GoonerPride
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What's the difference between the levis shrink to fit 501s and the 501xx?
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It depends on you talk to, really. Collectors refer to 501XX Levi's as pre' 67 501s with hidden rivets, before the transition to plain 501 models (the transition models) starting from about 1967 without hidden rivets and with the XXX designation dropped. 501XX, of course, also refer to vintage repros of the pre-67 models.Originally Posted by Cake
i think the xx means xtra strength. the denim is basically heavier for durability.Originally Posted by dondenim
It depends on who you talk to, really. Collectors refer to 501XX Levi's as pre' 67 501s with hidden rivets, before the transition to plain 501 models (the transition models) starting from about 1967 without hidden rivets and with the XX designation dropped. 501XX, of course, also refer to vintage repros of the pre-67 models.Originally Posted by Cake
i think the xx means xtra strength. the denim is basically heavier for durability.Originally Posted by dondenim
i think the xx means xtra strength. the denim is basically heavier for durability.Originally Posted by dondenim
If the XX designation was dropped then why do some new STFs still have that printed on the label?Originally Posted by rnrswitch
sorry to rez this thread, but I've seen some "NWT" STF on ebay where the "STF" tag on the pocket it there, but he patch just reads "501" rather than "501xx". What gives?