3 Things YOU NEED to know before buying Levi's 501's | Americana 101
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Measurements:
Height: 6 foot 3 inches (191 cm)
Waist 33 inches (83 cm)
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I’m a vintage Levi’s fanatic for sure. I used to hate jeans and wore skinnies and I hated the way they fit and looked. But now, ever since I got my first pair of 501s, Jeans are my go to pants, and have a rapidly growing collection😂
I feel the EXACT same way except my pairs are truly vintage I still love them
Literally same I hate how every pair of Jeans fits me but every pair of vintage Levi’s 501-505-517’s I’ve copped have just been amazing
I was never a pants guy until recently but I definitely knew that once I did start wearing pants that it’ll be 501’s, and none of that skinny stuff.
get your self a 501 lvc pair. if you buy them raw unwashed. then make shure u size the length 2-3 inches extra and waist 1 inch extra or atleast a comfortable waist size. they will shrink in the first wash. as they are shrink to fit. but they have the classical 501 fit. modern pairs are still nice but once u see how the lvc fit your in for a treat.
ty what is the deal with the orange tag? When I was really young there was a factory in town (Knoxville, TN) When they closed the factory in the early 90s to go to China everyone locally stopped wearing them. (myself included as I grew up on Lee and Wrangler) Anyway I have been back to Levis since 2020 and they are great. Im not switching back but I do like some of Lucky Brands pants. What is the Orange tag? Is it Knoxville made if so I want some. Levis 514 is my favorite but 501 is my 2nd fav.
4:28 , the orange tabs are an indicator that those levi's were made with a different stitching method, this method was used from 1969-1999 :)
Love the insight on this comment 🤝
Orange tab was their fashion line, where they allowed themselves a bit more variation over the basic models. At thrift stores I seek out orange tabs as many were made in Canada. (Of course vintage big E red tabs is a goal but I have not found any yet.
@@canadafree2087 I also read orange tabs were a bit cheaper is that true
@@DrewJoiner I don't know on that, as I am just getting into them now. Do you have many thrift stores near you? You could compare the two. I'll keep an eye out for you. 33"x34"
your channel is just such a vibe man! finna go cop a pair of 501s now
before i wore levi's, i tried so many other stores, looking for a perfect pair of jeans to fit me, i'm fairly thin and they all seemed so baggy, but when i went into levi's and picked out a pair of 501's in my waist fit, man, i never knew jeans could look so good and fit so snug yet not look like skinny jeans, from now on i only get levi 501's, they'll forever be a staple in mens and womans fashion for sure, also loved your video
Bought a pair around a week or so ago and I absolutely love wearing them. Super comfortable and now I feel like I gotta snag a lighter wash too haha
Bought some today, thanks bro, happy with it
One of the best denim models of all time, love the vid bro
Of all time!! But you already knew that thank you man 🤝
This guy needs more subscribers, love your vids man.
Jeysun you’re the best bro 🤌🏾
Thanks for the insight
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Love Levi's, cool video.
My guy Eric ✨
That turn tables wash is a hit. I sold
Mine. Cool video from an avid Levis collector
Yo amazing video and i love watching your videos! You actually got me into fashion and upgrading my style, but if you don’t mind me asking what shoes are you wearing in this? I love them and i actually really wanna get them!
Nice vid!
this is a great informative video
I wore raw denim today and they were like cardboard but that is the point of putting your own wear in it. However my Levi's are all second hand and the older they are, the softer they are. I like 505 but I am on the fence about 501s because of the difficulty and time doing up a button fly compared to a zipper. I don't go for skinny but the legs can't be too baggy if I was a dress jean, and in dress jeans a dark wash is a must.
I wear them for work, I’m in construction and those 501s are so durable. I would’ve cut my legs so many times over the past year with any other jeans if it wasn’t for the 501s taking the beating and not tearing.
Livin in Japan so Levi's are curated all around second hand shops but the resell, especially on well-sourced vintage good stuff is crazy high. Being from America it can be hard to justify to lay that much down on em but people get real passionate about em out here
I am developing that passion right now. I am learning more and more about selvedge and raw denim
Yes the levj's 501 is a very comfortable pair to wear and a pride to own due to its ancestry.
Hey Drew, really dig the video. I've been a levis denim fan for over 30 years now. Got into vintage levis by visiting shops in Covent Garden - London like Flip & Kings Road American Classics back in the day. The 50's was the birth of rock n roll and Levis was a pioneer for young hipsters not dressing like their dads!
