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martlet1 t1_j0uue4h wrote

Levis suck now. The material isn’t the same as the 1980s jeans that lasted forever.

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Proper-Emu1558 t1_j0vtxc9 wrote

I have some all-cotton denim jeans from Levi’s. Those are good but the kind that are heavy on the spandex/elastic material just don’t last that long.

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rich1051414 t1_j0w4nt4 wrote

I personally would rather have the stretchy jeans for comfort though. I switched over a few years ago, now regular denim feels like my legs are binded together. They absolutely don't last as long though.

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the_hell_you_say t1_j0vfjmw wrote

Probably because they still cost as much as they did in the 80s

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TeamGodzilla t1_j14pon2 wrote

There custom line is amazing, I don't wear jeans but I always buy them for my husband. Each year he's goes a Levi's store for a fitting, and then I order 5 pairs for him. He says they are the most comfortable pair of jeans he's ever had.

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Jacuul t1_j0vui8n wrote

I can't find a source for this, but I recall hearing that jeans used to have an asbestos or asbestos derivative woven into them as well, which made them a lot stronger, but, you know, asbestos

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RedditorManIsHere t1_j0w1m9a wrote

you are correct because it increases fireproof

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Nafeels t1_j0w4fwl wrote

Considering spontaneous combustion of jeans were a thing back in early 20th century I get why asbestos liners were used.

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DexterBotwin t1_j0w6x6u wrote

I’d say it’s been over the last 20 years. Expensive, but the pair would last years. Now they’re more expensive, thinner materials, zipper sucks, inconsistent sizing.

I buy Amazon brand now. Not because they’re better quality, but I’m paying a price that’s more commiserate with the quality.

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papaHans t1_j0wkf71 wrote

Because you are buying preshrunk jeans. Buy the original 501's button fly. They will last for years.

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sicpsw t1_j0wso16 wrote

Yeah the LVC lines are suuuper expensive, but great

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Victorian_Rebel t1_j1pjgpk wrote

I have a pair in black from a thrift store and it's amazing how well they hold up.

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