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Browse all Re/Done jeans →Vintage 90s Levi's 501 #-1478
The verdict
Fit
Size 23 is tight through the waist and hips on a 501; expect a pronounced straight leg and authentic 90s proportions. Not a comfortable choice for day-to-day unless your measurements match precisely.
Quality
Same 90s construction and fabric quality as the size 24 vintage 501, with no material advantage to the smaller size.
Is the price fair?
Same premium positioning as other 90s Levi's pieces; only worth it if the size fits your actual measurements.
Best for
Shoppers with a true size 23 waist who want an authentic 90s Levi's jean without the size-hunt.
Care
Wash infrequently in cold water, inside-out, to preserve indigo and extend the life of vintage seams.
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.
About Re/Done's jeans line as a whole. Sources: And They're Sustainable, Too: The Re/Done Jeans Review · Re/Done Jeans Review: You need to know this about their sizing · RE/DONE Jeans Review - Must Read This Before Buying
