In Saudi Arabia, I buy the correct spelling LEVI STRAUSS not just LEVIS is the fake name, because it is a doubled fake already... just say LEVI STRAUSS a western cowboy alright... a statesboro blues alright by Allman Brothers, Greg Allman and company...
@@PickRoll A rock and blues band the Allman Brothers live from Filmor 1971, the age of Rock Blues... Just like wearin' Levi Strauss jeans and jam around like in Woodstock 1969 at the Yasgar Farm. New York...
First pair of Levi's i ever bought was in 1969. £3-75p (Three pound fifteen shilling in those days) Could only afford one pair at a time. The Levi denim jacket cost £5-00. That was more body fitting than the present day ones. Ultimate cool was wearing the jeans faded and a practically new jacket. I'm 70 years old now, bet i could still get away with that.✌🏻😃
In the summer of 1979 (just after leaving school) I saved up for a pair of 501's @ £20.50p if memory serves me right. My take home pay was £31.50p. So expensive!
I am 68 years old and sitting here in front of my computer wearing my old faded Levis and newer Levi jacket in this cold February California afternoon.
First pair, 1969. Cost me 39/6 from Millets in Uxbridge. 26 waist so 301s with a popper instead of a button. Best pair of jeans I had until I discovered Ironheart 634s in 2012.
@@martinsundland7614dont matter to me. Levis took an American icon out of the US. I buy wrangler anyway. Much cheaper. And just like levis, every pair look like seconds. Leg seams not sewn in line, always lands at the front of leg
I wouldnt worry from a Levis store. You may find fakes in thrift stores, and definitely street markets in foreign countries, or places like Canal St in NYC
It doesn't really matter anymore. Real Levi's are the same quality as the fake ones, these days. I still have Levi's from when I was a kid that are still in great shape, but newer Levi's only last me roughly a year, even though they're being put through less stress than the ones I wore as a kid. Somewhere along the line Levi's lost their way.
I get my Levi’s at thrift stores like value village, goodwill, Plato’s closet. I also live in Canada and I’m amazed how they are all real and I get them for 17-25 cad. I never really check until today
Great info!! So I just thrifted a pair of Levi's. All checks out with what this video says except there is no back patch. They are vintage selvedge, stamps match, rivets all good, all signs point to completely authentic but I'm just stuck on the no back patch. Did they make 501's without a back patch ever? Thank you!
Captivating! I need your expertise, or that of your fans. I have 2 questions please. Why does my one pair (501s I think) have an extra size tab/flap attached to the right of the typical patch we're all used to? It extends the patch width about 1/2" and is perforated, I guess to rip off at some point, but I haven't since it's the only pair like it I have encountered, and I like it. It simply restates the size (sideways) and nothing else. This extra tab is not sewn onto the waist like the rest of the patch is, but is clearly an extension of it (all one piece, then perforated). If I would tear it off, which I'm not going to do, it would make the patch look like every other. I wondered if some mysterious tag-puller missed this pair! 2nd question please; I favor 514s, and was wondering why two pair (not blue & not heavy) have black patches on them? I have not been able to find out on my own why these aren't brown like the rest of them. My query only brings up black jeans with black patches, but mine are gray and brown with black patches. Thank you for the video!
Many have that perforated patch. Thats ok. I believe it's done for the size to be easier seen when in the store stacked. Most just rip it off thats why not seen often. Not sure on the black patch but I also have seen many. I believe they just put it on the colors other than blue, but not always, if you google gray levis 514 black label you will see others.
Thank you . With this very informative video you made here, i just checked the levi i bought at sams Club. The stamp is very light on the metal, not a match, fakes, also the material is made from a stretching type of material. levi has been one of my only blue jeans to wear. 25 washes and done on new pairs.
Hello, I wish I could send you a picture of the 33/32 black jeans I bought used yesterday from a thrift store in Murrieta, CA!! All 6 of the items you mentioned are correct except that the rear outside patch is upside down!!! How often does this happen? Is it rare to find and are they worth 1/2 Billion $?
I know my jeans are 35+ years, been in my moms attic for 35+ years. The only thing they have missing is a worn stamp on inside button. These Levis were worn in the early 8o’s. Am I out of luck because of this worn button stamp?
tanks for you video ... but some questions : Where did you find the list of numbers tied to the country of origin... what is the one for Sri Lanka? And for the number of rivets on women's jeans, I think there can be fewer, just 4 on the front. Thanks for your information.
@@PickRoll and for rivets on women jeans...i have real levi's for woman and just 4 Rivets on the front. no rivets for The little pocket on right. what is your opinion ?
