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Levi's Men's 501 Original Fit Jeans (Also Available in Big & Tall)

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Size Chart

US JEANS

Brand Size	Waist (in)	Seat (in)	Thigh Circumference (in)
26W	27.5	33.5	21
27W	28.5	34.5	21.5
28W	29.5	35.5	22
29W	30.5	36.5	22.5
30W	31.5	37.5	23
31W	32.5	38.5	23.5
32W	33.5	39.5	24
33W	34.5	40.5	24.5
34W	35.5	41.5	25
35W	36.5	42.5	25.5
36W	37.5	43.5	26
38W	39.5	45.5	26.8
40W	41.5	47.5	27.6
42W	43.5	49.5	28.4
44W	45.5	51.5	29.2
46W	47.5	53.5	30
48W	49.5	55.5	30.8
50W	51.5	57.5	31.5

US JEANS INSEAM

Brand Size	Height (in)
30	66 - 68
32	68 - 72
34	72 - 76
36	76 - 78
38	78 - 80

US JEANS BIG AND TALL

Brand Size	Waist (in)	Seat (in)	Thigh Circumference (in)
32W	32.5 - 33	38.5 - 39	23.5 - 24
33W	33.5 - 34	39.5 - 40	24 - 24.5
34W	34.5 - 35	40.5 - 41	24 - 25
35W	35.5 - 36	41.5 - 42	25 - 26
36W	34.5 - 37.5	42.5 - 43.5	26 - 27
38W	38.5 - 39.5	44.5 - 45.5	27 - 28
40W	40.5 - 41.5	46.5 - 47.5	27.2 - 28.2
42W	42.5 - 43.5	48.5 - 49.5	28 - 29
44W	44.4 - 45.5	50.5 - 51.5	28.8 - 29.8
46W	46.5 - 47.5	52.5 - 53.5	29.5 - 30.5
48W	48.5 - 49.5	54.5 - 55.5	30.8 - 31.8
50W	50.5 - 51.5	56.5 - 57.5	31 - 32
52W	52.5 - 53.5	58.5 - 59.5	31.8 - 32.8
54W	54.5 - 55.5	60.5 - 61.5	32.5 - 33.5
56W	56.5 - 57.5	62.5 - 63.5	33.2 - 34.5
58W	58.5 - 59.5	64.5 - 65.5	33.5 - 34.8
60W	60.5 - 61.5	66.5 - 67.5	34.8 - 36

Product details

Fabric type

99% Cotton, 1% Elastane

Care instructions

Machine Wash

Origin

Imported

Closure type

Zip fly with button closure

About this item

Sits at waist

Extra room through seat and thigh

Slightly tapered leg

Product details

Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.98 x 10.94 x 2.17 inches; 1.28 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 18181-0783
Department ‏ : ‎ mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 22, 2023
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Levi's
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C5ZGW6BV

Best Sellers Rank: #174,582 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- #474 in Men's Jeans

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	541 Athletic Taper	502 Taper See Details	514 Straight	550 Relaxed See Details	559 Relaxed Straight
Customer Reviews	27,175	16,241	17,218	77,470	51,604
Price	$48.35	—	$47.99	—	$48.65
Description	Perfect fit for muscular build	A classic taper for every day	Classic straight-fit jeans	The original relaxed fit	Relaxed, straight-fit jeans
Fit	Extra room in seat & thigh	Regular through seat & thigh	Regular through seat & thigh	Loose through seat & thigh	Extra room in seat & thigh
Rise	Sits at your waist	Sits below your waist	Sits below your waist	Sits at your waist	Sits below your waist
Leg	Slightly tapered leg	Slightly tapered leg	Straight leg	Straight leg	Straight leg
Leg Opening	15.75"	14.5"	16"	16.5"	16.5"
Available in Big & Tall	✔	✔	✘	✔	✔

1 Find Your Perfect Fit 2 How to Measure 3 Men's Jeans 4 Men's Tops & Truckers

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Product Description

The perfect fit for muscular builds. Our 541™ Athletic Taper gives you more room in the thigh and seat for comfort and mobility, but starts to taper at the knee down to the ankle for a sharp, streamlined aesthetic. The end result? A contemporary look with a relaxed feel and a slightly tailored finish.