I love brands like Levis because they go hand in hand with Music. What kind of music do you listen to ?
Steve first off I appreciate the compliment man that is always a pleasant site! I listen to all kinds of music but hip hop r&b and Lofi is mostly my go to music of choice
Love Levi 501! Recently bought a pair of made and crafted pair of 501 93’s for a bargain at my local outlet store👖
Great find✨
Just copped my first ever pair of 501's from Gabe's for $25, the 501 '93! I appreciate the extra room in the leg and thigh compared to the regular 501. Pumped! Great video bro! 😎👖
Nice. I just snagged the regular 501 for $19.99 at Ross, but getting the ‘93 for only $5 more is incredible. It typically retails for well over $100.00.
@@WebVManReturns Sweet pickup for just under $20, a true treasure! With that price in mind, that's a steal. What wash of 501's did you get?
I bought them a week ago and now they are my fav jeans
best fashion vlogger no doubt.
U should do a video with Day Jones man. Feel like you guys would do fire collabs
Love that idea🤌🏾
Love the video as always. 501's are the best no matter what, specially the good vintage ones (made in usa of course). I'm a vintage hunter from now 😅
If you ever need me to ship out a made in USA pair lmk!
@@DrewJoiner 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thanks Drew
Question for anyone who wants to answer:
I have a pair of non-stretch 505s. I have chicken legs, and they're a little too loose. I bought them for the purpose of being looser around the thighs, because I can't stand jeans that hug your thighs. Do the 501s have that much of a difference to the 505s in thigh room?
Okay about vintage levis the reason most people buy 501 vintage is because the quality was better in the old day the orange tab means that the jeans is made in the USA whare the red tag is made in asia levi's stop making it's products in the USA in 2003. In Europe like most products from american brands levi's is dobble the price so where you in the US pay 60$-80$ for a pair of levi's in europe it between 110€-150€ for a pair of levi's. The vintage has been so big is that because the mid 2000s clothes was made to last but fast fashion have made it so clothes don't hold as long to day as to before.
Not correct on the orange tab on Levi's over all, many orange tabs were made in Canada. Old big E red tags were before small e so you are more likely to find American made is red big E tabs. Levi's has closed the Canadian factory, which is why I shop used.
today i buy in cyprus a levis 501 grey for just 50 eyro.
the same jean in ukraine last week in oytlet cost 90-100 eyro
What is that wash called that you’re holding at 3:37 ? With the dark wash pocket. I can’t find it anywhere !
Got my very first pair about 2 years ago, and i wear them almost every day recently i wore them to work and got caught on a nail and ripped them a little bit open, my heart broke that moment 😢 braught them to my granny she stitched them close and now they look even better lol gotta love levis
Hey man love the vids, I got a question tho, what fit are the levis you're wearing,Straight or original or something else?
Great question these are original fits
Good looking dude. 501s fit you well.
What color wash are the jeans at the 1 minute mark? Like the name of the wash? They look great!
Definitely would love to hear your thoughts on Levis’ new “501 93’ “ iteration. It supposedly has a slightly higher rise and a little bit more room on the thigh. Theres also the “premium” version of the 501, but im not exactly sure what the difference is other than the leather patch.
Love the vids btw keep it up!!
Hey!
I got the 93 version of the 501 and i can confirm, comparing them to my regular 501, they are a bit more "relaxed" on the thigh area and at least in my experience, i can button up almost touching my belly button where with the regulars, its between pelvis and belly button
And for the "premium" 501, they're a tiny more thick and stiff, meant for you to use them until it gets your ideal shape and fit
I’ve been really trying to get into these jeans but I can’t ever get them to fit me how I see them fitting taller men. I’m 5-7 and even getting g the 29 length they still fit me baggy. I can’t get them to sit nice and straight the way they did in your video. Idk man. Us short guys are screwed when it comes to jeans.
I’ve had 501 93 for about a year now, I just took the tag off and to be honest the fit is great
I just bought a pair and they fit perfectly. But now I’m reading if I dry them they’ll shrink 3-4 inches in length? Should I be exchanging them?
Mr. Joiner should buy his jeans with a 2 inch longer inseam or 4 inches if he wants to cuff. Vintage US made 501s use significantly better cotton and should be considered.
I would highly recommend a LVC 501 1966. u just have to remember to get the waist which is comfortable not tight. and length with 3 extra inch. as they shrink dramatically in the length and a tiny bit in the waist.
An orange tab jeans is s pre 1999 product.This colour tabs were discontinued post 1999.
