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 good pair of jeans December 1, 2006
Great Faulkner's Ghost (Washington, DC)
While negative commentary concerning Levi Strauss's move away from domestic manufacturing has focused on the button-fly 501s, the bigger problem I have seen is with the old 1970's standby, the 505, which has a zipper as opposed to button fly. The variability on sizing and sew quality with the 505s is an issue if you are going to buy them online or mail order. The 501 are easier to buy online or by mail order because the sizing is much less critical on the waist, which is the so-called "anti-fit" waist, meaning there is no curve to the rise (the distance between the crotch and the top of the waist), because the original 501s were merely cut down bib overalls which were made to hang, rather than be fitted to the waist. The biggest problem I have noted on the 505's is the variability in size in the thigh area, meaning that some fit baggy and some seem rather tight, even though they are theoretically the same size of a label. The 501s are safer as far as sizing. However, if you don't like the button fly, the 505 is still a very good pair of jeans.
 Levi's August 7, 2006
C. Jaeger (CA US)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When we shop at the stores we have not been able to find more than 1 or 2 pairs of Levi's 36X32 at a time;so we thought we would try ordering several (5 pairs) online. I was very disappointed that the Levi's were delivered 1 to 2 pairs at a time over the course of about 5 weeks. I thought the fabric would be more like the old original dark blue rather than the "washed" finish.
My regular standbys July 21, 2006
Wiseguy 945 (Omaha, NE)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Jean styles and companies come and go, and with the advent of "old navy" and the size of walmart, Levi has been the standard jean since they invented them. I have worn Levi almost exclusively throughout life, and I will continue to do so. Admittedly, as some report on these reviews, Levi's, and the 505, have had problems with variability in sizing from pair to pair. I have noticed this, especially about 5 years ago when they started to expand their production into Mexico. The gene's from those years just didn't fit the same, and variable in quality. But, I think they have done a fine job moving up again and in the past 3 years they have settled down. So I am cautious of where the pants were manufactured (preferred US, avoided mexico). Otherwise, they are still a good basic jean,and as the button fly guys are struggling to open up, I'm done. Never did care for how the button holes had a tendency to shrink a bit when dried, so if a guy says they have no problems, check to see if they do laundry. The 505 is the standard for me.
 Not enough belt loops! June 19, 2006
Mark Albert (Herndon, VA United States)
24 out of 26 found this review helpful
For as far back as I can remember, I have been a loyal Levi Strauss customer. I never understood why anyone would buy blue jeans from anyone else, but today I am questioning that loyalty.
As a result of some successful changes in my diet, my old blue jeans have become too large for me, so I purchased 2 new pairs of 505 jeans and a new pair of 505 shorts. I have noticed myself hitching up my newer, snugger jeans more often than my older, looser jeans. This afternoon, I specifically noticed that my shorts kept slipping under my belt--as though they didn't have enough belt loops.
This evening I compared my new jeans with my old jeans, and lo and behold, I discovered that Levis have gone from 7 belt loops to 5. Five belt loops aren't enough.
The other posts I have seen about this product are focused on globalization-related issues. I, too, hate to see American jobs move overseas, but this particular problem has nothing to do with country of origin. Regardless of where the jeans were manufactured, Levi Strauss has cheapened the design specification, and they seem to be waiting to see if anyone notices.
Dear Levi Strauss:
I noticed. Your product is not as good as it used to be.
I can't remember being this upset about a product change since the introduction of "New Coke." I don't drink much Coca Cola any more. (That may be part of the reason I need smaller jeans!)
Please put back the missing belt loops.
 Size advice March 10, 2006
Great Faulkner's Ghost (Washington, DC)
56 out of 57 found this review helpful
While much of the negative commentary concerned Levi Strauss's move away from domestic manufacturing has focused on the button-fly 501s, the bigger problem I have seen is with the old 1970's standby, the 505, which has a zipper as opposed to button fly. The variability on sizing and sew quality with the 505s is an issue if you are going to buy them online or mail order. You really have to try them on to see how they fit. The 501 are much easier to buy online or by mail order because the sizing is much less critical on the waist, which is the so-called "anti-fit" waist, meaning there is no curve to the rise (the distance between the crotch and the top of the waist), because the original 501s were merely cut down bib overalls which were made to hang, rather than be fitted to the waist. The biggest problem I have noted on the 505's is the variability in size in the thigh area, meaning that some fit baggy and some seem rather tight, even though they are theoretically the same size of a label. Since the 501s are more forgiving as far as sizing, if you are buying online you might consider them instead of 505s, unless you don't want the button fly.
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