501 Original

Name: 501 Original
Brand: Levi's

Levi's

64Not yet

Skip it for now. It scores 64, well short of the 80 a Keeper needs. The weakest part is the warranty.

The catchLevi's offers no durability warranty.

From the maker's own terms, read September 16, 2026.

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Under $100

Where the 64 comes from

Warranty6/30

No durability warranty.

Build22/30

100% cotton, button fly, the original five-pocket pattern.

Track record20/20

Making jeans since 1853.

Repairable16/20

Paid repairs and alterations at Levi's Tailor Shops.

6 + 22 + 20 + 16 = 64

Image: levi.com

Numbers checked September 16, 2026. See the main source.

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Build, 30. Materials and construction, and whether there's anything to wear out.
Track record, 20. How long the maker has been making this well.
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