Walking into a Levi’s store can be quite intimidating with the amount of jeans stacked up to the ceiling and the numerous styles. As an employee at Levi’s I understand the style numbers can be very confusing, so here’s a quick guide to some of the most popular styles to help you find your perfect fit.
The original 501.
- Sits at the waist
- Straight through the hip
- the iconic button fly
The 501 is the original jean created by Levi’s. While some people are turned off by the button fly it is more durable compared to the zipper fly. The seat of the 501 also fits slightly closer than the 505s which gives a more polished look.
501 CT
Levi’s is introducing the 501 custom taper, like the 501 but slightly tapered at the bottom.
Wear them 1-2 sizes down for a more slim, modern fit. Wear them true to size for a the classic, regular fit, or wear them 1-2 sizes larger for a more relaxed fit.
505 Regular Fit
- Sits at waist
- Regular fit through seat and thigh
- Straight leg
The 505s are the alternative to the 501s for those who want a straight leg with a zipper fly. The 505s are the good ol’ regular straight leg jean.
510 Skinny Fit
- Skinny jeans
- Sits below waist
- Skinny fit
- Skinny leg
The 510s are the skinniest fit for men. Skinny jeans! These look best on slender builds.
511 Slim Fit
- Sits below the waist
- Slim through hip and thigh
- tapered leg
511s are in between a skinny jean and a straight leg. Slim fit is cut close to the thigh without being restricting. It makes your leg appear long and lean. The perfect modern day look!
514 Slim Straight
- Sits below waist
- Straight leg
- Slimmer through thigh
The 514s are a modification to the 505s. These sit below the waist and are slightly slimmer through the thigh for a cleaner more tailored look.
527 Slim Boot Cut
- Slim through hip and thigh
- boot cut
- sits below waist
A modern take on the boot cut jean
541 Athletic Fit
- Sits at waist
- relaxed in seat and thigh
- slight taper
For a tailored look with the comfort of a relaxed jean. Has more room in the thigh.
559 Relaxed
- sits below waist
- relaxed fit
- straight leg
The relaxed straight. Roomy and comfy.
Remember to always ask a sales associate if you are still not sure. The easiest way is to describe to us what style of jean you are looking for and to try on a few different styles to see which you are most comfortable in. We can help you find your perfect fit a lot faster instead of you having to rummage through all the jeans. A sales associate can direct you to the style you are looking for and find your size efficiently.
