Levis 510 STF
Posted by norm on May 25, 2026 at 04:54:26
Those of us in the western US practically live in our Levis 501 shrink-to-fit jeans. A bit out of fashion, but very practical and long lasting. Once you know the size that works for you, you can just grab a pair off the shelf and know that they will fit perfectly after they are shrunk and worn a few times.
501's when well broken in are fantastic. They hug in just the right places, yet provide comfortable room, displaying a "package" to great effect. And broken in 510 fabric is tough yet supple and looks wonderfully shiny when wet.
Today was unexpectedly warm and I had a pair of fairly new 501's on that needed additional breaking in. I drove out to the lake and walked out to the shore. A girl with her dog was the only other person there, but being not to my interest, I exchanged a pleasant greeting and waded right in, wearing my 501's, a green T shirt and Nike trainers. She said "are you going in with all your clothes on?" I said "sure". No further comment or objection. She just watched.
I swam around for a bit and then walked around to dry off before getting in my car. Drying on me, these 510'2 are getting just right, and will be perfect for this summer.
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