Levi's 501 STF Jeans Before and After - REVIEW

Levi's 501 STF Jeans, Side by Side Review, Before and After. Update after 6 month of wearing and 3 washes. Raw, unsanforized denim, 100% Cotton, Size 35X32 Made in Egypt.
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[@alanoliver5762]

I had not worn a pair of jeans for over 10 years. I first bought some cheaper jeans and they were OK but I was not impressed with the fit. Then I bought a pair of Levi’s and they were way better. I have discovered that for me the shrink to fit are the best.

[@drwisdom1]

I have been wearing 501 STFs since the late 1960s and only wear 501s made in the USA before 2000. I just went and measured the hem width of 5 pairs. Two were 8 inches, two were 8 1/4 inches, and one was 8 1/2 inches (I have a 36 inch waist).

[@davidb6927]

Same here.. I had a couple of 501s from 2002 and 2004.. waist 34.. the hems measure 8.5 to 9 inches.. all of them are 100% cotton, no stretch whatsoever.. it's sad they don't fit me anymore.. I've kept them safe though.. they're still in great shape.

[@JorgeFCR2502]

Collection items someday.

[@September-SR]

I served in East Germany in 1977, I bought these jeans in a store for 149 marks 10 pfenings (that’s 50 rubles in Russian money at that time) hello everyone from Russia, cool trousers!

[@stephan384]

Took my STF from 34 to 36. The waist shrunk (one size down), but not so much at the thigh, so they're still more loose than my regular 501. Using them as a pyjama, but rather save the money (100$CAD) and buy a Premium/selvedge 501. Bought the 501 150th, but stay to my true size since they're already larger fit. Will just be more carefull to ajust in washing temperature.

[@BlueMountain2017]

I actually like when Levis STF jeans fade though I see your point about them fading too fast. They are too expensive now and you want them to last. I remember way back in the 60s, 70s and 80s most people wanted their denim to get faded and worn looking. That was the style. They'd even put patches on them when there were holes. I think people mostly washed them in the machine and even sometimes put them in dryer so they'd be snug when put on though they'd stretch a bit on the waist when worn. I used to wash my jeans very frequently because I didn't want them all bagged out and didn't want to always have to wear a belt to hold them up. I don't like the look of new STF jeans. They are too stiff and don't form to the body well. My goal is to get them faded and comfortable. Way back when Levis 501 jeans were unisex. They didn't carry them in womens. I mostly wear mens now because womens mostly have spandex in them, which I hate. I've had pairs like that and got rid of them. I lucked out recently and found a woman's 501 on ebay, no spandex! I don't size up at all because mens run big and I want them shrunk smaller so they fit right.The styles of 501 change from time to time, as well as the quality. There was a time when the width of the leg bottom was a bit narrower (some legs look too wide.) I liked them but unfortunately many, many years ago I got rid of them. I was never a saver and when I stopped wearing certain jeans I got rid of them. Wish I hadn't. They'd be a size too big for me now but I could wear a belt. lol

[@darking1977]

You are like me Not a saver my FAB Levi's jeans from 90s So now I bought those 501 1955 selvedge jeans before few days and tbh I like the fit

[@BlueMountain2017]

One thing I wanted to point out (I've made a couple of comments already on here) is that by not putting them in the washer (cold water, delicate cycle, turned inside out) the weave doesn't get as tightened on the STF jeans. My STFs are all thick feeling, the weave is tightened up. I also put them in the dryer sometimes, depending on how they fit. But I am careful and put them in with wool dryer balls and old towels so they aren't in there really long. The quality isn't as good now so I have to be more careful. Back in my time period people just washed them alot but they were still strong even though very faded. I remember not worrying about washing and drying my jeans. I don't think anybody really worried like now. Of course it depends how you like them to fit. I don't like my jeans loose and long.

[@boydovens4180]

Check out the information tab on the waist , When did Levi jeans change the style of the horses from natural to Greek , Answer they never have .

