8 Levi's Jeans Fits Compared (Slim, Skinny, Tapered, Athletic & Loose)

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Levi’s are to jeans are what Coca-Cola is to soda. They’re what Nike is to sneakers. When you think of the word “denim”, chances are you think about Levi’s Strauss. This 170 year old denim manufacturer has more customers now than ever before, which is why they offer so many different styles of jeans.

And while it’s nice to have options - slim, skinny, original, athletic taper - it can be hard to choose the best fit for your body, especially if you haven’t tried them all on for yourself. So in this video, I’ll try on 8 different pairs of Levi’s jeans, from 510s to 505s, to show you how they fit. Then I’ll let you know which ones are my favorites, and which ones I’d recommend for you.

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All Comments (21)
  • @elpiedpiper1
    I’m in the same boat, as I use to prefer the 511s, but recently picking up the 512s has made me realize this is my go to pair of jeans. The fit is more clean, as you can pair it well with boots and sneakers with no break.
  • @1HappyBob
    So informative and brilliantly put together - bravo!
  • I'm 62 5ft 8 and a half 125-130 lbs. Thank you for teaching me new things. Was not sure which style of jeans work best... now I know. Thank you.
  • @rtdpoe620
    Thanks for this! Always wanted to see all the Levi's compared.
  • @user-iz9ix8ru8d
    thank you so much for this video, Brock! Incredibly helpful and useful
  • @cotedazure
    Very informative and helpful comparison video! Thank you!
  • @panair4126
    Thank you.That was useful & clarifies many a doubt.Very clear & precise. Thank you bomce again .
  • @MatCendana
    I'll be 63 very soon. Had stopped wearing jeans when I was 23, and never Levi's because I couldn't afford them back then. However, three years ago, after a life-threatening episode of pneumonia where I was hospitalised, I somehow got interested in blue jeans. Specifically Levi's. And "real" shoes. How did these come about at this ripe age? I don't know. But my wife was encouraging, and so I've gotten a few pairs of Levi's since then. The first was a conservative, playing safe, Made in Lesotho 505. After decades wearing only office pants and casual khakis, the 505 felt thick. But surprisingly it was very comfortable. In fact, during a second bout of pneumonia late last year, I chose to wear this when hospitalised (covered by blanket so that the nurse wouldn't ask me to change to "patient garb", until the second day). I also bought a second pair - a Made in Egypt 511 Slim Fit. I didn't know how suitable it would be on an early 60s guy (about your size). Asked my wife for her opinion at the fitting room, of whether I looked ridiculous. She said "Not at all", and that's the clincher. If everyone else in the world were to say otherwise, I wouldn't care. Because her opinion outweighs them all :) Just last week I bought another two pairs online via the Levi's official store during the "9/9 Sale". At 60% of the normal price. Another 505 and a 502 Taper Slim. Both are Made in Vietnam and of the same denim material as far as I can see and feel. This 505 isn't as comfortable as the previous store-bought pair though. The 502 is actually the main thing I wanted to talk about, to keep in line with this video's topic after the long background :) I love the look and feel, and this appears to be the most suitable for me. Taper is the sweet spot between the roomy 501 & 505 and 511 Slim Fit. I will certainly go for this cut with my next pair of Levi's. -- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
  • @jroetman2678
    I don't usually comment on YouTube, but I so appreciate this video. Very well information and just love to finally find someone around my same weight which helps a ton for me. Been following you for awhile now and love your videos. I just really want to say thank you!
  • I've been wearing the 512 Slim Tapers for the last 3-4 years. I have them in 5 wash/colours. I luv them.
  • Great video! Levi’s is my favorite jean brand. Very informative. Thank you.
  • Great video... awesome comparison. I've wanted to do this but it seemed to time consuming to do in a dressing room. Thank you!
  • Super valuable to see the difference like this. I would love seeing this style video of yours for J.Crew Chino fits.
  • Loving this video and your take on the iconic brand that is Levi's. It's so true - they're like the Coca-Cola of the denim world! With so many styles to choose from, it can definitely be overwhelming trying to find the perfect fit. Your video does a fantastic job of breaking down the different styles and providing valuable insight into which ones work best for different body types. I can't wait to see more content like this!
  • @scottd.3382
    I'm definitely a 511 guy! Thanks for this Levi's overview, Brock! It was very informative.