Customer Reviews Levi's® Mens 501® Original Shrink-to-Fit Jeans

When you get the fit you want, you must stabilize the fit and wash sparingly! I mistakenly did not treat these jeans properly and eventually they became too small, but it is due to my faulty care. Until then, they were my favorite jeans. There are several guides online for proper handling of raw denim/shrink to fit. These jeans require special care.

Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for delivered right to my door!

I ordered rigid "shrink to fit" 501s. Zappos sent me a pair that had already been washed by someone else. Bad Zappos!

love the size offered, nice color

Glad to get 35 inch waist on the classic levis

love the 35inch waist, nice color

I have ordered from this company before, a purse and was very satisfied with my purchase and delivery time. This time I ordered 2 pairs of Levi's 501 shrink to fit pants for my husband because they had a great deal on them and the 2 items arrived on time. I will order from Zappos again.

So i couldn't decide which levi # to go with so I figured I would give Shrink to Fit a try. Perfect! I am normally a 32x32 and bought 32x34 I put in tub to shrink 2x's and they fit just about perfect ( a little long in length) but one cuff and it's all good!

With 501s, you know what you are getting fitwise. Need more colors such as brown or khaki.

These are the old school shrink to fits.

If you are Tall or Extra-Tall, but slender, you MUST buy these jeans! These are by far the best way to go in jeans in my personal opinion but as far as the science of best fit for jeans on a tall frame, you can't beat "shrink-to-fit". That's the key. The other jean styles are way to roomy here and there, or they plain just don't make the waist small enough. They're designed for big or literally big AND tall. That's not me. The other jean styles, like "comfort" and "relaxed" are also pre-shrunk so reduce shrinkage after purchase so you're stuck with the way they fit pretty much. If they're way to roomy, they're going to stay that way for the most part. So I couldn't find 501s in the size I needed for forever but now I've found them again in the size I need, 38" x 38". And for a great price too!! Remember to order like 2" too long in inseam and at waist! For me, the best results were achieved by washing them two times in regular warm water and then dry at medium to high temp. ON THE FIRST TIME ONLY. (Before first wearing) After that, wash only sparingly and at low temperatures then dry at low temp or air dry. (Jeans should not be washed all the time like regular clothes btw) So mine ended up perfect at about 36" waist and about 37" inseam which is what I needed. Perfect! And they look fantastic and fit to my body just right. It even makes my keister look great even though I've lost weight and it was shrinking and flattening. Bonus! If you have a hard time with pants and think is because you don't have good proportions or something is "off" about you. FORGET THAT NOISE! You just didn't have the right knowledge to buy successfully. Now you do. Good Luck!

I have been wearing Levi's my entire life 501's os all o wear all colors for dress and work. The only thing is now days the material if cheeper (thin and not fluffy) and my length is off .

Much much baggier in the leg than older 501s. Levis must have changed it’s sizing. Wish I had known that before buying.

I have been buying 501s all my life. These are much, much baggier in the leg than my old pairs. I’ve washed them multiple times, still baggy. I’m guessing Levis has changed its sizing for 501s.

I am a woman that consistently wears a 27 in Levi’s, lucky brand and gap jeans. I ordered this jean in a 28 and it wouldn’t even come close to buttoning at my waist! Like, it fit as if it were a size 25. I would say, size way up. And that was before even considering shrinking them. I have reordered a size 30 and will see what happens with it.

Original. the black color isnot exactly black but is a cool modern wash.

I love the regular high rise of these jeans.

Ive been wearing 501s since i was 10,way back in 1969, awesome jeans and the break in very nice, I buy my waist size and 2 sizes longer than my inseam, I wear them for a while then wash, hang to dry. In a few months these turn into soft, perfectly faded and fit very well. Zappos is the best, although I don't understand how amazon and zappos have two different prices since they are basically the same corporation??? most times amazon are cheaper for the same size. amazon prime is same free shipping and free returns.

Unfortunately, I had to return them. They were a gift for my father. I had to order a larger size. I reordered them and ordered an extra pair as well. Now, my father will have a black pair and a dark blue pair. I'm overall pleased. I would highly recommend these jeans

Overall I like the jeans. They are shrink to fit, but did not shrink as much as I had expected, so they are a bit looser and longer than I normally wear. I bought 35/34's, but those were WAY longer than 34! So I went with 35/32's, still longer than 32, but I hoped they would shrink enough that it wouldn't matter. I will likely buy again in the future, but will start at shorter length before shrinking to fit.

I enjoy buying at your store

Levi's are more expensive, but they have a better ruggedness. A pair will last compared to some other cheaper brands.

these 501's are special because made in Egypt. The cotton is the best I have seen in non-vintage 501's. Read about the various ways to wash and shrink before deciding how you wish to wear them.