I also heard orange tabs were less desirable than red tabs at the time and if you had an orange tab you used to get made fun of?? Is this true?
What is the wash on the jeans
Orange tabs aren’t rare. Maybe in thrifts they ar e but they basically cost now what they did when they released. The difference is different washes more flattering cuts etc. it introduced bell bottoms and jeans like the 550 and 560
I had a couple pairs of 5O1's that lasted for 6 years before they ripped
I worked for Levi’s for a year dude and boy did I cop so many gems🙏🏾🙌🏾
I still like the 505 better cuz I prefer more 100% cotton jeans
I want some 505s so bad waiting for the perfect price !
@@DrewJoiner slide in my young DMs we can work something out 👌🏾
@@DrewJoiner ig rxtxs
What’s the wash at the beginning of the video.
Depending what year you get the fit is all over the place on the 501 - the fit changed throughout the years. The fit I’m trying yo get back to is what I remember from the 80s with a little more tapper in the leg and hips. Recently got a new pair of the 150th Ann. Edition stfs , 2 actually because I took Levi’s advice and sized up. After the first fit and soak they are still huge so I ordered another pair in my measured waist size, again after the soak still too big ugh!
I am trying to buy some 501 second hand but its always a struggle to find them in the right fit. Can someone tell me how you recognise if a levis is unisex or for men?
Unfortunately I have weird proportions where my legs are quite short compared to my height so I have to roll them, which doesn’t look too bad, but I would prefer to have an unrolled hem. I think in the future, I might go to a tailor just to slightly shorten them.
I have the same problem buy womens levis they have more options of length in the legs and pockets are equaly big as mens jeans
For the moment I don’t own a pair of 501 but I’ll get one pair, I think the look great in the original fit
What year are the best 501 Levi’s in your opinion???
I need help I just bought 501 new 32/32 my size but it’s tight in the waist do they get bigger or should I return them ? Help me
Hi nice video and informative what colour are you wearing
Whats color are this 501 by 1:11 min.
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What's the fabric composition of this jean??
Are the 501s fit/silhouette similar to Dickies 874? Or can I size up to get a similar feel/look? I love the way my 874 looks and feels but I wanted to try out some jeans for a change, just wondering if their similar to the 501s. Great video by the way, really look your style and presentation!
I would say not far off from Dickies but Dickies would be smaller in the waist due to the no stretch in the twill fabric. Been wearing Dickies 874 for over 30 years :)
Levi's Men's 501 Original Fit-Jeans, Black Coffee-Garment Dye,, 40W x 32L on mine, everything he said is true to word.
These pair of jeans fit you good. It is a bit confusing for me that every video I watch they seem to fit differently. Maybe on some videos people wear a size bigger, I am not sure. I am struggling between the 501 and the 511. I don’t want something that is so loose like that my father would wear but not sure that I would like the strechy fabric of 511.
You could always look at 505s they offer a little bit more room in the thighs and but not baggy or lose
Do you know the name of the color the pair of jeans you’re holding at the very beginning of the video? I’m trying to get that same color.
They are called nettle subtle !
I have this 501 vintage for almost a 2 decade now
Hi bro! What do u think about the levis 501 shorts?? A very good option for the summer
Yes
I still wear a levi's 806 orange tab straight jeans for the last 24 years.It is still in good condition except the leather patch has frayed o lot.
24 years those jeans are older than me! Haha so dope
When I get mine, I treat any leather patch with leather cleaner/protectant. Do that every few washes.
Best Levi’s to fit a classic, vans and Levi’s combo outfit?
probably these imo
Dude, Buy the shrink to fit 501s. Purchase them one size (2”) in the waist bigger than your usual size.. Wash them in warm water and let them air dry. They will be stiff at first. After about the third wash they will be perfect. Use about half the amount of detergent and lots of water when you wash them inside out. Never ever ever putting in a hot clothes dryer. Air dry only. You will look great. No more of those pre-washed jeans. In fact the best way to wash these is by hand in a bucket.
I always go back to the 501 Levi shorts. Just got my 3rd pair! But I’m soo in between sizes like I’m sure a lot of women are… like 25 or 26 or even 24 can all work; (but not in the same places)🤣
I know for you ladies it can sometimes be tougher than for us dudes!
Wash them in Cold Water and hang dry. They break in nicely
I’m a 33 waist 32 inseam and I’m about 6’3” 194lbs
Do you have a demonstrational video on how to take those measurements you mentioned at 01:09?
