Just got 2 pair of 501 selvedge in Blast of Blue nonstretch on sale from$149. to $103. Made in China. I have to admit that although I try to avoid made in China products, Levi's was very serious about quality cost ratio. Im keeping these. THESE are beautifully crafted. Big surprise!
I also bought 501 jeans 👖 150th Anniversary Button fly Custom copper rivets with the 150 stamped on it 100% cotton Non-stretch With the leather patch 👌🏼
The vast majority of my items are "regular" 501 STFs, 505s, 511s, 513s, shirts, and truckers. My 513s and three pairs of my 511s are nice jeans in khaki, gray, caraway, black, olive, and white but from the regular line. I have multiple pairs of most colors and rotate them and take good care of them. Being a county commissioner in a rural Colorado mountain community, it’s important to look good representing our citizens and culture, yet practicality is important. My black, tan, and perhaps my white truckers are Premium but they were bought on sale and that was just conicidence.
Hi Den insightful video as always. I think that apart from the 501 STF the least quality items named Levi's should be the Premium line. Although enjoy some premium pairs, I think Levi's Made and Crafted collection is way better than Premium, details like selvedge fabric, chainstitched hem, more consistent sizing, some items being made with japanese selvedge (by Kaihara) or even Made In Japan entirely allows you to enjoy a 'like LVC'' experience with different cuts like 511, 512, 551Z, 501 '93. I'm very happy with all my M&C pairs. Sorry for the rant. 😂 👖
All Levi’s stores will stack a student or military discount on all discount prices. Student ID, and hit the sale section during a clearance sale. I got some white 501’s for 4 bucks.
Just got some one wash 501 premium on sale for 50 euros, when you know that their budget line starts at 80€ here in Europe.. Best cut for the price, not stupid heavy but not cheap light fabric. Looks well finished. Unbeatable for the price
there are some selvedge models in premium line, also blows my mind i usually find the premiums at half the price of regular (or even less) idk if i have the best luck but kinda worries me because that could mean they're not selling all that well and could be a discounted line
Now they make selvedge Premium, but as for my exprience, Premium (100% cotton) really worth the extra. Each pair is unique, but some of my Premium compare to my original USA Cone Mills, 150th selvedge or even LVC. As you said, LVC sell a story. If you want to flex on top of the top quality, go Iron Heart.
I recently purchased a Levi's Type 1 Premium jacket that's made with hemp & cotton red selvedge. I ordered 2 but immediately felt bummed out when I received them because on the picture the red selvedge strip is exposed on the outside pocket but mine didn't have it 😔. On a brighter note I got both of them on sale for $180 & one of them has a big E tag & the other is blank.
Love your video’s. Strangely I just purchased a pair of women’s original fit 501’s directly from Levi’s. And when I got them, they had selvedge along with the premium patch!!! I was pleasantly surprised since it wasn’t advertised anywhere as selvedge. Went back to buy the darker wash version and crossing fingers it comes with selvedge. What I’d like to know is if the men’s 501 fit like the women’s? They always seem to have more selvedge selections for men.
@@denindenim Thank you for the size info. Definitely gives a good starting point to try. Unfortunately I notice a lot of size inconsistencies in women’s as well.
Thanks for sharing! Lots of insights about this iconic brand. By the way, whats the title of the background song playing. It sounds like a Blues music. Thanks!
Howdy! Love the content, the information you provide and your opinions are very much appreciated. I have some feedback though. I think you could ease up on the editing; your way of speaking doesn't necessitate a slide show, you make your points clear enough anyway. The ducking effect on the cheesy copyright free music is annoying, better if you choose a level for the music track and stick to it. Your vocals sound really good in this video, in some older videos I noticed some inconsistences but you seeem to have improved on it. I am a Swedish musician and I would like to offer to make some music tracks for you for free. I play mandolin and lapsteel in both a blues and a bluegrass band, and I love country (especially west coast, like western swing), old timey and americana rock and think I could really put together something fitting for you. How do we get in contact if you want to discuss it further?
