H, my 47s are dead on a 12" rise.

I did buy the 125th anniversary ltd. ed. 501, they did which had the most fantastic fluffy nap.  I'd love that finish but have only seen it on LVC 78 (?) 501s. Don't like that shape at all. I don't think I'd buy the rigid again, that twist (thanks cap'tin) kills it fot me. I guess it would be twice as annoying if it was both legs, so will just have to count my blessings.

I know! I've been looking at the LVC's for five years before committing. Im quite happy with them and I really don't think $85 is too much money for a pair of really cool made in USA jeans.

The only thing that annoys me about the 13MWZ is the colour. The rigid colour is pretty nice as is the stonewashed look once they get broken in. But, the almost-neon, blueberry colour hen it's inbetween those two stages ain't so great. Restricts what ya wear, as only drab colours seem to suit it

Last edited by mreed7864 (2013-12-06 13:51:01)

What about Edwin, the Nashville model? A great high rise, a pretty straight leg with minimal taper, not skinny or baggy, decent raw denim, a deep indigo hue that will fade nicely, proper selvedge, not too dear...

Did they get a mention?

http://shop.edwin-europe.com/products/edwin-nashville-red-selvage-unwashed

Recommended by my friends Björn and Alex, too.

Last edited by Russell...Street (2013-12-07 04:22:50)

I missed it twice, it seems. Thanks, AB!


I like that 50s look, if that's what it is. I think they look great! Classic fit in my opinion. Will check out the Freddies and the Pike bros as well as Samurai and Tellason, at first opportunity.

I was always a Levi's loyal customer, but I like a higher rise!

Gotta ask my friend what's that model. And that they look good on him, don't mean they gonna fit me or you just as fine.

Different strokes, you know.

I used to stick with Levis as I like to try everything on, and I'm always careful about ordering sth I've never tried.

Fair point. For me I want the same kind of Levi's I used to wear when I was a kid. Those were made in the USA Levi's with rigid color fabrik, thick denim and selvage. I've always been a Levi's man. Sorry but I can't help it. Back when I was ten years old Wranglers and Lee's were always the second choice. All the surf kids wore Levi's, it's just the way it was.

I had been on the fence about the LVC's for five years. But then I finally asked myself:
'all things being equal, which jeans would I rather get?' 
The wrangler's or the Levi's?

To me the Levi's just look and feel right, just like the ones I used to wear. I don't mind paying $85 for made in the USA Levi's jeans. But I don't have anything against the Wranglers, I have a pair and an enjoy them and I'm glad that WM and others are happy with them.

That said, I will keep an eye for LVC's when on sale as to me nothing can ever compare to made in the USA Levi's jeans. That's an entirely personal preference but I'm glad that Levi's offers a line of replicas of their vintage styles.

Last edited by Senorservo2.0 (2013-12-07 19:44:43)

For those in NYC - the Levi's LVC store in the Meat Packing District is having a big sale. Everything is 50% to 75% off. I highly rate  the sixties striped T- Shirts. I think Goodyear and the Caltain have a couple of those and they look great.  I got the blue/dark blue striped and the orange/yellow/black stripe and they feel really great. The Bedford trucker jacket is another boss item and of course the made in USA 1947's are the thing to get of they have it in your size.

I have to take a picture and show you Captain!