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Browse all Re/Done jeans →80s Levi's 501 -#110
The verdict
Fit
Authentic 1980s 501—high rise, straight through the leg, rigid initial feel. Will relax and mold to your body over months of wear. Size one down from your modern jean size.
Quality
Genuine vintage Levi's with original construction and selvidge, curated and authenticated by Re/Done. These hold up well if worn gently; expect natural patina and softening.
Is the price fair?
At 425 USD, this is expensive for a vintage jean but fair for a piece verified as authentic 1980s stock—you're buying scarcity, not labor.
Best for
Collectors and denim aficionados seeking a genuine 501 with historical provenance and wearability in one.
Care
Wash sparingly—once every three months if worn regularly—in cold water by hand or gentle machine cycle; air dry.
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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