Words don’t literally mean anything. Premium means modern basic. I’m glad it makes money for the company if they are still going to make the vintage line. I wear a premium pair for dirty home cleaning and they’ve lasted longer than regular Levi’s from 10-20 years ago.
Looks like the 501 premium is US and EU only, can't find a single pair in Canada and US Levi's won't ship to Canada. Levi Canada does not offer any. But yes, I got some 2 years ago in EU and they outlasted the regular 501 by a landslide.
There is Levis regular factory in croatia (Varteks factory). Conditions are ok but this factory is contracted by levis and it is a weird deal because they dont have numvered numbers always like usually they do. First i thought they are fake but there is licenced stores in Croatia that sell them as well all around the balkan. I belive they are marked as 177 or C01. Weird deal
I’m wearing a pair of premium 511’s right now that are selvedge, the only pair of made and crafted I own I found at tj maxx not sure what irregular issues they have
Got 2 pair of 501 premium sevedge made in China. I'm not a fan of Chinese made bs USA HOWEVER..... STITCHING, FIT, quality of denim VERY obvious superior quality vs. STF 501's or any standard 501's. 501 STF in black made in Mexico much nicer than my 501 STF made in Egypt. As much as I suspected inferior Chinese quality, the $103. paid for these premium 501 selvedge in "blast of blue" is great value. Wish they could be priced like this but made elsewhere
If I'm not getting LvC and want regular levis I just try to get second hand made in UK ones.i find them the best quality out of all levis which are not lvc
@@denindenim Interesting. I've also got two pairs of white oak selvedge that weren't included in any of the limited collections and could have been premium, although it doesn't have the premium tag.
Where would you put the 150th anniversary unsafronized selvedge dark indigo when it comes to quality? I am new to jeans game but your channel did teach me a lot about denim world. Thank you.
i got my pair and im not happy with fabric cus im from ph where its feel itchy and hot for tropical climate, better for 502, where its cotton made which is good for ph climate, but 501 is 501 its good looking pair of jeans
i know people are gonna hate but i just reckon you have to give japanese denim a crack. im wearing a pair of samurai denim atm and i just reckon if you love denim this would just be a life changer.
Premiums are shit. Same quality or less as a random unbranded pair of high street jeans. I am now buying up as many pre 2018 pairs as I can to hopefully last me through
All my questions about premium levis has not been answered.
Just got 2 pair of 501 selvedge in Blast of Blue nonstretch on sale from$149. to $103. Made in China. I have to admit that although I try to avoid made in China products, Levi's was very serious about quality cost ratio. Im keeping these. THESE are beautifully crafted. Big surprise!
I love my premium 514s. Have three exact pairs for the last five years and still going strong!
I also bought
501 jeans 👖
150th Anniversary
Button fly
Custom copper rivets with the 150 stamped on it
100% cotton
Non-stretch
With the leather patch
👌🏼
The vast majority of my items are "regular" 501 STFs, 505s, 511s, 513s, shirts, and truckers. My 513s and three pairs of my 511s are nice jeans in khaki, gray, caraway, black, olive, and white but from the regular line. I have multiple pairs of most colors and rotate them and take good care of them. Being a county commissioner in a rural Colorado mountain community, it’s important to look good representing our citizens and culture, yet practicality is important. My black, tan, and perhaps my white truckers are Premium but they were bought on sale and that was just conicidence.
i got some brown premium 501s. my favorite pair! found them at Ross for $20
Hi Den insightful video as always. I think that apart from the 501 STF the least quality items named Levi's should be the Premium line. Although enjoy some premium pairs, I think Levi's Made and Crafted collection is way better than Premium, details like selvedge fabric, chainstitched hem, more consistent sizing, some items being made with japanese selvedge (by Kaihara) or even Made In Japan entirely allows you to enjoy a 'like LVC'' experience with different cuts like 511, 512, 551Z, 501 '93. I'm very happy with all my M&C pairs. Sorry for the rant. 😂 👖
Levis makes the largest portion of the companies profits from the core line and outlet sales. Those cheap athletic fits pay the bills.
