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Browse all Re/Done jeans →80s Selvedge Levi's 501 - #19
The verdict
Fit
Vintage 80s 501 with selvedge edge—a higher rise, narrower hip than modern 501s. Straight, clean leg line; authentic vintage geometry. Size vintage.
Quality
Vintage Levi's in deadstock condition with original selvedge construction. Age and storage determine durability; inherent quality is period-standard.
Is the price fair?
Premium tier for vintage rarity and selvedge authenticity. New selvedge 501s cost half this; the premium is purely for scarcity and curation.
Best for
Denim enthusiasts and collectors seeking authentic vintage 80s 501 proportions with original selvedge from a curated source.
Care
Vintage selvedge denim benefits from minimal washing; cold water only, hang dry, and avoid machine agitation to preserve the edge.
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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