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Browse all Re/Done jeans →Vintage 90s Levi's 501 Cut Off Shorts -#1423
The verdict
Fit
The 501 cut-off is a loose, relaxed fit through the hip and thigh. Sizing runs to the wearer's actual waist; check Re/Done's fit guide against your Levi's measurements.
Quality
Reworked vintage deadstock means authentic denim with character, though condition varies by individual piece. Re/Done's cutting and finishing is clean, but durability depends on the original garment's state.
Is the price fair?
At 225 USD for reworked vintage shorts, this is luxury pricing for the vintage-repair category. Fair if you value the 90s provenance; steep if you want new denim with modern durability.
Best for
Collectors and 90s-era enthusiasts who will treat these as a statement piece, not everyday shorts.
Care
Wash cold, infrequently, inside-out to preserve the vintage patina; avoid bleach and harsh detergents.
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
