Customer Reviews

Levi's Men's 517 Boot Cut Jean, Black, 36x34

5 star:		(47)
4 star:		(12)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I have worn the 517 for over twenty five years and Levi's exclusively over 50 years. Two years ago, the cut changed and all 517's were relaxed fit. Send back and change size because they were too big. SO I ordered the same thing but now 517's are "slim cut". Doesn't work on me, I need some extra room. Now the number is 557 for the relaxed fit and I get to pay the postage to return the wrong cut jeans. Shame on Levi's: they should not have changed these 2 years ago and then change again this year.

These jeans come washed so they are soft, supple and ready to wear. They are pre-shrunk so order the size you wear. I choose boot-cut jeans because I wear 12"-shaft western boots. Levies are the only jeans I wear because they fit well, look good, and get better with age.

These jeans are perfect for the guy who wants to wear boots and not look like a geek or a thug. Just the right combination of loose and fitted.

Not exactly a slim fit in the thigh. The 29" length is actually 30.5 . Width of back pockets now range from 6" to 7" depending on the pair. The 7" back pockets look like big butt Farmer Jones jeans. Unfortunately this has been going on ever since they left the USA. (oh my god, I must be a protectionist) Maybe washing will help a little but I think I'm done with Levi. I've only been wearing them since the 50s.

DO NOT buy new 517s if you are looking for the slim, fitted, look of the classic Levi's 517. That's been left in the dust. Apparently Levi's thinks only fat people wear jeans now.

These jeans have so much extra fabric it's almost comical. I bought a pair online, set the jeans out on the floor, and even with a 29 waist, there is so much extra fabric they look like women's jeans! It's like they have room for hips or something.

Gimme a break, someone who buys 517's is not going for the baggy gangster look, they're 517s!!!

Thoroughly disappointed with the direction Levi's have taken the fit of their jeans, I will never buy a pair again.

Don't be fooled by the other reviews that say these have a classic fit. They have a baggy, frumpy, 'modern' couch potato fit.

Quality is no longer the same and the fit varies from wich country it is made and the mood of that worker that day!!! One day hopefully we'll start making are own merchandise like the old days, with quality and pride!!!

Came to Amazon to order these jeans for my husband since no one ever has his size, 36x36. I was pleasantly surprised because I did order two of these in different colors, Rancher Light and Rinse, both of which were the perfect colors. Perfect light colored jean and perfect dark colored jean. My husband and I are very hard to fit in jeans and tops so when something works we often get multiples, the problem however is that sometimes we buy the exact same thing in a different color and they fit totally different. Not these! These jeans were great and the same fit! Some people might not be able to appreciate that as much as I, but I was very grateful. It was a risk I had to take since his size is so common, but with free returns I had to take advantage. The boot leg is also very subtle but incredibly flattering. He does wear boots but of course they aren't necessary. I would say they are very true to size and great quality. They are currently his "good jeans".... that is until he "accidentally" wears them to go work in the garage. But when that happens, because it will, I will be back to purchase more! By the way he is just over 6'3" about 230-240lbs.

I am happy with the jeans and how they fit, but usually when I get 517's, they are really stiff and then I get to break them in. This pair was already like pre-washed,just differnt than what I am used to, but I still like them and will wear them. Maybe I have to look into differnt types and find exactly what I am looking for next time. Thank you

This is my first pair of Levi 517's and I have to say I am very impressed. They sit on my natural waist (not low-rise like the 527's), and are fitted in the seat and thigh, and then flare out below the knee to fall on the boot. I'm 6'3" 190lbs and have a 36 waist and 34 inseam and it fit perfectly. Hard to find jeans these days that sit on the waist...I'm not a fan of the low-rise look or feel, so these jeans were a great find.

The fabric is not the same as it use to be, it is much thinner. If you have a blem or a loose weave (small fabric loop) esprecially in the front thigh area, it will be the place that the fabric fails. You can feel these if you rub your hands along your lap. If you have light dye spots sometimes almost white, these too can be a quick source of fabric failure. These jeans will deteriate very quickly once the fabric weave fails. Amazon was great concerning returning one pair out of four ordered, but the replacement has it's issues and will show problems before the exchange window expires. They are made in Mexico and lack the old "MADE IN USA" quality. I would rather see Levi's keep the old standard and charge me more because they would be worth it. They should offer a "Heritage" fabric option. Other than the fabric, they are the same. I still love my Levi's and have been wearing them for over 35 years!