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Customers say

Customers like the quality, comfort, appearance and value of the jeans. They mention that they are well built, look good and are worth the money. Customers are also satisfied with the pockets. However, some customers disagree on fit, elasticity, and color.

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550 customers mention444 positive106 negative

Customers like the quality of the jeans. For example, they say it's made of the best materials and is built for sturdy legs and a well-built posterior. Some mention that the jeans are awesome and make a fairly acceptable work uniform. That said, they're a solid pair of jeans that should last a long time and do not sag or anything.

"...I found that the one size up actually fit better. They do not sag or anything...." Read more

"...Thick, glorious thighs that can lift trucks. Bulging, aggressive thighs that confer a deep, resonant inner power most men would kill for...." Read more

"...There is ample quad-room yet the jeans taper and fit comfortably around the calf, without creating an unpleasant baggy look...." Read more

"...Did a couple of squats and lunges and there's ZERO risk of ripping...." Read more

447 customers mention396 positive51 negative

Customers like the comfort of the pants. They mention that the elastane is superb, the fit is the most comfortable that they have ever worn, and that they hug tighter on their knees. They also like that they feel like real jeans and not like leggings.

"...You can easily move around in these and it is comfortable to be in all day. It is fairly breathable so you can walk around in them outside...." Read more

"...I find these jeans to be very comfortable and they fit well, I like the britches, but they are NOT 501's." Read more

"...But I bought a pair. Put them on. They felt good against the rock formations that are my thighs. But comfort isn't enough...." Read more

"...These jeans feel great to wear, but still get a little sweaty on super hot or humid days. The length and waist feel true to size...." Read more

327 customers mention305 positive22 negative

Customers like the appearance of the pants. They mention that they look good but feel extremely comfortable. They appreciate the athletic fit, authentic Levi style, and comfort. Customers also say that the waist fits without looking baggy.

"...They are comfortable, flexible, and look great. I am able to wear these outside as well as be comfortable in them all day...." Read more

"...worn a single pair for many days in a row, and they're always there, beautiful and whole, wrapping my triumphant thighs in their soft denim...." Read more

"...This shape is excellent, sitting at the natural waist, and providing sufficient room down...." Read more

"...297 lbs and I've always struggled to find a pair of jeans that fit, looked good, was cut right and most important....Wasn't gonna bust through the..." Read more

216 customers mention216 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the pants. They say it's a good buy, worth the money, and a solid pair of jeans that should last a long time. Some mention that the fit is universal. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product and value it.

"These pants were a pretty good and well priced thing to get. Surprisingly these jeans feel pretty good...." Read more

"...Finding a fitting pair of Levi's is a pain in the ass but these are cheap and ubiquitous, and the fit is best for lean muscular guys like me, so..." Read more

"...I know all you can agree with that. All at an affordable price! I got this particular item for only $25.79!..." Read more

"Good jeans and great price!" Read more

104 customers mention97 positive7 negative

Customers like the pockets in the pants. They mention that they have lots of room in the waist and butt, allow for some extra room in thigh and seat, and are more tapered in the upper leg. They also say that the pants are a godsend and give them enough room to exist comfortably. Customers also say the jeans are big enough and a perfect length. They say the seat, legs, and crotch all feel more spacious in these jeans over the 508s.

"...There is ample quad-room yet the jeans taper and fit comfortably around the calf, without creating an unpleasant baggy look...." Read more

"...This shape is excellent, sitting at the natural waist, and providing sufficient room down...." Read more

"...Another favorite feature is the extra room in the seat...." Read more

"...The fit is perfect. Roomy in the caboose and thigh area, but not baggy...." Read more

1,534 customers mention1,058 positive476 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the pants. Some mention that the fit is perfect, roomy in the caboose and thigh area, but not baggy. They also say that they run true to size and are comfortable to be in all day. However, some customers say that the sizing is irregular and they do not fit like skinny jeans. They mention that they are not as roomy on the thighs as the pairs they purchased in the past and that the lowness of the crotch is an issue.