I have worn Levi's for YEARS and had no idea there were counterfeits. Right now I only have two pairs ... I own LOTS of jeans but sadly only two are Levi's. Looks like one pair is for real and the other pair may or may not be. The second pair is actually jean leggings so I'm not sure they count anyway. Either way I like 'em, but I REALLY like my other genuine pair. They're awesome ... bought them at a thrift store, of course!! :-)
So helpful, thanks 😊! I bought some Levi’s from a charity shop (which is a thrift shop in the USA I believe?). Anyway, someone has scribbled out everything on the labels with black marker pen (although not very well) and cut out the red label on the back pocket and scalloped the hem of the jeans 😢 , but they’re legit thanks to this info.
Great video when looking in vintage shops.I have a pair of made and crafted Selvedge from the official levis shop and they don't have the number at the back of the top button so they may be different to the standard version .
I bought some 550s from vinted and all other things check out except the number in the button(989) isn’t on the care label. Do you know if these are reps?
I have a pair of Levi’s. A few pairs actually. One of them don’t have the Levi print on the back of the front pocket.. are they suppose to have the print? It matches up with everything you have mentioned in your video. Another pair matches everything you have said however the red Levi tab on the back is a bit bigger than my other pairs… what’s your opinion?
@@PickRoll thank you mate. Well even if I have maybe one pair fake out of 4 I don’t mind. I’m wearing them for my self. Although they all match with everything you have said in your video though. Cheers
I have a problem with my trifted pair of classic relaxed 550 jeans. Everything seems to be ok according to the video except one thing, the stamped factory code matches with tag but the number is 989 and the tag says it was made in Mexico. I dont see this number on list, can somebody help? Is it fake anyways? Thx
I grabbed a pair of black 550s for cheap from the thrift, they passed everything but the back label. It is straight but not right at the top there is a very very slight maybe one millimeter gap between the top of the pants and the label, would you say they are real?
Great video!! Can you tell me how to distinguish whether the Levi's 501 I found are men's or women's? I can't find information anywhere so I hope you know.
Are they new or older? On the modern, the ones with the multi ribbon tags inside you will see a number on tag, either S40196 (IS MENS) or S40197 (IS WOMENS). older jeans from 90s dont have that info
Hi! Thanks a lot for this very practical video! I have one pair of levis which look truly authentic for what I understand. I mean tags and back pockets,... it's a 501xx from 90's if I check everything but the rivets are only stamped on the front. Is it possible to get that? Considering all the rest and the quality, I am very surprised.. thanks for the help!!!
I have two pairs of 501 that you can call vintage. One has on tag and button T 15 and the other 299. Made in Thailand and England. Bought them around the mid 90s.
I buy a levis jeans at thrift store, the button is 3073 match with the waist tag and the tag is in japanese. But there is no 3073 code in the factory list. Is the jeans fake?
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I have over 300pairs of Levi jeans bought over 20 yrs not including the one offs, dress pants, chinos and overalls, ty just checked 20 and all checked out good.
I bought my very first pair of Levi's from the Singapore official store in 2009 but there is no button number, and it's 512 relaxed fit, I search on Google and found Levi's 512 only come for Slim Tapper Jean. I am curious! It can be counterfeit?
One fake 501...rest was at Greenvale factory outlet for 25bucks...real denim is a Japanese one nothing beats it...pricing on Levis have gone up north after listing on NY exchange
Hi Steve I just started reselling and today bought a pair of 505xx. I can’t determine their age Can you help me? There is a one small care tag with no logo next to the pocket on the inside. The patch on the back says Made in USA. Can you give me a way to send you some pictures?
On the back right pocket, there is a red. ' Levis' tag. Does letter e suppose to be capital or small letter. Does : Levis or LEVIS indicates whether real or not..tq mr
There are vintage Big E, which can be worth good money. Then Levi's re-released a big E in modern years but not worth much. So It's either LEVIS or LeVIS
Great advice, thank you. I like Levi's 501s and wear a 34 34 size. One pair I bought two years ago were the best fit ever, my favourite ever jeans. I bought the same size last year and the fit is completely different. Why is this? Why can't they just make them the same. Both pairs were bought from an official Levi's store..
Part of that is because when clothes are cut in factories, they are cut in huge stacks. I am sure that they have a certain amount of fabric layers for quality, but as they cutting die goes through the fabric, at the bottom, compared to the top, the size will be slightly different. As the die gets more dull, the difference grows. So the pieces cut on the bottom won't be the same as on the top. Each piece of the garment isn't cut by hand, they would be too expensive.
