Customer Reviews

Levi's Men's 514 Slim Straight Leg Jean,Vip,31x32

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...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 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.

These fit well, and unlike a lot of comparable jeans, they don't tend to retreat down the back of your derriere when you squat down. The only real detriment on these is that while they fit a skinny guy well, they don't really leave much room for... *ahem*... anything you might be carrying up front... If you need to carry a larger amount up front, you might find it cramped quarters in that regard. Otherwise, these possess the normal quality and durability you have come to expect from Levis. Recommended, barring the one caveat I mentioned.

I've bought dozens of jeans for my husband and they are all too baggy. All the jeans today are just big all over. He is a small frame guy and needs a slender fit especially through the legs and rear. He always wore Levi's in the 70's and they fit like a glove but now you just can't find that fit anywhere. These are as close to that as you will find. Not quite as slim fitting as the ones you wore in the 70's but pretty close. They don't look like he is swimming in them and they are not so peg legged his feet look like boats. He really likes them and will be ordering more. We bought the overhaul color and they washed great didn't fade at all or shrink. If you are a guy with skinny legs and no butt these will look great on you!

These jeans look great-fit well and a very good price. Not freakishly rock star low cut-but not grandpa jeans either. These are juuuuuuust right (provided you like slim fit and not baggy)

I used to wear Levis all the time but have drifted away. But now I'm back. I tried the 527 but I didn't like the boot cut. I've found 514. I have three pair now. The price at Amazon was great and I'm very happy with the look and feel of the 514. It seems the style now is low rise and I like the fit. Levis have made a great jean.
They fit well on the hips and are snug around the hips and in front and aren't too slim. They're kind of reveiling in front and that's OK. Unless you're really skinny the 514 will fit you better. I have the overhaul and the rigid. Watch out for the rigid because it will come off on furniture for a while. I'm into darker colors now and I'm very happy. Levis are still making a great jean at a lot cheaper price.

I liked these jeans and the way they looked on me. They felt good and fit good but after only a few weeks a hole started to form around the back pockets. Another week later and the hole was large enough to be noticeable to someone standing behind me. After that I came on here to try to return them since they're obviously defective/poor quality but by that time I was too late. NO RETURNS. I just spent $40 on some worthless rags... thanks for stealing my money Levi and Amazon...

I am a tall, slim woman with curvy feminine hips. I get very frustrated when trying on jeans because they are either too short and/or so stretchy that my thighs feel shrink wrapped. I tried on a pair of these jeans and they look fabulous! A nice low rise in the front without your derriere spilling out when you bend over - slim in the thighs - a nice flattering straight let - and solid feeling denim as opposed to stretchy, thin, cheesy stuff. And PS - my butt looks GREAT!

If there are any women reading this review who just can't find a reasonably priced jean that looks good, give these a try! I'm asked all the time what jeans I'm wearing because people assume they are women's Levis, and I am not ashamed to admit that they are men's because they look great!

I have recently found these Levi's jeans and really appreciate the style, the economy, the flexibility of how I can wear dress-shirts with them to the office or wear them with a nice t-shirt on a weekend or out for coffee or such. I have an athletic build with narrow hips and more muscular legs so it has always been a pain to find jeans that fit the hips/waist/legs, but these do! These jeans ride lower on the hips and have a cut that accomodates developed legs, and they do fit well if you have a smaller butt. The jeans are a bit snug in the crotch so I went up one inch in the waist to allow for a more comfortable fit there, and with a sharp belt the fit in the waist is still excellent, without a belt they still fit well. My girl really likes the way they fit me too! These jeans are also cut from a durable weight of fabric but not too heavy to detract from the style. Good jeans, Levi's got it right with these!

Fits great, had my wierd size (31x34). Just be advised that the tumbled rigid color (the darkest ones) can rub off on some surfaces before the first wash. I guess that's the price one has to pay for such a deep dark indigo.