Levi's Jeans Cuts

[Thekillabeejc]

I was just wondering if anyone knows the actual sizing difference between the various Levi's cuts. I recently bought a pair of 505's, but just tried on a pair of 514s on a whim. As a guy with huge thighs I never thought they would fit, but they actually feel pretty good. I just thought it would be good to lay down the differences between all their cuts.

[YackoYak]

This may help some:

http://www.gandlclothing.com/uploaded/images/fitugidde.jpg


I also have larger thighs - 24.5" around when standing, 41" hips, 36" waist. I wear 559's in 34 x 32. Last time I tried 501's and 505's they felt too tight around the thigh. I wouldn't mind slimming up (the jeans); I just need to go to an outlet and spend some time trying it all on again.

[sal_orlando]

I wear a 34 in most jeans including 505s but in the 514 I had to size up to 36. Would have tried 35 if that was an option, but they seem to fit pretty well. Haven't tried the 511s.

[Beefcake]

I'm like you big thighs I love Straight Slims. I find as the slimmer you go you may have to jump back a size. Slim Straight -1 Slim -2 Skinny - 3 and so forth and opposite for relaxed fits.

[Thekillabeejc]

I was asking more about the cut in general. According to the Levi's website:


514

Slim Fit

Sits below waist, 9 3/4" rise

Straight, 17" leg opening

505

Straight Fit

Sits below waist, 11" rise

Straight, 16 1/2" leg opening

501

Original Fit

Sits below waist, 11 1/4" rise

Straight, 17" leg opening


So, the 505s actually have the slimmest leg, and the 514s have the highest rise.

[YackoYak]

I made a comparison chart with dimensions in case anyone is curious:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/6858587...7627882220782/