Levi's Men's 513 Slim Straight Jeans

Just got these 513's in the Bastion color, which is a perfect Dark Blue, and so far I am VERY happy with them! They solved every issue I was experiencing with the 511's... Backstory: I have a friend who has gone completely "hipster" in his style these past few years and he recently decided that every groomsman in his wedding, which includes me, should adhere to the same trendy "hipster" (aka: "anorexic lumberjack") theme with tweed vests, moc-toed brown boots, as much facial hair as possible and, the icing on the "hipster" cake, Levi's 511 "Slim" cut jeans. Now, don't get me wrong, the 511s look great on him and really do work for his style. But he's 5'8" and 155 lbs. Those same jeans don't look nearly as attractive on my larger 6'4" 235lb frame. In fact, the 511s on me look like 510 skinny (aka: "hey little sis, can I borrow your pants?") jeans do on him. My build is quite average and I don't really have a belly or lots of "extra" padding anywhere. Despite this, the 511s were extremely tight everywhere and gave me a certifiable plumber's crack when standing that left me afraid to move in any direction. The 511s seemed to be a full size or two smaller in the waist than tagged, but a 38, which I usually wear in all my pants including my other Levi's, is the largest waist available in a 34" inseam without resorting to a budget-shattering custom order. What's more, the exaggerated "carrot" (big on top, small on bottom) shape that the 511s gave me made my wife laugh out loud when she saw them There was no way I was going to stand in front of 200 people looking that way! Enter the Levi's 513... This is what "Slim" jeans were meant to be for those of us who feel we need to shoe-horn the 511s over our feet, calves and thighs. The 513s maintain a very similar shape to the 511, but are about 10% more forgiving in all the areas that count. These are still very much "low rise", but I found the cut of the 513's backside to be far more comfortable and confidence-inspiring. It single-handedly erased the concerns I had over there being a "full moon" on the wedding night. The thighs and seat are snug and trim against the body like the 511s, but (at least with the "Bastion" version I received) the top half of the jean is much more conducive to normal human movement without sacrificing the overall "slim" appearance. The most obvious difference compared to the 511s is in the area below the knee. The upper legs definitely taper in at the knee, but do not hug the knees as tightly as the 511s. With the "straight" bottoms, there is far less taper through the calves and the leg opening at the ankle is slightly larger than on the 511, but not nearly as big as most other Levi's styles. Fortunately, my naturally thicker calves fill out the bottom of the 513s well and, as such, visually retains most of that "tapered" look of the 511 without being nearly as constrictive in use. All in all, I declare the 513 cut to be the "Slim" jean solution for the big guys. If the 511s fit you like denim-infused plastic wrap, give the 513s a try! And, Chris, if you're reading this, know that I still love you, your questionable taste in wedding outfits and your meticulously groomed facial hair. With the pants out of the way, I can finally look forward to the wedding with confidence that I won't look any worse than I have to! Conclusion: Levi's 513s ROCK! Highly Recommended!

I have never owned a decent pair of jeans. I am 31 and 5'8" and 190-200lbs depending on how much I work out. Larger thighs and wide ass. I have recently been wearing Levis 514s for the past two years or so in a 36Wx30L with the "stretch" / elastane in them. Well I had two pairs of those that I felt fit great and two that felt kinda frumpy when I wore them. Eventually the two I liked wore out in the inner thigh region and it was time to get some new jeans. I have been working out more recently and felt that I was swiimming in the two frumpy pair of 514s that I had.. . So I went to a local retailer Kh... and started to try on jeans. I started with the 511s to try them out and no way could I wear them. Way to tight on me. Then onto the good old 514s in a 34Wx30L however none of the pairs there had the "Stretch" feature. The pants fit however I felt llke I was going to rip the crotch out if I squatted down. I didnt even try the 514s in 36Wx30L because I wanted something more fitting on the rear end.. So I moved onto the 513s in a 34Wx30L. The majority of these pairs have the "stretch" quality which is perfect for me. They hug my thighs but are not too tight and they are a little more slim on the lower leg than the 514s which is a nice feel. When I squat down the jeans stretch a bit and I do not feel like I am going to rip out of them. Overall I feel like a new man in the 513s compared to the previous 514s I had. So I bought two pair at the retailer (only washes they had) and proceeded Amazon for more washes. I ordered an additional 6 pairs all 34Wx30L. After washing and drying on low heat the first two pairs from the retailer I can say that they did not shrink any if at all that I can really tell. They just fit really well. I am actually thinking about going to try on 32Wx30L at the store just to ease my mind that I am in the right size. I say this because after I brought the first two pair at the retailer I went home and actually measure my waist line with a body tape and my waist is actually a 36.25" according to a measurement yet these 34Wx30s fit pretty damn near perfect. Because of this I have not washed the additional 6 pairs I have received from amazon just yet however they all seem to fit well except one pair. The only pair I bought that was 100% cotton was the Blue Nirvana wash. They fit a bit snug on me compared to the other pairs with the "stretch" I may need to return them but I am going to hold on to them for a few weeks to see how they feel if I keep losing weight.. All in all I am pretty happy with the 513s. I even ordered Lucky 221 in 34Wx30L because no retailer seemed to have them in stock for me to try on. I would say they are comparable to each other with the 513s being slimmer in the lower leg. Update: After continuing to lose some weight I feel like these 34Wx30L are really more like 36Wx30L. I tried an additional wash and dry cycle on higher heat hoping to shrink them just a bit but they did not shrink any I could tell. I will be returning the additional pairs that I had purchased and going to try one 33W or even possibly a 32W to see what fits best. I feel like they run a bit large and a little saggy in rear end.

