Original 501 medium-blue jean Straight fit product image (primary)
Front view of a pair of medium-blue straight-leg jeans worn by a model; visible waistband with belt loops, front pocket openings, center front fly seam, and full-length straight legs falling over sneakers.

Levi's

Original 501 Medium-Blue Jean Straight Fit

4.5/5 (2)
CA$89.00CAD
In Stock

These Levi's Original 501 jeans are classic straight-fit, mid-rise five-pocket denim pants in a medium-blue pigment wash. Constructed from 100% cotton, they include a button fly, copper rivets, contrast stitching, a leather waistband patch, and a red pocket tab. Designed for everyday wear, they offer a timeless straight-leg silhouette suitable for casual and versatile styling.

Color
Medium-Blue
Material
100% cotton
Gender
unisex
Style
casual, classic
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants

Color

Blue

Size

3032343638

Specifications

Classic straight-leg jeans in medium-blue denim with button fly.

Regular straight-leg fit, button fly, five-pocket design, 100% cotton.

Color
Medium-Blue · blue
Material
100% cotton
Style
casual, classic
Occasion
casual, everyday
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants

Additional Attributes

  • Original 501 model
  • Medium-blue pigment wash
  • Regular straight-leg fit
  • Button fly closure
  • 5-pocket design
  • 100% cotton denim
  • Levi's at Le 31

Product Insights

The Original 501 is a cultural icon worn by rebels and rock stars, built on a design heritage dating to 1873 with copper rivets and button fly, now pre-shrunk for immediate wear. Its straight leg reduces crotch blowouts while its 12.6 oz denim fades quickly with high contrast. The tradeoff: lighter weight offers easier break-in but less robustness for heavy work, and the button fly creates a smoother front. At 89 CAD, it is the lowest price for an authentic 501.

Verified claims

Cultural icon
Worn by Brando, Dean, The Ramones, and Springsteen; exhibited at MoMA.
Design heritage
Design details from 1873 rivets, 1890 name, and 1966 straight leg.
Immediate wear
Pre-shrunk denim eliminates presoaking ritual, ready to wear immediately.
Hardware
Rivets and button fly from the 1873 patent, lot 501 since 1890.
Fit
Straight fit from the 1966 revision: 16-inch hem, even tension for durability.
Denim
100% cotton denim, pre-shrunk at 12.6 oz, fades quickly with contrast.
Cultural legacy
Cultural icon: worn by rebels and rock stars, exhibited at MoMA.
Straight leg
Wider leg than 511; straight cut reduces crotch blowouts.
Button fly
Button fly creates a smoother front and eliminates zipper failure points.
Wrangler comparison
Compared to Cowboy Cut, 501 has lighter denim and avoids crotch tension.
Fading
Buyers report visible whiskers at two weeks and full-contrast fading within a month.
Care
Hot drying shrinks the denim; cold wash and line dry preserve fit.
Construction
Button fly and copper rivets outlast zipper and unriveted construction; straight cut prevents blowout and produces vintage fades.
Weight
12.63 oz denim is lighter than 14.75 oz alternatives, easier break-in but less robust for heavy work.
Value
89 CAD: the lowest price for an authentic 501 compared to Made & Crafted and Naked & Famous.

Product record

Title
Original 501 Medium-Blue Jean Straight Fit
Brand
Levi's
Price
89 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Original 501 medium-blue jean Straight fit product image (primary)
01

Product

Front view of a pair of medium-blue straight-leg jeans worn by a model; visible waistband with belt loops, front pocket openings, center front fly seam, and full-length straight legs falling over sneakers.

  • SilhouetteFull-length straight-leg silhouette with legs that fall straight from thigh to hem.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Waistband and belt loopsVisible waistband with multiple belt loops around the waist; waistband sits at the model's natural waistline area.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.33 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Front pocketsFront pocket openings visible on both sides with the model's right hand inside the right pocket; pocket edges follow typical jeans pocket placement.
    2 regionsx 0.28 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.40 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Center front flyVertical center-front fly seam is visible from waistband down toward crotch area.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceDenim fabric with medium-blue wash and a slightly textured weave visible across the legs.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Hem and fit at shoesHem extends to cover the top of low sneakers, with a small gather at the ankle where fabric meets the shoe.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.15 (high)

Other

Studio shot showing a standing male model against a plain light background wearing a white graphic t-shirt and sneakers; soft lighting casts a faint shadow to the model's right.

  • Model poseMale model standing facing forward with left hand in the jeans pocket and right arm relaxed by side.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.95 (high)
  • Background and lightingSmooth light gray to white studio background with directional soft lighting that produces a subtle shadow on the wall to the model's right.
  • T-shirt graphic text1873 LEVI S STRAUSS & CO
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Footwear visibleLow-top sneakers in white with dark stripes and gray accents visible at the feet.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.88 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Image framingFull-body frontal framing with slight top and side margins; product and model centered vertically and horizontally.

