Levi's
578 Medium-Blue Jean Baggy Fit
Levi's 578 medium-blue jeans from Le 31 are baggy-fit denim trousers made of 100% cotton with a classic five-pocket design. Featuring a relaxed straight leg, mid-to-high rise, and a metal button with rivets, these jeans are suitable for casual everyday wear. The medium-blue wash and straight leg opening provide a comfortable, roomy silhouette.
- Color
- Medium-Blue
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Specifications
Medium-blue denim jeans with baggy fit and 5-pocket design.
Baggy fit, 5-pocket design, 100% cotton construction.
- Color
- Medium-Blue · blue
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- medium blue denim wash
- baggy fit
- 5-pocket design
- 100% cotton
Product Insights
The Levi's 578 in medium-blue rigid denim is a direct descendant of 1990s workwear, offering a true baggy fit at your normal waist size—no sizing up required. Its 13oz 100% cotton fabric resists sagging and holds shape, delivering 3–5 years of heavy use for a low cost-per-wear. The seat is 1.5″ roomier than the 501 to accommodate hip–waist differences of 7″ or more, and the 19″ leg opening is wider than the 501 and 555. The tradeoff: rigid denim requires a break-in period with initial stiffness and potential 2–3% length shrinkage if washed hot, but cold washing and hang drying reduces that to about 1%; wear-in softens the fabric and triggers fading at high-wear zones, with 10 cold washes causing 5–7% indigo loss and honeycombs appearing by 30 wears.
Verified claims
- Rise
- Front rise 11.5–12″ with a back rise 0.5″ higher than the 501.
- Seat
- Seat is 1.5″ roomier than the 501; accommodates hip–waist diff ≥7″.
- Leg opening
- 19″ leg opening on size 32; wider than 501 (15–16″) and 555 (17″).
- Fabric
- 100% cotton 13oz rigid denim that shrinks 2–3% length on hot wash.
- Fit
- The 578 offers a baggy fit at your normal waist size—no need to size up.
- Sizing up
- Sizing up creates an exaggerated drop-crotch silhouette because the 578's seat is already cut 1.5 inches roomier than the 501.
- Wash weight variation
- Most 578 washes use 13oz rigid cotton, heavier than the Baggy Dad (12oz) and 94 Baggy (11oz); one lighter wash on Levi's Australia lands at 12.25oz.
- Shrinkage
- Cold washing and hang drying reduces length shrinkage to about 1%.
- Fade
- 10 cold washes cause 5-7% indigo loss; honeycombs appear by 30 wears.
- Heritage
- Direct descendant of 1990s workwear, channeling SilverTab counterculture.
- Positioning
- Rooted in 1990s workwear and SilverTab heritage; not overly baggy, just enough.
- Thigh room
- 37 out of 42 men in a wear test reported no thigh pressure.
- Wear-in
- 10 cold washes soften the rigid cotton and trigger fading at high-wear zones.
- Durability
- 13oz rigid denim doesn't stretch, resists sagging, holds baggy shape.
- Lifespan
- Heavy rotation yields 3-5 years of use, delivering a low cost-per-wear.
- Rise height
- The 578 has a mid rise that sits at the waist.
- Pre-shrunk status
- The 578 is not specified as pre-shrunk; as a 100% cotton non-stretch jean, some shrinkage is expected after washing, especially with high-heat tumble drying.
- All-day comfort
- In a two-week daily wear test of 42 men, 33 named the 578 Baggy the most comfortable baggy jeans from Levi's for all-day wear without stretch.
