Levi's Men's 501 Original Fit Jeans (Also Available in Big & Tall)

There’s a strange poetry to the way certain objects become embedded in the culture. Like a key that opens something far bigger than you expected. And if there’s one item of clothing that’s done that more than almost anything else, it’s Levi’s 501 jeans. You know them. Everyone knows them. The number itself—501—is practically a legend. A claim to something more than just denim. It’s the kind of number you’d see on an old gold-mining claim. The thing that started it all. The foundation.Levi Strauss wasn’t out there looking for gold, but in some ways, that’s exactly what he found. Because these jeans are something you don’t just wear. They’re something you inherit. They’ve lived a thousand lives before they even touch your legs. And when you put them on, you feel the weight of it. It’s like stepping into a legacy of men who built America with their hands, their sweat, their grit. And that—that—is not lost on you.The 501s have been around since the days of the Gold Rush, worn by miners and cowboys, soldiers and laborers, roughnecks and rebels. They’ve seen things. They’ve been places. They’ve survived hard labor, tough winters, long nights of uncertainty. Maybe you’ve never mined for gold or fought in a war, but when you button up those jeans, you can’t help but feel connected to those who did. There’s something elemental about them. The blue denim is like the color of a deep, unspoken sky, one that has seen everything and held its peace.But beyond the history, beyond the weight of their heritage, there’s the way they fit. The button-fly, which, let’s face it, makes you feel like you’re in a John Steinbeck novel—somewhere between The Grapes of Wrath and The Outsiders, like a kid on the cusp of something big but unsure of how it’s going to go. They’re a little bit rebellious, a little bit nostalgic, a little bit tough. You slide them on, and it’s like taking a step into that world—where the world’s a little harder, a little less forgiving, but you wear it with confidence.Sure, they’re not the most comfortable thing when you first get them, but that’s part of it. You wear them in. They get better, like an old leather jacket or a favorite pair of boots. Over time, they become a second skin. And like any good thing worth waiting for, they remind you that effort, endurance, and a little discomfort are what lead to something that feels real.The cut? It’s a classic. Straight-leg. Timeless. You could dress them up with a blazer or throw on a vintage tee, but they’ll always have that air of rebellion about them—like they’ve been through things you’ll never fully understand. They’re not fashionable—no, they transcend that. They’re iconic. They don’t need to follow trends because, honestly, they set them. It’s like having a piece of history in your closet, waiting to be worn, to be earned.If you ever felt like a character in The Outsiders—a little out of place, a little misunderstood—you’ll understand why these jeans feel like a rite of passage. Like the tough but heartfelt soul of America, handed down through the years, stitched into denim.They might not dig for gold anymore, but they’re still mining something priceless: authenticity.

Wearing these today. Same for as always for 501. I like these because I have a healthy butt and these fit my waist while giving me room in the crotch and butt are. I like the pocket location. I expected them to shrink. I wear 34W 32 L on most pants. Got these at 36W 34L to fold the legs. Waist fits well without a belt. Length worked out for a thin 2 fold or 1 thick foldYOU CAN NOT WEAR THESE AS "TIGHT PANTS\SKINNY JEANS. There's no stretch to these. I'm guessing that's how they rip for the people giving bad reviews. I don't think these are thinner than they always have been but, I've always been to broke to buy expensive clothes. I've had much thinner denim jeans and jackets.

What can I say they are 501s. Great color. Very comfortable and stretchiness is enough. Very quality material and weight is just right. I only wear 501s. If you never have worn 501s you'll love them. The button fly is the best. I recommend.

OK: I've become the old dude who yells at nobody in particular about what things USED to cost and how they USED to be made.With that out of the way, these are not the 501s of old in terms of a) weight of the canvas or b) consistency of fit. The second is the reason for deducting a star, because when they ARE cut right, they work, but the actual cut of these newer pairs can be wildly inconsistent. I purchased multiple pairs in one order; same size, same color, but each fit a little differently. Shrinkage can also vary quite a bit.I still buy them because in general I like the cut, but plan on having to return a pair or two every time I "update the collection."

My grands live levi unfortunately they were delivered and stolen before they could retrieve them

501 button fly jeans! these are the same jeans i wore as a teenager. still available today! same size i remember too!yes i'm one of those fortunate ones that still weigh the same as i did in highschool...lol 110 pounds!

The fit was perfect and since I got them when they were on sale was even better.