Question 1

Do these sit at or below waist?

Accepted Answer

These definitely sit below the waist. I wear
36/34. 35/34.  I went back to my 550. For me 
much more comfortable. If you’re smaller, skinny person I would stick with the 501 but
at 6’1 1/2. I like my butt fully covered not having to pull up my pants every few minutes feeling like I am a plumber.

Question 2

do these shrink?

Accepted Answer

Both of mine shrank quite a bit after the first wash.  I thought maybe the drawing on the Logo (the one with two horses) serves a second purpose as instruction manual.  But your own body will stretch it back out.  My normal size is 30 W X 32 L.  The first time I bought these jeans, I got my normal size.  I wore it once.  It was tight around my thighs, but the waist fit perfectly.  After the first wash, I noticed that the waist was tight and the legs were shorter.  I did a search on the web.  The most helpful website said that for my size the in-seam shrinks 3 inches and the waist shrinks 1 inch.  So, the second time I bought these jeans, I ordered 31W X 34 L.  Then, even before wearing them once, I washed and dried them.  The drier shrunk the jeans by 1 inch in the waist and by 3 inches for the inseam.I still like the shrunk 30 W X 32 L, my normal size.  I feel like I'm being swaddled.  I understand that the waist will stretch out over time, but there is no way I'm getting back the missing inches for the in-seam.  So, I ordered a third pair that is 30 W X 34 L.

Question 3

what #'s would be similar in fit to 501's?

Accepted Answer

Don't listen to the trolls who say the 550 is similar fit.  550 is a relaxed fit which couldn't be further from the fit of the 501.

Question 4

Pardon my ignorance, but which one is the original, regular, normal stf
color? I cannot figure it out, with so many colors.

Accepted Answer

Marie is not correct. "Clean Rigid" its not the right color nor fabric. It's a softer and seemingly thinner fabric and has white stitching. I know because unfortunately I ordered a pair based on her answer. I do not know what is the original.

ASIN	B0018OR118
Age Range Description	Adult
Apparel Closure Type	Button
Apparel Occasion and Lifestyle	casual, comfort
Brand Name	Levi's
Care instructions	Wash And Dry Inside Out With Like Colors, Liquid Detergent Is Recommended
Closure type	Button
Customer Reviews	2.5 out of 5 stars 59 Reviews
Fabric Stretchability	Non-stretchable
Fabric Type	100% Cotton
Fabric type	100% Cotton
Fit Type	Regular
Front Pleat Type	Flat Front
Front Pocket Count	2
Garment Size Country	United States
Import Designation	Imported
Item Length Description	Long Length
Item Type Name	jeans
Item Weight	16 ounces
Leg Style	Straight
Manufacturer	Levi's
Material Type	Cotton
Model Name	501 Original-fit Jeans
Number Of Pockets	5
Number of Items	1
Origin	Imported
Pants Form Type	Jeans
Pattern Style	Solid
Pocket Description	Basic 5 Pocket
Product Care Instructions	Wash And Dry Inside Out With Like Colors, Liquid Detergent Is Recommended
Rise Style	Mid Rise
Seasons	Spring 2- Summer
Sport Type	No Sport Type
Style Name	501 Original-fit Jeans
Style Number	00501
Unit Count	1 Count
character	Sports

Levi's Men's 501 Original-Fit Jean

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