I have 3 pair of ladies Levi’s that have everything you listed except no rivets on the coin pocket…are they fake? I bought them new in the last 10 years
I bought a pair of 511 from Amazon direct not a reseller. All your tips passed except the red tag just says R? No Levi text. Everything else checks out. They also fit amazing.
don’t worry if the rivet count is different on vintage levi’s my pair of 509s has 5 rivets on the front it doesn’t have the left coin pocket rivet and the coin pocket is smaller sown into the pocket
Hi bro! Do you know if it might be more factory codes?? Bc i just got ones from pakistan with the 8520 number, but there is one from Vietnam with other code
I have a pair of 501's Premium with the number 215 stamped on the button and 1005 on the tag. Other things like stitching, labels etc. look legit. Made in South Africa. Bought new off Ebay. Fake or Real?
I purchased a pair of 501s and have verified all numbers, tags and patches. These have tan interior front pockets! Also the color of the denim inside is not white/blue, it is gold. Ideas?
I saw a really nice pair of jeans. If the number on the back of the bottom is 524M and the one on the tag is 524, does it mean they are fake? I’m not sure about this
Hi, I have a pair of 501XX Big E Redline Selvedge jeans and I'm trying to tell if they are real or fake and their age. Rivets have Levis logo on back but they are raised not pressed in stamped. Tag also reads Every Garment Guranteed above lot number. Main button say 554 but doesn't correspond with a long white tag inside. Said that they were made for Europe Belguim. Any help would be appreciated.
Every Garment Guaranteed was on the rear labels for a period.Vintage will not have a long tag inside, will be small/square. You can send me pics on IG and i'll take a look
See I’m glad I figured out that some pairs have the more papery label and some have the thick leather ones. I just bought two pairs and the cheaper pair had the papery one so I freaked out and thought they were fake.
My ebay store link is in description box under video, I sell denim/Levis, Maybe you will see something you like, otherwise I really don know of any. You could also tell me what your looking for and I could possibly find them, thank
@@PickRoll it’s because I ordered pair of orange tabs but wanted to find a way from People who know more to authenticate them , but I think I found a page on fb
Ykk were /are used on Levis. What do you mean no buttons? Do you mean no "Rivets". If so, older didnt have them, I have a pair from the 70s with no rivets
i've been rocking Levi's since the mid 70's (74') and it was only in the late 80's that i gave up on buying them , as of now their are only 2' pairs of jeans being manufactured in the US of A , and i only buy and rock ( wear ) those carhartt jeans , many of my friends dont have a problem buying vintage ( very used ) Levi' jeans and for work purposes i to have no problem in buying used pre owned Levi' jeans
@@PickRoll thanks. I bought some Levi's and I'm trying to determine whether they're genuine. There's nothing obvious, but the button and a rivet came off
Hi. First of all GREAT video. I just bought a pair of 501 and the code behind the button is 4985 but in the ribbon tag is 04985. Also it said Made in Egypt but in your video says Egypt code is 3757. Can I say 100% that this is fake?
my Levi's have only the different arcuate, they are positioned a little higher on the pockets and the "diamond" shape is not done so well but i think it's just a production error because the other 5 points are alright
Arcuate shape can seem different due to size really big or small sizes due to small or bigger pocket. The diamond I often see with the stitch thru the middle loose if thats what your referring to.
In my jeans, the code on the back of the button and the tag match. But on the tag it says that they are made in Bangladesh, but in your video the code of Bangladesh is 4582, and on my jeans it is 5098. Does this mean that I have a fake?
@@PickRoll What about outlet jeans/product which are normally end of line/season or have minor faults like the number on the back of the button Are they also fake I’m sure outlets sell products cheaper due to a slight issue with product. Is this true for you to?
FROM CUBA. Everything you are saying is OK BUT BUT you are missing the most important, the way is finish on the interior the doble sewing stitches and the end of the waist band. The way is done is by Levi's is unique because of the machine they use at the factory to close the end of the waist band.
Thank you so much for the video. I love Levi's Jeans and before sering this video, I had already been noticing that Levi's Jeans made in Bangladesh, Mexico, and China are all fake. I'm glad I still have 4 original pairs, 3 "MADE IN CANADA" and 1 "MADE IN USA". Country of manufacturing matters.
Watch this video also... How to Read Levi's Date code..... ruclips.net/video/ZjSBy0aNMv0/видео.html
Sa saq
@@alexandergloriani322 Dont know what that means
In Saudi Arabia, I buy the correct spelling LEVI STRAUSS not just LEVIS is the fake name, because it is a doubled fake already... just say LEVI STRAUSS a western cowboy alright... a statesboro blues alright by Allman Brothers, Greg Allman and company...
@@bostondefranco5992 I have no idea what your talking about
@@PickRoll A rock and blues band the Allman Brothers live from Filmor 1971, the age of Rock Blues... Just like wearin' Levi Strauss jeans and jam around like in Woodstock 1969 at the Yasgar Farm. New York...
