Levi's 501 Shrink to Fit (STF)

[crotch rivet]

Here's a pic with no HDR effect.

[mrchocholatayy]

Do the levis 501 stf leg opening shrink as well when you first soak it to shrink it? I just took it out of the bathtub and the length shrunk a bit but the leg opening is the same? will it continue to shrink as it dries up? length and leg opening wise?

[thecolosseum]

The opening should shrink up the same way as every thing else.. so expect some shrinkage.

[thecolosseum]

Hey STF Enthusiast. whats up with the Postal Blue model...I ordered a pair...are these supposed to be an over-dye or are they their entirely own color? Any info or evo pics would be much appreciated. thanks in advance.

[crotch rivet]

I've got the postals. They are a very saturated dark indigo with a black weft. They are the only jeans I own that don't look nerdy with cuffs IMO. I've been giving my Knights a break for the postals for the past month.

[billiam]

my chapstick was killer on my 501s so i had to repair my jeans. heres a couple snaps

[SimonPhoenix]

Found this video mildly informative about the process.

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[erockisalive]

Good to see that Milton from Office Space has got himself a new hobby.

[thecolosseum]

Good to see that Milton from Office Space has got himself a new hobby.

I know..nutty right? who would have thunk it! put the stapler down just long enough to compile the movie.

[thecolosseum]

Postal...Deep blue!

DSC_0173 by Mr.JohnCinyo, on Flickr

[lwkeung]

Postal...Deep blue!

DSC_0173 by Mr.JohnCinyo, on Flickr

If only Levi.com had them in 32 x 36, I would have instantly bought them. At 34 inseam, we can expect it'll shrink to 31-32inches?

[thecolosseum]

If only Levi.com had them in 32 x 36, I would have instantly bought them. At 34 inseam, we can expect it'll shrink to 31-32inches?

Levis has 33X36 thats what these are...Maybe you could try these...

[thecolosseum]

These are a Levis Europe and Middle East model 501 around an estimated 8-10 years old...used for paining now. they are hand me downs from a friend who lives in north africa so no telling where they have been or really how old they are. All of the repairs have been done since i was given them...still got a lot of work to do on them...They seem to fall apart more every time i wear them. Hope you enjoy!

DSC_0178 by Mr.JohnCinyo, on Flickr

DSC_0187 by Mr.JohnCinyo, on Flickr

DSC_0173 by Mr.JohnCinyo, on Flickr

DSC_0185 by Mr.JohnCinyo, on Flickr

DSC_0184 by Mr.JohnCinyo, on Flickr

[501cult]

Great stuff! I absolutely love jeans in such a state. You don't, by any chance, want to get rid of them? If so, I hereby asked first! Rep + !!!

[thecolosseum]

Great stuff! I absolutely love jeans in such a state. You don't, by any chance, want to get rid of them? If so, I hereby asked first! Rep + !!!

Thanks if I ever try to sell them you'll be the first to know!

[lwkeung]

Levis has 33X36 thats what these are...Maybe you could try these...

Thanks, I'm usually a 32 in Levis, and I'm looking to get a slim fit. Hopefully they'll restock and have more coupons later in the year :]

Hope to see some good use from yours!

[Levis501]

anyone down for an STF contest, maybe start around new years so people have time to get ready?

[tropicalbird]

The low price is an issue...

[drunkiimonkey]

Hey guys, I'm having a fit issue and wanted to get as many opinions on this as possible.

I'm 5'9" 125 lbs, my waist is around 29. I just recently bought the Levi's Shrink To Fit jeans w28/l36 from Amazon. They finally came in today && holy shit the fit is super tight, like I can't button it up without my whole gut stick out! But on the label it said to size 1 up on the waist since I'ma shrink to fit em, but I decided to size down 1 thinking they might stretch alot while wearing. But I'm a little skeptical now on whether I should go forth with the shrinking process or should I just exchange the jeans for a size 29 or 30?!!

P.S. Sorry if I'm being a noob, I'm relatively new to the denim game.

[madstaxbro]

I'm having a fit issue

my waist is around 29. I just recently bought the Levi's Shrink To Fit jeans w28/l36

return them if you can silly boy.

Edited November 26, 2011 by madstaxbro

[madstaxbro]

I'm having a fit issue

my waist is around 29. I just recently bought the Levi's Shrink To Fit jeans w28/l36

return them if you can silly boy. 30W would probably be fine unless you really wanted a slim fit.

[melbatoast]

Hey guys, I'm having a fit issue and wanted to get as many opinions on this as possible. I'm 5'9" 125 lbs, my waist is around 29. I just recently bought the Levi's Shrink To Fit jeans w28/l36 from Amazon. They finally came in today && holy shit the fit is super tight, like I can't button it up without my whole gut stick out! But on the label it said to size 1 up on the waist since I'ma shrink to fit em, but I decided to size down 1 thinking they might stretch alot while wearing. But I'm a little skeptical now on whether I should go forth with the shrinking process or should I just exchange the jeans for a size 29 or 30?!! P.S. Sorry if I'm being a noob, I'm relatively new to the denim game.

eh, i size down 1 for STFs. the 501 cut can get really baggy, and the waist will stretch around 1" past tagged size. if you can't button it now though, return them and get a size bigger, because they will shrink with washing.

[drunkiimonkey]

return them if you can silly boy. 30W would probably be fine unless you really wanted a slim fit.

Lol yeah I've decided to just exchange for a sz 29, just worried they don't stretch too much after the wash =\

[drunkiimonkey]

eh, i size down 1 for STFs. the 501 cut can get really baggy, and the waist will stretch around 1" past tagged size. if you can't button it now though, return them and get a size bigger, because they will shrink with washing.

Yeah I'm just gonna exchange em for 1 size bigger.

[LckyChrmsBBoy]

drunk, i'm about the same weight as you and have the same waist measurement. If you want a slim fit I'd keep those. I went w/ a 29 and it was a little painful to have them buttoned but when I soaked them I was wearing them and then let them hang dry and while they were damp I just wore em. they fit a tad loose, not to where i have to wear a belt but I've also stopped wearing them..too baggy.

I'm sure if you put some force on the waist it will stretch to fit you. you could always just not soak and stretch them out as far as possible before your first soak.

[drunkiimonkey]

Thanks icky, I guess I just might keep the 28's then cause slim fit is what I'm really tryna go for! I do have one question tho, do the STF stretch out alot like apc's or barely?!

Edited November 27, 2011 by drunkiimonkey

[thecolosseum]

i am down for the contest.... the above postals stf's have only been worn one day and soaked once so if you guys want to start the contest ill wait to wear them until it starts....any opinions

[ndat]

501 stfs with ~5 months of wear

Edited November 27, 2011 by ndat

[LckyChrmsBBoy]

hey drunk, like i said i stopped wearing them and I only wore them for a few months and I have never owed apc's so I can't really comment on personal experience but from what I read about apc's..it seems like nothing stretches like them. Another option would to size up to the 29's and get them tapered. If i ever decide to taper them I think they would be a really great pair of jeans.

hopefully someone else can chime in and give you a little more info.

Pic above looks really good!

[ndat]

LckyChrmsBBoy:

I sized down two on the pair above. Measured my waist at 31 inches, they're 29s. Oh god they were tight when I bought them. Then I shrunk them in a hot bath while wearing them ... they got even smaller.

Keep the 28s. Get them tapered if you want. They will stretch.

Edited November 28, 2011 by ndat