Decent alternative to Levi 501's ?

**ssjenkins** · 18-01-2010, 10:21 AM

Hi All ,

I've bought 501's for most of my adult life . I usually buy them when I'm in Canada or in the States as I "thought" that the quality was better .

When I bought my last 3 pairs about 6 months ago I noticed that the tags said "Made in Mexico" . I don't know how long they've been made there but the attached photo shows what's happened to them in about 6 months . And that's not constant wear as I rotate them . It's probably about 10 washes and 60 days of wear . It's not just one pair . It's happening to them all . Basically the crotch is falling off them . They used to last me 1.5 to 2 years .

Anyway , I'm looking for a change . Can anyone recommend an alternative for about £50/pair ?

Sammy

**Ghoulie** · 19-01-2010, 11:29 AM

you're dead right m8y - i noticed years ago that stuff bought in usa clothes wise was far superior quality and durable

***sonic1*** · 19-01-2010, 12:05 PM

I wear Diesel jeans, problem is they are a bit more than £50 a pair.

I have never thrown a pair out yet as they last for years.

**Dark Cloud** · 19-01-2010, 03:22 PM

I only ever wore Levi's because I saw Roger Daltry wearing them in 1970.
Now, it's not Levi 501, but Tesco 4.99.

**spunky** · 19-01-2010, 04:58 PM

yer used to after break them in years ago, lol,

**jose_uk** · 19-01-2010, 07:49 PM

If you don't mind try the ones offered by Lands End (just sell over the Internet). They are in America and here in Britain. They offer them in three fittings, and I suspect one of them will match the 501. I buy their relaxed fitting and last me over a year.

**olavoil** · 20-01-2010, 08:30 PM

They still sell shrink-to fit in the US _http://www.dillards.com/endeca/EndecaStartServlet?Ntk=all&Nty=1& N=1000301&Ntt=levi+501

And still only $35+tax a pair --- plus they sell all the odd sized waists as well.

I went off 501s because they're too narrow. Had about 6 pairs that went into a charity bag.

My favourite jeans at the moment are by Paco - I got them at TK Maxx a couple of years back and are still going strong. I'd like another pair, but never see the same type twice in that shop.

Never been a big fan of Lee Cooper - but I got a pair of them a month back and they are really comfortable - and seem quite durable.