I have seen a half dozen real/fake Levi's videos on RUclips. This is the first one that isn't BS.
Appreciate it.
First pair of Levi's i ever bought was in 1969. £3-75p (Three pound fifteen shilling in those days) Could only afford one pair at a time. The Levi denim jacket cost £5-00. That was more body fitting than the present day ones. Ultimate cool was wearing the jeans faded and a practically new jacket. I'm 70 years old now, bet i could still get away with that.✌🏻😃
Very cool. People love buying worn out jeans now
In the summer of 1979 (just after leaving school) I saved up for a pair of 501's @ £20.50p if memory serves me right. My take home pay was £31.50p. So expensive!
@@PrivateWalker Cool, yes retail is expensive
I am 68 years old and sitting here in front of my computer wearing my old faded Levis and newer Levi jacket in this cold February California afternoon.
First pair, 1969. Cost me 39/6 from Millets in Uxbridge. 26 waist so 301s with a popper instead of a button. Best pair of jeans I had until I discovered Ironheart 634s in 2012.
Didn’t even know there were counterfeits out there for Levi’s. Really good info. Thanks Steve!
Yes, not like say True Religion, but there are. I found 1 last week. Thanks Josh
If you can't tell the difference does it really matter?
For fucks sake you must wake up
@@martinsundland7614dont matter to me. Levis took an American icon out of the US. I buy wrangler anyway. Much cheaper. And just like levis, every pair look like seconds. Leg seams not sewn in line, always lands at the front of leg
😢jus found out mine is a contefeit .. I'ma jus go get a new one and I'ma make sure I ain't
Just bought 5 pairs 501's and all original out of levi's store and checked them after this video and they 're real. Thanks for the info.👍👍
I wouldnt worry from a Levis store. You may find fakes in thrift stores, and definitely street markets in foreign countries, or places like Canal St in NYC
It doesn't really matter anymore. Real Levi's are the same quality as the fake ones, these days. I still have Levi's from when I was a kid that are still in great shape, but newer Levi's only last me roughly a year, even though they're being put through less stress than the ones I wore as a kid. Somewhere along the line Levi's lost their way.
For just wearing it doesn't matter, but for those that collect or sell it matters. thanks
@@PickRoll Fair point!
@@mrnobody6609 thanks
I get my Levi’s at thrift stores like value village, goodwill, Plato’s closet. I also live in Canada and I’m amazed how they are all real and I get them for 17-25 cad. I never really check until today
Yea not many, but fakes are out there, I've found some here and there
Great info!! So I just thrifted a pair of Levi's. All checks out with what this video says except there is no back patch. They are vintage selvedge, stamps match, rivets all good, all signs point to completely authentic but I'm just stuck on the no back patch. Did they make 501's without a back patch ever? Thank you!
I dont think so. It could have been removed/fell off/deteriorated. Is it discolored where it should be? Like as if i as once there?
@@PickRollNope, it doesn't look like any patch has been there before. Very strange!
Excellent tips! I love Levi's, and didn't know about all of these. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
thank you for the info on this video. I've noticed Walmart sales levi's with a browun patch with brown writing. what are these?
Not sure I've seen, but gotta be legit, walmart wouldnt sell fakes
Captivating! I need your expertise, or that of your fans. I have 2 questions please. Why does my one pair (501s I think) have an extra size tab/flap attached to the right of the typical patch we're all used to? It extends the patch width about 1/2" and is perforated, I guess to rip off at some point, but I haven't since it's the only pair like it I have encountered, and I like it. It simply restates the size (sideways) and nothing else. This extra tab is not sewn onto the waist like the rest of the patch is, but is clearly an extension of it (all one piece, then perforated). If I would tear it off, which I'm not going to do, it would make the patch look like every other. I wondered if some mysterious tag-puller missed this pair!
2nd question please; I favor 514s, and was wondering why two pair (not blue & not heavy) have black patches on them? I have not been able to find out on my own why these aren't brown like the rest of them. My query only brings up black jeans with black patches, but mine are gray and brown with black patches. Thank you for the video!
Many have that perforated patch. Thats ok. I believe it's done for the size to be easier seen when in the store stacked. Most just rip it off thats why not seen often.
Not sure on the black patch but I also have seen many. I believe they just put it on the colors other than blue, but not always, if you google gray levis 514 black label you will see others.
Thank you . With this very informative video you made here, i just checked the levi i bought at sams Club. The stamp is very light on the metal, not a match, fakes, also the material is made from a stretching type of material. levi has been one of my only blue jeans to wear. 25 washes and done on new pairs.
Glad it was helpful!
Hello, I wish I could send you a picture of the 33/32 black jeans I bought used yesterday from a thrift store in Murrieta, CA!! All 6 of the items you mentioned are correct except that the rear outside patch is upside down!!! How often does this happen? Is it rare to find and are they worth 1/2 Billion $?
