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Browse all Re/Done jeans →80s Selvedge Levi's 501 -#1160
The verdict
Fit
Classic 501 fit—full thigh, straight leg, mid rise. Selvedge construction adds visual character but does not affect day-to-day comfort.
Quality
Original 80s selvedge Levi's is well-made and durable. The selvedge edge indicates period-authentic narrow-loom weaving, prized by collectors.
Is the price fair?
At nearly $850, this is a collector's premium for selvedge condition and authenticated rarity. Standard deadstock 501s offer similar wear durability at half the cost.
Best for
Serious collectors who prioritize selvedge authenticity and are willing to pay a significant premium for archival provenance.
Care
Wash infrequently in cold water; selvedge edges can show raw thread wear if cleaned harshly.
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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