Levi's® Mens

559™ Relaxed Straight

Men's

I don't know what's going on with Levi's. I bought a pair of 559s a couple of years ago, in a similar wash, and they fit and feel great. But now the fit now is completely different. The waist is wider, the legs are longer and slimmer, and even the front two belt loops are closer together (which causes bunching when I wear a belt). I have worn 31x32 559s for years, but now it seems I need a 30.5x31 - which of course does not exist. (And I have not changed size significantly in that time. I certainly haven't gotten skinnier and shorter.) I ordered several pairs of 559s (in June 2012) in different washes, and no two pairs fit the same. Some variation is to be expected with denim, but the differences are dramatic. Some washes feel thin and very soft; others are stiffer and have a more classic feel. The gray wash feels like a pair of skinny jeans; the black has spandex in it. Huh? What is the point of offering jeans in a named style if there is no consistency among them? The only positives I can offer are that the washes are attractive, the skinnier legs are actually kind of cool (they look more modern), and the price is hard to beat.

It's hard to find this size retail, so I was thrilled I could get them through Zappos. Unfortunately, the zipper broke the fourth time I wore them (What? Levi's?!) Zappos replaced them on my word--so cool. Levi's wanted me to ship the jeans to them (on my dime) and they would decide if the zipper was defective or not. Seriously? I had to demand a shipping label. Levi's said they'd give me that one time courtesy. So, the right way to do business was framed as a favor to me. I am forever a loyal Zappos customer!

I ordered 3 pairs of these for my son, and the sizing was all over the place. Only one fit and one had stains. He has worn 559's for years because he prefers the lower waist. The new ones are made of a much lighter, stretch denim, and the cut is narrower in the hips and legs, but at least they are still low rise. I checked the department stores, and the Levi's were just as irregular there. Levi's are no longer made in America, and this is what we get for quality control from other places!!

These are the best fitting jeans I can find anywhere! I'm 6'6", 240 and the extra room in the thighs is great. These open up just enough at the bottom to fit over sneakers or boots adding to the coolness of these high-quality jeans. At this price I've gotten almost every color and have no complaints.

I'm a husky guy around 205lbs. 501s and other Levi's don't seem to fit right but these 559s relaxed fit are a perfect fit. They look good and are comfortable to wear!