[@donjuantrumpetajohnson]

ALL these legendary brands have gone to shit. Even mid quality 90's brands like DKNY, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger etc etc have COMPLETELY sold out and gone to shit. I mean the quality is truly hilariously bad and the balls they have for asking the prices they ask is insane! The only way to get good quality jeans nowadays is to buy from denim specialist. Expensive yeah but the quality should be lifelong.

[@aland.3728]

My go to since the 90s. Love the STF however the quality now is by far, cheaper and the price, ridiculously expensive.

[@Klaxet]

That is exactly my point. Thank you for watching.

[@aland.3728]

@@Klaxet in 2020 I paid $49.99. i checked the Levis site, and as you stated 79.99. absolutely ridiculous! The made in Egypt is made at the T&C garment factory(uses a higher quality cotton although i cant tell) than the other producers in SE Asia and Mexico. maybe the reason for the price hike?

[@BlueMountain2017]

I wish they weren't so expensive. I can't afford them at that price. I have lucked out and found 3 pairs on ebay though they weren't new yet in very good condition. They are my favorite jeans. Hard to find my size since I am a women and need the smallest mens.

[@kevinbarrett9615]

I don’t buy new anything except underwear and socks , new stuff is crap, unless you spend hundreds on Japanese denim, with the possible exception of Uniqglo.

[@Nightowl82]

Yeah levis are definitely not the same as they used to be my dad who is 64 now grew up in the 70s wearing 501s he still has some that are in good shape and they are way better quality denim than todays as well as them made today are alot wider even after many washes.

[@BlueMountain2017]

I can relate. I am 68 and loved the way they were made back in my time period. You could keep washing them and they'd look great no matter how faded they got. That was the style to be faded and snug. They'd stretch as you wore them. I wouldn't care to wear of pair of new STF. They are too stiff and not blue enough. Too baggy and the bottom legs are too wide, like bootcut. I'd have to keep washing them to get them right and by that time they'd be worn out. Too expensive now to do that.

[@davidb6927]

People wore normal hem 12 years ago.. i had a 501 from 2005 and the hem measures 9 inches 😊

[@tonysoprano4883]

I am a Levi's lover. Nothing else quite feels right. The front is so iconic, as well as the back pockets. Everything about them is awesome - if you buy LVC or vintage. I got a pair of STF when they finally became available in Europe. They arrived a couple of days ago, and what can I say? They're awful. Loose threads everywhere, size is very strange, the fit is not flattering at all. The waist is loose and the back pockets are placed way too low. They look worse than H&M jeans. I have washed them to shrink them so I'm not sure about the return, but I could live with an exchange to a better size (33x36 instead of the 34x34 I got). There's just so much wrong with these jeans nowadays. I will try Wrangler 13mwz and stick to LVC for the proper denim, because STFs aren't what I thought they'd be.

[@Klaxet]

You are absolutely right, quality of non LVC jeans diminished greatly. I would say the best way to go with either LVC or look elsewhere. Recently I discovered Kojima brand - exceptional quality. I made a review on my channel if interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJurfp-FbNKVpMU Thank you for watching.

[@thecomebackkid3123]

So the point is…. Buy levis made in Mexico

[@russellpotts3069]

I found a pair or salvage rigid 501s in m wardrobe that I bought years back and they were too tight then and fit perfectly now. Made in Mexico beautiful material and well made. They are not shrunk to fit bit it says 5 percent shrinkage on the inside label.

[@ttinio-jc1fw]

great comments... wear and enjoy them...

[@MrKnifeart]

Would you recommend cutting part of the tag off where it shows the size or just leave it?

[@pinikpikantv3555]

how can I know old levis stf from looking at the care instructions ? I saw a lot and is not aware to discern a vintage or old stf levis. kind of a bum as I have soruces selling used ones at good conditions.

