Customer Reviews Levi's® Mens 501® Original

Rating Summmary:

1,051 total reviews
Levi's® Mens 501® Original

Review Breakdown:

77%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

11%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

4%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

2%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

6%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

86%"Felt true to size"

100%"Felt true to width"

50%"Excellent arch support"

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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Levis 501's are the only jeans worth wearing! All those other models are okay, but 501's are the originals. Great fit, great look. The only others worth considering are 505's - if you can't deal with the button fly. (Opinionated, aren't I?) Unique to Zappos is the inseam measurement of 31". I have checked 20 or 30 sites, and all have inseams either 30 or 32. 30 is just barely okay for me, and 32 bags up too much over my shoe. 31 is perfect, just enough break over the shoe. Only Zappos has 31 inseam - not even Levis site has that length. (For the paranoid among us, I did extensive reading about signs of counterfeits. None of the signs, obvious and subtle, show up on Zappos Levis. These are the genuine article.) So, if you want the real deal, in more size choices than anywhere else - this is the place to get 501's. The only jeans to have (in my humble opinion)!
I'd also recommend:
No other brands - only Levis
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42 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
These new 501's do not feel like 501's, something is off in the waist, they feel like a low rise jean, almost like a hip hugger. Way too tight in the crotch. The other thing is the belt loops, classic 17 oz 501's have 7 loops, these only have 5. I've been wearing 501's since high school, almost 30 years now and whatever Levis has done to the waist needs to be undone. Hate to move on to 505's because I love the button fly but I just may have to.
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19 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have ordered several items from Zappos.com and I am very satisfied. Quality and the fastest delivery I have ever had ordering from the internet. Thanks Zappos.
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12 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
I only wear these type of jeans because they are perfect. Zappos delivered for free when JC Penney and Macys, even Sears, wanted at least 7 bucks. They came faster than promised and had no problems. I will purchase from them again.
I'd also recommend:
levis are the only brand
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12 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Basically the best pair of jeans I have every owned. As other people say, buy them roughly 2in bigger in waist and 2-4in bigger in inseam. I normally wear a 32x34, so I got a 34x36 and they fit well. Plus the shrinking was a lot of fun, having a custom fit is part of the appeal.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
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11 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
If you're a lifelong 501 buyer, beware of the preshrunk variety. They are much thinner, lower rise, and very flimsy. The shrink to fit however, seems to be same as ever- traditional rise, strong material. Just follow the sizing instructions (1 up in the waist and 3-4 in length), wash and dry a couple times. Classic Levis style.
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5 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Fabric is a little thinner than I've become used to in 501s. Otherwise, good fit, nice jeans and good service from Zappos.
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5 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Husband won't wear anything but 501's I priced them everywhere then stumbled on Zappos.com Not only was the price considerably less I also go close to overnight shipping free! Zappos now has my business!
I'd also recommend:
all of them
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4 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
You Guys are the greatest! I do not know how anyone can compete with you. I got my order the next with no shipping charges! How can you beat that?
I'd also recommend:
Lee,s,or Wrangler,s
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4 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
My shopping experience at Zappos was the best quality of any shopping I have ever experienced. It was fast, accurate, timely, and best of all tax free! Thanks Zappos!
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4 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Great fit for my skinny and tall 15 year old! Ordered 31/33 which is hard to find in any store. Arrived the next day. Great service like always. Thanks Zappos.
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4 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Levi's Mens 501 Original is a very stylish and comfortable jean. Thank you very much!
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4 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Verified Purchase
I bought these in the hopes they would fit, I first purchased the woman's 505's and was never happy with the way they fit. I don't like them too tight and so they sagged when I wore them. Very unattractive. These man's 501's fit perfectly without being too tight AND they stay up--no saggy derrire. I bought two pairs, one short and one long (flats and heels). With men's I got the exact length I needed. Thanks Zappos, great service.
I'd also recommend:
Lucky's
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3 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Great jeans, fit as desired. Would recommend these and also the 504's.
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3 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Unlike other have said, I wouldn't recommend ordering these two sizes bigger unless you want to look like you're from the hood. I normally wear 32x32 and like a form fit so I ordered 33X34 and they are baggy around the thighs and way too long at my ankles. Good looking though.
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3 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Fantastic service! Zappos delivered the product that I wanted at the price I agreed and they surprised me with quick shipping. Love it! One of my favorite places to shop.
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3 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Perfect. The size, color, fit and quality were exactly what I expected. Fast shipping too! Go Zappos!
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3 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
The button fly has always been my favorite. The quality is still there but I wish they were still made in the USA.
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3 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Order filled quickly, had sizes other sites and retail outlets did not carry, and sizes were as ordered. Zappos, as always, rocks! Levi's are Levi's - can't get any more classic.
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3 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These are the only jeans I've owned for the past 5 years. I keep getting another pair when they fall apart.
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3 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
I don't know how they do it but I ordered a pair of 501 jeans in the afternoon. I paid less for them than most other suppliers, and I received them via fed-ex the next morning and did not pay for shipping! Amazing!
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3 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Verified PurchaseReview for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
Order Number: 111-6188281-1710635 After opening the order was surprised by the awful quality of the goods. on jeans one main button was missing, the leather label was cut to a smaller size and thus sewn, there were no factory labels on the product. I repeatedly make orders in different shops, but I have never seen such terrible facts. photos are attached. I do not understand how such a well-known store can sell defective goods.
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3 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Verified PurchaseReview for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
Ordered and just received my 501 Down At The Club size 32x29. As always, Zappos delivered!!! The actual color of the jeans is better than the photos used on the site, but I did some outside research regarding the color shade before ordering, I’m glad I did and oredered as it looks really good and better in actuality. Fit is as expectedbut I think it does vary sometimes depending on the style and the denim used. Thanks Zappos!!!
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I started buying Levi's when I was 15. Back then STF was the only choice. Once they offered pre-shrunk I bought those until they changed the fit a number of years ago. Now it is the STF or nothing. I am a woman and do not exactly have slim thighs. I hate the way most women's jeans look and feel like they were spray painted on. I don't want baggy, but do not want skin tight either. I am also fairly short waisted and these are the only men's jeans that do not head too far north. There are a number of web sites and blogs devoted to custom shrinking and fading. I personally buy these jeans 1 inch bigger in the waist and 3 to 4 longer in length. I would rather have them too long than too short! Keep in mind that while denim will stretch with wear, it will also continue to shrink somewhat with many washes. More in the length than width I soak in a bath tub of hot water for at least an hour and hang dry. Try them on. If still too long, soak again, but this time once they have just barely damp, wear them dry. This is where I try to customize the fit in the thigh. If you want to go for the wiskering and honeycombing behind the knee, then do not wash them for at least three months. You can freshen them by sticking them in the freezer (the cold does something to the odor causing bacteria) or using a spray. When you do wash them, use cold water and either hang to dry or machine dry on low for several washings. The bottom line is the more you wear them, the better they fit you. Zappos' customer service and shipping is the best. This is my third Levi's purchase and I could not be happier!
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Great service by Zappos. Jeans were perfect. Would definitely recommend Zappos to my friends.
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2 found this review helpful.