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Browse all Re/Done jeans →Vintage 90s Levi's 501 #-1482
The verdict
Fit
90s 501s sit higher than modern Levi's and have a straighter leg. This size 24 will be snug in the waist and relaxed in the thigh with a classic straight drop to the ankle.
Quality
90s Levi's 501 construction is excellent—pre-distressing era, so no artificial aging. Fabric quality is solid without the mystique of 80s deadstock.
Is the price fair?
Good entry point to vintage 501 collecting; less rare than 80s, so more accessible. Still a premium play over a modern reproduction at one-third the price.
Best for
Shoppers who want authentic vintage Levi's DNA without the collector's-item price tag of 80s pieces.
Care
Wash sparingly in cold water, inside-out, to preserve the original indigo and construction.
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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