Customer Reviews Levi's® Mens 501® Original

I bought 5 pairs of Levis for my husband. Good price quick delivery. Same fit as always,however I think Levis is using a different denim, the material is softer and maybe thinner. My husband has been wearing these for years and has no complaints about them.

Your site was almost too easy to use and had the best prices of any other sites I had checked out for the product I was searching for. Up here its always a surprise when you get anything you ordered within 2 days unless you pay out the nose for shipping-and you guys included shipping! I won\'t even bother checking other sites for ease of use, price and s&h-keep it up and thanks again!

I am a tall woman, and have a 36 inch inseam, so it is very difficult for me to get jeans that fit. I was so happy that Zappos had my size, no one else carried. And the best part was that I got it the next day! Don't think I'll waste anymore time shopping elsewhere. The jeans look and feel great. Thanks Zappos!

Nice jeans for the money! I ordered the "Medium Iconic" which is actually a little darker then pictured. These jeans are true to size and fit perfect. The material is washed down and soft, but seems durable enough to last awhile. The 501s from Levi's are good, quality jeans and are one of my favorites. If you're going to purchase these jeans, I would definitely recommend Zappos. They offer a wide selection of washes and they have an awesome shipping and return policy.

I love these jeans and I also love Zappos. They deliver every single time. I\'ve ordered many things from Zappos over the past 3 years and they continue to keep me interested. Free shipping thats really fast to be received, wonderful products and a wide variety of things

I usually wear a 32x32, so I got a 32x34 on the advice of some folks. I wanted a kind of tight jean look, so I was told to get the same waist I normally get. With Zappos super fast delivery, I was soaking these pants in the tub within 24 hours. Probably not the best pair to go with if you're looking for a skinny jean shrink to fit look. But they do look and fit better than my standard 501's. Next time I'll probably also step up the quality of my STF; hopefully by then Zappos is carrying more brands. I'd probably also get 32x35 next time since the length went down a little more than I wanted (I also think a rolled cuff would look better on the black pair I have).

I've been wearing 501's for years, I liked ordering from Zappos, free shipping, I could find the size I need. I love dark, thick jeans that you can put them in the dryer for as long as you need to, to get them tighter. Love them.

Like these but better if they were a zipper fly

I’m a woman, typically size 4 or 6. I’ve tried the 501 jeans for women and they are now so high waisted and narrow in the knees that, without any stretch, they’re just really uncomfortable to sit in. I tried men’s 501 for a lower rise and that part was good. However, a 28 in women’s 501 translates to about a 30 in men’s, so I had to return. I ultimately found the 502 taper jeans in size 29 were better. Mid-rise, a little stretch, but the pockets and other elements look more like the 501 jeans I used to wear. They’re a great boyfriend jean - they even nip in at the waist.

Same great fit and style but the black fabric is a lighter weight fabric from the regular jean material, which is disappointing. Otherwise they are great!

These are great jeans at a great price. They fit true to size straight off the shelf. I wish there were more choices in my size so I could buy multiple pairs and save on postage costs to Australia. Go Zappos!

Pants were exactly as ordered. A little upset that order could not be modified immediately after hitting the submit order and contacting customer service. But very pleased with the fast shipping and the price.

These jeans are great except for one detail: Adding one inch to the waist is not enough. I suggest adding at least 2" to the waist and the recommended 3" to the inseam. I normally wear a 32/32 or a 33/32 Levi's jean, which are a little bit long but a 30 inseam is much too short. I ordered these shrink-to-fit 501s in a 34/34. The length is perfect -- probably just over 31". The waist, however, is very tight, even tighter than a normal 32" waist jean. Fit aside, these jeans are great. The 501 shape is classic -- not too baggy, not too tight. The indigo dye, gold stitching, and red label are old-school but not old-man. The jeans are very cool, I just wish the waist fit was better.