Hi, you can send to me on instagram or my email, both in video description box. Don't think I've ever seen that
I know my jeans are 35+ years, been in my moms attic for 35+ years. The only thing they have missing is a worn stamp on inside button. These Levis were worn in the early 8o’s. Am I out of luck because of this worn button stamp?
No, not really. If you want to sell, someone will still buy.
Hey, are the rear patches made of real leather these days in levis jeans or they are fake leather?
Modern do not use real leather. Certain years of vintage did.
tanks for you video ... but some questions : Where did you find the list of numbers tied to the country of origin... what is the one for Sri Lanka? And for the number of rivets on women's jeans, I think there can be fewer, just 4 on the front. Thanks for your information.
that list is not complete, Just look on google, theres many options .
@@PickRoll and for rivets on women jeans...i have real levi's for woman and just 4 Rivets on the front. no rivets for The little pocket on right. what is your opinion ?
I have worn Levi's for YEARS and had no idea there were counterfeits. Right now I only have two pairs ... I own LOTS of jeans but sadly only two are Levi's. Looks like one pair is for real and the other pair may or may not be. The second pair is actually jean leggings so I'm not sure they count anyway. Either way I like 'em, but I REALLY like my other genuine pair. They're awesome ... bought them at a thrift store, of course!! :-)
Yea Levis are great quality. Yup there are fakes out there
Doesnt even matter in 2024 anymore, no one even checks if they are real
So helpful, thanks 😊! I bought some Levi’s from a charity shop (which is a thrift shop in the USA I believe?). Anyway, someone has scribbled out everything on the labels with black marker pen (although not very well) and cut out the red label on the back pocket and scalloped the hem of the jeans 😢 , but they’re legit thanks to this info.
Glad it helped. thanks
Great video when looking in vintage shops.I have a pair of made and crafted Selvedge from the official levis shop and they don't have the number at the back of the top button so they may be different to the standard version .
Yea not sure
yeah me too... and the coin pocket does not have rivet
me too and no rivet on coin pocket
@@rottenrobert666 What year are they from?
I bought some 550s from vinted and all other things check out except the number in the button(989) isn’t on the care label. Do you know if these are reps?
cant say, are they vintge? send me pics of inner tags
I have a pair of Levi’s. A few pairs actually. One of them don’t have the Levi print on the back of the front pocket.. are they suppose to have the print? It matches up with everything you have mentioned in your video.
Another pair matches everything you have said however the red Levi tab on the back is a bit bigger than my other pairs… what’s your opinion?
I've seen some without stamp, and a few different stamps also. Not sure about the tab, I thought sll were same size
@@PickRoll thank you mate. Well even if I have maybe one pair fake out of 4 I don’t mind. I’m wearing them for my self. Although they all match with everything you have said in your video though. Cheers
@@nathanguymer2756 thanks
Clueless before… now well educated! Thanks Steve🤩💃
Thanks Annie
I wonder how many of the counterfeiter's are clueless and end up copying fake Levi's. 😃😃😃
I have a problem with my trifted pair of classic relaxed 550 jeans. Everything seems to be ok according to the video except one thing, the stamped factory code matches with tag but the number is 989 and the tag says it was made in Mexico. I dont see this number on list, can somebody help? Is it fake anyways? Thx
I have yet to see a Factory list complete, wouldnt worry
I grabbed a pair of black 550s for cheap from the thrift, they passed everything but the back label. It is straight but not right at the top there is a very very slight maybe one millimeter gap between the top of the pants and the label, would you say they are real?
Yea, thats fine
Great video!! Can you tell me how to distinguish whether the Levi's 501 I found are men's or women's? I can't find information anywhere so I hope you know.
Are they new or older? On the modern, the ones with the multi ribbon tags inside you will see a number on tag, either S40196 (IS MENS) or S40197 (IS WOMENS). older jeans from 90s dont have that info
@@PickRoll They are modern one, but only tag I see starting with S is S110782
I take that back. I found more S starting numbertags but all of them is starting S11...
@@etiketti3069 should be 3 tags, the 3rd rear is smaller than others, # on bottom middle. send me pics on IG,my link in video description box
Does it matter how sharp the diamond is for the arcuate? I have a diamond on mine but it’s not that sharp of a diamond, it rounds a bit
The rest of the 5 checks pass though
I dont think so, if all else checks out you should be good
Hi! Thanks a lot for this very practical video! I have one pair of levis which look truly authentic for what I understand. I mean tags and back pockets,... it's a 501xx from 90's if I check everything but the rivets are only stamped on the front. Is it possible to get that? Considering all the rest and the quality, I am very surprised.. thanks for the help!!!