All Levi’s stores will stack a student or military discount on all discount prices. Student ID, and hit the sale section during a clearance sale. I got some white 501’s for 4 bucks.
I saw the 70s 517s are on sale in the US store today.
Just got some one wash 501 premium on sale for 50 euros, when you know that their budget line starts at 80€ here in Europe..
Best cut for the price, not stupid heavy but not cheap light fabric. Looks well finished.
Unbeatable for the price
there are some selvedge models in premium line, also blows my mind i usually find the premiums at half the price of regular (or even less) idk if i have the best luck but kinda worries me because that could mean they're not selling all that well and could be a discounted line
501 original (premium) 100% cotton is still the best than the one that has elastane.
You're absolutely right about that and they last a very long time
can you give us a tier list? based on your opinion/experience?
like...
1. Lot 1
2. LVC
3.Made in Japan
4.LMC
5.Premium?
something like that brother?
Good comments on the premium line den.
I love the premium brand, especially the Marlon indigo's
Now they make selvedge Premium, but as for my exprience, Premium (100% cotton) really worth the extra. Each pair is unique, but some of my Premium compare to my original USA Cone Mills, 150th selvedge or even LVC. As you said, LVC sell a story. If you want to flex on top of the top quality, go Iron Heart.
Damn!!!, love your channel, it just feels like going in a class with such a fun teacher😅
501 Premium
Original Fit
Quality Never Goes Out of Style ⚜️
love the camera quality now
I just got the 510 premiums in black, really enjoying them
Its already been mentioned here, there are a few premium line models that have selvedge, and even with Big E red tab. They're pretty good 👍🏼
I bought a Type 1 Jacket.
Medium Wash
100% cotton
Non-stretch
👌🏼
Just bought the exact same jacket and i love it. Great everyday jacket and my first type 1 style jacket ever.
It's worth Den, Levis are the best
I recently purchased a Levi's Type 1 Premium jacket that's made with hemp & cotton red selvedge. I ordered 2 but immediately felt bummed out when I received them because on the picture the red selvedge strip is exposed on the outside pocket but mine didn't have it 😔. On a brighter note I got both of them on sale for $180 & one of them has a big E tag & the other is blank.
Premium line can be inconsistent. Those are cool items. It’s nice to have clothes you can actually wear and not feel angry when they get worn.
Love your video’s. Strangely I just purchased a pair of women’s original fit 501’s directly from Levi’s. And when I got them, they had selvedge along with the premium patch!!! I was pleasantly surprised since it wasn’t advertised anywhere as selvedge. Went back to buy the darker wash version and crossing fingers it comes with selvedge.
What I’d like to know is if the men’s 501 fit like the women’s? They always seem to have more selvedge selections for men.
The hips are wider in the womens 501s. Women should upsize 2 sizes for a mens (but try on if you can. Premium line has lots of inconsistencies).
@@denindenim Thank you for the size info. Definitely gives a good starting point to try. Unfortunately I notice a lot of size inconsistencies in women’s as well.
Thanks for sharing! Lots of insights about this iconic brand. By the way, whats the title of the background song playing. It sounds like a Blues music. Thanks!
Howdy! Love the content, the information you provide and your opinions are very much appreciated. I have some feedback though. I think you could ease up on the editing; your way of speaking doesn't necessitate a slide show, you make your points clear enough anyway. The ducking effect on the cheesy copyright free music is annoying, better if you choose a level for the music track and stick to it. Your vocals sound really good in this video, in some older videos I noticed some inconsistences but you seeem to have improved on it. I am a Swedish musician and I would like to offer to make some music tracks for you for free. I play mandolin and lapsteel in both a blues and a bluegrass band, and I love country (especially west coast, like western swing), old timey and americana rock and think I could really put together something fitting for you. How do we get in contact if you want to discuss it further?
Thanks for the feedback. I am interested in some music.
SO basically Premium is not necessarily "premium" but the new standard that has updated materials and fit right?
