The 517 is Levi's bootcut bones — slim through the thigh, a clean kick at the hem, the cut that was built to sit over a boot. This one wears its years honestly: faded medium indigo with real whiskering across the lap and seat, the kind of fade you earn rather than buy. Made in the USA, button-and-zip, the Arcuate still riding both back pockets.
The Story
Levi's tagged the 517 as its bootcut workhorse, and the white care tab plus the "517 BOOT CUT" print mark this as a 1990s USA-made run — back when the lot was still cut and sewn stateside. The fade pattern is original to the wearer, not the laundry.
Details
Brand: Levi's
Size: Tagged W33 L31 (see measurements)
Era: 1990s
Made in: USA
The Piece
Faded medium indigo with honest lap/seat whiskering
100% cotton denim, midweight rigid
Zip fly, copper rivets
Bootcut leg, mid-high rise
Red tab, Arcuate back-pocket stitch, leather patch
Measurements
Waist: ~16.5" flat
Inseam: ~31"
Rise: ~11.5"
Leg opening: ~8.5"
Condition
Very Good — clean honest wear, strong fade and whiskering as patina, no holes, stains, or repairs.