Yes Ive seen some rivets inside without letters, not sure why but they only had rings around it
Thanks man, I was watching this video while at the thrift and it helped me get real Levi 505s for only 15 dollars!
Glad I could help!
Also.. $15 is alot. If your buying them to just wear, its might be ok, but if you are selling that is too much to pay.
@@PickRoll oh I bought them to wear, but thanks for the advice
@@nicholaschen5535 Yea for personal to wear its good. thanks
Do they produce models with no tm marking on the back side. I have a pair of 512 slim taper. It dont have the tm marking on backside near the 512
Are you talking about the tiny R ? on the leather patch or the red tab?
@@PickRoll im talking about the leather patch. There was neither tm nor r just 512 in one of my levis.
I have two pairs of 501 that you can call vintage. One has on tag and button T 15 and the other 299. Made in Thailand and England. Bought them around the mid 90s.
cool
I buy a levis jeans at thrift store, the button is 3073 match with the waist tag and the tag is in japanese. But there is no 3073 code in the factory list. Is the jeans fake?
I havent seen a complete list so I wouldnt worry if cant find it on a list
Stamped factory code of my jeans is 5163. I cant find the country from where they are. I forgot to say that my jeans is black
2:20
Not sure, always says on inside tag, if its missing then hard to know
Probably somewhere in Asia. Mine is 5063 and it's Indian made
I have a pair of 550. They are right except for revert: inside there isn’t stamped. I think they’re made in Usa from ‘80. Paper red label insight.
if your on Instagram, send me pics of inside label both side. Mt ig is in video description box
@@PickRoll done!
I didn't know about this. It's helpful. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
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How can you tell if they are vintage?
Mainly by the type of inner care tag, plus the date is in code on the back of the tag.
Good stuff. My 559's checked out. But of course I bought them from Macy's.
Cool. Check thrift stores. I always find/see Levis, including vintage
I have over 300pairs of Levi jeans bought over 20 yrs not including the one offs, dress pants, chinos and overalls, ty just checked 20 and all checked out good.
Wow, nice collection!
Have you ever seen any where the size label on back is red and seemingly made of leather?
Ive seen leather. Maybe seen colored but not sure
I bought my very first pair of Levi's from the Singapore official store in 2009 but there is no button number, and it's 512 relaxed fit, I search on Google and found Levi's 512 only come for Slim Tapper Jean. I am curious! It can be counterfeit?
Yea could be, all Levis have a factory code on button
@@PickRoll thanks for your advise
@@aungkoko9538 you're welcome
Does this apply for denim’s tear Levi jeans?
I dont know what you mean by denims tear
One fake 501...rest was at Greenvale factory outlet for 25bucks...real denim is a Japanese one nothing beats it...pricing on Levis have gone up north after listing on NY exchange
thanks
Amazing information. thank you, never knew about the numbers, till now
Glad it was helpful!
@@PickRoll very helpful and insightful. Looking forward for more .
@@splksgt019 thanks, glad it helped
Hi Steve I just started reselling and today bought a pair of 505xx. I can’t determine their age Can you help me? There is a one small care tag with no logo next to the pocket on the inside. The patch on the back says Made in USA. Can you give me a way to send you some pictures?
are you on instagram? if so my ig is in video description box, or my email.. Sounds like an 80s tag, but send pics and i'll try to help
thanks for the video Steve. i always appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge! -Val
Appreciate it Val
On the back right pocket, there is a red. ' Levis' tag. Does letter e suppose to be capital or small letter. Does :
Levis or LEVIS indicates whether real or not..tq mr
There are vintage Big E, which can be worth good money. Then Levi's re-released a big E in modern years but not worth much. So It's either LEVIS or LeVIS
Such a great quick insight to spotting fakes. Thank you Steve!!!
Thanks buddy.
Thanks Steve, always the best information. I appreciate this. I had no idea.
thanks alot
Great advice, thank you. I like Levi's 501s and wear a 34 34 size. One pair I bought two years ago were the best fit ever, my favourite ever jeans. I bought the same size last year and the fit is completely different. Why is this? Why can't they just make them the same. Both pairs were bought from an official Levi's store..
I do not know. thanks
Part of that is because when clothes are cut in factories, they are cut in huge stacks. I am sure that they have a certain amount of fabric layers for quality, but as they cutting die goes through the fabric, at the bottom, compared to the top, the size will be slightly different. As the die gets more dull, the difference grows. So the pieces cut on the bottom won't be the same as on the top. Each piece of the garment isn't cut by hand, they would be too expensive.
