Levi's 501 Shrink to Fit (STF)

[aleopold]

Nope. There's no XX on my other pair, and alot of the jeans in this thread is also without it.

Well, mine have them on the tag, but it's not next to the 501 at the bottom. It's more at the middle, right next to "quality clothing." They're still STFs.

[ilovewinona]

Well, mine have them on the tag, but it's not next to the 501 at the bottom. It's more at the middle, right next to "quality clothing." They're still STFs.

Yeah, you're absolutely right! Didn't notice the "XX" next to "Quality clothing".

Mystery solved

[dralfonzo]

best stf's i've seen illout!

[TequilaWHATWHAT]

Thanks for the Zappos recommendation. I got my jeans *right* as I left for work. I'll start rockin them HARD tonight.

BTW -- I am *not* going to soak these. I'm going to wear them right off the shelf/out of the package.

[TequilaWHATWHAT]

btw - I got a 32*30 which is what I wear in Levi's anyways. So I stayed TTS. I also purchased Rigid. This should be fun.

[aleopold]

Good luck Tequila. Can't wait to see how they look. Maybe throw up some fit pics if you've got time

[TequilaWHATWHAT]

^Will do man! I can't wear jeans to work (except on Fridays) so I'll try to post a pic before I put work in on the weekend. I'm glad I got them today because....I move this weekend so that's a great time to break these in!

[TequilaWHATWHAT]

can't do these, they are HUGE. need to shrink. will get verde rigid and do it

[Repeat]

SOAK YOUR JEANS.

It does not hurt them. They will not refuse to fade or become evil or something. It simply gets the shrinking out of the way so that when you do your first wash/soak they doen't shrink super much and you don't have combs on your ass.

[TequilaWHATWHAT]

i cold soaked them for 20-30 minutes and hang drying them now. good yeah?

or should they soak longer?

[aleopold]

Dude, I'm crazy nervous for the first time I need to wash/soak my greys. I'm planning on wearing them raw for as long as possible, but I bought them about 1/2 to a whole size small so they fit pretty nice right now. Gonna be a tight squeeze!

[TequilaWHATWHAT]

after i let them dry over night, they were still pretty wet today. tried them on and they feel GREAT. i love these jeans, man. $35 well effin' spent. i was always into jeans like APC, Dior and Diesel but once I put on 30 lbs (I was 100 when I first started to wear w26 Diesel) of muscle in the past year (from 125 to 155) I couldn't stand wearing skinny jeans anymore. I needed a jean that showcased my body better and made more sense. No more $200 plus jeans, man. Got a pair of regular 501s last week, some 514s and now some Rigid STF and I gotta say....w/ a plain white Hanes V Neck and random footwear, I've never felt better.

[cocoquangs]

I just got a pair of black stf's and I am loving this cut and I was wondering what other sufu denims there is that this cut is similar to? I cant really wear slim cut jeans after my new standards, 3001, and my 710s anymore cause it doesnt sit through my thighs anymore

[erk]

I just got a pair of black stf's and I am loving this cut and I was wondering what other sufu denims there is that this cut is similar to? I cant really wear slim cut jeans after my new standards, 3001, and my 710s anymore cause it doesnt sit through my thighs anymore

LVC 1947 1955 1966 should be up your alley. sizing will be different than that of your STFs though.

[ag229487]

Just ordered a pair from Zappos - i went +4" on the inseam but true to size on the waist, you guys think I'll be alright after shrinking them?

[PandaXS]

it will be a slim fit. i say do a cold-hot soak or jump in your jeans when you soak them. do not do a boiling soak ive gotten a 32 stf down to 29

edit: length should be perfect

[gagarin]

Just got my first pair of STFs today. I ordered them up 1" in the waist and 3" on the length (I wear a 32/33, I ordered 33/36).

I soaked them in warm water for 20-30 minutes, briefly put them on while they were still wet, and then left them outside for an hour or so. When I put them back on, they were still a little damp but I've had them on since then. They fit nearly perfectly and I'm really impressed, especially considering they were only $30 or $35.

edit: Also just get them from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Levis-Mens-Shrink-Rigid-36x36/dp/B0018OMPQE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1271893663&sr=8-1

[Blacktocomm]

Here is an Update of my 501's after they were through a couple bike wrecks with me today.

Crotch Repair

Knees after lots of different kinds of wrecks.

And a bonus pic of my buddy who bought a pair of 501's as we were out jumping today.

[ichiban-]

I see these really great fits some people have and I was wondering, if I wanted a 511esque fit should I get a pair that is one side down in the waist and then put the waist down in semi boiling water. Any thoughts?

[Blacktocomm]

I see these really great fits some people have and I was wondering, if I wanted a 511esque fit should I get a pair that is one side down in the waist and then put the waist down in semi boiling water. Any thoughts?

I'll tell you the same thing that I was told. Get the tightest pair you can fit into and then soak them, they will shrink, but they will stretch back out after you wear them a couple times.

[bebekbaik]

hi guys have a question

I am from Indonesia wants to buy the STF, but the shipping was so expensive .. where do I get a shipping clearance can Levis STF cheap?

[Luke H]

I see these really great fits some people have and I was wondering, if I wanted a 511esque fit should I get a pair that is one side down in the waist and then put the waist down in semi boiling water. Any thoughts?

If you really want a 511 fit, then get some 511s, the Macy's in my area has a small selection of somewhat raw 511s and 510s

[Ryan]

not sure if i've posted these before but was cleaning out myroom and found these.

these were worn off and on for about a year and a half with a couple washes.

[DigitalN.]

Okay so I snatched some pictures of my 501s 3 months in give or take a few days.

They are coming along pretty nicely, I think at the end of the month I am going to swap them into my everyday denim and take my N&F to work and break those in better.

[bebekbaik]

use cold water or hot water?

[IRONHORSE]

Hot!!!!!! Before and After wearing...

[Guest RyanSipat]

Here are my 501 stfs. Worn for about 5ish months, about 4 soaks and one wash.

indigo, 30x30. I'm a small, man. Stitching removed half way because i used to work at abercrombie and the levis logo was not approved.

[crownzip]

Ryan, You got that kind of wear after only five months? Amazing.

[TequilaWHATWHAT]

Are there STFs in 505s? 501 are too small for me 505s fit me PERFECTLY. Saw on Zappos that there is a Rigid wash.....

[kevinleeee]

Are there STFs in 505s? 501 are too small for me 505s fit me PERFECTLY. Saw on Zappos that there is a Rigid wash.....

505's are 501's except they're zip up and not button up. You might be getting the wrong size.