Please help with 501 Levi's

[qwerty0]

First of all, what is the difference between

and

The retail for the first one is about $150, while the second one is about $30 . What's causing the big price difference, they are both 501 jeans. Also, for anyone who has owned both, is the first one worth the extra $ ? thanks

[Paul T]

The first one has dark,selvage, ring ring denim - it's a premium line, made in smaller numbers, with fabric which isn't much different from the denim that Levi's were using 50 years ago, which has defined how jeans should look. The second is a cheaper pre-washed denim. For some peope the first one simply looks better - it will last slightly longtr too. Personally I hate the pale, insipd, pre-washed look of those second jeans, and prefer jeans that age better, with more high contrast wear.

But if you like the look of the second pair just as much, there's no reason why you shouldn't save yourself $120.

[qwerty0]

thanks for the help