This review is for the 501 Shrink-to-Fit jeans - not to be confused with the 501 Originals! These are sturdy jeans with sly, simple stylings and an unbeatable value. Surprisingly comfortable given their burly construction. Denim is a bit thicker than most jeans I've worn, and the stitching along the seams is super tight with no loose ends. I expect to be wearing these without holes or frayed ends for a long time to come. I also expect I'll never again pay 2-3 times as much for shoddily-constructed jeans from obscure or "designer" brands. One slight complaint: the black color is actually a really dark blue. This wasn't an error on Zappos part, just a less than accurate color description supplied by Levi's. I also knocked one star off because the Shrink-to-Fit is difficult to wash without causing severe shrinkage. If you read Zappos product description this shouldn't come as a total surprise, but I was initially dismayed by just how much shrinkage occurred during the first wash. I put the jeans in cold water on a gentle cycle for 15 minutes and had them in the dryer for another 15 on low heat. Fortunately, I pulled them out while still damp and was able to stretch the jeans almost back to their original size and shape. If you're thinking of buying these, you should definitely go up one full size from your preferred waist and inseam measurements. I also recommend looking at Levi's Shrink-to-Fit care guide on their web site. I'm 5'11" and 170 lbs, with long skinny legs. I'm a 32W in most jeans, but I bought these 501's with a 33W and 30 inseam. After a couple careful washes they now fit perfectly around my waist, but due to shrinkage, the length comes up just a tad short. I'll probably go with the 31 inseam next time. Big shout out to Zappos for their top notch service and free shipping! Seriously. I'm a practical guy on a budget who generally hates shopping. I don't believe in customer loyalty, and I don't write online product reviews. But here I am demonstrating both!

Bought 3 Levi\'s 501, same size, style, etc. and got 3 different fits! One of my 34x32s were 2 inches longer in the inseam (mislabeled?) and one with a waist at least an inch smaller. The sizing differences were out of the bag with the tags still on, so no washing\/shrinking. The styling is awesome and the material is very nice (although different from jean to jean as well). I\'d still recommend giving these a shot since Zappos has amazing shipping, but I would recommend buying multiple pairs and sending one back if need be.

Just note that these are darker stonewash, not medium stonewash. Otherwise the great reliable 501s we've spent our lives wearing.

501 in Tidal blue size 34x32. They fit good, true to size. Color is good, pretty dark blue. Two things to note, the dye on the tidal blue will bleed every wash (4 so far) and DO NOT dry these on high, they will shrink unbelievably.

I purchased the 501s in the rigid, shrink-to-fit version. I recommend buying your normal waist size and buying at least 2" longer in the length, possibly more. I found that the length shrunk quite a bit with a few washes/soaks. The waist doesn't shrink a ton and will likely stretch back out with wear. Overall these are cool pants, and for the price they're a fun project at worst.

The fit of the pant is great. The pant is longer than the length suggested. I will have to spend extra to get it altered to the desired length. Otherwise, I liked the Zappos service. I was able to exchange 32x30 for 32x29 without hassles (but still longer than my usual 32x30). The pant has a stiffer texture than I imagined.

Among all those varieties of jeans available these days, Levi's 501 has to be the very original design and, more likely than not, the best. Though yours truly never tries to pretend to be a jeans connoisseur, the styling and materials used are much the epitome of integrating form with function - bar none. The only complaint should be around the other-than-brass buttons. It's hard to tell exactly of what alloy they are, but most definitely not the very classical brass. That's very much a pity that today's product doesn't seem to be following the good, old tradition Levi's has been preserving for so long. Just in case, the jeans come with button, instead of zipper, fly. Allegedly this was how they were made some more than 100 years back. The question naturally comes to: If button fly, why not brass buttons? Purchase at Zappos was a charm as the site offers a wide range of colors, variants, and, best of all, the size for yours truly.

Love the jeans. Wore them all the time in high school. Only problem is the suggestion for the shrinkage of the length; mine maybe shrank an inch and that was after several washes; they are still too long.

I've worn Levi's 501 for over 50 years but I'm finding in the past few years the sizes have changed. I've actually worn the same size for quite a number of years but for the past few years it has been hit and miss on getting "the right fit" with what seems to be the only sizing option at purchase time. It seems now when I buy Levi's 501 36x29 the crotch length is about 10" or 10 1/2" from the crotch to the waist band whereas it used to be 9" or 9 1/2". And the width of the pant legs were also roughly the same though now they seem to be an inch wider. With the apparent new sizing they've gone to, the Levi's are very baggy on me whereas my older Levi's (same size) fit perfectly. My wife tells me it's time to move away from Levi's to another brand to find a better fit. As much as I have enjoyed Levi's over the years I think my wife is right - it's time to leave the Levi's brand.

I never knew that jeans still came with button down flys. Dark ages.

First let me say that these 501's arrived lightning fast, and were just as I ordered. Zappo's service is stellar, as usual. However, I don't know what has happened to Levi's, I've been wearing 501's for over 40 years, and these just aren't the same. They've changed, got thinner, stiffer, I don't know how to explain it. I only know that Zappo's was the only place that I could find the "Real feeling 501's" for the last couple of years, so I was disappointed to learn that the thinner, not 501 looking/feeling ones had infiltrated Zappo's stockroom. I guess it's time to try other brands, for the first time since the '70's.