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Browse all Re/Done jeans →80s Levi's 501 -#1137
The verdict
Fit
Iconic 501 fit from the 80s—full through the thigh, straight leg, mid rise. Size down one if accustomed to modern skinny cuts.
Quality
Original Levi's construction from the 80s, likely heavier and more durable than modern production. Dye quality and edge-finishing are period-authentic.
Is the price fair?
At $425, you're paying a premium for deadstock and curation. A new 501 costs half this; this price rewards collectors valuing authenticity.
Best for
Vintage Levi's enthusiasts seeking specific original 501 washes and patina impossible to replicate in new jeans.
Care
Wash sparingly in cool water to preserve the original dye and avoid accelerated fading.
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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