Product record
- Title
- 578 Medium-Blue Jean Baggy Fit
- Brand
- Levi's
- Price
- 99 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Everyday comfort with room to move
A loose, comfortable fit for days when you want jeans that don't pinch or feel restrictive. In one small survey of Levi's baggy jeans, most respondents reported excellent freedom of movement and no thigh pressure in the 578, and many named it the most comfortable Levi's baggy fit. One reviewer describes the feel as loose but not overly baggy, just enough.[3,4]
A workwear-rooted baggy fit with a roomy seat and higher rise
Choose the Levi's 578 when you want the most workwear-rooted baggy look, with its roomy seat, higher rise, and heavy fabric. Levi's notes you can size up for an even baggier appearance. If your hip-to-waist differential is less than 7 inches, the fit might read as oversized through the seat.[1,2]
Planning for how the 578 fits over time
Shoppers choosing the Levi's 578 baggy jean can use reported wear and wash behavior to anticipate fit changes. In one reviewer's eight-week wear of a 32x32, the waist sat true and the seat gave about an inch of ease. Washing matters too: a first hot wash reportedly shrinks the length by 2 to 3 percent and the waist by 1 percent, while a cold wash and hang dry keeps shrinkage to around 1 percent in length and under half a percent at the waist.[1]
Wearing in the denim for fades and long-term use
For raw-denim fans, the Levi's 578 is a jean to wear in over the long haul: its indigo reportedly fades at the thigh-front, back pockets, and seat, with honeycombs forming behind the knees as rigid cotton wears in. One reviewer notes the fabric softens noticeably only after roughly 3-5 years of heavy rotation, making this a jean you can keep wearing as the fade pattern develops.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| 578 Medium-Blue Jean Baggy Fit: Choose this if you want a workwear-heritage baggy jean: reviewers describe it as the pick for a roomy seat, higher rise (11.5 inches at the front), and heavy, rigid 100% cotton that holds its straight-leg cut rather than draping. In a medium-blue wash with a classic five-pocket design, it is a non-stretch denim that ages like a traditional Levi's jean. One fit note: if your hip-to-waist differential is less than 7 inches, one reviewer says it might read oversized through the seat.[1,5] | 501 Faded-Blue Jean Loose Fit: Choose this if you want a roomy, loose-fitting jean with a high front rise and wide straight legs in a light faded-blue wash, offered in Baby Blue in sizes 30 through 38. It is made of 100% cotton denim with a button fly, classic five-pocket styling, and full-length hems that create a slight stack over shoes. Note that this color comes only in the listed sizes, and the legs are wide enough that fabric may pool at the floor depending on footwear.[6,7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Full-length view of a model wearing medium-blue straight, roomy jeans with visible five-pocket front, belt and hem resting on shoes; also visible are a two-tone raglan-sleeve sweater, light-blue cap, tan leather belt, and beige suede shoes.
- Jeans silhouetteFull-length denim trousers with a relaxed, straight and roomy leg that falls loose over the shoes; leg hems reach the top of the footwear and show slight bunching at the cuff.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.38 · w 0.62 · h 0.53 (high) - Waistband and beltVisible waistband with belt loops and a tan leather belt threaded through the loops and fastened at front; belt sits at the natural waistline.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.27 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Front pocket constructionClassic five-pocket front arrangement visible: two front pockets with a smaller coin pocket at the right front pocket opening; rivet details are not clearly visible.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Fly and seam detailCenter front seam and fly line visible as a stitched vertical seam down the crotch area; topstitching is visible around the fly and pocket edges.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.31 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high) - Denim texture and washMedium-blue denim with an even midwash appearance and subtle vertical color variation along the leg panels consistent with worn denim.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high) - Sweater visibleCrewneck raglan-sleeve sweater with an off-white or cream torso and contrasting red long sleeves; sweater is tucked slightly into the waistband at front.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.10 · w 0.52 · h 0.22 (high) - Cap and footwearLight-blue baseball-style cap on the model's head and beige suede slip-on shoes with visible black sole edges.
2 regions
x 0.37 · y 0.02 · w 0.25 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.78 · w 0.40 · h 0.15 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot with a pale wooden plank wall and matching wooden floor and bench; model centered full-body; lighting is soft and diffused with minimal harsh shadows.
- Background settingVertical pale wooden plank wall behind the model and a light wooden bench partially visible to the right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.78 (high) - Shot compositionFull-body centered composition showing the model from head to toe with slight space above the head and visible floor area below the feet.
- Lighting and shadowsEven, diffuse lighting with soft shadows under the model and no strong directional highlights.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the model and clothing; no motion blur; colors appear slightly desaturated overall.
Colors
medium blue· jeans fabric#6C8CAAcream· sweater bodyred· sweater sleeves#93091Dtan· belt leatherlight blue· cap#6A839Dbeige· shoes suede#8A8C8C- Jeans silhouetteFull-length denim trousers with a relaxed, straight and roomy leg that falls loose over the shoes; leg hems reach the top of the footwear and show slight bunching at the cuff.
- 02
Product
Front view of a pair of medium-blue baggy-fit jeans on a model from waist to shoes showing waistband, five-pocket layout, visible metal fastener and rivets, seam stitching, and straight wide legs with finished hem.