I have 3 pair of ladies Levi’s that have everything you listed except no rivets on the coin pocket…are they fake? I bought them new in the last 10 years
Hard to say without seeing. Google the style # and see the pictures
I bought a pair of 511 from Amazon direct not a reseller. All your tips passed except the red tag just says R? No Levi text. Everything else checks out. They also fit amazing.
Levis says 1 out of every 100 pairs made has a blank tab. It happens when they change the thread spool that stitches Levis onto tab. It's good.
How much price Amazon?
don’t worry if the rivet count is different on vintage levi’s my pair of 509s has 5 rivets on the front it doesn’t have the left coin pocket rivet and the coin pocket is smaller sown into the pocket
Right, I have a vintage pair from 70s that different also. Fakes are more modern day anyway. thanks
Hi bro! Do you know if it might be more factory codes?? Bc i just got ones from pakistan with the 8520 number, but there is one from Vietnam with other code
Ive yet to find a complete list,
I have a pair of 501's Premium with the number 215 stamped on the button and 1005 on the tag. Other things like stitching, labels etc. look legit. Made in South Africa. Bought new off Ebay. Fake or Real?
The premium are newer sold at places like walmart. Send me pics of tags on IG or email. Look in description box for ig/email
I purchased a pair of 501s and have verified all numbers, tags and patches. These have tan interior front pockets! Also the color of the denim inside is not white/blue, it is gold. Ideas?
Dont think I ve ever seen that.
I didn’t realize this! Thank you sir! Now I know what to look out for🤘💪
glad it helped
GOOD JOB DUDE APPRECIATE YOUR EFFORTS
thanks
Is this true for women’s jeans as well?
All Levis yes
How do you find the date? Is it the number at the very bottom?
I have a video on that, Each style tag is different
Is there a way I could show you a pair of Levis and you could help me identify them? There isn't an inside tag. Thank you so much.
Yes on IG, its in the video description box, without a tag its tough but i'll try
I saw a really nice pair of jeans. If the number on the back of the bottom is 524M and the one on the tag is 524, does it mean they are fake? I’m not sure about this
Ive seen a list of codes and some had the M. Should be fine
Hi, I have a pair of 501XX Big E Redline Selvedge jeans and I'm trying to tell if they are real or fake and their age. Rivets have Levis logo on back but they are raised not pressed in stamped. Tag also reads Every Garment Guranteed above lot number. Main button say 554 but doesn't correspond with a long white tag inside. Said that they were made for Europe Belguim. Any help would be appreciated.
Every Garment Guaranteed was on the rear labels for a period.Vintage will not have a long tag inside, will be small/square. You can send me pics on IG and i'll take a look
@@PickRoll what’s you IG?
@@jukeboxjodi1 look in description box of video
See I’m glad I figured out that some pairs have the more papery label and some have the thick leather ones. I just bought two pairs and the cheaper pair had the papery one so I freaked out and thought they were fake.
The rear patch, yes,
Great video Steve. I knew a couple of them, but not all. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Could you advise please good online shops of not expensive Levi’s jeans shipping all over the world in U. S. A? Thanks.
My ebay store link is in description box under video, I sell denim/Levis, Maybe you will see something you like, otherwise I really don know of any. You could also tell me what your looking for and I could possibly find them, thank
thanks steve, that is so helpful
Glad to help
Very informative. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
A pair I found tick all boxes except for the back tag is smaller than usual
Which one, the Red tab or the leather patch?
So as long as the button stamp matches the inside tag ( and all the other things mentioned ) is most likely my pair is legit vintage pair ? 😄
yes. Of course always other things, but if those main check out should be good. See my vid on how to read the date on tag
@@PickRoll and for sure the number stamped on the top button bigger sign of being authentic & yes I saw that :) mine would be July of 1973
@@PickRoll it’s because I ordered pair of orange tabs but wanted to find a way from
People who know more to authenticate them , but I think I found a page on fb
@@SlasherGuyy1 73, nice
Mine have the number stamped on the inside of the button but not on the tag and the number doesn’t match with any of the factories
I have yet to see a complete list with all factories, but the number should match to tag, depending unless they are really old
I bought a pair of vintage levis. they are perfect in stitching and details but have a ykk zip and no buttons. are they legit?
Ykk were /are used on Levis. What do you mean no buttons? Do you mean no "Rivets". If so, older didnt have them, I have a pair from the 70s with no rivets
i've been rocking Levi's since the mid 70's (74') and it was only in the late 80's that i gave up on buying them , as of now their are only 2' pairs of jeans being manufactured in the US of A , and i only buy and rock ( wear ) those carhartt jeans , many of my friends dont have a problem buying vintage ( very used ) Levi' jeans and for work purposes i to have no problem in buying used pre owned Levi' jeans
the vintage made in USA are reselling good
Hi dude i bought a pair of 501 but It hasn't pc9 code on label but there is fabric code 4309
I don't know if It Is a fake or not
Where did you buy? Are they new modern or vintage?
new modern@@PickRoll
Ok so one pair of my jeans the back zipper says 3493. But the tag say 403493. Help.
sounds good
My 504 jeans all passed except the rivets. Mine is stamped "Patented May 1873" . On the inside the rivets are marked 1873. Still legit?
