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Browse all Re/Done jeans →Vintage 80s Levi's 517 - #1657
The verdict
Fit
The 517 is a tapered boot-cut with a mid rise—a distinct silhouette from the 501 or 505. Fit varies by piece; expect a taper through the calf and a roomier hip.
Quality
Vintage Levi's are durably made. Condition depends on the individual piece's age and prior wear.
Is the price fair?
At $425, Re/Done prices this like any vintage piece—based on sourcing, not exceptional rarity. Fair for an 80s 517 enthusiast.
Best for
Vintage shoppers who specifically appreciate the 80s 517 boot-cut taper.
Care
Vintage denim benefits from cold-water, infrequent washing to keep structure and color.
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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