Levi's 501 Black Denim, Made in USA, Year 2000, W31 L30

Levi's 501 Black Denim (501-0660)
Made in USA / 2000

Brand: Levi's
Model: 501
Country of Manufacture: USA
Year of Manufacture: 2000
Color: Sulfur Black (dyed black)
Size: W31 L30
Actual Measurements:
Waist: 37.5cm
Inseam: 74.5cm
Fit: Equivalent to M-L
Button Back Stamp: 553
Condition: Good color remaining / No noticeable damage or tears

2000-made, USA-made Levi's 501-0660 Sulfur Black.
This pair is rare because the "era, specifications, and fading conditions" are miraculously aligned.

First, the USA-made 501s largely ceased production around 2003.
Among them, models from around 2000 represent the "last generation of good specimens," blending the ruggedness of the 90s with the sophistication of the 00s.
The thick, sturdy denim fabric, which cannot be replicated in current models, remains intact.

Furthermore, this pair is sulfur black (dyed).
The unique fading of sulfur dyes, where the black fades to gray-charcoal with wear, is different from regular pre-dyed black.
This is a black denim that increases in value over time compared to when it was new.

The 501-0660 model number has a low distribution, and good condition pairs are disappearing from the market year by year.
Especially W31 L30 (equivalent to M-L) is a golden size.
It's the size that best showcases the 501's classic straight fit, neither too wide nor too slim.

✔ Made in USA
✔ 2000
✔ Sulfur Black
✔ Golden Size

A 501 with these conditions is in the category of "hard to find."
It will definitely become harder to obtain in the future.

Wearable vintage, black denim to be cultivated.
Suitable for both collection and everyday use,
This is a pair that can be called "the last chance to buy."