Levis 501 new fit

[Dedalus]

Originally Posted by furo

I'm not an expert in STF by any means, but this looks terrible by any standard. I don't see the appeal in having a seat that looks this poor, not to mention the over-creased mid thigh to knee region. If you're a shorter guy like me at 5'7" this will look even worse as it creates a midget-like appearance.

MC get out

 

[Robert]

What's MC? EDIT: Oh, men's clothing. Never mind.

 

[Dedalus]

Originally Posted by Robert

What's MC?

Men's Clothing

 

[Fiddy]

For the haters...

(2 days of wear)

...and for reference, the photo taken immediately after the soak.

 

[DLester]

Fiddy that 2 day pic looks a hell of a lot better. The post-soak pic showed massive hip flare. That appears to be gone.

 

[AntiHero84]

Fiddy, the fit looks good.

They might look a little stiff and awkward right now, but doesn't all raw denim? Give it some time, the creases and stacking will settle and look more natural.

Originally Posted by Robert

Slept in my first pair (Dominican Republic made) last night. I'm trying to wear mine as much as possible after work since I can't wear them during the work day generally.

Ha! This will be my plan as well. I'm going to join the MyNudies 2010 STF contest, but I have to figure a way to wear these things as much as possible. Perhaps I'll start skateboarding more to try and quicken the break-in process.

 

[furo]

Originally Posted by Fiddy

For the haters...

(2 days of wear)

...and for reference, the photo taken immediately after the soak.

The 2nd day pics do look better, but I'm just not a fan. When exactly are they supposed to look "natural?" After how many wearings?

 

[AntiHero84]

Originally Posted by furo

The 2nd day pics do look better, but I'm just not a fan. When exactly are they supposed to look "natural?" After how many wearings?

Not sure about 501 STF, but it took my APC NS around 3 weeks to settle into place. Raw denim is a marathon, not a sprint.

 

[Robert]

Originally Posted by furo

The 2nd day pics do look better, but I'm just not a fan. When exactly are they supposed to look "natural?" After how many wearings?

120 days or 500 miles, whichever comes first.

Honestly, if you hate them so much, what are you doing here?

 

[Robert]

Originally Posted by AntiHero84

Fiddy, the fit looks good.

They might look a little stiff and awkward right now, but doesn't all raw denim? Give it some time, the creases and stacking will settle and look more natural.



Ha! This will be my plan as well. I'm going to join the MyNudies 2010 STF contest, but I have to figure a way to wear these things as much as possible. Perhaps I'll start skateboarding more to try and quicken the break-in process.


Also am doing daily rolling around on the carpet with my Golden Retriever. Interested to see what a sheath of blonde hair will do to these.

 

[Fiddy]

Originally Posted by Robert

Also am doing daily rolling around on the carpet with my Golden Retriever. Interested to see what a sheath of blonde hair will do to these.

 

[manofstyle]

What would be equivalent to a 501, but with a lower rise?

 

[furo]

Originally Posted by Robert

120 days or 500 miles, whichever comes first.

Honestly, if you hate them so much, what are you doing here?

Trying to decide if it's worth it to buy them, but will lurk and see what other fit pics show up here

 

[Robert]

Originally Posted by furo

Trying to decide if it's worth it to buy them, but will lurk and see what other fit pics show up here

Oh, OK. Well, they're not for everybody. You gotta have some patience with the break-in process. I think it's a versatile jean, that is, different people get different things out of it depending on their preferences for fit and fading and all that. But I think that's also the virtue of the 501.

 

[Big Muscle]

Originally Posted by manofstyle

What would be equivalent to a 501, but with a lower rise?
maybe 512s, but they have zipper