Levi's 517's boot cut used to be nice, tough denim that lasted years. The more you wore them, the more comfortable they got. The denim they use now is thin crap. The ones I bought recently have a soft, 'designer jean' feel to them, and it's horrible. It just Ticks me off. Answer from FloppyJoloppy on reddit.com
Reddit
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r/cowboyboots on Reddit: Opinions on Levi 517s?
April 17, 2022 -
I finally realize why people constantly ask about jeans in this sub. Real denim subreddits are more dedicated to vintage finds or raw denim stuff, leading me back here.
So I've been wearing Wrangler cowboy cuts for a while now. I've worn the original fit and slim fit. Love 'em for the durability, but I found the Levi 527s and realized I was super into the flared-out bootcut as opposed to Wrangler's straighter bootcut.
Thing is, the 527s aren't cut quite right in the waist for me. Low-rise jeans and I ain't quite on the same page. So I found the 517 online, but can't find anywhere to try it on in person.
How does it compare in fit to the 501s or 527s? Or even to Wrangler's cowboy cut jeans?
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Levi's 517's boot cut used to be nice, tough denim that lasted years. The more you wore them, the more comfortable they got. The denim they use now is thin crap. The ones I bought recently have a soft, 'designer jean' feel to them, and it's horrible. It just Ticks me off.
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Get the 517’s. They’ve changed the cut of them- they’ve always had a higher rise but now they’re slightly slimmer through the thigh than older models are. You can always have them tailored as well. I’ve wrongly been calling these 527’s but they are 517’s that I’ve had tailored to fit like 527’s. So to clarify they are 517’s. It’s an older pair but as I’ve said the newer cuts are being slimmed in the thigh. I have both 527’s and 517’s. The low rise isn’t for everyone so depending on what fits best, get the 517’s.
Amazon
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517 are more of a regular fit like kind of looser in the thigh region and 527 are more of a slimmer fit aka more tighter around the thighs.
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Workwear Command
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Levi’s 527 Review (How They Fit, Shrink) | Workwear Command
April 30, 2022 - I have been wearing the 527 jeans as my go-to work jeans for several years. Levi’s actually offers more than just one boot cut style. Before we start the review, here’s what you need to know specifically about Levi’s different styles of boot cut jeans: Levi’s Men’s 517 Bootcut Jeans – This may be Levi’s most popular pair of boot cut jeans (even over the 527 jeans).
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Levis 527 Vs 517 Bootcut Men
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Levi's
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517™ Bootcut Men's Jeans - Medium Wash | Levi's® US
517™ Bootcut Men's Jeans
Made in 1969 to fit over boots, our 517™ Bootcut jeans have been tried and true for generations. These jeans are cut to sit at the waist and slim through the thigh with an authentic bootcut leg. They're durable, comfortable and have always looked good.An authentic bootcut fitSlim through the seat and thighCrafted with non-stretch denim
Price $49.98
Amazon
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What are the differences between the boot cut 517 and 527?
I bought both to try, and that description was accurate, but I thought the calves were also a tiny bit tighter in the 527. I really liked the look of the 527 pair, but I had to return them because I knew I wouldn’t be able to stand how tight the low-rise crotch space felt. 517’s have been ...
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517 Vs 527 Levis
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Reddit
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r/frugalmalefashion on Reddit: Any alternatives to Levi's Jeans, Sizes/Fits 517 and/or 527?
April 16, 2014 - ... bootcut/bellbottom jeans are no longer in style and haven't been in many, many years. Look into straight (501 514), slim(508 511 513), or skinny cuts (510) ... 527 is a slight bootcut, for taller guys, like myself, slim jeans sometimes just ...