"...You can easily move around in these and it is comfortable to be in all day. It is fairly breathable so you can walk around in them outside...." Read more

"...I find these jeans to be very comfortable and they fit well, I like the britches, but they are NOT 501's." Read more

"...They also are not as roomy in the thighs as the pairs I purchased in the past, I've lost about 20lbs and wear 4 sizes smaller than I was which could..." Read more

"...The length and waist feel true to size.I have one pair now and plan on buying a few more soon...." Read more

186 customers mention124 positive62 negative

Customers are mixed about the elasticity of the pants. Some mention it's extremely comfortable and has a little stretch, allowing for refreshing freedom of movement. However, others say that they're super stretchy and almost jean yoga pants.

"...They are comfortable, flexible, and look great. I am able to wear these outside as well as be comfortable in them all day...." Read more

"...I purchased the Blue Canyon color and they seem to be particularly stretchy (which I really like)...." Read more

"...designed to fit a little tighter than normal because the fabric will stretch if needed. I do not like this...." Read more

"...to look like the 541's do straight outta the box...and it has that stretchy stuff which is amazing really, I'm kinda pissed I'm just now getting a..." Read more

115 customers mention79 positive36 negative

Customers are mixed about the color of the pants. Some mention that the color is great, goes well with black blue, or green, and the selection of colors that are offered for the 541’s. However, others say that the fit is true to size, but the color was a little off, and that the material is different for different colors.

"...I probably would wear them casually to hangs out and such. The color looks great and washing them is not too difficult." Read more

"...The best part is the selection of colors that are offered for the 541’s!! Denim in blue and black are the classic colors...." Read more

"...They are quite faded, very washed out looking, and I wish Levis offered this particular construction in a darker shade as it might make it looks..." Read more

"...The color was also nice and was happy to be able to find in his uncommon size ( he’s both large AND tall)" Read more

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GWH3

Great for hiking, lounging and they look fantastic.

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2018

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Love them. I'm 6'4, 280lbs. I have to wear a 34 leg. These give me enough room in the thighs to squat in, and enough play/stretch to take a nap on the couch in, or to hike comfortably in.

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The Professor

Bad quality

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2022

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When I first received it did not look anything like an athletic fit, but it still said 541 athletic fit on the label so I decided to keep it. After only wearing it for two weeks I realized that the fabric in the crotch and inner thigh area rubs against the skin and each other and only after two weeks of wearing, there is a hole where the fabric rubs. This is not my first athletic fit jeans, but the first one to not last this a few years. A few years would be a joke for these jeans, it did not even last a full month. I thought Levi's was a reputed company so tried an online purchase from them. Not buying jeans online anymore due to this experience

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RedXepher82

Decent jeans, good price, comfortable to wear

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2021

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These pants were a pretty good and well priced thing to get. Surprisingly these jeans feel pretty good. I have been needing a new pair of jeans for work. The one thing about this is that the fabric is really light and protective. You can easily move around in these and it is comfortable to be in all day. It is fairly breathable so you can walk around in them outside. If you happen to sweat though, this does stick to the skin. I would say it is pretty warm and be great for the winter but not so much for the summer. It also has a fly so you can easily go to the bathroom. The zipper is pretty strong so you should not have to worry about it breaking. The pants fit pretty well and do not agitate or irritate my skin (unless I am sweating and it stick to my skin). The pants fit as expected so I did not have much issue in wearing them. One thing I will note about this is that you should get a size up if you are the very edge of the measurement chart. I found that the one size up actually fit better. They do not sag or anything. This can be machine washed however I would recommend that they be washed under heavy duty and cold washed to keep the color from running and overall I think this pants are great. They are comfortable, flexible, and look great. I am able to wear these outside as well as be comfortable in them all day. I probably would wear them casually to hangs out and such. The color looks great and washing them is not too difficult.

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JPoss

Heaven sent!

