Levi's Men's 514 Slim Straight Jean
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Product Description
The Levi's 514 Slim Straight Jean is the perfect jean for any wardrobe because of its style and comfort. This jean is made from 12.5 oz. 100% cotton denim and features a universal slim fit that is never too snug or looks too baggy. The Slim Straight Jean is cut low at the waist and close through the seat and thigh for that slim look and feel. This jean has 17-inch leg openings, 9 5/8-inch rise and is available in Big & Tall sizes. See our More Information tab for further details including color chart.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #32 in Apparel & Accessories
- Size: 28W x 30L
- Brand: Levi's
- Model: 4514
- Fabric type: 100% cotton
- Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .0 pounds
Features
- 17" leg opening
- Machine wash warm, tumble dry
- Imported
- A fit that's not too tight or loose
- Denim that fuses fashion and functionality
Editorial Reviews
From the ManufacturerA bestseller for its universal slim fit -- which never feels too snug or looks too baggy. Cut low at the waist and close through the seat and thigh.
Customer Reviews
Great Fit, Fashionable
Levi's are usually my choice of brand for jeans and pants. So when Levi's introduced this new fit, the Slim Straight, I purchased a pair and tried it out. The 514 has a very large range of sizes and trendy washes, and is usually on sale for a very reasonable price at $30.
I recommend this fit for thin men, tall or short, who I think look best on. Men who aren't comfortable with wearing tight jeans shouldn't purchase this fit, because it is certainly figure revealing. It's slimmer around the thigh, unlike the Skinny 511 jeans, where it's much tighter around both the calf and the thigh. The waist is a low rise, which I find very comfortable while wearing, and the leg opening is a straight cut. The 514 shrinks slightly when washed and dried.
I personally think this fit is better looking than the Skinny 511, which I believe is just a fad for now. The Skinny has a sort of tapered-mom-jean look to it, and I don't think anyone will agree that a guy looks good in that! I suggest you try these jeans out before buying them, and see how you like them. As for me, I like them so much, I think I'll be purchasing another pair (or five!) in the future.
Like low rise 501's....
...without the buttons. If you're looking to bolster your jean wardobe with some slimmer fit low rise styles but afraid you're gonna come off looking like some Goth-punk rock-star wannabe who's so skinny they disappear when turning sideways ...relax ...those would be the "Skinny Fit" 517's not these. And if you're looking for some jeans that *don't* have "Relaxed", "Loose" or "Baggy" as part of their style moniker then these are the ones to get.
I would call these "sensibly-stylish-low-rise-jeans-for-the-more-mature-taste-crowd" ..."mature" in this case definitly *not* refering to beer belly and severe love handle embellished body types; consider these a goal for that weight loss or exercise program. They are also not the strict domain of the anorexic male model body type either; regular, non-gut bearing guys in halfway decent condition can wear these no problemo ...and look good. The waist sits lower than regular fit jeans but not radically so, they're sort of a mid rise ...no one's gonna be graced with viewing your choice of undergear or given a rendition of SNL's "Norge Man" routine when you bend over.
No matter your views regarding the modern day Levi Strauss Company, they *do* know how to make blue jeans that fit, are stylish and reasonably priced; the quality is still there. The 514's are called "Slim Straight fit" ...forget the "slim" part of it; they fit like Levi's 501's in the seat, thigh and legs with the leg openings the same size as 501's. I purchased a pair of 501's at the same time I bought the two pair of 514's so I had real time comparisons. The crotch on the 514 feels slightly higher than the 501's, but nothing radical or uncomfortable, and the cut of the jeans does help flatter the male anatomy ...your results may vary. If ya look good in 501's you'll probably look just as good, maybe better, in 514's.
Sizing of the jeans is a bit different; my usual 33x32 501 size translated into a 33x30 for the 514's. Shrinkage was not a problem in the waist (these were pre-washed) and the legs shrunk just a bit making them perfect in legnth for my taste. The only thing making these jeans better would be knowing they were proudly made here in the US of A ...like they used to be. My 514's were made in Egypt and Bangladesh ...hooray for the global economy. Okay, so much for the soapbox.
Do not fear the 514. In short, they fit great, feel comfortable and look good. Just like 501's without buttons.
The good and the bad
The first thing you should know is that the fit varies by wash. The tumbled rigid is significantly tighter than the carbon.
If you have athletic thighs/glutes, these may not be for you. I'm 6'5" with a (less muscled) NBA-type build, so these aren't the complaints of a stocky muscle-head or a fat man trying to squeeze himself into skinny jeans. The rise is pretty low, so if you have a "high" butt, your crack or underwear will show. Pulling them up a little higher to compensate may put your "work" on full display. This isn't as much or a problem with the carbon (which I love)as it is with the tumbled rigid. Both washes may be a little tight in the front, so modesty may dictate a little creative tucking at first, but they will loosen up over time.
Overall, I recommend them, however caveat emptor.
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