In the beginning, there was one: the 501 ... the top of the fly. The greater the rise, the higher the jeans will sit on your waist. Typically, slimmer jeans have a lower rise. Shrink-to-Fit: While ...

These are the eight jeans most guys will want ... Here's how to shop your next favorite pair. Levi's is the house that the 501 built—button fly with a straight fit. I've already talked about ...

Ever since the brand secured its first patent in 1873, Levi's jeans ... fit and narrow leg opening. The 511 has some helpful stretch as well, and is sold with either a zipper or button fly.

Another reason that's specific to the 501, is that the style was cut from a shrink-to ... the original "anti-fit" jeans from Levi's. They have a mid-high rise with a button fly.

When it comes to jeans ... of Levi's 501's quality-wise. The button fly is great for a vintage aesthetic. The colour I'd describe as a washed black/very dark grey colour. Depending on the fit ...

Levi’s All the important details from the 501 were passed on to the 201. Exposed copper rivets reinforced all weak points, even the waist cinch and base of the fly ... is the Japanese shrink-to-fit ...

Another faithful element is the Japanese shrink-to-fit denim ... used on its jeans, replacing some with bar-tack stitches. Aside from the 501, most Levi’s jeans don’t even use button flys ...

Personally, and speaking for the whole Esquire editorial team, I've got eBay alerts for "Levi's 501 Made ... Those jeans have a zip fly with a more relaxed, almost baggy fit.

Below, every Levi’s jeans style number explained, from 501 to 569. Waist: 28-38 | Inseam: 30-34 | Leg Openning: 13″ | Washes: 8 The fit: Slim through the hip and skinny through the leg ...