[@BlueMountain2017]

This probably won't help you but I find pairs on ebay occasionally and sometimes the seller doesn't say that they were STF. I like when they show pics of the measurements because then I could see that they shrank a lot and were probably originally STF. I was pleased when I received them because I felt I got a bargain. I looked at the tags inside and those ones I mentioned said they shrink 10 percent. That's when I knew for certain that they were STF. Those pairs are my favorite because they fit well. I find I have to be very wary when I order because I could just be getting the stone washed, pre-washed kind that doesn't shrink much in length so then I have to roll them. No matter how much I wash and dry them (in the dryer) they hardly shrink. The new STF are just too expensive for me but I like the way they shrink when washed and dried.

[@mishondas]

Now a days Levis sourced their Jeans from bellow standard manufacturer in cheap price to profit more. That's ultimately impacts their quality. They now use low grade cotton, fabric and accessories.

[@snapcult464]

It’s because their consumers are cheap and think they are entitled to great jeans for 50 bucks.

[@zulfikranzulmos4066]

Nowadays

[@scarhart53]

"Now a days"??????

[@BlueMountain2017]

I've noticed they aren't as soft as they used to be even when washed multiple times. I can see why so many people give up wearing jeans. I did for a time. But I really like 501 jeans so I just put up with it.

[@rudrapratapchand7606]

What's the price of that jeans you showed which was 12 year old ,,,it was selvedge? Indigo used in that was natural or synthetic,,,,and where it was manufactured???

[@brandontran8638]

3 washes in 6 months is a lot.. I wore mine for 1 year, 1 wash and it fades super well. Made in Egypt as well

[@DrovettiTravels]

i agree. most raw denim i believe would not show fades with only 6 months n that many washes

[@user-hh9xu4rb1l]

Cool !

[@mikebellamy9052]

11:44 they will shrink even more? these look big on you, seems not your size to me

[@user-hm6yk3nv4d]

Made in Egypt？ or Mexico？

[@Klaxet]

This pair Made in Egypt.

[@user-ow9no2nl6h]

@@Klaxet Are there any made in the USA?

[@Klaxet]

@@user-ow9no2nl6h Made in Egypt.

[@zroy9263]

I started wearing 501s back in the early 1980s when they were still being made in the USA. I was a preppy dude wearing SPERRY TOPSIDERS, Argyle socks, and IZOD LACOSTE POLO shirts. The quality was great back then! I still wear LEVI 501s as a mod type of cat, but, I have mine tailored and dry-cleaned with a crease and heavy starch. I rarely machine wash them! If I do, I wash them in ONLY cold water with WOOLITE for DARK COLORS ONLY! Then I hang dry them. I still dig the look, history, and brand. But having them tailored to a sta-prest British mod effect is my look! The quality has diminished over the decades! And I'm highly disappointed that the price has doubled!

[@scarhart53]

No one is going to pay attention to the opinions of someone who starches and creases their blue jeans!

[@zroy9263]

@@scarhart53 Whatever dude! I look great and I get compliments regularly regarding my look and style! Most importantly the styling of my 501s is unique today. I'm certainly not interested in looking like a disheveled, non-style-having schmuck like yourself!

[@antoniobranco8005]

Very very far away from the 501 stf from 8ties and 9ties i was a seaman i used to go to a navy shop one week on them put it in cold water and they stand up

[@markothwriter]

I was buying Levi's 501s for $20 - $30 / pair on sale 10 years ago. And now they look worse and cost 3X as much.

[@donjuantrumpetajohnson]

That goes for all those brands. They've all sold out to China.

[@markothwriter]

@@donjuantrumpetajohnson I just found out that Pendleton Wools are now made in China. They destroyed that great American brand also.

[@TheTarkvemada]

All Levi’s now days is total waste of cotton... I’ve stopped buying it since 2000... wearing Samurai and Studio D’Artisan, ONi... have a couple of vintage pairs of 501’s from 80’s which are excellent... always looking for the dead stock old Wrangler and LeeRiders from 70’s-80’s. Those are the best denim I remember wearing when I was young ...

