(I know its not really buy-it-for-life, but it’s a 100% cotton, no-stretch jeans which usually last me a couple of years)

Does any one of you know how to find a pair of Levis jeans given the info on the care label? The place where i bought it has closed down, other shops around me are staffed by pupils, and their website returns nothing.

Per the label:

Made in Spain, CIF A 08298606 00501 0126 32x34 267004 0204 08159 LEVI STRAUSS EUROPE MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 15-23 AVENUE ARNAUD FRAITEUR BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

I believe the part in bold should specify the make (501) and the specific style.

As i don’t really care about the brand: Can anyone recommend a decent pair of 100% cotton, no-stretch, straight-leg (but somewhat bulky thighs) jeans which can be worn with (biker) boots?

Thanks a lot for your help!

  • tychosmoose@lemm.eeEnglish
    17·
    19 days ago

    501 is the style

    0126 is the color

    32x34 is the size in inches waist x inseam

    Levi’s still sell non-stretch 501, and they should fit pretty much the same (although there is a lot more variation from one batch to the next than there used to be). If you can order from Levi’s online you should be able to get similar ones. Or check any shops for 501 32x34 in 100% cotton.

    Another option would be to get the original 501 shrink-to-fit (color 000). It’s a process to break them in (not as much as heavier denim), but they should last longer since they’re not stonewashed or otherwise treated to make them soft. Just read up on sizing first.

    • drreOPEnglish
      4·
      19 days ago

      thanks for your reply. the thing is: all 501 100% cotton i tried have a smallish leg opening although they are called “straight leg”. these work fine when worn with shoes but sit too high when worn with biker boots. the ones i try to find again have a wide enough leg opening to fit the boots and rest in the heel. it’s really weird. and they really are 501 not boot cut, i swear

      • tychosmoose@lemm.eeEnglish
        2·
        19 days ago

        Interesting. I wonder if they vary the cut based on what else is trendy at the time. Or by region.

        Edit: yeah, I see your latest. Not surprised tbh.

  • drreOPEnglish
    7·
    19 days ago

    Okay, now its getting ridiculous. Just measured the leg opening of my current pair, its 17’'.

    Browsing through their website, i noticed, that leg opening appear to vary with color, approx. 1". Then i thought, maybe, i try my luck in different european stored (spain, belgium, netherlands). Same pattern, but then i noticed that i still had a tab for the US store open. Apparently, fit also differ between countries.

    E.g. 501 Style # 005013411 in the US

    How it Fits

    Regular Through The Thigh
Sits At Your Waist
Straight Leg
Front rise: 11 1/4",Knee: 17 1/2",Leg opening: 16",Measurements based on size 32

    in Spain

    How it Fits

    501
Sits At Your Waist
Straight Leg
Front rise: 12 1/4''
Knee: 18 5/8''
Leg opening: 17''
Measurements based on size 32

    I just want a pair of jeans ffs

  • notabot@lemm.eeEnglish
    3·
    19 days ago

    If you`re struggling to get jeans to a particular fit, you can get them custom made to your required measurements at https://www.makeyourownjeans.com/. They’ve got a good selection of fabrics, and I can recommend getting a gusset put in to significantly extend the life of the jeans.

    I’m a satisfied customer but have no other affiliation with them.

    • drreOPEnglish
      1·
      19 days ago

      thanks for the tip. I’ll have a look at what they have