It’s been years since my last pair of true 501s—the kind that you buy dark and over the years of washing & wearing, they fade and fit perfectly! Basically, a custom fit over time. Of course later, you could get faded off the rack, but nothing matched the Levi’s that had been authentically ‘worn’! With the entrance of stretch jeans and multiple fashions and brands to choose from, I sort of forgot about good old 501s. Recently, I’ve been wanting my old fave back and was surprised to find on Amazon! I am not disappointed! Real cotton sturdy denim! I half-expected a thin ‘version’ of my old friend; however, they are a nice weight. I am in between a 10 & 12 u.s. size, so after reading the reviews, ordered a 30 and they fit perfectly!! They are normal straight leg, not low-waisted and are quite flattering! I got the New blue which is reminiscent of the old darker wash (not as dark as an indigo, but not faded). I can just tell that these are going to turn into the custom fit I remember from many moons ago!!! The price point is perfectly fair—especially in this day and age when a pair of jeans can put you back a hundred bucks or more! Length is perfect, everything is great! I was a bit leery of the 1% elastine, but these are not stretchy. That might be one of the few differences between now and back then. I think I can safely say, mission accomplished! If it helps any, I am 5’9” and 145ish. Whether you are an old Levi fan returning to the fold, or new to 501s, get them! They only get better with time and look great no matter how you wear them! Read more
I love these jeans. The 501 fit is timeless, and the subtle patchwork detail gives them just enough personality without feeling trendy in a way that won’t last. They fit beautifully and feel like true, structured denim. For reference, I typically know my Levi’s sizing and find them consistent once you dial in your preferred waist and inseam. I get compliments every time I wear them. They’re flattering, comfortable once broken in, and pair perfectly with sneakers or sandals. A great mix of classic and unique. Five stars. Read more
The picture did not show it had this much acid wash. I really needed just a solid wash in this shade of denim. I like that there is no zipper. The fit is extremely flattering and the color is nice. Read more
I am 45 years old, 5’ 5” and currently 145 pounds. I’m currently on a weight loss journey and needed a new pair of jeans while slowly decreasing my weight. These look and feel great. Maybe a tad tight but that’s OK because I plan on losing 5 to 10 more pounds. I really like how these aren’t too high on the waist but also aren’t too low. They fit just right. Look really great. Read more
I’m sharing my measurements because I think that’s more helpful than weight when it comes to how pants fit. I’m 5’3 with a 29” inseam, 28”w, 37”h I ordered the 28 because my weight is fluctuating and I want to be able to wear these if my size increases in the future. That being said, they run big. I think a 27 would probably be okay for me because of the stretch - there’s more extra room around the fly and hips than in the waist. The description said 30” inseam but the pair I received measure 29” which is honestly perfect, but then, I am short. The color is amazing, the light distress on the cuffs and pockets is just right. In winter I wear leggings under pants, so these are comfortable for that as well, though I expect they’ll be a loose fit when I’m not wearing an extra layer. They seem sturdy and well-made, no loose threads or uneven seams anywhere that I could see, and I got them on sale so happy about that too. I suspect the sizing is a vanity tactic, if I could only take half a star for that I would, but left it at 5 because otherwise they’re everything I wanted in a pair of jeans I plan to wear forever. Read more
I lived the way these fit on top. I hate the way the legs were too baggy. The fit was off, and I wasn’t able to select the length. I loved they were zero stretch and the color was just as described. They were comfy, and the price was great. Read more
These are my fourth purchase of women’s Levis from Amazon, and as of today my last. My gripe is this: The straight size women’s 501 Levi’s in a 34 are too small for me, but these-the NEXT SIZE UP, plus size 35/16- are too big. 😩🤦♀️ And there isn’t a size 14 on Amazon, but there IS on the Levi’s website. I can’t be the only person in this category that finds it infuriatingly frustrating that there aren’t Levi’s 501 WOMENS jeans offered in my size at all on Amazon. These are supposed to fit close in the hips and thighs, yet on my apple shaped body they’re baggy. The waist is also too large, so when I bend the excess fabric in the front resembles a diaper. The length was maybe an inch long on my 5’6 frame. Sadly, these are going back like the others I’ve tried recently and I’ll just have to order from the Levi’s website. For reference, ones I’ve tried that didn’t fit me recently are: Levi’s Curvy 501s in a 34- waist fit, too big in the hips and butt Levi’s Low Loose in a 33- too big in waist and hips and legit an extra 12 inches of fabric pooling around my feet 😑 Read more
I love these jeans. They remind me of older Levi's. Really comfortable, fit great, not too tight, but not too loose either. The denims soft but good quality and is a classic denim color. I would purchase again if needed, or to have a second pair, because I feel like these will last forever. Read more