Probably good, off hand cant remember if I've seen those
@@PickRoll Ok great. Thanks for the reply
Should the patch always be leather?
Some vintage have real leather, but most have a paper like material faux leather.
@@PickRoll thanks. I bought some Levi's and I'm trying to determine whether they're genuine. There's nothing obvious, but the button and a rivet came off
@@RambloManiacs There's other things to look at, like stitching, but the few things I mention are enough to determine
Just checked all my 8 pairs ?? IM GOOD 👍
Cool
Everything is good on mine except i have code 5098 which doesn't show up on the list of factories you posted. Any idea where that code is from?
not sure, I havent seen a complete list so far.
Hi. First of all GREAT video. I just bought a pair of 501 and the code behind the button is 4985 but in the ribbon tag is 04985. Also it said Made in Egypt but in your video says Egypt code is 3757. Can I say 100% that this is fake?
no , that list isnt a complete list. I cant say for sure without seeing,
@@PickRoll Thanks man.
my Levi's have only the different arcuate, they are positioned a little higher on the pockets and the "diamond" shape is not done so well but i think it's just a production error because the other 5 points are alright
Arcuate shape can seem different due to size really big or small sizes due to small or bigger pocket. The diamond I often see with the stitch thru the middle loose if thats what your referring to.
Thanks for great vid!!!! Sadly have a fake pair, from Amazon of course 😖
what were the things that dont look good?
@@PickRoll the back side tag is not even at all, also feels like cardboard. Also the button number doesn't match the long tag number.
Not stated in your vid, but the back pocket red tag on mine only has a circled R rather than it saying Levi's?
The code on the button says 4985 where as on the tag inside says 404985. Is this an issue. Everything else checks out
sounds good
In my jeans, the code on the back of the button and the tag match. But on the tag it says that they are made in Bangladesh, but in your video the code of Bangladesh is 4582, and on my jeans it is 5098. Does this mean that I have a fake?
that list is not complete, So I wouldnt worry
Thanks man really helped
Glad it helped
Thanks for the information. 👌
You're welcome
Now, I’m going to check every pair of Levi’s that I have listed!! I had no idea there could be counterfeits!!
Yes, they are out there, thanks
Exactly Original 501 Levis jeans Made in Pakistan dont have number...
how to maching.
ALL levis have the number on the button back
@@PickRoll What about outlet jeans/product which are normally end of line/season or have minor faults like the number on the back of the button
Are they also fake
I’m sure outlets sell products cheaper due to a slight issue with product. Is this true for you to?
Very informative. Thank you and keep it up.
BTW new subscriber here.
thanks appreciate it.
You forgot to mention the zipper. It should have an engraved Levi's or for newer models it should have the batwing symbol.
thanks
Thank you . good to know .
You're welcome
I have a 3296 # on mine. Where’s that code from?
I don't know factory codes
FROM CUBA.
Everything you are saying is OK BUT BUT you are missing the most important, the way is finish on the interior the doble sewing stitches and the end of the waist band. The way is done is by Levi's is unique because of the machine they use at the factory to close the end of the waist band.
Thanks.
thanks from Iceland
You are welcome!
Awesome info thanks steve !!
thanks Jake
I've got a pair of 511s the number in them is 4309, I can't find the number on any list, are these likely fake?
I havent seen a totally complete factory list. Im sure they are good, just check the other things mention. If that # is on the tag, your good
@@PickRoll everything else matches up from your video, thanks
@@lphoulihan Good,
Thank you so much for the video. I love Levi's Jeans and before sering this video, I had already been noticing that Levi's Jeans made in Bangladesh, Mexico, and China are all fake. I'm glad I still have 4 original pairs, 3 "MADE IN CANADA" and 1 "MADE IN USA". Country of manufacturing matters.
Levi's were made in many countries, legit. But yea there are fakes as well
Thanks for valuable informations, i checked my thrifted ones.Thank god they are real. But i couldn’t find the factory 247 in the list. Any idea?
I haven't seen a complete factory list yet, I wouldn't worry.
@@PickRoll Thank you so much !!
@@gizost anytime
El código de fabrica es 5163 y no esta en la lista que muestras , es real?
english?
absolutely true , replica levis from china dont have the # 1 … great job !
thanks for watching
this helped thanks god bless you bro
You're welcome!