No I need to make one
@@DrewJoiner that would be awesome
i inherited my dad's 501s when i was 15 since ive grown past him that time. I want to take care of it and pass it to my son
Does your jeans fall on top of your ankle? Middle of your ankle? Or just below the ankle? The length looks perfect on you. I want my pants to be the same... hope i could get a response.
I would say it sits right on the ankle
Personally i got a size up in the waist for 501s. I have big thighs so for me they are a little too small in the thighs. Great video tho man 🖖
You could get the waist tailored, the best thing is to get jeans long enough and big enough for legs and thighs, then you can tailor the rest like shortening (with original hem) or reducing waist.
Great video man, 501's definitely a staple
Thank you man 🤝
I’ve been wearing 501s since the 80s .
The only thing i don't like about Levi's is the twist they develop. I can't go a few hours withour my right pant leg to twist a hell of a lot
Hi, one question. Is the "straight cut" more old school ore can i walk on the street with my 501s?
You can walk the street with either! Sorry for the month long response
Just ordered 2 pairs lol cause this video i usually go for the 511s because I thought 501s would look like farmer jeans but they fresh 🔥 also 3:37 what wash is this?
turn tables is the name but it might be discontinued
Hey bro, what type of 501's are those at 3:35. They hella cool
They are called turned tables 501s
Elastane?
501s are immaculate
Are your’s the new stretch material?
no!
Is the second pair is DIY bleach or just original bleach???? (Cuz two tone contrast) beautiful!!!!
They were a special release! I am actually selling them soon
i just got like 3 pairs from Arc near denver for 6$ each :) :)
I got my dads vintage pair he didn’t wear once cause he forgot about them for 20 years :)
If you see “LEVI” rather than “LeVI” on the tag it’s usually either quite old or new but more premium.
What brand are those snekears man??
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I've bought 6 pairs of 501 in a row where the seam on the right leg moved annoyingly and uncomfortably round to the front of my leg, straight after buying them. Always the right leg. Levis gave me free vouchers to buy more as they said they must be faulty, and the same thing happened. I still don't understand why this is. I'm a slim to average guy and both my legs are the same size. Never happens with other brands and it's a shame as the 501 otherwise fits perfectly, but I can't wear them because of this issue
I've had this happen as well
If you buy the raw denim 501 (shrink to fit), leg twisting is a normal byproduct of the shrinking process due to the right hand twill. Buy preshrunk like he's showing in this video and you'll get little to no twist
How tall are you?
What's shoes are those bro? Great vid!
Reebok club c story mfg
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I was in the exact same place as you hahaha... literally never wear jeans but heard about the 501 so bought it and it just came today hahaha. I was wondering when you say fits at the waist do you mean just under the bellybutton??? Because when i bought it I think it said mid-rise so I think that's where its meant to be worn but just interested if thats where you are wearing it in this vid. Thanks :)
I am wearing them on the waist! That’s where these sit for me when I have them on and I love my 501s
@@DrewJoiner yh i hear you but where is the waist is my question hahahahah... everybody has a different thought on where the waist is lol
@@itszannotzain ohhh yes I mean under the belly button but above my hips
@@DrewJoiner got you hahaha thanks so much. Love the content btw just subbed. If you ever in london or in the uk we can do a collab vid hahaha
@@itszannotzain I’d love to 🤝 haha
what wash is the first pair?
Nettle subtle I think it is called
Looking for those light two tones 501, if someone have a pair, send me the PC9 code of the ticket!
where'd you get ur music doe 👀
Lukrembo
What is your opinion of shrink to fit 501’s?
They aren't my favorite jeans in my collection
@@DrewJoiner I’m a fan of the 501’s, 513’s and 527’s!!
What’s the colorway of the one you’re wearing?
The light blue is called Turned Tables
@@DrewJoiner what's the colour name of the first pair please?!
We’re did u get the Jean u have in thumbnail I need those dark blue waste and pockets on light blue Jean 👖
These were a special release and are no longer available
@@DrewJoiner dam good looks I could tell never seen
everything is so serious up until the ice in my vein at 4:02😭 shit killed me
😂😂
I've been rocking 501 since 2010...And I'm still wearing them lol😅
What color are yours? Medium stonewash?
Which pair ?
do you have a levis trucker? if you have, then can you do a video? 😁
I don't have one right now but if I acquire one I will for sure
@@DrewJoiner great dude, by the way can you give me a shout out if you make the video
@@remmasangcay5348 I got you 🤝
what colour are the first pair?
Begonia overt i believe is the name
Whats the colourway on the thumbnail?
Turn tables was the name they aren’t available currently at least on Amazon