans, it offers heavier, more durable denim and a personalized fit, at the cost of comfort out of the bag and a break-in period.
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Lowest price we've seen: $53.49 on Nov 13 at JCPenney. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 13.
Owners of shrink-to-fit 501s praise the heavy, honest denim and the fit that ends up shaped to them. Most complaints center on the break-in period and on getting the size right, since the jeans shrink noticeably after the first soak.
The Levi's 501 Original is a men's straight-fit jean in solid green. It is made of 100% cotton with no stretch, and it is a shrink-to-fit style.
It sits at a normal waist and has pockets. The cotton fabric is breathable.
