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In my 30's I had to quit he 501's. Now it's either 33"(waist) 505's or 32" 559's. Since everyone walking around in them exposes their size in the back above the pocket I'm inclined to go with the 559's. Levis stores are limited in their selection. I buy them at Macy's where there's an attendant sometimes along with a bigger selection. Hard to figure.

Whatever happened to Travis? Competition musta scared him away as the younger generation looks elsewhere. I'll never give up on them.

1 posted on 08/04/2024 8:08:26 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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Just keep in mind that the Levi-Straus corporation is a big fan of male anorexia, victim disarmament, and homosexuality.


2 posted on 08/04/2024 8:13:20 AM PDT by DuncanWaring (The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
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Normal, Cowboy, Queer.

That’s about it.


3 posted on 08/04/2024 8:14:42 AM PDT by CodeToad (Rule #1: The elites want you dead.)
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Levi’s quality has disappeared. It’s all junk now.


4 posted on 08/04/2024 8:17:33 AM PDT by jacknhoo (Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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If I were working on a farm or a ranch, I guess I’d wear jeans.

But I don’t work on a farm or a ranch.


7 posted on 08/04/2024 8:19:53 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (I think women should get out of women's sports before they get hurt.)
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I have stopped buying Levi’s (and the only pair that I now own was bought for me as a gift by my wife, who was informed, in a respectful way, to never buy that particular brand again). Instead, I am buying the Old Navy jeans, as they are far more comfortable, last quite a long time and quite a bit cheaper. Besides, I don’t feel like supporting the ultra woke agenda of Levi Strauss.

It is amazing to me how many businesses make the stupid move of coming out for or against particular politicians or particular issues, on which the American public is pretty much divided into two equal camps. When I grew up in the 60s and 70s, the watchword for all businesses was to not discuss politics or religion with customers, as you are almost guaranteed to lose half of them. It is a stupidly suicidal action, and if I was a shareholder, I would complain relentlessly. This, of course, does not mean that the individuals who are owners and or employees of any business can’t have their own political preferences, and donate and vote for their favored candidates or parties. It’s just monumentally stupid for a business to take a stand on some issue or other, and lose a good part of their customers as a result.


8 posted on 08/04/2024 8:29:50 AM PDT by Ancesthntr ("The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." - The Weapons Shops of Isher)
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My son can only wear the 560. Unable to find them anymore.


9 posted on 08/04/2024 8:30:26 AM PDT by suekas
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Aren’t Levi’s now Queer cloths?


10 posted on 08/04/2024 8:32:11 AM PDT by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) Where is ZORRO when California so desperately needs him?)
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Stretch jeans are the best.


11 posted on 08/04/2024 8:33:24 AM PDT by Manic_Episode (A government of the government, by the government, for the government)
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Wrangler 47s for me


17 posted on 08/04/2024 8:59:24 AM PDT by rigelkentaurus
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I don’t but Levis jean but I buy Wranglers and Rustlers and it seems to me in about the last five years they have changed the fly construction so they don’t cover the zipper like they used to and the slider pull tab is smaller and either ends up instead of down and jams up and has to be freed.


18 posted on 08/04/2024 9:00:54 AM PDT by antidemoncrat
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$14.99 Costco Kirkland brand for chores around the house.

Ariat and Wranglers for everything else


20 posted on 08/04/2024 9:09:03 AM PDT by shotgun
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In my 30's I had to quit he 501's.

I gave up 501s in my 20s - got tired of the button fly.
22 posted on 08/04/2024 9:33:16 AM PDT by AnotherUnixGeek
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I don’t bother with anything Levis these days. Another american icon gone woke.


23 posted on 08/04/2024 9:41:28 AM PDT by glorgau
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It was the end of Levis for me when they switched from all cotton denim to "stretch" denim. Things just weren't the same. I used to get decades of use out of the all-cotton Levis.

I've found other all-cotton brands I prefer including the "Rustler" brand at Wal-Mart for only $14 that I like much better than today's Levis.

For a fun bit of romanticized history of Levi Strauss and his accidental creation of his jeans with riveted pockets, you can't beat "Death Valley Days" Season 8, Episode 28, filmed in 1960. It's titled "The Million Dollar Pants." You need an Amazon Prime subscription to watch it. Red Buttons starred as Levi Strauss. Highly recommended. It was made in a different TV era without all the bombast, graphics, special effects, horrible "music," etc. Just nice, simple story-telling.

27 posted on 08/04/2024 10:08:35 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“When exposing a crime is treated like a crime, you are being ruled by criminals” – Edward Snowden)
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Carhartt. I gave up on Levis 20+ years ago.


28 posted on 08/04/2024 10:12:05 AM PDT by fretzer
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Levi’s became garbage made with crap denim.


29 posted on 08/04/2024 10:12:19 AM PDT by zek157 ( )
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Strauss family and management are largely rich leftist and Jewish

When I grew up they were the cats pajamas

Those jeans took years to get comfortable and cost 5.99-7.99

They still make good product but there is a huge huge amount of competition now didn’t exist then

Wrangler and Lee

And lesser brands like Penncraft and Mann

The new girl boss has a good record of turnaround


30 posted on 08/04/2024 10:14:35 AM PDT by wardaddy (Thank you God for saving president Trump from murder)
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I wear 527's, stone washed slim fit , boot cut. 30" inseam is the shortest they make (I think) and the bottoms bunch up around sneakers.

I also have some Signature Gold relaxed fit jeans, for when I gain some weight (think Christmas...), which are inexpensive and good for working in the woods on our property.

36 posted on 08/04/2024 10:30:16 AM PDT by jeffc (Resident of the free State of Florida)
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I pretty much ignore the politics of the company unless it’s really in-your-face like Bud Light thing. The again, I didn’t drink Bud Light, so that wasn’t an issue.

I heard Jack Danials had done the same woke crap - but nobody was talking about it so kept drinking it.

That’s pretty much my consumer philosophy: Wherever possible, I want to buy from companies that keep their product the same because I hate the way companies change styles and fashions all the time. I have always worn the same clothes, bought the same cars (if possible) and eaten the same food all my life.

Some companies respect that and keep their product the same - and I really appreciate that. I care more about that than I care about their political positions.

I’m 72 and I hope they keep making Levi 501 button fly jeans so I don’t have to figure out a new kind of pants to wear. I hope someone keeps making flannel shirts that look reasonably familiar. I hope T shirts stay reasonable the same. Same with sneakers or work boots - when they wear out I’m looking to buy the same exact thing again.

I like bacon and eggs and steak and potatoes and the vegetables I had as a kid. I hate the way they have all kinds of foreign fruits, vegetables, coffee flavors and craft beers. I just like normal beer and coffee - the way it always was.

People call it being in a rut. I call it finding something you like and sticking with it.

I have a couple cars from the 1950s and 1960’s that I work hard at keeping running so I don’t have to buy modern cars that look like they are from The Jetsons.

They changed the paint and lumber so that whatever you build only lasts a year or so.


40 posted on 08/04/2024 10:54:50 AM PDT by enumerated (81 million votes my ass)
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None.

I’ve always found Levis to be uncomfortable, even after dozens of washings.


44 posted on 08/04/2024 11:49:04 AM PDT by LegendHasIt
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