Rich, dark, barely touched — a Levi's boot cut in a deep rinse that most of these never kept this long. Straight through the thigh, a clean kick at the hem for a boot heel, the orange tab riding the back pocket. The kind of dark-wash boot cut that's quietly back in demand.
The Story
The Orange Tab was Levi's fashion line, launched in 1969 to chase the cuts the Red Tab program played safe on — flares, boot cuts, slims. The 20517 is the Orange Tab boot cut. The Two Horse patch on this pair still reads "20517 W32 L32" clean, which is the whole story in eight characters.
Details
Brand: Levi's
Size: Tagged W32 L32 (see measurements)
Era: 1980s
Made in: USA
The Piece
Deep dark indigo rinse
100% cotton denim
Zip fly, "Levi Strauss & Co" button
Orange Tab at the back pocket, Two Horse leather patch
Boot cut
Style 20517
Measurements
Waist: ~32"
Inseam: ~32"
Rise: ~11"
Leg opening: ~9"
Condition
Very Good — deep color, minimal wear, no holes or repairs.
