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product_id: 1344357
title: "Men's 501 Original Fit Jeans (Also Available in Big & Tall)"
brand: "levi's"
price: "$171"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1344357-mens-501-original-fit-jeans-also-available-in-big-tall
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Men's 501 Original Fit Jeans (Also Available in Big & Tall)

**Brand:** levi's
**Price:** $171
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Men's 501 Original Fit Jeans (Also Available in Big & Tall) by levi's
- **How much does it cost?** $171 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1344357-mens-501-original-fit-jeans-also-available-in-big-tall)

## Best For

- levi's enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted levi's brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Close your eyes. Think “jeans.” Now open. They were 501s, right? With a classic straight leg and iconic styling, they’re literally the blueprint for every pair of jeans in existence — burned into the world’s collective cortex ever since Levi Strauss (the man himself!) invented them in 1873. To this day they’ve never gone out of style. And they never will.

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the number of the same jeans with a zip fly**
A: The 501 button fly Jean does not duplicate their fit with a zipper. Many say the 505 is the same with a zipper. Not true. Why Levi's doesn't produce the same fit with a zipper has always stumped me. The 501 button fly is one of the best fitting jeans on the market.  To have the same exact fit with a zipper would be awesome. I hate fighting those buttons.

**Q: Are they durable?**
A: A few years ago... extremely durable and thick! Have had some of the same pairs working on farm and being truck driver for 6 or so years....

Now they're much thinner and not as rigid, but depends what your doing... casual everyday yes... blue collar work no

**Q: what is the difference between fit of 517 and 527?**
A: 517 are wider all around. Thighs are similar to a straight cut. Lower calf area flares wider, easily fits over larger or heavily padded boots. 527 are slim at the thighs and slightly flare out. Can fit over some high top sneakers, but not really over winter boots or similar heavily padded boots.

**Q: What's the difference between natural fill and regular 501s shrink to fit??**
A: It's actually, shrinks 2" in the waist and 3" in the length. So add this to your normal size.. I've been waring Levi's 501's since 10 years old, I'm now 60.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Gold Rush of Denim
*by Q***E on May 7, 2025*

There’s a strange poetry to the way certain objects become embedded in the culture. Like a key that opens something far bigger than you expected. And if there’s one item of clothing that’s done that more than almost anything else, it’s Levi’s 501 jeans. You know them. Everyone knows them. The number itself—501—is practically a legend. A claim to something more than just denim. It’s the kind of number you’d see on an old gold-mining claim. The thing that started it all. The foundation.Levi Strauss wasn’t out there looking for gold, but in some ways, that’s exactly what he found. Because these jeans are something you don’t just wear. They’re something you inherit. They’ve lived a thousand lives before they even touch your legs. And when you put them on, you feel the weight of it. It’s like stepping into a legacy of men who built America with their hands, their sweat, their grit. And that—that—is not lost on you.The 501s have been around since the days of the Gold Rush, worn by miners and cowboys, soldiers and laborers, roughnecks and rebels. They’ve seen things. They’ve been places. They’ve survived hard labor, tough winters, long nights of uncertainty. Maybe you’ve never mined for gold or fought in a war, but when you button up those jeans, you can’t help but feel connected to those who did. There’s something elemental about them. The blue denim is like the color of a deep, unspoken sky, one that has seen everything and held its peace.But beyond the history, beyond the weight of their heritage, there’s the way they fit. The button-fly, which, let’s face it, makes you feel like you’re in a John Steinbeck novel—somewhere between The Grapes of Wrath and The Outsiders, like a kid on the cusp of something big but unsure of how it’s going to go. They’re a little bit rebellious, a little bit nostalgic, a little bit tough. You slide them on, and it’s like taking a step into that world—where the world’s a little harder, a little less forgiving, but you wear it with confidence.Sure, they’re not the most comfortable thing when you first get them, but that’s part of it. You wear them in. They get better, like an old leather jacket or a favorite pair of boots. Over time, they become a second skin. And like any good thing worth waiting for, they remind you that effort, endurance, and a little discomfort are what lead to something that feels real.The cut? It’s a classic. Straight-leg. Timeless. You could dress them up with a blazer or throw on a vintage tee, but they’ll always have that air of rebellion about them—like they’ve been through things you’ll never fully understand. They’re not fashionable—no, they transcend that. They’re iconic. They don’t need to follow trends because, honestly, they set them. It’s like having a piece of history in your closet, waiting to be worn, to be earned.If you ever felt like a character in The Outsiders—a little out of place, a little misunderstood—you’ll understand why these jeans feel like a rite of passage. Like the tough but heartfelt soul of America, handed down through the years, stitched into denim.They might not dig for gold anymore, but they’re still mining something priceless: authenticity.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not "skinny jeans" these are old school, loose fitting jeans.
*by M***W on June 3, 2025*

Wearing these today. Same for as always for 501. I like these because I have a healthy butt and these fit my waist while giving me room in the crotch and butt are. I like the pocket location. I expected them to shrink. I wear 34W 32 L on most pants. Got these at 36W 34L to fold the legs. Waist fits well without a belt. Length worked out for a thin 2 fold or 1 thick foldYOU CAN NOT WEAR THESE AS "TIGHT PANTS\SKINNY JEANS. There's no stretch to these. I'm guessing that's how they rip for the people giving bad reviews. I don't think these are thinner than they always have been but, I've always been to broke to buy expensive clothes. I've had much thinner denim jeans and jackets.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A true classic!
*by D***R on June 11, 2025*

Old school perfection! None of that spandex infused TikTok influencer garbage… this is true style! The 501 is a true classic and is unforgiving in its “body acceptance”! Better make sure you order your true size or you might find that the quality fabric and buttons might destroy your mental image (“when did I get a FUPA?”!). Yes the washed out color is a throwback but I relish the memories wearing a pair of these bring. 100% satisfied!

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-03-02*