[@Klaxet]

Totally agree, for the price tag $79.50 you can get decent selvedge denim jeans such as Gustin or Brave Star. Even 13MWZ Wranglers which is half the price - $40 still better quality.

[@TheTarkvemada]

@@Klaxet For the lower budget the Cowboy Cut rigid wranglers are the best! Can't beat the quality.

[@antoniobranco8005]

@@TheTarkvemada How are you i am rockin the wranglers that you send me at one year a go....great

[@buster1173]

Tired of buying Levi jeans tire to replace it I'm every few months All they do is this color and it seems like the material just rips apart for some reason and I'm not snagging it on anything and it's always in the same spot

[@donottouch2392]

I only buy Levis made in Mexico. Quality is better

[@lancecowburn1693]

How do you do that when buying online?

[@donottouch2392]

@@lancecowburn1693 i don’t think you can. I shop in store at macys , jcpennys and levis. i live in bay area so there practically a Levi’s merchandise every 5 steps you take.

[@donottouch2392]

@@lancecowburn1693 and you got to get them before the go out of production in Mexico. The levis sales rep said they moving all production to Bangladesh soon

[@theunseen547]

Ya I got a black pair of 501's in black that are made in Mexico. And then got a pair of blue stfs made in Egypt. Now I have heard that the overall quality of their denim is best out of all countries, besides lvc made in USA. I shoulda checked for that lol.

[@antoniobranco8005]

@@donottouch2392 Made in México its cone denim thats why, i know that i miss the navy shops at 25

[@CarlosJimenez-ys1wk]

Que talla son?

[@Klaxet]

Size 35X32

[@DrovettiTravels]

you washed them way too quickly. 6 months and already 3 washes is crazy... of course they will fade like that.

[@andrej48ful]

Лайк

[@arncj18]

cold wash is considered 30degrees?

[@Blackmamba12345]

Yeah I do not like how they faded.

[@arncj18]

but what company to chose when buying good quality jeans these days? without buying from Japan that still produces the quality america used to

[@abdelazizethakim6483]

This Jean Levi's IS for Ramsès 2. Thanks bro.

[@user-mh6gh3by2m]

Да восмедисятых в СССР носили джинсы монтана.

[@buster1173]

People in other countries used to love getting blue jeans from America even tobacco products but not anymore

[@user-mh6gh3by2m]

​@@buster1173 Джинсы Монтана привозили с Польши и с Германии. 1980 Годах эти Джинсы не американские были

[@zezu4775]

That’s True…Levi’s lost their Quality from long time..Since the 90s…And the Ticker Stitch from Inside Leg.Not help at All..Myself like Better Reverse…The Ticker Stitch on Outside and Thinner inside, or at Least Both Sides de same way…I Stop buying Levi’s Jeans Pants for past 20 Years…

[@neilyoung5029]

So much cheaper in the USA!

[@tore7161]

erano più belli prima, ora fanno schifo

[@Klaxet]

Assolutamente

[@arncj18]

but there is a difference between STF and rigid. Levi's has both. Definitely should come with instructions

[@arncj18]

at least mine were produced in turkey. and turkey is lika a china 2 slightly better, but still shit quality

[@user-ow9no2nl6h]

Man, you are very cruel... Your doggy is almost crying, because she has no Levi's - and you are teasing her, dancing in you pairs of her dream... Can I buy ones for her? But I don't know - for front legs or back ones...🥲

[@Klaxet]

Great idea, I might do that😂 Thank you for watching.

[@user-ow9no2nl6h]

@@Klaxet Sorry, I had "levi's", but I have no dog, so to me your friend is much more of attraction. 🙃 And I asked, if there any of ORIGINAL - made in the USA. About Egypt origin - I know, but if the USA still produce LEVI'S in the USA? Greetings from Belarus and Belarusians, not from lukashenko - these are different things.