Every Levi’s Jeans Style Number Explained, From 501 to 569 Since the dawn of time, man’s drive to innovate has set us apart. Fire, then the wheel. Hot dogs. Even amongst the dizzying heights of polio vaccines and Bluetooth headphones, one crowning achievement stands out from the rest: Levi’s iconic San Francisco-founded denim company. Since the first pair of 501 jeans were released, all the way back in 1873, Levi’s craftsmanship, quality and nifty market sense have propelled the brand to become the most ubiquitous name in denim. They’re comfortable, rugged and economical all at once, an unabashed representation of American exceptionalism. And they look damn good with a white tee. The one minor problem? All of their jeans are labeled with a number in the 500s in place of a name — 513, 559, 505 and so forth — which can make it tricky to decipher which Levi’s jeans number is right for you. So we did it for you. | 