Cue numerical values: first being the 501 (and the 201, an affordable alternative). Though the reasoning for the numbering remains a mystery, Levi’s used it as the foundation for styles to come: the ...

Lastly, there's the 501 Original Shrink-to-Fit ... Personally, within the Levi's lineup, I think the 505 is a better bet. Those jeans have a zip fly with a more relaxed, almost baggy fit.

So now, as an homage to the company’s legacy, all Levi’s fits are denoted by a number: 501, 505 and 511, among others. Each number denotes a cut designed for a specific style and body type.