Colors

medium blue denim· jeans#6384AB
Original 501 medium-blue jean Straight fit product image 2
02

Product

Front-facing view of medium-blue straight-leg jeans showing waist to hem on a model. Visible details include five-pocket construction, belt loops, metal top button and front fly seam, copper rivets, and contrast stitching.

  • Silhouette and viewFront-facing full-length view of jeans on a model from waist to shoes, legs shown straight with slight stacking at the hem.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high)
  • Waistband and closureMid-rise waistband with belt loops, a visible metal top button at center front, and a vertical stitched front fly seam beneath the button.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.07 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Pocket constructionClassic five-pocket style: two curved front pockets with a visible small coin pocket at right front, pocket edges reinforced with rivets.
    2 regionsx 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.25 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.14 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Rivets and hardwareSmall round metal rivets visible at the outer top corners of the front pockets and a metal top button at the waistband.
    3 regionsx 0.21 · y 0.19 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.19 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.09 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Seaming and topstitchingVisible contrast topstitching in a golden/tan color along waistband, pocket edges, fly seam, side seams, and hem.
    1 regionx 0.25 · y 0.10 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Denim texture and finishMedium-blue woven denim with subtle vertical fade and slight worn texture appearing uniform across front thighs and lower legs.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.68 (high)
  • Hem detailStraight hem that rests on top of the shoes with minimal break and minor fabric stacking at the ankle.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Studio shot with neutral light gray-to-white background, a visible model wearing white t-shirt and sneakers, soft shadow cast to the right side.

  • Background and lightingSmooth light gray background with brighter white area on the left and a soft shadow of the model cast to the right, indicating directional studio lighting from the left.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Props and stylingModel wearing white sneakers with black stripes and a white t-shirt; hands partially visible with one hand in right front pocket and the other relaxed by the side.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Shot framingImage cropped to show the model from just below the chest to the floor, centered on the legs and jeans.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.06 · w 1.00 · h 0.94 (high)

Colors

medium blue denim· denim body#6483A4golden tan· topstitchingcopper metal· rivets and button#738DA3
Original 501 medium-blue jean Straight fit product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of medium-blue straight-leg denim jeans on a standing model showing back yoke, two back patch pockets with arcuate stitching, a tan rectangular leather patch at the right rear waistband, and a small red fabric pocket tab at the right pocket seam.

  • Overall silhouetteStraight-leg jeans seen from the rear on a model, with an even leg width from thigh to hem and a full-length inseam reaching the shoes.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.82 (high)
  • Denim materialMedium-blue denim with visible vertical weave texture and subtle color variation across panels consistent with untreated or lightly washed denim.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.68 (high)
  • Back pocketsTwo rear patch pockets with double-stitched edges and arcuate decorative stitching; pocket openings are slightly angled inward toward the center back.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Waistband and belt loopsMid-rise waistband with visible belt loops; center back seam and seam stitching are visible at the waistband and yoke.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.07 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Leather patchRectangular tan leather patch sewn to the right rear of the waistband with printed or embossed graphics; fine details of the printing are partially visible but not fully legible.Partial
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.06 · w 0.16 · h 0.11 (high)
  • Red fabric tabSmall vertical red fabric tab attached to the outer edge seam of the right back pocket; marking or text on the tab is too small to read in this image.Partial
    1 regionx 0.59 · y 0.23 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (high)
  • Stitching colorContrasting golden/tan topstitching used on pocket edges, yoke, waistband and side seams.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.16 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Seat and thigh fitSeat and upper thigh fit appear relaxed with some natural fabric fold lines at the back of knees and inner leg, visible as soft creasing rather than tight stretching.
    1 regionx 0.24 · y 0.26 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (high)

Other

Studio rear-shot composition with neutral light gray background, even soft lighting from the left creating a mild shadow on the right, and a model's hands and sneakers partially visible.

  • Shot compositionVertical full-body rear view cropping includes the model from mid-back to shoes, centered in frame with even margins on both sides.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 1.00 (medium)
  • Background and lightingPlain light gray studio background with a soft shadow cast to the right of the model indicating a directional light source from the left.
  • Model limbs visibleModel's hands and lower arms are visible at the sides and are not part of the product; right hand rests near the outer thigh.
    1 regionx 0.66 · y 0.05 · w 0.22 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Footwear presentWhite low-top sneakers with black stripes are visible and sit below the hem of the jeans; footwear appears as a styling prop.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.86 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)

Colors

medium blue denim· denim body#6483A3golden tan· topstitchingtan leather· waistband leather patch#B1B1B2bright red· pocket tab

Customer Reviews

2 total
4.5

2 reviews · out of 5

Retourné

Johanne B.

Retourné

Très bon achat !

Yvon T.

Très bon achat !

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-clothing/jeans/straight/original-501-medium-blue-jean-straight-fit--8543-25305?colourId=0
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