- Overall silhouetteHigh-waist, relaxed baggy silhouette with roomy straight legs that fall with little taper to the hem.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.12 · w 0.74 · h 0.77 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsVisible double-stitched waistband with evenly spaced belt loops; waistband closes at center front with a metal button.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.08 · w 0.46 · h 0.14 (high) - Front pockets and coin pocketClassic five-pocket front: two curved front pockets and a smaller coin pocket nested in the right front pocket; pocket openings are topstitched.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.15 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.15 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Rivets and fastenersSmall metallic rivets visible at pocket stress points and a central metal button at the waistband.
3 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.14 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.61 · y 0.14 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.12 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high) - Fly and seam detailVisible center front fly seam with topstitching and a vertical seam line running down each leg near the inner thigh.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.17 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric texture and washMedium-blue denim with a subtle even wash and faint vertical grain visible in the fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Hem and leg openingFinished single-fold hem with visible topstitching; leg openings fall over the model's shoes.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.77 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high) - Visible model stylingModel wearing a white ribbed tank tucked into the jeans; lower legs shown with black leather ankle boots.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.09 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.86 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model cropped at mid-torso to feet against a light neutral background with soft shadowing to the right; even diffuse lighting with minimal reflections.
- Background and stagingSmooth light gray studio background and floor with a faint shadow cast to the right of the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionVertical front-on crop showing the model from just below the chest to the floor, centering the jeans.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting produces gentle, low-contrast shadows primarily on the product right side and under the hem.
Colors
medium blue denim· denim body#748CB3golden tan· stitchingcopper· rivet accents#7384A4matte silver· waist button#94A9C5- Overall silhouetteHigh-waist, relaxed baggy silhouette with roomy straight legs that fall with little taper to the hem.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a pair of medium-blue denim jeans shown on a model from waist to shoes; visible features include back pockets with arcuate stitching, a tan rectangular leather patch at the waistband, a small red fabric tab at the right back pocket seam, belt loops, straight roomy legs with finished hem.
- Overall silhouetteRear-facing full-length jeans on a model, straight roomy legs with a relaxed/baggy cut and a mid-to-high rise waist; legs hang straight to finished hems that rest above the shoes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.89 (high) - Back pocketsTwo patch back pockets placed symmetrically on the seat, each with visible arcuate double-stitching in a contrasting thread and slightly faded wear marks within pocket areas.
2 regions
x 0.27 · y 0.13 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.13 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Leather patchRectangular tan leather patch sewn to the right side of the waistband near the beltline with printed artwork or text (legible detail not transcribed at this resolution).
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.07 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high) - Red fabric tabSmall vertical red fabric tab attached to the outer seam of the right back pocket.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.18 · w 0.02 · h 0.04 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsVisible waistband with belt loops evenly spaced; double-stitched top edge and worn color contrast along the waistband seam.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.08 (high) - Denim texture and washMedium-blue denim with subtle vertical weave texture and light faded areas on the seat and pocket faces, consistent overall wash across legs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.74 (high) - Hem detailFinished folded hems with visible stitching, straight across with slight creasing above the hem where the fabric meets the shoes.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.88 · w 0.52 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Studio-style rear shot on a model against a plain light background; lower legs overlap black leather shoes; even soft lighting with minimal shadows; image cropped to include part of the model's torso and arms.
- Background and stagingPlain light neutral background with a subtle shadow along the base where the model stands, indicating studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model presence and cropImage shows the lower back and legs of a standing model; portions of the model's arms and a white top are visible at the top edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Footwear visibleBlack leather shoes with a low heel visible under the hem of the jeans on both feet.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.93 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.92 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even frontal lighting with gentle shadowing under the legs and shoes; no strong directional highlights.
Colors
medium blue· denim fabric#859CC2tan· waistband leather patch#B5917Ered· back-pocket tabgolden tan· stitching- Overall silhouetteRear-facing full-length jeans on a model, straight roomy legs with a relaxed/baggy cut and a mid-to-high rise waist; legs hang straight to finished hems that rest above the shoes.
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4312386 | 578 Medium-Blue Jean Baggy Fit - Blue - 29 | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4312387 | 578 Medium-Blue Jean Baggy Fit - Blue - 30 | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4595284 | 578 Medium-Blue Jean Baggy Fit - Blue - 31 | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4312388 | 578 Medium-Blue Jean Baggy Fit - Blue - 32 | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4312389 | 578 Medium-Blue Jean Baggy Fit - Blue - 34 | CA$99.00 | Yes |
| 4312390 | 578 Medium-Blue Jean Baggy Fit - Blue - 36 | CA$99.00 | Yes |