Words don’t literally mean anything. Premium means modern basic. I’m glad it makes money for the company if they are still going to make the vintage line. I wear a premium pair for dirty home cleaning and they’ve lasted longer than regular Levi’s from 10-20 years ago.
Looks like the 501 premium is US and EU only, can't find a single pair in Canada and US Levi's won't ship to Canada. Levi Canada does not offer any. But yes, I got some 2 years ago in EU and they outlasted the regular 501 by a landslide.
I’m so sorry Canada. Levi’s Canadian site is barebones.
There is Levis regular factory in croatia (Varteks factory). Conditions are ok but this factory is contracted by levis and it is a weird deal because they dont have numvered numbers always like usually they do. First i thought they are fake but there is licenced stores in Croatia that sell them as well all around the balkan. I belive they are marked as 177 or C01. Weird deal
Croatia is in EU and they have decent living standards. I’d buy C01
I’m wearing a pair of premium 511’s right now that are selvedge, the only pair of made and crafted I own I found at tj maxx not sure what irregular issues they have
Well i cant understand why regular 501s have chain stitch on inside upper and Premium dont????
Thanks, informative! (typing while in my Premium 501)
Premium now has selvedge lol. Would love to see u review some of it!
Got 2 pair of 501 premium sevedge made in China. I'm not a fan of Chinese made bs USA HOWEVER.....
STITCHING, FIT, quality of denim VERY obvious superior quality vs. STF 501's or any standard 501's. 501 STF in black made in Mexico much nicer than my 501 STF made in Egypt. As much as I suspected inferior Chinese quality, the $103. paid for these premium 501 selvedge in "blast of blue" is great value. Wish they could be priced like this but made elsewhere
If I'm not getting LvC and want regular levis I just try to get second hand made in UK ones.i find them the best quality out of all levis which are not lvc
Also I actually do have a selvedge denim from the premium line
interesting, what model?
@@denindenim Interesting. I've also got two pairs of white oak selvedge that weren't included in any of the limited collections and could have been premium, although it doesn't have the premium tag.
Where would you put the 150th anniversary unsafronized selvedge dark indigo when it comes to quality? I am new to jeans game but your channel did teach me a lot about denim world. Thank you.
Thank you. They seem like cool jeans but more celebration collectors item than tough lasting. But I’ve heard great things.
@@denindenim Did you make an episode comparison of modern line ups?
I’ve done 93 but I’m mostly all about there LVC. I am half way through the history of the 501 story. It should be mostly those videos for 2024.
What makes it premium again? Double or half the price, made with different materials and from multiple countries, such a loose line.
It’s a metaphor for the current state of the world.
Hi den, I hope you make video about levis staprest or levis bushpants
I’m putting them on the list.
Let's be truthful levis jeans have sucked since they got rid of orange tab line .
I was just writing in my next episode how orange tab has a cult following.
Also the premium line generally has more SPI
i got my pair and im not happy with fabric cus im from ph where its feel itchy and hot for tropical climate, better for 502, where its cotton made which is good for ph climate, but 501 is 501 its good looking pair of jeans
Very interesting. I’ve only lived in desert and forest cities. But I can see how humidity changes a lot.
i know people are gonna hate but i just reckon you have to give japanese denim a crack. im wearing a pair of samurai denim atm and i just reckon if you love denim this would just be a life changer.
Dig your accent, man.
Not worth it. Levis isn't what it used to be. I'd rather go for brands like Bravestar, Gustin, Unbranded, Mott & Bow
Have you explored their vintage line LVC?
Found some at Ross for 20$
Premiums are shit. Same quality or less as a random unbranded pair of high street jeans. I am now buying up as many pre 2018 pairs as I can to hopefully last me through
which the highest tier of levis 501 ?
Lot 1 the custom tailored. Then, LVC the vintage recreations.
@@denindenim lot 1 is not 501 isnt it?so lvc is the highest tier for 501 sir?
@@PutaLatieff touche! that would be correct. That was what stopped me from Lot 1 for a long time.