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2015

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Another bigger guy here and another person fed up with jeans that are waaay too baggy. These fit like a dream!! I have a shorter inseam even though I'm an average height guy and when I buy jeans in my waist, the length NEVER seams to work because almost every Big & Tall sized pair of jeans doesn't stop with a roomy thigh, they take that all the way to the cuff. The result is a pair of jeans that A. Make me feel twice as big as I am because there is so much fabric and B. Drags the ground even though the inseam is correct. They usually end up ripping because I'm constantly stepping on the oversized opening as if I accidentaly bought a pair of JNCO's.

Problem solved, thank you SO MUCH! Now, lets look into providing more color options....though, The Blue Canyon is really nice.

**update**
I just purchased 2 more pairs and, like a few of the other comments mentioned, these feel much lower quality. They are lighter weight material and do not have the same feeling as the original pairs I purchased, which is saddening.

They also are not as roomy in the thighs as the pairs I purchased in the past, I've lost about 20lbs and wear 4 sizes smaller than I was which could be a factor but I don't feel that should affect the material quality.

***update***
After having had the new pairs for a couple of weeks, I feel like its safe to say they wear like the others. The twill are just as comfortable as the denim and fit the same. I probably wont buy another brand of jeans unless Levis discontinues the B&T 541 Athletc.

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Beej

SIZE CHART INACCURATE DO NOT BUY

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2016

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The size chart LIES. These are NOT designed for the measurements listed, and seem to just be scaled up from the straight size, rather than designed for a larger person. DO NOT GET. We returned these the same day! Atrocious.

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T. Dishaw

Thin material and tiny pockets

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2022

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I'm so disappointed in these Levi's. I usually wear 514's so i knew the fit might be different, but I can't believe how thin the material is! I've been buying cheap Levi's Signature jeans locally for working and these are thinner than those and don't fit nearly as nice. It isn't just the stretch fabric...all my 514's are the stretch type and those are nice and thick. But the single worst thing about these for me is the tiny front pockets. I'm a slim guy with normal size hands and it's like the pockets were made for kids. I'm 54 and I've never seen a pair of men's jeans with such tiny pockets. Just getting a cell phone in and out is clunky. When I sit with the phone in my pocket it jambs the end straight into my leg so that's no good either. For me they're unwearable even as work jeans, but since I've already washed them and worn them for a day I won't send them back. I'll just take the loss and never buy 541's again.
UPDATE: I've tried wearing these a couple times and just can't get used to them. As I said, the pockets are small and there isn't enough slack in the opening to get a hand into easily. What's really odd tho is that anything in the front pockets...keys, change, cell... ends up more to the side of your legs instead of hanging straight down. It's like they were sewn in the wrong position and it's really annoying. Maybe I just got a bad pair.

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Kindle Customer

True to size

Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2022

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Very nice and good quality fits true to size as a big and tall male very happy and length of pants

Barry Brittain

Know your exact size before ordering! I lost some weight last couple of years due to illnesses!

Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2020

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It fit larger than expected and looks baggier in the posterior! ☹Might have to go down a size! Elastic waistband does make it fit better in the waist though!🙂👍

Barry S

Hard to find in UK

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2021

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Bought a few pairs of Levi’s 541 jeans in Vegas a few years ago and they fitted perfectly. They wore a little so tried to find them in the UK but couldn’t (not even on Levi’s website). So delighted to find them on Amazon.

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Gut

Reviewed in Germany on March 7, 2021

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Daniel Cremarenco

The size suits me but the color is completely different from the one on the site.

Reviewed in Germany on March 6, 2021

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No connection between the color in the pictures and the real one, but this never bothered me at Levi's 541. Since I've known I wear 541, because I have muscular legs and I didn't put too much emphasis on color, but on the way I feel. fit, on the bottom and thighs. But the color of the jeans received is also beautiful even if, I repeat, it is completely different from the one in the picture. So, be careful, if you want exactly that shade, you don't risk ordering it online, but if you are more flexible in tastes you can order ... for sure, the jeans you will receive will be beautiful.
The series of jeans received is exact (18181-0062) as the one on the site, so it is not the seller who is wrong.

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