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Levi's 501 Original Shrink-to-Fit jeans are raw, unsanforized denim cut in the classic straight 501 fit. You buy them stiff and oversized, then shrink them to your body with a soak or wash, so the final fit is personal. The result is a rigid, durable jean that fades and creases to your wear patterns over months. They suit buyers who want authentic vintage-style denim and will accept a break-in period; rivals like pre-washed 501s or stretch jeans are softer and easier from day one but lack the same character.
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Lowest price we've seen: $59.46 on Nov 10 at Zappos. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 10.
Owners of shrink-to-fit 501s tend to be devoted: they praise the heavy, rigid denim, the personal fit after shrinking and the fades that develop with wear. Complaints center on the break-in period and on getting the size right, since the jeans shrink noticeably after the first soak.