Great pair of jeans, and I like the loose fit, which makes me feel great while wearing these jeans.

I wanted some grey jeans and the size/color/cut I knew I liked weren't available (32/34 514s in Courier Grey), so I took a gamble and went with these. While these are grey, and denim, they don't look or feel like a pair of jeans. The material is crisp - not like new jeans, more like stiff canvas, or maybe rough chino material that has been starched heavily- this is even after many wearings and a couple of washings. the color is quite a bit darker and more uniform than Courier Grey as the weft is dyed a very dark charcoal on these. The "stealth" in the name may be because they really don't look like jeans. They're almost passable as slacks at a passing glance. Example: I ended up going to church unexpectedly with my grandmother, but I didn't have any proper church clothes with me as I had planned to leave the prior evening. I had navy bucks and belt, these jeans, a button up shirt and a navy blazer at my disposal, and after donning my outfit, I asked if my pants looked OK. My grandmother asked why and I told her that was wearing jeans, not slacks - she said if I hadn't have told her, she wouldn't have noticed until she saw the patch pockets in the back. I like the fit in the thighs on these - just a little trimmer than the 514s I'm accustomed to. The butt is.... not as nice. It's not tighter, but my wife has pointed out that they flatten out my already less-than-plump derriere (thanks, babe). 514's are actually flattering on me, she says, and they feel snugger to me. The waist is a bit snugger than the waist on 514's - these are definitely not the pants I grab when I'm feeling bloated or ate my body weight the night before. They also don't have the same stretch as 514's usually have, which is probably why they feel tighter. Overall, I like them, and as I slowly an getting in better shape, I like them more. I think they'd be good date night jeans (heh, like *I* know what date nights are like these days) - crisp look, solid color, and a trim fit. They have enough casual features like a lower waist, relaxed cut, contrast stitching, traditional 5 pockets etc and stretch that you look and feel like you're up for anything an unpredictable and fun night could throw at you.

Exactly as described. These make my man-booty POP ! (or so my wife says) I be struttin' in style with my other Levi Bros as we wrangle horses, chop down trees and eat raw meat !

Fits perfect, style is exactly as described. Perfect for work, great pair of jeans.

these are the best jeans ever, especially for someone who grew up as a teen in the 1960s. these are akin to slimmer fit version of 501s that had a zipper. most of us in middle school wore these until '68 and later when bells and boot cut took over. alas, i'm a product of my formative years so while i wear the levi slim bootcut with boots, i wear these for all other wear with either dressy shoes, or super casual, depending on the denim wash you get, these can take you to an expensive dining evening, or playing basketball. i have 2 pair that cover that range with different washes. i will say the waist size varies up to almost an inch at times, but that doesn't really matter. the last pair i got came a bit tighter, but these stretch so after a few wearings they stretched out to perfect. this pair came at about the waist size of my other pair AFTER it stretched, which is fine. they both are the same size. my other pair has a lighter/more worn wash, these are dark with almost no wash to them, for dressing up. they aren't 'skinny' jeans, but just tapered along those mid 1960s lines so they fit low on the waist and slim in the hips and legs, but aren't tight from the knees down, just a nice taper. this model, 513, is not usually made visible on the levi website, and you have to know about them or you won't really find them, but after 501s they are the iconic style of the 1960s...they are technically called 'slim straight fit', which is what they are. straight fit, just a bit lower waisted and slimmer in fit. best of the best. as said, waist fit is not horribly critical as long as you get close. i'd get them snug as they do stretch out to fit. however, i've found that like all clothes these days, maybe it's ego gratification for customers, but what used to be a 33 waist is now a 32. in all other jeans or pants i take a 33 waist. i took a 32 in junior high. i bought these in 32 waist...i think they are just stroking my ego with that. but if it helps you pick your right size, i share it.

My husband loves them. They have a little stretch and are comfortable not restricting

Been wearing 513's for last 8 years. Was extremely disappointed to find out that they have been discontinued. Tried finding similar fit's with other brands, nothing even close to the 513 fit. I have big calves so the 511 does not fit , the 514 (which I used to wear before 513) I find a bit too loose. Last few years I was still able to find 513's at discounted stores like Winners/Marshalls and Ross in the States. This was the first time I was buying a pair of jeans online . I mean i know how the jeans fit but some reviews left me skeptical. Plus with levis there is inconsistency with fit and material as it depends on where it is made. That being said I was extremely happy with the pair I got . Fitted perfectly and material was great. Gonna stock up and buy a couple more as it is getting more and more difficult to find a pair of 513's.

If you are a fan of the Levi fit these are great jeans. They are not baggy in the butt and the legs are a slim fit. The material does give a bit for added comfort. Highly recommend to not throw in dryer if you want them to last for years, after they dry hanging us, a short tumble dry on low heat will take out the wrinkles. Have a pair I’ve had for years and still great they also are ideal for a dressier pair of casual pants with a sport jacket.

El pantalón llego antes de lo esperado,se siente la calidad de la tela y el color del pantalón es un poco distinto a la imagen, sin embargo es muy bonito y el precio en Amazon es el mejor del mercado

I thought these jeans would fit (consistent with the picture). These looked slim or regular fit. But when I received them they were massive. As my girlfriend said "like a rappers trousers". For the price I was really hoping Levis would sort the sizing. The biggest problem with clothing it that companies make their products all over the world, but with drastically different sizing. I really should have returned these, paerhaps I was hoping they would shrink by two sizes in the wash

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