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Browse all Re/Done jeans →Vintage 80s Levi's 501 #-1447
The verdict
Fit
Size 26 in 80s 501 proportions; expect a generous fit through the hip and thigh, straight leg, and the stiffer fabric drape of the era.
Quality
80s Levi's 501 construction is uncompromised—solid weave, authentic bar-tack, fabric that ages beautifully. This is the baseline for collector-grade Levi's.
Is the price fair?
Premium tier, identical to other 80s pieces, but the size 26 roominess makes this more wearable than smaller 80s Levi's without conceding authenticity.
Best for
Collectors and purists who want 80s Levi's authenticity and happen to fit a size 26.
Care
Minimal washing recommended; the rarity and age warrant gentle, infrequent care to preserve character.
What owners report about Re/Done jeans
Owners report rigid, heavyweight denim that holds its shape through repeated wear and washing, with a fit that hugs the waist and seat and relaxes through the leg. Reviewers describe the jeans as comfortable straight away with no break-in needed, and the free lifetime repair policy (owner pays shipping) comes up as a plus. Complaints are smaller-scale: some wearers get lower-back gapping that needs tailoring, the button-fly hardware can feel flimsy over time, and pricing sits at the luxury end.
- Strengths
- Heavyweight denim that keeps its shape after washing and frequent wear, with reviewers reporting no break-in period.
- Watch out for
- Lower-back waist gapping that requires tailoring, flimsy-feeling button-fly buttons, and luxury pricing are the recurring gripes, and reworked-vintage pairs vary more in wash and size than the standard line.
- Sizing
- Reviewers report true-to-size fit with a high rise and long inseams; wearers with slimmer thighs may find the leg loose, and reworked-vintage pairs are less consistent in sizing than the standard line.
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